Machine element or mechanism – Control lever and linkage systems – Elements
Reexamination Certificate
2011-01-11
2011-01-11
Barrera, Ramon M (Department: 2832)
Machine element or mechanism
Control lever and linkage systems
Elements
C335S285000, C335S296000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07866230
ABSTRACT:
An apparatus is provided for biasing a shaft toward, and releasably securing it in, a predetermined position. The apparatus comprises a magnetic assembly coupled to the shaft for releasably securing the shaft in a predetermined position, a first member coupled to and extending from the shaft for rotating the shaft from the predetermined position, and a spring assembly coupled to the shaft for securing the shaft in the predetermined position.
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Hanlon Casey
Kern James I.
Langston Todd
Tanner Justin A.
Tornquist David
Barrera Ramon M
Honeywell International , Inc.
Ingrassia Fisher & Lorenz P.C.
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