Abstract: A new and distinct Brachycome named `Strawberry Mousse`, characterized by its low-growing and spreading plant habit; fast crop time; moderate vigor; freely branching plant habit; relatively large inflorescences with pink ray florets and bright yellow-green disc florets; and long, erect peduncles that hold inflorescences above the foliage.

Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Chrysanthemum plant named `Skylark`, characterized by its upright and compact plant habit; slow growth rate; large decorative-type inflorescences; lavender ray florets; numerous ray florets per inflorescence; and good garden performance.

Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Chrysanthemum plant named `Puffin`, characterized by its tall, vigorous and rapid growth rate; large daisy-type inflorescences; light pink ray florets with bright greenish yellow disc florets; numerous inflorescences per plant; numerous disc florets per inflorescence; long and strong peduncles; and good garden performance.

Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Chrysanthemum plant named `Omaha`, characterized by its medium sized anemone-type inflorescences; attractive red ray florets and golden disc florets; numerous inflorescences per plant; and excellent postproduction longevity.

Abstract: Poinsettia `9-95` is a new cultivar, distinguished by unique dark pink flower bracts, strong stems and self-branching characteristics. `9-95` is a sport of the pink bracted `V-14 Hot Pink` (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 5,497) with the same flowering response and cultural requirements. The new plant produces a very desirable branched flowering pot plant. It is resistant to epinasty after being confined to shipping containers. The post-production foliage and bract retention are good.

Abstract: A new and distinct Lily Hybrid having numerous, large, unspotted, warm pink flowers with a gold blush on short, strong stems excellent for pot plant production.

Abstract: A new and distinct Asiatic Lily Hybrid having large gold flowers with large gold buds on genetically dwarf stems with dense foliage excellent for pot plant production.

Abstract: An electric device which removes supragingival and subgingival plaque and undesirable debris from the interproximal surfaces between teeth is described. This device utilizes a combination of sonic energy and dental floss which is secured between two tines, the tines being part of a flexible fork which is removable from a powered handle which contains batteries and an electric motor. The electric motor, which is coupled to an eccentrically mounted disc on an output shaft, revolves at sonic frequencies which in turn generates sonic energy that is transmitted to the flexible fork which holds the floss. The sonic energy is synchronized and in tune with the natural resonance frequencies of the fork thereby stimulating the resonance action of oscillating vertical and/or elliptical movement of the fork which in turn imparts cleaning energy to and enhances the cleaning properties of the floss.

Abstract: A magnetic disc recording and/or reproducing apparatus comprises a frame, a recording/reproducing unit detachably mounted on a frame and a front panel detachably mounted on the frame and having an inserting opening through which the magnetic disc is inserted and removed. The frame is primarily designed to accommodate a first recording/reproducing unit adapted for a first magnetic disc and is selectively mounted with either one of the first recording/reproducing unit adapted for a first magnetic disc and is selectively mounted with either one of the first recording/reproducing unit adapted for a second magnetic disc having a smaller diameter. Depending on the selected recording/reproducing unit, either one of a first front panel for the first magnetic disc and a second front panel for a second magnetic disc is selectively mounted on the frame.

Abstract: Insecticidal protein of B. thuringiensis subsp. aizawai IPL is produced by growing a transformant microorganism harboring a recombinant expression vector carrying a gene coding for the insecticidal protein.

Abstract: A method is disclosed in which a plasma arc torch is used to vitrify and remediate a site containing contaminated soils, resulting from a hazardous material deposit or spill, or contaminated buried objects. The contaminated earthen material or subterranean deposit is pyrolyzed, melted or solidified by the plasma torch which is energized at the bottom of a cased, vertical borehole, and then gradually raised to the surface. An array of boreholes, appropriately spaced, will remediate an entire mass of contaminated material. Similarly, burled objects such as metal drums containing contaminants and underground storage tanks may be selectively remediated at their specific buried depth. Similar use is made of the plasma torch in a second embodiment with the additional step of processing at selected underground locations in the borehole array to create a sealed horizontal layer, vertical cutoff walls or a sealed basin as a barrier against further leaching of contaminants into surrounding soil and groundwater.

