Sanitary clamp
US8328458B2 · kind B2 · utility
Assignee
Inventor
Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 29, 2009 |
| Grant date | Dec 11, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 30, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T403/595
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A sanitary clamp for connection to a pair of barb connectors each having one end terminating at a funnel shaped portion is described herein. The sanitary clamp includes a first member having a first semi-circular center portion disposed between a first end and a second end. A second member has a second semi-circular center portion disposed between a first end and a second end. Said first ends of the first and second members are configured to pivotally connect to each other, and said second ends of the first and second members include a locking mechanism for selectively locking the second ends of the first and second members in engagement.
Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Objective bibliographic and citation counts.