Patents by Inventor James C. Thacker

James C. Thacker 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).

  • Hose clamp
    Patent number: 6473943
    Abstract: A hose clamp having overlapping ends with radially outwardly extending tabs. A first tab has an integral stop member engaging the second tab so that they are spaced in the radially unstressed position. The second tab has locking members engaged by the first tab in radially stressed position to retain this position when the hose is subjected to internal stress forces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2002
    Assignee: Dayco Products, Inc.
    Inventor: James C. Thacker