Patents Examined by Eric K. Nicholason
  • Patent number: 5873608
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a safety device which finds particular application in association with the quick disconnect assembly of a pneumatic hose. In its broadest context, the present invention includes a first hose clamp which is adapted to be removably secured to a first segment of pneumatic hose. The present invention also includes a similar second hose clamp which is adapted to be removably secured to a second segment of pneumatic hose. These two hose clamps are interconnected by way of a length of cord. When in use, the two clamps and cord prevent the first and second segments of hose from falling away from each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 1997
    Date of Patent: February 23, 1999
    Inventors: Jeffrey McClain Tharp, Marcella Tharp, legal representative