Auto locked mechanism

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2006-12-15

2008-10-21

Stodola, Daniel P. (Department: 3679)

Joints and connections

Interfitted members

Including discrete retainer

C403S109500, C403S109700, C403S341000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07438496

ABSTRACT:
A securing apparatus, including: a deformable body, wherein the body is configured to provide a secure interference fit with at least one article to which it is fitted, and an aperture within the body, wherein the aperture is configured to accept a noncircular section of a releasing tool, wherein the securing apparatus is only unlocked by the operation of the releasing tool with respect to the body and is locked at all other times upon removal of the releasing tool.

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