Claims
- 1. An identification device for a hose clamp, comprising:
an identification member; and a cross member attached to said identification member, wherein the cross member transverses a hose clamp to retain the identification member adjacent the clamp independently of the hose on which the hose clamp is located.
- 2. The device of claim 1, wherein the identification member is in the form of a plate.
- 3. The device of claim 1, further comprising a stabilizing plate attached to the cross member so the stabilizing plate is substantially parallel the identification plate.
- 4. The device of claim 3, wherein the stabilizing plate is removable retained substantially adjacent said clamp.
- 5. The device of claim 1, wherein the identification member further comprises a member that engages the clamp.
- 6. The device of claim 1, wherein the identification device substantially matches the contours of the hose clamp so no portions of the identification device substantially protrude beyond the hose clamp.
- 7. The device of claim 1, wherein the identification device is secured adjacent the hose clamp to reduce or prevent movement of the identification device independent of the hose clamp.
- 8. An identification device for a hose clamp, comprising:
identification means; and means for retaining the identification means adjacent a hose clamp independently of a hose on which the hose clamp is located.
- 9. An identification device for a hose, comprising:
an identification member; and a cross member attached to said identification member, wherein the cross member transverses a hose clamp to retain the identification member adjacent the clamp independently of the hose on which the hose clamp is located.
- 10. An identification marker for a hose clamp, comprising:
an identification plate; a cross member attached to said identification plate, wherein the cross member transverses a hose clamp to retain the identification plate adjacent the clamp independently of the hose on which the hose clamp is located; and a protrusion that engages the clamp.
- 11. A hose clamp containing an identification device, the identification device comprising:
an identification member; and a cross member attached to said identification member, wherein the cross member transverses a hose clamp to retain the identification member adjacent the clamp independently of the hose on which the hose clamp is located.
- 12. The clamp of claim 13, wherein the identification member further comprises a protrusion that engages the clamp.
- 13. An identification system for a hose, the system containing an identification device comprising:
an identification member; and a cross member attached to said identification member, wherein the cross member transverses a hose clamp to retain the identification member adjacent the clamp independently of the hose on which the hose clamp is located.
- 14. The system of claim 13, wherein the identification member further comprises a protrusion that engages the clamp.
- 15. A method for making an identification device for a hose clamp, the method comprising:
providing an identification member; and providing a cross member attached to said identification member, wherein the cross member transverses a hose clamp to retain the identification member adjacent the clamp independently of the hose on which the hose clamp is located.
- 16. A method for making a hose clamp containing an identification device, the method comprising:
providing a hose clamp; and providing an identification device containing an identification member and a cross member attached to said identification member, wherein the cross member transverses a hose clamp to retain the identification member adjacent the clamp independently of the hose on which the hose clamp is located.
- 17. A method for making an identification system, comprising:
providing a hose with a hose clamp; and providing an identification device on the hose clamp, the identification device comprising an identification member and a cross member attached to said identification member, wherein the cross member transverses a hose clamp to retain the identification member adjacent the clamp independently of the hose on which the hose clamp is located.
- 18. A method for identifying the contents of a hose, comprising:
providing a hose with a fluid; providing a hose clamp on the hose; and installing, removing, or interchanging an identification marker on the hose clamp without interfering with the hose 30.
- 19. A method for identifying the contents of a hose, comprising:
providing a hose with a fluid; coupling a hose clamp to the hose; attaching an identification marker to the hose clamp; and using the identification marker to identify the fluid.
- 20. The method of claim 19, further comprising providing the identification marker with an engaging member for securing the marker to the hose clamp.
- 21. The method of claim 19, wherein the identification marker is removably retained substantially adjacent said clamp.
- 22. The method of claim 19, wherein the identification marker straddles the hose.
- 23. A method for identifying the contents of a hose, comprising:
providing a hose with a fluid; attaching an identification marker to a hose clamp; coupling the hose clamp to the hose; and using the identification marker to identify the fluid.
- 24. The method of claim 23, further comprising providing the identification marker with an engaging member for securing the marker to the hose clamp.
- 25. The method of claim 23, wherein the identification marker is removably retained substantially adjacent said clamp.
- 26. The method of claim 23, wherein the identification marker straddles the hose.
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS
[0001] This application claims priority of U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 60/429,254 filed Nov. 26, 2002, the disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference.
Provisional Applications (1)
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60429254 |
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