Abstract: A waterproof sports glove comprises a pair of superposed flexible pieces of substantially water-impervious material connected and sealed together along the marginal edge portions thereof to define a glove body having an open lower section configured to receive therethrough the hand of a user during use of the glove. The glove body is provided with two finger sections separated from one another by a cut-out portion, and each of the finger sections comprises at least one finger compartment for receiving therein at least one finger of the user's hand. A web of a substantially water-impervious material is disposed within the cut-out portion and interconnects the two finger sections.

Abstract: A hand puncture protector (10) including a pivoting shell which covers susceptible areas on the back and sides of the wearer's thumb (53), index finger (52) and thenar web space to reduce the risk of injury or infection from accidental punctures from needles and other sharp instruments ("SHARPS"). The pivoting shell is formed of a SHARP impervious material, such as thermoplastic, and has separate thumb (11) and index finger (12) components which are preferably fastened together by a single rivet (30) placed above the thenar web space region. VELCRO straps (20, 21) are affixed to the thumb and index finger regions of the molded shell at about the interphalange joint of the thumb and middle phalanx of the index finger to secure the hand protector to the user's hand. A method of protecting health care professionals from injury or infection by accidental punctures is also disclosed.

Abstract: An improved glove for use by persons engaged in sports and work activities the glove having a pair of first pads attached to a back portion, the first pads having surfaces of a first character, and a removable cushion made of an absorbent cloth and having a pair of second pads with surfaces of a second character for gripping detachable engagement with the first pads, whereby engagement of the cushion to the glove provides an absorbent cushion for wiping perspiration from a user wearing the gloves.

Abstract: A new Siliconized Leather Glove for offering an improved work glove that is light weight and flexible while having a superior grip as well as good insulation, water-resistant, and chemical-resistant properties. A work glove formed of heavy weight canvas and split leather wherein the entire glove is coated on its exterior with a layer of silicone rubber. The glove comprises a palm piece, a back piece, and a thumb stall joined together to fit a human hand. The palm piece comprising a palm portion and the palm side of finger stalls, and the thumb stall are formed of a split leather. The back piece comprising a back portion and the back side of finger stalls is formed of a heavy weight canvas. The split leather of the palm piece and the thumb stall is coated with a layer of silicone rubber only on its outer surface. However, the heavy weight canvas of the back piece is saturated and coated throughout with a layer of silicone rubber.

Abstract: A lower body garment apparatus for a patient, which protects a lower region of the patient while facilitating dress, undress and accessibility to the lower region of said patient, with minimal movement and reorientation of said patient, to, in turn, minimize the risk of trauma and injury to the patient, comprises a front panel, an encircling panel, two attachment members and a padded member. The front panel includes two side edges and covers a lower front region of a patient. The encircling panel includes two side edges and likewise extends around at least one of a right and left hip region and at least a portion of a lower rear region of a patient. Attachment members releasably attach the front panel side edges to the encircling panel at either side edges of the encircling panel.

Abstract: A disposable undergarment waistband and method of forming a waistband are provided which preferably include providing a first elongate layer of non-woven material having a first predetermined width and upper and lower surfaces. A plurality of elongate elastic strips are positioned to overlie a first portion of the upper surface of the first non-woven layer. A second elongate layer of non-woven material preferably is also provided having a second predetermined width and upper and lower surfaces. The lower surface of the second elongate layer is positioned to overlie the plurality of elastic strips and the upper surface of the first portion of said first non-woven elongate layer. The second predetermined width of the second non-woven layer preferably is narrower than the first predetermined width of the first non-woven layer. The upper surface of at least a second portion of the first elongate layer preferably is folded to overlie and to be secured to the upper surface of the second elongate layer.

Abstract: A toilet seat adapted to be fixed to a toilet bowl the seat accommodating a conduit adapted to be connected to a water supply, the conduit being connected to an outlet nozzle which is supported from an arm supported from the seat such that the nozzle is to be located within the toilet bowl and is directed upwardly, the nozzle being movable along a path within the toilet bowl which is substantially coincidental with a fore and aft axis of the toilet bowl and being movable from a first position adjacent the wall of the toilet bowl to a second position where the nozzle lies in the path, a drive mechanism to cause movement of the arm, the seat accommodating an air duct adapted to be connected to a forced air supply, the air duct having an outlet at the front and rear of the toilet seat, the outlets being positioned to direct air to the posterior and anterior region of the occupant's body encompassed by the toilet seat, a control mechanism controlling the delivery of water the delivery of air and the operation of

Abstract: A pair of swimming goggles includes a main frame body with two slots respectively defined in two sides thereof, two elastic straps, and two buckles. Each elastic strap includes a first end, a second end, and a mediate section, each elastic strap being wound through the associated slot. The first end of one of the straps has one of the buckles attached thereto, while the second end of the other strap has the other buckle attached thereto, thereby allowing adjustment of the lengths of the straps in response to a shape of a head of the user.

