Patent ID: 6385820
Filing Date: 2002-05-14
Classification: A62C,Y10T

Abstract:
A hose strangler comprisinga clamping member adapted to hold a hose in position, said clamping member comprising a first arm having a concave portion for receiving said hose, a second arm having a convex portion matching said concave portion of said first arm and said convex portion having an indented portion with a longitudinal cavity, said concave and convex portions defining a hose strangling area, said first and second arms being pivotally secured at a first end to permit said clamping member to rotate between a closed position and an open position, a blocking means to open and close an opening between said first and second arms, said blocking means located in said hose strangling area and including a lever having a concave shape matching said convex portion of said second arm, said lever being pivotally mounted within said longitudinal cavity to pivot between a closed position and an open position, where in the closed position said lever is locked by said blocking means so that said lever projects toward said concave portion of said first arm and obstructs said opening and where in the open position said lever is released from said blocking means and permitted to pivot away from the concave portion of said first arm to clear said opening where said indented portion defines said opening; and a locking mechanism for securing said clamping member in a closed position.