Abstract: At least one adjustable clamp device is disclosed that includes a catch member, a base member, a latch member and a fine adjustment mechanism and is designed to clamp to a targeted object in a secure fashion. At least one quick release clamp device is disclosed that includes a catch member, a base member, a latch member, and a quick release mechanism and is designed to clamp to a targeted object in a secure fashion and to be quickly removable from the targeted object. At least one method for using the adjustable clamp device is disclosed that includes: wrapping an adjustable clamp device around a targeted object; placing a tool around the adjustable clamp device; squeezing the tool and thereby squeezing the adjustable clamp device around the targeted object; and causing the latch member to operably connect to the catch member in a locked position.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
June 13, 2019
Date of Patent:
August 3, 2021
Assignee:
TKO CLAMPING SYSTEMS, LLC
Inventors:
Timothy L. Magagna, Stanford L. Caldwell, Shea S. Caldwell, Kary R. Christopherson, Craig L. Sandstrom
Abstract: Systems, methods and devices for adjustable clamp devices and quick release clamp devices are disclosed. The adjustable clamp device includes a catch member, a base member, a latch member and a fine adjustment mechanism and is designed to clamp to a targeted object in a secure fashion. The quick release clamp device includes a catch member, a base member, a latch member, and a quick release mechanism and is designed to clamp to a targeted object in a secure fashion and to be quickly removable from the targeted object. At least one method for using the adjustable clamp device includes, wrapping the adjustable clamp device around a targeted object, placing a tool around the adjustable clamp device, squeezing the tool and thereby squeezing the adjustable clamp device around the targeted object, and causing the latch member to operably connect to the catch member in a lock position.
Type:
Application
Filed:
June 13, 2019
Publication date:
December 19, 2019
Applicant:
TKO Clamping Systems, LLC
Inventors:
TIMOTHY L. MAGAGNA, STANFORD L. CALDWELL, SHEA S. CALDWELL, KARY R. CHRISTOPHERSON, CRAIG L. SANDSTROM