Patent ID: 8998150
Filing Date: 2015-04-07
Classification: F16L

Abstract:
1. A clamp for placement about a riser within a floatation having at least two longitudinal gaps comprising: a. an assembly with a housing for releasably engaging at east one substantially planar flexible strap having two opposing flat sides for placement of said strap about an outside diameter of said riser; b. said strap having first and second ends wherein said first and second ends are attached to said housing through a slotted channel, wherein one of said, first or second end is releasably attached to said housing; c. a tapered wedge on said housing configured to fit within one of said gaps for selectively engaging said first and second ends of said strap on opposite sides of said wedge said wedge having a mating screw engaged to said housing while one of said flat sides of said strap wraps around in substantial contact with a portion of said outer diameter of said riser; and d. a support operably connected to said housing for releasably holding at least one cable.