Patent ID: 8960613
Filing Date: 2015-02-24
Classification: A63B,A63H,F16B,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A tube interconnection system, comprising: a first interconnection component comprising a first base portion including a split shaft extending therefrom, wherein the split shaft comprises at least one locking shoulder, the first interconnection component further comprising a first band connection system having a cradle to support and constrain a first band connected to the first band connection system; a second interconnection component comprising a second base portion having a hole formed at least partially there through, wherein the second base portion includes a surface that is configured to interact with the at least one locking shoulder when the first interconnection component and the second interconnection component are in a coupled state, the second interconnection component further comprising a second band connection system having a cradle to support and constrain a second band connected to the second band connection system, the second band formed into a substantially circular configuration, wherein the substantially circular configuration maintains a fixed diameter that is less than four inches; and a ratcheting mechanism configured to releasably hold the first interconnection component and the second interconnection component in a plurality of rotated positions relative to one another in the coupled state.