Abstract: A connector, for attachment with a hose, having a generally tubular shaped longitudinal nipple with a proximal and distal end and a bore extending therethrough. The nipple has an exterior surface that defines an outwardly extending annular protuberance located between both ends. The connector also includes a clip, for attachment with the nipple, having a base portion connected with at least two longitudinally extending legs. The base portion has an axial opening, a radial opening, a support bar with a first and second end, a first and second arm portion attached to the support bar first and second end respectively, both arm portions including a set of locating fingers and one of the at least two longitudinally extending legs. Each locating finger has an inner surface is adapted to mate with the annular protuberance. The at least two longitudinally extending legs are radially outwardly distanced from the nipple and have an outer surface adapted to receive a compressible clamp.

Abstract: A connecting structure and method for affixing an open end of a tube composed from thermoplastic resin material(s) to a tube connecting portion of a quick connector having a cylindrical geometry and at least one annular stopper on the cylindrical outer circumference thereof with said tube connecting portion being adapted to be press fitted into said open end of said resin tube. The connecting structure comprises; an annular band composed of elastomeric rubber which surrounds the open end of said resin tube adjacent the location of attachment to said quick connector having a length at least about equal to the diameter of the cylindrical outer circumference of the quick connector and a diameter such that a tightening force is applied to the resin tube upon press fitting said tube connecting portion into the open end of said resin tube to prevent disengagement therefrom. The connecting structure forms an integrated assembly with the tube connecting portion of the quick connector.

Abstract: A plastic bracket (10) including a screw housing cover (26) and a pair of opposing tabs (28) is pressed over a screw housing (12) of a worm drive clamp (14) to secure the worm drive clamp (14) to a hose (24). The tabs (28) can extend either be inside or outside of the screw housing cover (26). A protrusion (46) located on each of the opposing inner surfaces (48) of the screw housing cover (26) retain the bracket (10) over the screw housing (12). End caps (40) and (44) molded across opposing sides of the screw housing cover (26) maintain the position of the screw housing (12) in the screw housing cover (26) during assembly and prevent the sliding of the worm drive clamp (14).

Abstract: The invention relates to a pipe having at least one end portion (2) forming a section for coupling onto a rigid endpiece (7) and containing an inner tubular jacket (5) of elastic material. According to the invention, at least one longitudinally-extending indentation (4) is formed in the end portion (2) of the pipe (1). The invention is applicable in coupling a pipe to a member to which it is to be connected in the field of fluid transport.

Abstract: A hose assembly having a resilient hose constructed of an elastomeric material. A hose clamp is positioned over one end of the hose. This hose clamp is then secured to the tube by applying a molten thermoplastic material over a portion of the hose as well as a portion of the hose clamp. The hose assembly thus achieves accurate positioning of the hose clamp on the hose prior to installation of the hose assembly in its intended application.

Abstract: A retention device is provided for positioning and retaining an open generally cylindrical hose clamp on a selected hose. The device extends generally about a longitudinal axis and has a retainer and a locator spaced axially from the retainer in side-by-side relationship. The locator and retainer are coupled together and the locator is adapted to hold the clamp while the retainer is adapted to engage the hose to maintain the device in position on the hose. The retainer is in the form of pair of looped hose engaging elements terminating at respective free ends and cantilevered to extend in opposite directions from a connecting web coupling the locator to the retainer.

Abstract: A tube arrangement, comprising a tube made of a polymer material which is provided with an embedded reinforcement. At least one tube end is slid onto a short metal or plastic pipe. A pipe clamp, especially a screw pipe clamp, secures the tube end onto the pipe. A retaining sleeve on the tube end secures the pipe clamp to the tube. This retaining sleeve is made of a polymer material and comprises a one piece molded part which is pushed onto the tube end. The retaining sleeve comprises the following components: a retainer ring with an inner diameter which is positioned over the outer diameter of the tube end; a clamp receiving element in the form of at least two axially extending retaining elements which are connected to the retainer ring at one end; a retaining collar at the other end of each retaining element; and a collar ring with an inside diameter connecting the retaining collars.

Abstract: A hose having clamps secured at opposing ends is disclosed. The clamps provide a compressive force to secure the hose to an appropriately sized tube. A portion of the clamp is disposed between an inner surface and an outer surface of the hose to help prevent accidental removal. A portion of the clamp may extend out an opening expending from a passageway formed between the inner and outer surface. The openings at the opposing end of the hose may be rotational aligned relative to each other and optionally to curves in the hose itself.

