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Retaining clamp with interconnected segments

US10550974B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

Ideal Clamp Products, Inc. · US

Inventors

Edwin T. Koehler · Smyrna, US
Bruce D. Bowater · Franklin, US
Vijay Anumandla · Smyrna, US

Key dates

Filing date	Apr 15, 2014
Grant date	Feb 4, 2020
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Feb 18, 2037

Classification

Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
CPC primaryF16B2/08
WIPO fieldMechanical elements
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A retaining clamp for securing the joints that connect ducting, tubing, filters, or other components is disclosed. The retaining clamp includes a chain of segments that defines a central axis, and a locking mechanism coupled to a first end of the chain and a second end of the chain. A groove is defined in each segment, and the groove is sized to receive a joint connecting ducting, tubing, filters, or other components.

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