Sanitary clamp
US8328457B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 18, 2008 |
| Grant date | Dec 11, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 31, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T403/5786
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A sanitary clamp made of high molecular weight thermoplastic polymer for connection to a barb connector having one end with a funnel formation. The sanitary clamp includes a pair of essentially semi-circular members having a pivotal connection at one of the ends of each member and a locking connection at the other ends of each member. The semi-circular portions of the members are configured to sealing and secure a pair of funneled ends of a pair of barb connectors with an O-ring disposed therebetween. The locking ends of the sanitary clamp includes a ratchet portion on one member and a housing member configured to lockingly receive the ratchet portion on the other member.
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