Abstract: An integrated fluid conduction system or hose assembly comprising a hose, a clamp, and a coupling device wherein the hose includes an external surface and a projection, with an orifice, extending from the external surface. The clamp includes an opening to receive the projection. The coupling device includes a compression section and a leg for coupling, fixing and positioning the projection orifices so that the compression section engages the clamp external surface so as to retain and stabilize the clamp to the hose. The invention is further directed to a coupling device as generally described above as well as to a method for coupling a clamp to a hose with the coupling device including the steps of positioning the clamp on the hose by disposing the projections into the clamp opening and attaching the coupling device to the hose, including placing the legs of the coupling device into the projection orifices, to couple the clamp to the hose.

Abstract: A modular fuel fuller system comprises a filler head, a connector, a filler pipe, a jumper hose and clamps. The jumper hose and clamps interconnect the filler pipe and a spud of a vehicle fuel tank. The filler pipe is a stainless steel filler pipe with a series of formed convolutions for increasing the flexibility of the filler pipe to allow easy installation and provide crash integrity to the fuel filler system within an automotive vehicle.

Abstract: A ring member and ring members made of metal are tightened and installed to the outer circumferential surface of a body made of a resin material. Accordingly, the body is prevented from outward deformation. When a tube joint is used in a high temperature atmosphere, even if any force acts on a fluid tube in the direction to cause detachment from the tube joint due to any external force or the pressure fluid flowing through the inside of the tube joint, then the fluid tube and a connecting member inserted into the body are reliably prevented from disengagement.

Abstract: An in-line bell pipe is provided, formed by joining at least two corrugated sections of pipe having male and female portions to connect the corrugated sections. Each corrugated section has a plurality of first corrugations, each having a crest and a valley with the distance between the crest and valley of the first corrugations being a first distance. The male portion of each corrugated section has at least one second and one third corrugation, each second and third corrugation respectively having a distance between the crest and valley of each being a second and third distance respectively. At least one third corrugation crest has a recessed area which accomodates a sealing element retained between the recessed area and the female portion. The second and third distances each are less than the first distance. The female portion telescopically receives at least one third corrugation and at least a portion of a second corrugation.

Abstract: An exhaust apparatus includes a first pipe, a second pipe which includes a block, and a clamp positioned around a portion of a periphery of both the first pipe and the second pipe. The clamp is secured to the block.

Abstract: The invention relates to a tube arrangement, comprising a tube consisting of a polymer material which is provided in particular with an embedded resistance support. At least one tube end (7) is slid onto a connection piece consisting of metal or plastic. A clamp, especially a screw clamp, presses the tube end onto the connection piece. The inventive hose arrangement is characterised in that the tube end (7) is provided with a retaining collar (1′) for the clamp, this retaining collar being slid onto the tube end and consisting of a polymer material.

Abstract: A fastener, such as for pipe clamps, has two parts, to be connected with one another, and a movable fastening part, one part being formed by an elongated strip (2) with at least one stop. The second part has a plate (4) extending transversely of the strip with an opening (5), the width of which corresponds at least to the width of the strip (2) and of the stop. The fastening part is formed as a spring clip (7) and has at least one spring leg (6), movable against a spring force out of the width region of the strip (2) and of the stop. To make a fastener available, which is as user friendly and economical as possible, the spring leg (6) can be moved out of the width region of the strip (2) and of the stop by a rotational movement about an axis of rotation arranged approximately parallel to the insertion direction of the strip (2) through the opening (5) in the plate (4).

Abstract: A resinous tube has opposite ends into one of which a mating member is fitted and with which the mating member is connected, and includes a sealing ring, a fastening cap, and a clamp. The sealing ring is disposed on an inner peripheral surface of the opposite end, and contacts elastically with an outer peripheral surface of the mating member. The fastening cap is disposed on the inner peripheral surface of the opposite end on an outer end side thereof with respect to the sealing ring, and contacts elastically with the outer peripheral surface of the mating member. The clamp is disposed on an outer peripheral surface of the opposite end, which is provided with the fastening cap on the inner peripheral surface, and tightens the fastening cap. The resinous tube exhibits good sealing and fastening abilities, requires less component parts, and can be connected with any mating members.

