Patent ID: 7458619

Claim:
A pipe clamp and pipe assembly, comprising: a pipe clamp that comprises: a band of metal having first and second ends; a tightening mechanism connected to the ends of said band, said tightening mechanism including a fastener for drawing the ends of said band together; and a latch attached to said band and having a base portion at least partially overlapping said band, said latch further including a clip having at least one slanted edge defining a bearing surface; and a pipe having at least one free end, said pipe clamp being secured to said pipe at said free end such that said pipe clamp is flush with said free end of said pipe; wherein said pipe includes a radially expanded section at said free end with said pipe clamp attached to said pipe about said radially expanded section; and wherein said clip includes an apertured central portion at least partially surrounded by said slanted edge(s).