Patent ID: 9228683
Filing Date: 2016-01-05
CPC Classification: B01D,F16L

Claim Text:
1. A tri-clamp assembly comprising: a first tube having a first radially extended flanged end, wherein the first tube and first flanged end define a first lumen, wherein the first lumen has a defined diameter; a first flange insert secured in or about the first flanged end, wherein the first flange insert has a first tube receiving portion, wherein material used to form the first tube is overmolded over the first tube receiving portion, and wherein the material is superposed about the first tube receiving to create mechanically locked registration surfaces between the first tube and the first flange insert; a second tube having a second radially extended flanged end, wherein the second tube and second flanged end define a second lumen, wherein the second lumen has a defined diameter; a second flange insert secured in or about the second flange end, wherein the second flange insert has a second tube receiving portion, wherein material used to form the second tube is overmolded over the second tube receiving portion, and wherein the material is superposed about the second tube receiving portion to create mechanically locked registration surfaces between the second tube and the second flange insert; and, a clamp subassembly comprising a first clamp segment and a second clamp segment, wherein each segment has a first end and a second end, wherein the first ends are secured together in a hinged configuration to permit the segments to rotate about a hinge pin, wherein the second ends have corresponding clamp locking segments configured to permit the second ends to be secured together, wherein the flanges of the first tube and the second tube are registered and secured together by securing the second ends of the first and second clamp segments.