Abstract: A hose and clamp assembly wherein the clamp is affixed to the hose in a single location, with limited circumferential movement of the clamp. The hose and clamp assembly is comprised of a hose, an annular hose clamp, and a clip. The clamp has an aperture therein and, in the hose and clamp assembly, is placed around the hose in a predetermined location and orientation. The clip has a protrusion that extends through the clamp aperture for securing the clip to the clamp. The clip is secured to the underside of the clamp and the clip is secured to the hose.

Abstract: A pipe connection includes a first having a male end and a second pipe having a female end and a gasket. The female end has a recess area sized to accept the gasket. The gasket has at least one flexible protrusion extending radially towards the center of the pipe forming a diameter that is less than the diameter of the male end which frictionally engages the male end of the second pipe. Optionally, the female end may include rigid dimples that exert pressure onto the male end to prevent the two pipes from separating. The pipe connection may be used in conjunction with a clamp.

Abstract: A fastener, such as for pipe clamps, has two parts, to be connected with one another, and a movable fastening part, one part being formed by an elongated strip (2) with at least one stop. The second part has a plate (4) extending transversely of the strip with an opening (5), the width of which corresponds at least to the width of the strip (2) and of the stop. The fastening part is formed as a spring clip (7) and has at least one spring leg (6), movable against a spring force out of the width region of the strip (2) and of the stop. To make a fastener available, which is as user friendly and economical as possible, the spring leg (6) can be moved out of the width region of the strip (2) and of the stop by a rotational movement about an axis of rotation arranged approximately parallel to the insertion direction of the strip (2) through the opening (5) in the plate (4).

Abstract: A fluid conduction integrated system including an elastomeric hose for conducting fluids, an open clamp (10) for fixing the hose in a place of use, and a band-shaped fixation element (20) arranged in a region of the cooperating fixation portions of the hose (1) and the clamp (10), with the hose (1), the clamp (10), and the fixation element (20) being connected with each other by vulcanization.

Abstract: A hose/clamp combination wherein the clamp is oriented axially and circumferentially in its radially open position and held in place by a glued fabric overlay.

Abstract: A fitting for conduit comprising a body and an acceptor. The body has a wall and a throughbore. The acceptor is disposed along the wall and is capable of providing a sealing interface between the throughbore and the conduit. In one embodiment, the acceptor of the fitting receives a portion of at least one wall of a conduit, and a sealing interface is provided between the throughbore of the body of the fitting and a flow passage of the conduit to form a containment system. In another embodiment, the throughbore is capable of allowing a primary conduit and a flow passage of a secondary conduit to communicate therethrough. According to this embodiment, the acceptor receives a portion of a wall of the secondary conduit and a sealing interface is provide between the throughbore and the flow passage of the secondary conduit to form a secondary containment system.

Abstract: A hose clamp includes a clamping body formed by bending a band-shaped spring plate into a generally circular shape flexibly deformed into a contracted state and a spread state. The clamping body is attached to a hose before the hose is connected to a pipe. A holder is mounted on the clamping body to hold the clamping body in the spread state in which the clamping body is loosely fitted with an end of the hose. The holder releases the clamping body from the spread state so that the clamping body is deformed into the contracted state in which the clamping body clamps a junction of the hose and the pipe. A positioner positions the clamping body at the end of the hose, the positioner including a clamp retainer attached to an outer circumference of the clamping body and a locking element which engages the hose to prevent the clamping body from displacing axially and circumferentially with respect to the hose.

Abstract: An end-slotted flexible metal hose includes a hose section with body and end sections and a hose clamp. The hose section forms a bore therethrough having a relatively constant diameter. The end section includes a plurality of slots which extend through a sidewall of the hose section to the bore and permit the end section to be constricted by the hose clamp to reduce the bore diameter to provide a relatively tight engagement with a tube on which the hose assembly is mounted.

Abstract: A hose clamp is provided for establishing a reliable, fluid-tight, seal between a hose and a receptacle therefore. The clamp includes a plurality of clamp segments and a span ring, e.g., a spiral wound ring. Each clamp segment includes an arcuate interior surface having a span ring slot therein which is positioned to align with a corresponding span ring slot in an adjacent clamp segment. The span ring has a portion disposed in each span ring slot with the interior surface of the span ring approximately flush with the interior surfaces of the segments. Each clamp segment further includes a bore on a first end thereof which is adapted to align with a corresponding bore on an end of an adjacent segment. A fastener, e.g., a screw, may be inserted into the bores to draw the ends of the clamp segments toward each other, thereby tightening the segments of the clamp around the hose and receptacle.