Abstract: Goggles allowing their eyecups and nasal belt to be adaptable to vertical movements and providing an increased degree of fitting freedom onto wearer's face are provided including a pair of right and left eyecups, a nasal belt interconnecting respective opposing inner end portions of the eyecups, and an elastic band connecting to respective outer end portions of the eyecups, the connection between each of the eyecups and the nasal belt being achieved by a stick-like projection having a substantially circular cross sectional configuration and a projection engaging hole in which the stick-like projection is rotatably fitted.

Abstract: A system for containing the splashing produced when using a toilet plunger to unclog a flush toilet is comprised of a substantially flat stiff splash plate that covers the upper opening of a toilet bowl when the plate is rested on the toilet bowl rim. The plate is visually transparent and has a central aperture for a plunger handle to freely pass through. A gasket is interposed between the plate and the toilet bowl rim and is formed of an absorbent paper material that may be disposed of by flushing it down the toilet drain after use. A method of using the splash plate and the gasket utilizes the transparency of the splash plate and the disposability of the gasket. The splash plate may optionally have stiffness enhancing features including a contoured portion and a perimeter flange. A kit of equipment has a splash plate, a gasket and a reclosable envelope for holding the splash plate and gasket.

Abstract: A water closet having a trap drainage exit in a wall above a floor, in which at the time of flushing, a vent space is partitioned in a wall-like manner by water falling from a weir. A rise in the water level of a sump portion of the trap results, and air within the trap is quickly forced toward the drainage exit side by the force of the water flow to cause the interior of the trap drainage to have a decreased pressure so that siphon action easily occurs. When the feed rate of water from a tank slows, to terminate the siphon action, air is promptly introduced into the siphon area from a notch in a partitioning wall, whereby the air introduction is hastened and the siphon effect is terminated quickly.

Abstract: An improved seal for insertion into a skimmer of a swimming pool that attaches to an intake pipe of the pool filtration equipment and extends into the walled region of the skimmer to provide a compressible body absorbing the expansion of ice during freeze-up of the pool. The seal comprises an air valve for introducing air via an inner shaft into the intake pipe line to clear out water. The seal obviates having to lower the pool water level.

Abstract: An umbrella pool cover frame has a center post, e.g., PVC pipe, that rests on a base disk on the floor of the pool. An adjustable center support is positioned partway up the center post and held in place, e.g., with a pin. A top support disk is fitted to the top of the center post. The center and top support disks have bores to receive ends of support legs or ribs. In one embodiment, sixteen long support legs extend from ground to respective bores in the top disk, and sixteen short support legs extend between respective bores in the center disk and receptacles in the associated support legs. The weight of the frame and the cover is supported both on the center post and on the ground at the ends of the long support legs. For an oblong pool, there can be more than one center support post, and horizontal members or ribs that join the two associated top support disks. The top support disk and the base disk have protective mats to protect the pool floor and the pool cover.

Abstract: A sleeping bag having multiple sleeping compartments and including a first layer, a second layer, and a third layer. A first zipper is used to removably join the first layer to the second layer, defining a first sleeping compartment. A second zipper is used to removably join the second layer to the third layer, defining a second sleeping compartment. Each of the layers provides differing insulation characteristics such that each of the sleeping compartments have different comfort characteristics. The sleeping bag may be flipped over to provide different comfort characteristics in each of the first and second sleeping compartments. An indicator for indicating the comfort characteristic of each particular sleeping compartment is attached to at least one layer, providing a simple method of determining which sleeping compartment is the preferred choice for a given environmental condition. Alternative types and configurations of indicators are also disclosed.

Abstract: A foldable quadrantal corner baby crib including five wheeled posts, a crib floor and top interconnecting frame pieces. The quadrantal crib has the versatility to be placed in a corner of the baby room and is safe in use. Another attribute is the facility of multiple cribs being grouped in a bedroom for multiple births while minimizing the space occupied by the cribs. Only nine fasteners are required for assemblage and disassemblage of the canopy framed crib. When folded, the crib can be stored under a bed.

