ALEXANDRIA, Va., Dec. 31 -- United States Patent no. 12,510,193, issued on Dec. 30.
"Remote controlled interlocking hygienic clamp" was invented by William Gravier Janicke-Tuff (Saint Paul, Minn.) and Lindsey Jo Janicke-Tuff (Saint Paul, Minn.).
According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "A hygienic clamp coupler is designed for the secure connection of flagged piping sections in fluid systems. The coupler features an innovative automatic locking mechanism and a remote-controlled unlocking mechanism, enhancing safety by mitigating the risk of accidental disassembly or exposure to dangerous energized fluids. Distinguished features of the coupler are its elongated wingnut, equipped with an axially elongated r...