Abstract: An arrangement for positionally securing a clamp structure on a hose-like member in the partially tightened preassembled condition in which a cut-out is provided in one or on both sides of the clamping band and the hose-like member is provided with knub-like projections of a shape and location complementary to engage in the cut-outs.

Abstract: A polygonal flexible metal hose coupling assembly for connecting first and second pipes of a vehicle exhaust system includes a polygonal coupling body. The coupling body is formed by spiral-winding a metal strip with interlocking leading and trailing edges. The polygonal configuration of the coupling body prevents the strip turns or windings from sliding with respect to each other along their interlocked seams. A pair of clamps are provided for connecting the coupling body ends to the pipe ends. Each clamp includes an annular band with a first section having a generally round cross-sectional configuration for receiving a pipe end and a second section with a polygonal cross-sectional configuration for receiving a coupling body end.

Abstract: A hose clamp having a self-threading hardened screw extending through outwardly extending tabs on the generally circular clamp, the head end of the screw fitting through a clearance opening in the first tab, and the screw threadably engaged with the second tab, the first tab being reinforced against bending by a deformation dimple at the juncture to the circular band, and the second tab being bendable upon screw tightening to cause the screw angle to change sufficiently for the screw threads to cut slots in the band, forming a worm-type drive engagement.

Abstract: A flexible solar absorbing means, which can be one or more extruded or molded plastic or rubber oval tubes which may or may not be connected to each other at the edges by a small webbing; communicating with a rounding connection adapter means communicating with a distribution and collecting header means which can be connected as separate parts or molded as a unit; communicating with the remainder of the solar systems, mounting, piping, pumping, control and storage means as well as frame and glazing means where appropriate.

Abstract: A flexible entry boot provides a fluid-tight fitting between a wall of a fluid containment region and a conduit passing through the wall. The flexible entry boot comprises a seal member disposed within the containment region; and a securing plate disposed within the containment region and releasably mounted to the seal member. A flexibly rigid, hollow support sleeve is attached to the seal member. The hollow support sleeve has a degree of flexibility sufficient to allow for the insertion of the conduit at angles equal to or other than an angle normal to the fluid containment wall while maintaining a fluid-tight environment. A mechanism is provided for releasably attaching the hollow support sleeve to the conduit.

Abstract: A hose clamp having a self-threading hardened screw extending through tabs on the clamp, the head end of the screw fitting through a clearance opening in the first tab, and the screw threadably engaged with the second tab, the second tab being bendable upon screw tightening to cause the screw angle to change sufficiently for the screw threads to cut slots in the band, forming a worm-type drive engagement.

Abstract: A strain relief for electrical fittings includes a body portion having a pair of ends, the first end for attachment to a connector, and the second end having a worm drive clamp for releasable clamping upon a cable. The strain relief may include a flexible boot to provide a sealing function, or a flexible tube of braided shielding wire to provide EMI shielding.

Abstract: A retention device is provided for positioning and retaining an open generally cylindrical hose clamp on a selected hose. The device extends generally about a longitudinal axis and has a retainer and a locator spaced axially from the retainer in side-by-said relationship. The locator and retainer are coupled together and the locator is adapted to hold the clamp while the retainer is adapted to engage the hose to maintain the device in position on the hose. As a result, the clamp can be positioned orthogonally relative to the hose and the assembly is then ready for engagement on a rigid tubular fitting with the locator positioned on the hose remote from the tubular fitting. This permits the hose to be engaged over the tubular fitting with no direct resistance from the retention device.

Abstract: A reverse osmosis drain coupling and a method of installing it in an existing drain pipe. The drain coupling includes one or more extremities made of flexible, resilient material so that the material can be rolled or folded back upon itself to shorten the coupling. The shortened coupling is inserted between the cut ends of the drain pipe, and the flexible material is then unrolled onto the adjacent cut end or ends to establish a fluid tight relation.

