Patent ID: 6986532
Filing Date: 2006-01-17
Classification: A01G,F16L,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A saddle tee for use in making a fluid connection with an irrigation line in an irrigation system, the saddle tee comprising; a base having first and second ends, and a passageway therebetween, and a clamp on the second end for engaging the irrigation line generally in alignment with the passageway through the base, the clamp compressing the irrigation line to elongate the cross-sectional profile in a direction aligned with the passageway in the base, the clamp including first and second arms, a first jaw hingedly connected to the first arm; a second jaw hingedly connected to the second arm, and wherein the first jaw overlaps and engages the second jaw to close the clamp, the first jaw having first and second ends, and a generally arcuate configuration, with a concave inner surface for engaging a portion of an irrigation line, and the second jaw having first and second ends, and a generally arcuate configuration, with a concave inner surface for engaging a portion of an irrigation line, and one or more raised ridges on the inner surface of the first and second jaws to help prevent the irrigation line from twisting in the clamp.