Patent ID: 8328458
Filing Date: 2012-12-11
Classification: A61M,F16B,F16L,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A sanitary clamp for connection to a pair of barb connectors each having one end terminating at a funnel shaped portion, the sanitary clamp comprising: a first member having a first semi-circular center portion disposed between a first end and a second end; and a second member having a second semi-circular center portion disposed between a first end and a second end, said first ends of the first and second members configured to pivotally connect to each other such that said first and second members are pivotable to form an aperture configured to receive the funnel shaped portions of the pair of connectors and maintain the funnel shaped portions in a fluid tight relationship, said second ends of the first and second members including a locking mechanism for selectively locking the second ends of the first and second members in engagement, wherein the locking mechanism includes a pin, a ledge extending from the second end of the first semi-circular portion, and a housing extending from the second end of the second semi-circular portion, and