Abstract: A duct connector (32) with a flow channel through its center and an increased diameter seal (35) on its end. A compression ring (38) is designed to fit tightly over the duct connector (32) and has an inwardly directed flange (68) on one of its edges which reduces the diameter of the end and thereby prevents the compression ring (38) from sliding past the end of the duct connector (32). A retaining clamp (53) includes two arcs (77, 80) that are pivotally attached and that may be rotated between a circular, closed configuration and an open configuration. The second end of each arc includes a number of open loops (137, 140, and 152) that align when the arcs are in the closed configuration. A sliding locking mechanism (161) is affixed to the arc (77) proximate to the loops (137, 140). The locking mechanism (161) has a prong (170) that passes through the aligned loops (137, 140, and 152) on each arc (77, 80), thereby preventing the arcs (77, 80) from separating.

Abstract: The invention provides a positioning device engaged loosely on a prestressed hose clamp to locate and orientate the hose clamp on a hose. The device is adapted to engage about the clamp and has inwardly facing pegs which serve both to locate the device loosely on the clamp and to engage the hose to bias the clamp into engagement with the hose thereby holding the clamp orthogonally with respect to the hose.

Abstract: In a pipe jointure for joining pipe sections, particularly of exhaust systems of motor vehicles including a clamp having opposite leg portions with clamping surfaces for enclosing and firmly engaging adjacent ends of the pipe sections, at least one of the leg portions has radially inwardly and axially outwardly directed tabs extending therefrom in circumferentially spaced relationship for retaining and guiding the adjacent pipe sections while the clamp is mounted and tightened by compressing bolts.

Abstract: A holding device for securing a hose clip in position relative to a pipe connection over which a hose is to be positioned. The holding device has a plurality of holding arms arranged around an axis. The holding arms are connected by a connecting body and each has an internal, radially inwardly directed groove. All grooves are in the same transverse plane of the holding arms and are of the same width as the clip band so that the clip band can be received therein. Preferably, a hose clip in the form of a spring band clip with a clip band having radially outwardly angled clamping jaws is used. A U-shaped clamp, which holds the clamping jaws together when the spring band clip is in an open position, may be connected to the connecting body by a connecting member which permits the clamp to pivot away from the clamping jaws but which prevents the clamp from being separated and thereby becoming lost.

Abstract: A hose clamp having an elastically flexible clamp band, which is made of metal. A clamping head joins the ends of the clamp band. The clamp band has a slit that extends in the circumferential direction. The slit divides the band into a first edge section and a second edge section. One of the two edge sections includes a spring device (e.g., a corrugation), which creates a spring force in the circumferential direction of the hose clamp over an entire operating temperature range. Thus, the hose clamp sealingly locks a hose in place on a pipe, regardless of any thermally caused expansion or contraction of the hose material.

Abstract: A system is provided for delivering particulate material from a material storage hopper to a remote discharge station on a wheeled frame structure of an agricultural implement. The system includes a material dispensing mechanism, a connector, and an elongated material conveying tube. The dispensing mechanism is adapted to receive material from the hopper and dispense the material through an outlet conduit. The outlet conduit is directed at an angle relative to the discharge station. The conveying tube delivers material from the dispensing mechanism to the discharge station. The connector interconnects the outlet conduit to one end of the tube and has a passageway therethrough to allow material to pass from the outlet conduit to the tube. The connector is configured to direct the axis of the tube generally closer to the discharge station relative to the axis of the outlet conduit.

Abstract: A band body is covered at a distal end thereof with a cap resulting in safety of a hose fastening band being enhanced. The cap is either molded or mechanically attached to the distal end of the band so the sharp edges are not exposed.

Abstract: A coupling is provided between a flex hose and a rigid pipe by a lap joint with an end of the rigid pipe inserted into an end of the flex hose to form an overlap region. The flex hose has at least one slot through its wall extending axially of the flex hose and spanning the helical strip in a convolution which is in the overlap region. The slot is spaced inwardly from the end of the flex hose. A clamp disposed around the flex hose covers the slot and clamps the flex hose and pipe together collapsing the overlap region of the flex hose by circumferential slippage of adjacent convolutions of the helical strip to cause close engagement of the flex hose with the pipe and with the band clamp.

Abstract: A device for clamping a hose end section that is fitted onto a pipe end section includes a hose clamp surrounding a hose end section. The hose clamp has overlapping end sections, each of which has an approximately radially outwardly extending tensioning jaw. A securing ring is fixed to the hose end section and has a radial projection. The securing ring surrounds the hose end section and is disposed between the hose end and the hose clamp. The securing ring is joined to the hose clamp in an area diametrically opposite to the area of overlap of the end sections of the hose clamp. The securing ring has a recess disposed in a radial projection. An approximately U-shaped clip has a cross-piece and a pair of legs depending from the cross-piece. The U-shaped clip is disposed such that, in the tensioned state, the legs of the clip overlap the tensioning jaws of each of the end sections. The U-shaped clip has a hook depending from the cross-piece that is radially engaged in the recess.

