Patents by Inventor Joan De Bradandere

Joan De Bradandere has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 4399593
    Abstract: The invention relates to a non-reusable hose-clip, intended to ensure for example the connection of two tubular members. The invention also relates to a tool for tightening the clip.The clip is composed of a band forming a loop comprising a free end (2).It is characterized by the fact that in the vicinity of the other end it comprises locking means (4) which are self-tightening due to wedging of the free end. These means are preferably constituted by a casing (8) of convergent shape and a wedge (17) of complementary shape. Possibly, spring means (24) restore the wedge to the locked position. Also, wedging may be reinforced by the engagement of complementary teeth.Also, in the vicinity of the terminal part of its free end (2), the clip according to the present invention comprises means facilitating calibrated tightening of the latter. According to one embodiment, these means comprise an aperture (7), possibly a flange (6) by which the swinging head of a pulling tool engages the band.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 1981
    Date of Patent: August 23, 1983
    Inventors: Joan De Bradandere, Freddy VanMeenen