Free end band

US8146212B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Band-It-IDEX, Inc. · US

Inventors

• Daniel Nelson · Tampa, US
• Douglas J. Ingalls · Bailey, US
• Bai Kiet Tran · Denver, US
• Dan Grant · Centennial, US
• Brian Swetlic · Arvada, US
• Mark Mossbrucker · Littleton, US
• Rene Leist · Denver, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Feb 3, 2009
• Grant date: Apr 3, 2012
• Expiry date: Jun 8, 2030

Classification

• Technology area (CPC Y): Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
• CPC primary: Y10T24/49
• WIPO field: Handling
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

A pre-cut and preformed free end band and seal of a predetermined length, and method of making and using the same is disclosed. The band is preformed with a substantially closed loop of band material to capture a seal to provide a preassembled band and seal wherein the seal is generally inhibited from being dislodged during packing, shipment, handling and installation. The band and seal are also formed in a manner to facilitate relative positioning of the band and seal as well as placement of a crimping tool relative to the band and seal for optimized crimping of the band and seal.