Abstract: A protective bumper pad for an infant crib. The bumper pad includes an elongated flexible generally flat member having a length generally equal to the interior perimeter of the crib just above the crib mattress and formed of substantially coextensive padded and unpadded sections separated by a longitudinally extending flexible fold line. The unpadded section includes an elastic edge which defines a longitudinal edge of the bumper pad, the elastic edge, when relaxed, being substantially shorter than the length of the padded section. The ends of the bumper pad are releasably connectable together when the device is positioned against the inside perimeter of the crib and flexible spaced apart ties connected on the outwardly facing surface of the padded section connectable to upright slats of the sides of the crib retain the upright positioning of the padded section. The unpadded section is positioned beneath the crib mattress, positioning being facilitated by the elastic edge.

Abstract: A bedding element having a mat body (1) made of cloth, to provide an excellent deodorizing and hygroscopic effect and a long-lasting refreshing sensation, has several deodorizer-containing pockets (2) provided on one side of the mat body, with deodorizer elements (3) respectively placed securely in each pocket (2).

Abstract: A simple, inexpensive ratchet type latch mechanism for maintaining a movable portion of an articulated structure in an elevated position relative to a stationary portion of the structure on which the movable portion is pivotably mounted. The latch mechanism includes a ratchet plate pivotally mounted at one end thereof to the stationary portion of the structure and has an elongate ratchet slot with a plurality of ratchet notches, an escapement plate slidably mounted to the ratchet plate for movement between a first position wherein the ratchet notches are exposed, and a second position wherein the ratchet notches are covered. A crank arm is pivotally connected at one end to the movable portion of the structure and has a pin at another end thereof which projects from the crank and through the slot in the ratchet and through the slot in the escapement plate.

Abstract: A composite band for use in a lasting machine to wipe a portion of the margin of a footwear assembly onto the insole of the assembly that typically includes a last, a shoe upper on the last and an insole at the last bottom. The band includes an elastic (e.g., Teflon) footwear assembly engaging strip member to engage the upper of the footwear assembly during lasting to press the upper onto the last during lasting, the elastic footwear assembly engaging member having a T-slot extending longitudinally the length of the elastic footwear assembly engaging member and including a transverse slot member and a radial slot member. A metal strip disposed within the T-slot is dimensioned to fit snugly within the transverse slot member of the T-slot such that the metal strip can slide longitudinally within the transverse slot member of the T-slot of the elastic footwear assembly engaging member but is substantially unable to move either transversely or radially relative to the elastic shoe engaging member.

Abstract: The invention relates to a water tank cleaning machine used in cleaning operation of water tank such as aquarium, swimming pool and bathtub, characterized by rotating a suction impeller pivoted on a second suction chamber by rotating device, sucking storage water in the water tank through each suction port formed in first suction chamber and second suction chamber, transmitting the torque of the rotating device to wiping device through power transmission device, and stopping the wiping device only due to resistance caused at the time of contact if a hand of the worker or aquatic creature or other object contacts with the wiping device, thereby preventing injury of the object, so that it is easy to handle and safe, and moreover, since the water tank is cleaned while filtering the storage water, contamination of storage water during cleaning work is prevented, and the water quality and environments suited to rearing of aquatic life such as fishes and mammals can be maintained, and further, since the water tank

Abstract: An automatic pool cleaner including a body, an elongated member connected to the body, the elongated member having two fluid flow paths, a valve mounted for alternately directing the flow of fluid between the fluid flow paths, the upper ends of the two fluid flow paths being connected together by an arcuate passage in a first plane substantially co-planar with the elongated member, and the arcuate passage connected to at least one arcuate outlet passage in a second plane at an angle to the first plane.

Abstract: A hand held tool having a housing, a motor, a removable battery, a tool attachment connected to the motor, and a battery cap connected to the housing. The battery cap is frictionally connected to a ledge of the housing at the entrance to a battery receiving area. The housing and the battery cap have mating edges with cooperating cam surfaces. Axial rotation of the battery cap on the ledge causes the battery cap to be cammed off of the ledge by the cam surfaces.

