Handling: hand and hoist-line implements – Grapple
Reexamination Certificate
2005-06-30
2010-12-28
Chin, Paul T (Department: 3652)
Handling: hand and hoist-line implements
Grapple
C606S159000, C604S101010
Reexamination Certificate
active
07857369
ABSTRACT:
A flexible gripping device including a plurality of pneumatic actuator rings. A grasper element is disposed within the plurality of pneumatic actuator rings and adapted to move back and forth within the actuator rings.
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Beer Randall Dean
Chiel Hillel Judah
Mangan Elizabeth Victoria
Quinn Roger D.
Sutton Gregory Patrick
Case Western Reserve University
Chin Paul T
Tarolli, Sundheim Covell & Tummino LLP
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