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).
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Patent number: 11466803Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: November 15, 2018Date of Patent: October 11, 2022Assignee: Ideal Clamp Products, Inc.Inventors: Bruce D. Bowater, Edwin T. Koehler
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Patent number: 10969044Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: January 7, 2020Date of Patent: April 6, 2021Assignee: Ideal Clamp Products, Inc.Inventor: Bruce D. Bowater
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Publication number: 20200278063Abstract: A hose clamp and various methods are disclosed. The hose clamp includes a spring liner.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 15, 2018Publication date: September 3, 2020Inventors: Bruce D. BOWATER, Edwin T. KOEHLER
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Publication number: 20200141527Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 7, 2020Publication date: May 7, 2020Inventor: Bruce D. Bowater
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Patent number: 10584817Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 28, 2016Date of Patent: March 10, 2020Assignee: IDEAL CLAMP PRODUCTS, INC.Inventors: Bruce D. Bowater, Edwin T. Koehler, Michael K. McKervey
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Patent number: 10571059Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 28, 2016Date of Patent: February 25, 2020Assignee: IDEAL CLAMP PRODUCTS, INC.Inventors: Bruce D. Bowater, Edwin T. Koehler, Michael K. McKervey
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Patent number: 10550974Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 15, 2014Date of Patent: February 4, 2020Assignee: IDEAL CLAMP PRODUCTS, INC.Inventors: Edwin T. Koehler, Bruce D. Bowater, Vijay Anumandla
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Patent number: 10527211Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: July 30, 2018Date of Patent: January 7, 2020Assignee: IDEAL CLAMP PRODUCTS, INC.Inventor: Bruce D. Bowater
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Publication number: 20180340557Abstract: A hose clamp is disclosed. The hose clamp includes an indicator that indicates a predetermined band tension.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 25, 2018Publication date: November 29, 2018Inventor: Bruce D. BOWATER
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Publication number: 20180335171Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: July 30, 2018Publication date: November 22, 2018Inventor: Bruce D. Bowater
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Patent number: 10036501Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 20, 2016Date of Patent: July 31, 2018Assignee: Ideal Clamp Products, Inc.Inventor: Bruce D. Bowater
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Publication number: 20170254457Abstract: A hose clamp is disclosed. The hose clamp includes a mechanical indicator configured to fracture at a predetermined band tension.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 2, 2017Publication date: September 7, 2017Inventors: Edwin T. Koehler, Bruce D. Bowater, Michael K. Mckervey, Steve Hemp
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Publication number: 20170184236Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 28, 2016Publication date: June 29, 2017Inventors: Bruce D. BOWATER, Edwin T. KOEHLER, Michael K. MCKERVEY
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Publication number: 20170184237Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 28, 2016Publication date: June 29, 2017Inventors: Bruce D. BOWATER, Edwin T. KOEHLER, Michael K. MCKERVEY
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Publication number: 20170167651Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: September 20, 2016Publication date: June 15, 2017Inventor: Bruce D. Bowater
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Patent number: 9447903Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: February 17, 2014Date of Patent: September 20, 2016Assignee: Ideal Clamp Products, Inc.Inventor: Bruce D. Bowater
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Publication number: 20160053783Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: April 15, 2014Publication date: February 25, 2016Inventors: Edwin T. KOEHLER, Bruce D. BOWATER, Vijay ANUMANDLA
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Publication number: 20140310922Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 17, 2014Publication date: October 23, 2014Applicant: IDEAL CLAMP PRODUCTS, INC.Inventor: Bruce D. Bowater
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Patent number: 8677571Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: July 21, 2011Date of Patent: March 25, 2014Assignee: Ideal Clamp Products, Inc.Inventor: Bruce D. Bowater
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Patent number: 8650719Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: July 21, 2011Date of Patent: February 18, 2014Assignee: Ideal Clamp Products, Inc.Inventor: Bruce D. Bowater