Abstract: An electrically driven toothbrush that includes a switch lever engaged with a hole for switching a motor on and off, the hole being defined through an end wall of a dry cell cap. The switch lever includes a manipulation control portion, a revolving shaft portion, a spherical operating portion, and a lever portion, all formed integrally by a flexible member. The toothbrush includes an electric circuit-connecting terminal structure for joining the motor and dry cell in communication with one another, which terminal structure is formed by first and second terminal members. The first and second terminal members each includes a platelike L-shaped main body, and the platelike main body of the second terminal member is resilient so as to return to a predetermined L-shape when no external forces are exerted thereon.

Abstract: The present invention relates to removing the graphite that accumulates on the rubber eraser attached at the end of a common pencil. The pencil eraser cleaner is provided with a connecting hole to mount on the eraser end of a pencil with means to be held securely and disconnected easily. The pencil eraser cleaner has four concaved cleaning surfaces for controlled rubbing action.

Abstract: A mophead comprises a bundle of flexible strands which are gathered and held together at the center and which are connected together at positions spaced from but adjacent to each of their two ends. Each edge portion of each mop half is connected to an adjacent edge portion of the other mop half, such as by tapes and the length of the strands and the width of the strands where gathered together at the center is such that a user may selectively use the entire undersurface of the mophead or the upper surfaces of the two mop halves for mopping. The width of the strands where gathered together at the center is at least 10 cms, and the length of the strands from end to end is at least 50 cms.

Abstract: A multi-positionable toothbrush comprising a brush array member shiftably supported on the forward end of a hollow handle member within which is housed a toothed element adapted to change its position in accordance with the tooth setting in reference to a spring biassed lever having a detent adapted to be disposed between the teeth in the toothed element; the particular disposition being effected by pressing the lever against its spring bias to allow the brush array member to have its position changed relative to the axis of the handle member.

Abstract: A hand tool for scooping semi-viscous, viscous, and dry materials out of containers. Blade members are provided on the tool for scraping materials from the interior walls and bottom sections of various shaped and sized containers. The handle of the tool has a deflector plate, extending from the lower portion of the handle which prevents the materials in the container from contaminating the user's hands. The tool has a hook to hang the tool onto the upper lip of the container for temporary storage of the tool when in use.

Abstract: A wiper device for a vehicle includes a pair of left and right pivot brackets. The pivot brackets are pivotably attached to a vehicle body through a pair of left and right elastic members at left and right mounting points, respectively. The wiper device has a connecting member for connecting the left pivot bracket with the right pivot bracket. A wiper motor unit includes a wiper motor and an unit bracket for mounting the wiper motor. The unit bracket is attached to the vehicle body through a center elastic member at a center mounting point shifted from an imaginary line passing through the left and right mounting points. Further, the unit bracket of the wiper motor unit is positioned on the connecting member so that a gravity center of the wiper motor unit rides on the imaginary line.

Abstract: A pressure washer sprays a pressurized liquid into a groove of a pavement, floor or similar surface to remove dirt and debris from the groove. The dirt and debris dissolves and/or becomes suspended in the liquid and is then removed from the pressure washer for disposal. The pressure washer includes a cleaning hood with a cover plate and a skirt that extends downward from the periphery of the cover plate to form a less than air tight seal with the surface containing the groove. A spray nozzle in a forward portion of the cover plate directs the pressurized liquid spray downward into the groove, where the liquid picks up dirt and debris to form a liquid suspension and/or solution, and preferably, rearward toward an exhaust port which removes the liquid suspension and/or solution of dirt and debris from the cleaning hood. A handle extends upward from the cleaning hood for guiding the pressure washer.

Abstract: A rotary disc floor apparatus (A) is disclosed for cleaning surfaces of floors or the like. The apparatus (A) includes a rotary block (30) having bristles (40) for scrubbing a floor surface with cleaning solution. The apparatus (A) further includes a wiper and vacuum nozzle assembly (20) having a ring (88) with squeegees (128) and nozzles (154) forming vacuum nozzle openings (163). The squeegees (128) and nozzles (154) include respective wiping portions (148, 166) having portions disposed outwardly of and located at a greater distance from the axis (B) than the nozzle openings (163). The squeegees (128) and nozzles (154) are readily removable and readily attachable to the ring (88) via shafts (140, 142, 158, 160). The apparatus (A) further includes flat springs (186) for biasing the ring (88) downward toward the floor surface and relative to the rotary block (30).

