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Cushion insert for a tubing clamp and method of replacement

US9074715B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 15, 2013
Grant dateJul 7, 2015
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Expiry dateJul 6, 2033

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/4973
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A cushion insert includes a body having a slot. A first cushion half and a second cushion half extend in an arc in opposite directions from the slot and have ends spaced apart to form a gap in a location opposite the slot. A passageway extends axially through the cushion insert and is defined by the first cushion half and the second cushion half. A spacer extends axially along a top of the body and has a passage. A tab extends axially along a bottom of the body.

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