Patent ID: 7284302
Filing Date: 2007-10-23
Classification: F16L,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A band clamp, comprising a band forming a loop and having a radially expanded position and a radially constricted position; retaining means for retaining said band in its said constricted position; a first flexible arm biased inwardly relative to said band from one side of said band and a second flexible arm biased inwardly relative to said band from an opposite side of said band, said second arm cooperating with said first arm to frictionally engage and movably grip an elongated object disposed within said loop of said band when said band is in its said expanded position; a first recess formed in said one side of said band, said first recess being sized and shaped to receive said first arm when said band is in its said constricted position; and a second recess formed in said opposite side of said band, said second recess being sized and shaped to receive said second arm when said band is in its said constricted position.