Patent · US Expired

Holding clamp for an aquarium heater

US4301767A · kind A · utility

32Cited by
5References
11Claims
0Family size

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Key dates

Filing dateMar 10, 1980
Grant dateNov 24, 1981
Priority date
Expiry dateMar 10, 2000

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA01K63/065
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A holding clamp for suspending an aquarium heater from the top of an aquarium frame. The clamp includes a bracket having a universal throat which can accommodate different sized frames. The clamp comprises an L-shaped bracket with a retaining member slidably associated with each of the legs of the bracket. Each retaining member defines an adjustable throat size with the opposing leg of the bracket. A locking device is situated on the clamp for securing the clamp to the frame with the retaining members positioned to accommodate the particular frame size. A holder connected to the bracket supports the aquarium heater from the frame and permits the aquarium heater to be suspended into the water.

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