Locator tab and associated hose clamp

Details Locator tab and associated hose clamp Locator tab and associated hose clamp

2005-09-13

2005-09-13

Bochna, David (Department: 3679)

Pipe joints or couplings

With assembly means or feature

With holding means functioning only during transportation...

C285S252000, C285S420000, C029S890140

Reexamination Certificate

active

06942253

ABSTRACT:
An improved locator and hose clamp configuration that is able to statically position a hose clamp in close proximity to the end of a hose, and resist substantial pull off loads. The improved hose clamp locator comprises a connection portion, a head portion, a deflecting portion having a reduced bending resistance positioned between the connection and head portion, an end portion extending angularly from the head portion, a clip portion extending angularly from the end portion, and a tooth portion disposed to engage an interior surface of a hose extending angularly from the clip portion. Also provided is an improved hose clamp assembly comprising a band provided with a partial aperture, an adjustor disposed to facilitate constriction of the band, and a clamp locator connected to the band and positioned adjacent the partial aperture. Additionally, a method of clamping a hose to a fitting comprising the steps of attaching a clamp locator being disposed to deflect under hose clamp operations to a hose clamp having a band describing a partial aperture, positioning the hose clamp around a hose, forcing the clamp locator to engage the hose, positioning the hose clamp and hose around a fitting, and tightening the hose clamp and allowing the clamp locator to deflect towards the partial aperture described by the hose clamp band.

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Drawing (redacted) dated Nov. 1, 2000 of Ideal Division/Stant Corp. (Applicant) prior art commercialized worm drive clamp.

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