Abstract: A floor brush nozzle assembly for a vacuum cleaner is disclosed. The floor brush nozzle assembly includes an elongated generally rectangular shaped nozzle housing including a connecting passageway for association with the vacuum cleaner. A U-shaped channel surrounds the nozzle housing for receiving an upper formed end of a floor brush. The U-shaped channel includes peripherally spaced ribs that cause a complementary U-shaped formed end of the floor brush to releasably and resiliently engage undercut areas in the U-shaped channel for releasably mounting the floor brush relative to the nozzle housing. The upper formed end of the floor brush may also have an undercut configuration to enhance releasable engagement with the undercut areas in the U-shaped channel. The upper formed end of the floor brush is preferably a metal component while the nozzle housing is a molded plastic component.

Abstract: A door closer for hingedly mounted doors comprises an actuator adapted for fitting within the thickness of a door and an anchor member adapted for fitting in a door frame such that when installed the closer acts to draw the door into a position of closure at a rate controlled by a fluid-filled damper which comprises a cylinder containing hydraulic fluid, a piston slidable longitudinally of said cylinder and dividing the cylinder into two chambers and a flow restriction assembly associated with the passageway incorporated in said piston to limit the rate of flow of hydraulic fluid from one chamber to the other when the piston is moving in the door-closing direction. The flow restriction assembly defines a flow-restricting passageway including a slot and to enable to flow restriction imposed on the hydraulic fluid to be adjusted when the door closer is installed and in use, the effective length of the slot is variable by relative positional adjustment of two elements by which the slot is defined.

Abstract: An apparatus for preventing a motor rolling door from falling includes a wedge shaped sliding plate located at one side of a driven sprocket, which is biased away from the driven sprocket by means of two actuating rods forced by two springs. Two rollers at the outer ends of two actuating rods push against the inner surfaces of the upper and lower stringers of the drive chain to keep the sliding plate away from the driven sprocket. When the drive chain is broken, the two actuating rods extend outward due to the action of the springs, and bias the wedge sliding plate toward the driven sprocket to engage with the driven sprocket, so that the rolling door is prevented from falling by its own weight.

Abstract: A multi-grip tool has an elongated, preferably ribbon shaped handle, having multiple bends separated by grip portions. An operating part, such as a burnishing, pushing, scraping or other tool, is connected to one end of the handle. With the multiple bends, multiple hand positions are possible for holding and manipulating the tool.

Abstract: A handle fitting (1) with displaceable actuating handle (10) which fitting can be inserted into an opening in a door (2), particularly the door of a motor vehicle, and fastened by means of a holding member (15).

Abstract: An articulation arrangement for detachably connecting two wall parts of a container, each of the wall parts having a surface and an underside, one of the wall parts having a side face extending between the surface and the underside, and the other wall part comprising a marginal strip having an arcuate surface defining an arc of a circle about an axis extending parallel to a longitudinal direction of the marginal strip, the arc extending from the surface of the other wall part to the underside thereof and the marginal strip having a thickness extending from the surface to the underside of the other wall part, and the side face of the one wall part facing the arcuate surface of the marginal strip.

Abstract: The invention is based on a pinless sheet-metal hinge with maintenance-free bearing for motor vehicle doors, comprising two hinge halves, each securable via hinge tabs to one of the two parts of the door arrangement and meshing with one another with their single-joint regions, at least one of which is shaped from a sheet-metal material blank and in its single-joint region has two regions parallel to one another and oriented perpendicular to the hinge axis; the two hinge halves are supported pivotably on one another about a hinge axis with the interposition of bearing bushes made of a maintenance-free bearing material.

Abstract: A clamp for hoses, pipes and the like which is intended to prevent leakage due to expansion of the clamp by increased internal pressures. The clamp has a clamping band with two ends. When the clamp is installed and in a generally unstressed condition, a projection on one end is spaced from an abutment on the other end. As internal pressure increases, the clamp expands until the projection engages the abutment. Further expansion is prevented.

Abstract: A hose clamp having an elastically flexible clamp band, which is made of metal. A clamping head joins the ends of the clamp band. The clamp band has a slit that extends in the circumferential direction. The slit divides the band into a first edge section and a second edge section. One of the two edge sections includes a spring device (e.g., a corrugation), which creates a spring force in the circumferential direction of the hose clamp over an entire operating temperature range. Thus, the hose clamp sealingly locks a hose in place on a pipe, regardless of any thermally caused expansion or contraction of the hose material.