Patent ID: 7992903

Claim:
A connector for connecting flex-duct to a fitting comprising: a generally cylindrical pipe, said pipe having an outer surface, an inner surface, a first end and a second end, said outer surface having one or more raised ridges; a clamping means configured to fit over said pipe, said clamping means comprising: a first semi-cylindrical clamp having an outer surface, an inner surface, a first end, a second end, a pair of opposed edges extending between said first end and said second end, and at least one raised ridge on said outer surface; and a second semi-cylindrical clamp having an outer surface, an inner surface, a first end, a second end, a pair of opposed edges extending between said first end and said second end, at least one receiver for receiving a fastener, and at least one raised ridge on said outer surface, whereby said opposed edges of said second clamp and said opposed edges of said first clamp are configured to overlap when applied to said pipe; and a plurality of outer wraps, each said outer wrap having a first end and a second end, said first end connected to said outer surface of said pipe, each said outer wrap having an adhesive side and a non-adhesive side.