Abstract: A hose construction and method of making the same are provided, the hose construction comprising a tubular flexible hose having opposite ends, fastening structure and a clamp fastened to one of the opposite ends of the hose by the fastening structure for substantially circumferentially and radially inwardly clamping the one of the opposite ends of the hose onto a member that has been inserted into the one of the opposite ends of the hose, the fastening structure comprising a tubular arrangement of elastic material disposed in stretched relation over and against part of the clamp and having opposite annular side sections, one of the side sections of the fastening structure having a part thereof disposed outboard of the clamp and having been secured against the one of the opposite ends of the hose to hold the clamp thereon in a predetermined rotational and axial position relative thereto.

Abstract: A sealing system for sealing a hose to a barb coupling, the hose and barb coupling defining a joint having a high pressure portion associated with the barbed portion of the coupling, and a low pressure portion associated with the barbless portion of the coupling, the system comprising a constant displacement clamping portion for mounting on the portion of the hose positioned over the high pressure portion, and a constant tension clamping portion for mounting on the portion of the hose positioned over the low pressure portion.

Abstract: A hose construction and method of making the same are provided, the hose construction comprising a tubular flexible hose having opposite ends, fastening structure and a clamp fastened to one of the opposite ends of the hose by the fastening structure for substantially circumferentially and radially inwardly clamping the one of the opposite ends of the hose onto a member that has been inserted into the one of the opposite ends of the hose, the fastening structure comprising a tubular arrangement of elastic material disposed in stretched relation over and against part of the clamp and having opposite annular side sections, one of the side sections of the fastening structure having a part thereof disposed outboard of the clamp and having been secured against the one of the opposite ends of the hose to hold the clamp thereon in a predetermined rotational and axial position relative thereto.

Abstract: An improved electrical fitting is provided in a first embodiment that is a coupling which consists of a housing to receive in each side a distal end of a length of electrical metallic tubing carrying wiring therein. A pair of hose clamps are each built into the housing at each side, so that the distal end of each length of electrical metallic tubing can be retained thereto. A second embodiment that is a connector which consists of a housing to receive in a first side a distal end of a length of electrical metallic tubing carrying wiring therein. A fastener is for connecting a second side of said housing to an electrical junction on a stud box. A hose clamp is built into the housing at the first side, so that the distal end of the length of electrical metallic tubing can be retained thereto.

Abstract: A hose construction and method of making the same are provided, the hose construction comprising a tubular flexible hose having opposite ends, fastening structure, and a clamp fastened to one of the opposite ends of the hose by the fastening structure for substantially circumferentially and radially inwardly clamping the one of the opposite ends of the hose onto a member that has been inserted into the one of the opposite ends of the hose, the fastening structure comprising a tube of heat shrinkable material disposed over and against part of the clamp and having opposite annular side sections respectively disposed outboard of the clamp and having been heat shrunk to circumferentially and radially inwardly engage against the one of the opposite ends of the hose to hold the clamp thereon.

Abstract: There are described a coupling having the bullet-shaped projections on a cylindrical holding portion for preventing a hose from coming off from the holding portion and a method of manufacturing the same. The coupling is capable of preventing the hose from being broken by the projections thereof by rounding the end edges of the projections, which leads to stability of the coupling for a long time.

Abstract: A hose construction and method of making the same are provided, the hose construction comprising a tubular flexible hose having opposite ends, fastening structure, and a clamp fastened to one of the ends of the hose with the fastening structure for substantially circumferentially and radially inwardly clamping the one end onto a member that has been inserted into the one end, the clamp having end projections for being toggled together to circumferentially enlarge the clamp and hold the clamp out of its clamping condition and for being released from each other so as to be circumferentially moved apart from each other as the clamp circumferentially shrinks into its clamping condition by the natural spring force of the clamp, the fastening structure comprising a single spot of adhesive disposed between and against the clamp and the hose at a point on the hose that is located substantially diametrically opposite the point on the hose where the end projections of the clamp are adapted to be toggled together.