Patent ID: 8146210
Filing Date: 2012-04-03
Classification: A61M,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A support clamp for use with a flexible hollow line, comprising: an elongated body having two ends and an inner surface, the body being movable between an open position in which at least a portion of the line can be received by the clamp, a closed position in which the body defines a passageway configured to surround at least a received portion of the line, and a secured position, the body having a non-circular shape when in the closed position and a circular shape when in the secured position; an adhesive disposed on at least a portion of the inner surface of the passageway and configured to contact at least a portion of the received line; and interengaging structure configured to releasably secure the two ends in the secured position, the interengaging structure biasing at least a portion of the body in a generally outwardly direction to form the circular a shape when the body is in the secured position.