Connection system

Details Connection system Connection system

2007-12-17

2011-12-20

Jayne, Darnell (Department: 3637)

Horizontally supported planar surfaces

With separable components

Having means to detachably connect a tubular component to...

C108S155000

Reexamination Certificate

active

08079314

ABSTRACT:
A connection system includes a float assembly and a locking assembly. The float assembly includes a floating ring and a float retainer disposed against the floating ring. The float retainer is adapted to be secured to a first object. The locking assembly includes a locking collar and a base retainer. The base retainer is coupled to the locking collar and adapted to be attached to a second object. The base retainer includes an engagement member engaging the floating ring, with the float retainer disposed between the floating ring and the locking assembly. The locking assembly is moveable between a first configuration wherein the float retainer is moveable relative to the locking assembly and a second configuration wherein the float retainer is fixed relative to the locking assembly.

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