Read some information on V-band clamps today and their various uses on today's race cars. I was really surprised to find out who invented them. I never would have guessed.
History Of The V-Band Clamp Inventor
Herbert Zeppo Marx, inventor and company owner. His marman clamps have been used by military, racing and aerospace agencies for decades.
Zeppo, the youngest of the Marx brothers, was always cast in the straight man role. Reportedly frustrated that he couldnt be funny, he left the group after just five films to join older brother Gummo in running a talent agency.
In addition to his role as an agent, He also was active in engineering, establishing Marman Products Company, Inc. of Inglewood, California.
After founding Marman Products in 1941, which made these clamping devices, he held three patents, two of which pertained to his invention of a watch that monitored the pulse of heart patients. This business made Zeppo a multimillionaire.
Here's a link to the complete article if you may be interested:
http://www.dragzine.com/other-tech/...paign=v-band-clamps-from-race-parts-solutions
History Of The V-Band Clamp Inventor
Herbert Zeppo Marx, inventor and company owner. His marman clamps have been used by military, racing and aerospace agencies for decades.Zeppo, the youngest of the Marx brothers, was always cast in the straight man role. Reportedly frustrated that he couldnt be funny, he left the group after just five films to join older brother Gummo in running a talent agency.
In addition to his role as an agent, He also was active in engineering, establishing Marman Products Company, Inc. of Inglewood, California.
After founding Marman Products in 1941, which made these clamping devices, he held three patents, two of which pertained to his invention of a watch that monitored the pulse of heart patients. This business made Zeppo a multimillionaire.
Here's a link to the complete article if you may be interested:
http://www.dragzine.com/other-tech/...paign=v-band-clamps-from-race-parts-solutions
