Lever and fulcrum clamping assembly
US4193174A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 11, 1978 |
| Grant date | Mar 18, 1980 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 11, 1998 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T24/44752
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention relates to a one-piece tubular clamping assembly formed from a plastic type material and comprising a first clamping arm engageable with a flange positioned on a second clamping arm to create a unique lever and fulcrum structure capable of securing one or more concentric tubular members in place or blocking a flow path through a tubular member. The present invention further comprises a novel locking mechanism for preventing accidental disengagement of the clamping assembly.
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