Patents by Inventor Bruce D. Bowater

Bruce D. Bowater 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: 11466803
    Abstract: A hose clamp includes an annular band and a spring liner. The spring liner includes an annular body having a central axis. The annular body includes a first body section, a second body section, and a central body section connecting the first body section and the second body section. Various methods include applying the hose clamp to a substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2022
    Assignee: Ideal Clamp Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Bruce D. Bowater, Edwin T. Koehler
  • Patent number: 10969044
    Abstract: An improved hose clamp having an annular band having an inner face, tensioning means, and an annular spring liner; the spring liner having a circumferential shoulder near an edge of the liner; and a central, cylindrical, flat contact portion of smaller circumference than the shoulder, and of smaller width than the inner face of the band. The shoulder is adapted to abut the inner face and the contact portion is adapted to contact a hose or other article to be clamped.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2021
    Assignee: Ideal Clamp Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Bruce D. Bowater
  • Publication number: 20200278063
    Abstract: A hose clamp and various methods are disclosed. The hose clamp includes a spring liner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2018
    Publication date: September 3, 2020
    Inventors: Bruce D. BOWATER, Edwin T. KOEHLER
  • Publication number: 20200141527
    Abstract: An improved hose clamp having an annular band having an inner face, tensioning means, and an annular spring liner; the spring liner having a circumferential shoulder near an edge of the liner; and a central, cylindrical, flat contact portion of smaller circumference than the shoulder, and of smaller width than the inner face of the band. The shoulder is adapted to abut the inner face and the contact portion is adapted to contact a hose or other article to be clamped.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 7, 2020
    Publication date: May 7, 2020
    Inventor: Bruce D. Bowater
  • Patent number: 10584817
    Abstract: A hose clamp system includes a hose clamp and a guide bracket configured to attach the clamp to a hose substrate such that a desired radial and axial position relative to the substrate outer diameter and hose end is maintained. The hose clamp includes an annular band including a radial inner surface facing toward a central axis and a radial outer surface positioned opposite the radial inner surface and a tension mechanism configured to tighten the annular band. The guide bracket includes an elongated body extending over the radial outer surface and a clip extending outward from the annular band that is configured to engage a hose substrate. The guide bracket is moveably coupled to the annular band such that the guide bracket is permitted to move circumferentially along the radial outer surface of the annular band.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2020
    Assignee: IDEAL CLAMP PRODUCTS, INC.
    Inventors: Bruce D. Bowater, Edwin T. Koehler, Michael K. McKervey
  • Patent number: 10571059
    Abstract: A hose clamp system is disclosed. The system includes a hose clamp and a retainer configured to attach the clamp to a hose substrate such that a desired radial, axial and circumferential position relative to the substrate outer diameter and hose end is maintained. The hose clamp includes an annular band including a radial inner surface facing toward a central axis and a radial outer surface positioned opposite the radial inner surface and a tension mechanism configured to tighten the annular band. The retainer includes an elongated body extending over the radial outer surface and a clip extending outward from the annular band that is configured to engage a hose substrate. The retainer is moveably coupled to the annular band such that the retainer is permitted to move circumferentially along the radial outer surface of the annular band.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2020
    Assignee: IDEAL CLAMP PRODUCTS, INC.
    Inventors: Bruce D. Bowater, Edwin T. Koehler, Michael K. McKervey
  • Patent number: 10550974
    Abstract: A retaining clamp for securing the joints that connect ducting, tubing, filters, or other components is disclosed. The retaining clamp includes a chain of segments that defines a central axis, and a locking mechanism coupled to a first end of the chain and a second end of the chain. A groove is defined in each segment, and the groove is sized to receive a joint connecting ducting, tubing, filters, or other components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2020
    Assignee: IDEAL CLAMP PRODUCTS, INC.
    Inventors: Edwin T. Koehler, Bruce D. Bowater, Vijay Anumandla
  • Patent number: 10527211
    Abstract: An improved hose clamp having an annular band having an inner face, tensioning means, and an annular spring liner; the spring liner having a circumferential shoulder near an edge of the liner; and a central, cylindrical, flat, contact portion of smaller circumference than the shoulder, and of smaller width than the inner face of the band. The shoulder is adapted to abut the inner face and the contact portion is adapted to contact a hose or other article to be clamped.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2020
    Assignee: IDEAL CLAMP PRODUCTS, INC.
