Quick release clamp and method of use

A quick release clamp comprising:

• a first barrel half having a first edge and a second edge;
• a second barrel half having a third edge and a fourth edge;
• a hinge pin pivotally coupling said first edge of said first barrel half with said third edge of said second barrel half;
• a spring element coupled with said hinge pin, said spring element having a first spring end in contact with said first barrel half at said first edge and a second spring end in contact with said second barrel half at said third edge, said spring element imposing force on said first and second barrel halves to bias said second edge of said first barrel half away from said fourth edge of said second barrel half;
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• a handle having an extension portion coupled with said hinge pin and a base for abutting an outer contact surface of each of said first and second barrel halves to compel said second edge of said first barrel half toward said fourth edge of said second barrel half in opposition to said force, wherein said base of said handle includes an elongated portion oriented approximately perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of said first and second barrel halves and in abutment with said outer contact surface of said each of said first and second barrel halves when said clamp is in a closed position.

A quick release clamp comprising:

• a first barrel half having a first edge and a second edge;
• a second barrel half having a third edge and a fourth edge;
• a hinge pin pivotally coupling said first edge of said first barrel half with said third edge of said second barrel half;
• a spring element coupled with said hinge pin, said spring element having a first spring end in contact with said first barrel half at said first edge and a second spring end in contact with said second barrel half at said third edge, said spring element imposing force on said first and second barrel halves to bias said second edge of said first barrel half away from said fourth edge of said second barrel half;
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• a handle having an extension portion coupled with said hinge pin and a base for abutting an outer contact surface of each of said first and second barrel halves to compel said second edge of said first barrel half toward said fourth edge of said second barrel half in opposition to said force, wherein said outer contact surface of at least one of said each of said first and second barrel halves comprises a stop extending from said outer contact surface to impede movement of said base of said handle when said clamp is in a closed position with said base abutting said outer contact surface.

A quick release clamp comprising:

• a first barrel half having a first edge and a second edge, said first barrel half including a first passage formed at said first edge and aligned with a longitudinal dimension of said first barrel half;
• a second barrel half having a third edge and a fourth edge, said second barrel half including a second passage formed at said third edge and aligned with a longitudinal dimension of said second barrel half;
• a hinge pin pivotally coupling said first edge of said first barrel half with said third edge of said second barrel half, said hinge pin being directed through each of said first and second passages;
• a spring element coupled with said hinge pin, said spring element having a first spring end in contact with said first barrel half at said first edge and a second spring end in contact with said second barrel half at said third edge, said spring element imposing force on said first and second barrel halves to bias said second edge of said first barrel half away from said fourth edge of said second barrel half;
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• a handle having an extension portion coupled with said hinge pin and a base for abutting an outer contact surface of each of said first and second barrel halves to compel said second edge of said first barrel half toward said fourth edge of said second barrel half in opposition to said force.

A quick release clamp comprising:

• a first barrel half having a first edge and a second edge;
• a second barrel half having a third edge and a fourth edge;
• a hinge pin pivotally coupling said first edge of said first barrel half with said third edge of said second barrel half;
• a spring element coupled with said hinge pin, wherein said spring element is a coiled torsion spring, and said hinge pin is directed through a central passage of said coiled torsion spring, said spring element having a first spring end in contact with said first barrel half at said first edge and a second spring end in contact with said second barrel half at said third edge, said spring element imposing force on said first and second barrel halves to bias said second edge of said first barrel half away from said fourth edge of said second barrel half;
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• a handle having an extension portion coupled with said hinge pin and a base for abutting an outer contact surface of each of said first and second barrel halves to compel said second edge of said first barrel half toward said fourth edge of said second barrel half in opposition to said force.

A quick release clamp comprising:

• a first barrel half having a first edge and a second edge;
• a second barrel half having a third edge and a fourth edge;
• a hinge pin pivotally coupling said first edge of said first barrel half with said third edge of said second barrel half;
• a spring element coupled with said hinge pin, said spring element having a first spring end in contact with said first barrel half at said first edge and a second spring end in contact with said second barrel half at said third edge, said spring element imposing force on said first and second barrel halves to bias said second edge of said first barrel half away from said fourth edge of said second barrel half;
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• a handle having an extension portion coupled with said hinge pin and a base for abutting an outer contact surface of each of said first and second barrel halves to compel said second edge of said first barrel half toward said fourth edge of said second barrel half in opposition to said force, wherein said extension portion of said handle includes an opening extending through said extension portion arranged substantially perpendicular to a longitudinal dimension of said extension portion, and said hinge pin is directed through said opening to couple said handle with said hinge pin.

A quick release clamp comprising:

• a first barrel half having a first edge and a second edge;
• a second barrel half having a third edge and a fourth edge;
• a slip resistant liner coupled to an inner surface of at least one of said first and second barrel halves;
• a hinge pin pivotally coupling said first edge of said first barrel half with said third edge of said second barrel half;
• a spring element coupled with said hinge pin, said spring element having a first spring end in contact with said first barrel half at said first edge and a second spring end in contact with said second barrel half at said third edge, said spring element imposing force on said first and second barrel halves to bias said second edge of said first barrel half away from said fourth edge of said second barrel half;
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• a handle having an extension portion coupled with said hinge pin and a base for abutting an outer contact surface of each of said first and second barrel halves to compel said second edge of said first barrel half toward said fourth edge of said second barrel half in opposition to said force.

A quick release clamp comprising:

• a first barrel half having a first edge and a second edge;
• a second barrel half having a third edge and a fourth edge;
• a hinge pin pivotally coupling said first edge of said first barrel half with said third edge of said second barrel half;
• a spring element coupled with said hinge pin, said spring element having a first spring end in contact with said first barrel half at said first edge and a second spring end in contact with said second barrel half at said third edge, said spring element imposing force on said first and second barrel halves to bias said second edge of said first barrel half away from said fourth edge of said second barrel half;
• a handle having an extension portion coupled with said hinge pin and a base for abutting an outer contact surface of each of said first and second barrel halves to compel said second edge of said first barrel half toward said fourth edge of said second barrel half in opposition to said force;
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• a magnet coupled to an outer surface of at least one of said first and second barrel halves.

A quick release clamp comprising:

• a first barrel half having a first edge, a second edge, and a first passage formed at said first edge and aligned with a longitudinal dimension of said first barrel half;
• a second barrel half having a third edge, a fourth edge, and a second passage formed at said third edge and with a longitudinal dimension of said second barrel half;
• a hinge pin directed through said first and second passages to pivotally couple said first edge of said first barrel half to said third edge of said second barrel half;
• a spring element coupled with said hinge pin, said spring element having a first spring end in contact with said first barrel half at said first edge and a second spring end in contact with said second barrel half at said third edge, said spring element imposing force on said first and second barrel halves to bias said second edge of said first barrel half away from said fourth edge of said second barrel half;
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• a handle having an extension portion and a base, said extension portion including an opening extending through said extension portion arranged substantially perpendicular to a longitudinal dimension of said extension portion, said hinge pin being further directed through said opening to couple said handle with said hinge pin, and said base being configured for abutment with an outer contact surface of each of said first and second barrel halves to compel said second edge of said first barrel half toward said fourth edge of said second barrel half in opposition to said force.