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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 11, 2012
Filed:
Jul. 18, 2008
Albert A. Werth, Kewadin, MI (US);
Albert A. Werth, Kewadin, MI (US);
Twin Bay Medical, Inc., Williamsburg, MI (US);
Abstract
A sanitary clamp made of high molecular weight thermoplastic polymer for connection to a barb connector having one end with a funnel formation. The sanitary clamp includes a pair of essentially semi-circular members having a pivotal connection at one of the ends of each member and a locking connection at the other ends of each member. The semi-circular portions of the members are configured to sealing and secure a pair of funneled ends of a pair of barb connectors with an O-ring disposed therebetween. The locking ends of the sanitary clamp includes a ratchet portion on one member and a housing member configured to lockingly receive the ratchet portion on the other member.