    Inventor: Bruce D. Bowater
  • Publication number: 20180340557
    Abstract: A hose clamp is disclosed. The hose clamp includes an indicator that indicates a predetermined band tension.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 25, 2018
    Publication date: November 29, 2018
    Inventor: Bruce D. BOWATER
  • Publication number: 20180335171
    Abstract: An improved hose clamp having an annular band having an inner face, tensioning means, and an annular spring liner; the spring liner having a circumferential shoulder near an edge of the liner; and a central, cylindrical, flat, contact portion of smaller circumference than the shoulder, and of smaller width than the inner face of the band. The shoulder is adapted to abut the inner face and the contact portion is adapted to contact a hose or other article to be clamped.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2018
    Publication date: November 22, 2018
    Inventor: Bruce D. Bowater
  • Patent number: 10036501
    Abstract: An improved hose clamp having an annular band having an inner face, tensioning means, and an annular spring liner; the spring liner having a circumferential shoulder near an edge of the liner; and a central, cylindrical, flat, contact portion of smaller circumference than the shoulder, and of smaller width than the inner face of the band. The shoulder is adapted to abut the inner face and the contact portion is adapted to contact a hose or other article to be clamped.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2018
    Assignee: Ideal Clamp Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Bruce D. Bowater
  • Publication number: 20170254457
    Abstract: A hose clamp is disclosed. The hose clamp includes a mechanical indicator configured to fracture at a predetermined band tension.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2017
    Publication date: September 7, 2017
    Inventors: Edwin T. Koehler, Bruce D. Bowater, Michael K. Mckervey, Steve Hemp
  • Publication number: 20170184236
    Abstract: A hose clamp system is disclosed. The system includes a hose clamp and a guide bracket configured to attach the clamp to a hose substrate such that a desired radial and axial position relative to the substrate outer diameter and hose end is maintained. The hose clamp includes an annular band including a radial inner surface facing toward a central axis and a radial outer surface positioned opposite the radial inner surface and a tension mechanism configured to tighten the annular band. The guide bracket includes an elongated body extending over the radial outer surface and a clip extending outward from the annular band that is configured to engage a hose substrate. The guide bracket is moveably coupled to the annular band such that the guide bracket is permitted to move circumferentially along the radial outer surface of the annular band.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2016
    Publication date: June 29, 2017
    Inventors: Bruce D. BOWATER, Edwin T. KOEHLER, Michael K. MCKERVEY
  • Publication number: 20170184237
    Abstract: A hose clamp system is disclosed. The system includes a hose clamp and a retainer configured to attach the clamp to a hose substrate such that a desired radial, axial and circumferential position relative to the substrate outer diameter and hose end is maintained. The hose clamp includes an annular band including a radial inner surface facing toward a central axis and a radial outer surface positioned opposite the radial inner surface and a tension mechanism configured to tighten the annular band. The retainer includes an elongated body extending over the radial outer surface and a clip extending outward from the annular band that is configured to engage a hose substrate. The retainer is moveably coupled to the annular band such that the retainer is permitted to move circumferentially along the radial outer surface of the annular band.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2016
    Publication date: June 29, 2017
    Inventors: Bruce D. BOWATER, Edwin T. KOEHLER, Michael K. MCKERVEY
  • Publication number: 20170167651
    Abstract: An improved hose clamp having an annular band having an inner face, tensioning means, and an annular spring liner; the spring liner having a circumferential shoulder near an edge of the liner; and a central, cylindrical, flat, contact portion of smaller circumference than the shoulder, and of smaller width than the inner face of the band. The shoulder is adapted to abut the inner face and the contact portion is adapted to contact a hose or other article to be clamped.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2016
    Publication date: June 15, 2017
    Inventor: Bruce D. Bowater
  • Patent number: 9447903
    Abstract: An improved hose clamp having an annular band having an inner face, tensioning means, and an annular spring liner; the spring liner having a circumferential shoulder near an edge of the liner; and a central, cylindrical, flat, contact portion of smaller circumference than the shoulder, and of smaller width than the inner face of the band. The shoulder is adapted to abut the inner face and the contact portion is adapted to contact a hose or other article to be clamped.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2016
    Assignee: Ideal Clamp Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Bruce D. Bowater
  • Publication number: 20160053783
    Abstract: A retaining clamp for securing the joints that connect ducting, tubing, filters, or other components is disclosed. The retaining clamp includes a chain of segments that defines a central axis, and a locking mechanism coupled to a first end of the chain and a second end of the chain. A groove is defined in each segment, and the groove is sized to receive a joint connecting ducting, tubing, filters, or other components.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2014
    Publication date: February 25, 2016
    Inventors: Edwin T. KOEHLER, Bruce D. BOWATER, Vijay ANUMANDLA
  • Publication number: 20140310922
    Abstract: An improved hose clamp having an annular band having an inner face, tensioning means, and an annular spring liner; the spring liner having a circumferential shoulder near an edge of the liner; and a central, cylindrical, flat, contact portion of smaller circumference than the shoulder, and of smaller width than the inner face of the band. The shoulder is adapted to abut the inner face and the contact portion is adapted to contact a hose or other article to be clamped.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2014
    Publication date: October 23, 2014
    Applicant: IDEAL CLAMP PRODUCTS, INC.
    Inventor: Bruce D. Bowater
  • Patent number: 8677571
    Abstract: An improved hose clamp having an annular band having an inner face, tensioning means, and an annular spring liner; the spring liner having a circumferential shoulder near an edge of the liner; and a central, cylindrical, rippled, contact portion of smaller circumference than the shoulder, and of smaller width than the inner face of the band. The shoulder is adapted to abut the inner face and the contact portion is adapted to contact a hose or other article to be clamped. The ripples may be symmetric, for example, sinusoidal, or asymmetric, such as saw-tooth shaped.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2014
    Assignee: Ideal Clamp Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Bruce D. Bowater
  • Patent number: 8650719
    Abstract: An improved hose clamp having an annular band having an inner face, tensioning means, and an annular spring liner; the spring liner having a circumferential shoulder near an edge of the liner; and a central, cylindrical, flat, contact portion of smaller circumference than the shoulder, and of smaller width than the inner face of the band. The shoulder is adapted to abut the inner face and the contact portion is adapted to contact a hose or other article to be clamped.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2014
    Assignee: Ideal Clamp Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Bruce D. Bowater