Joints and connections – Manually releaseable latch type – Having operating mechanism
Reexamination Certificate
2007-02-27
2007-02-27
Sandy, Robert J. (Department: 3677)
Joints and connections
Manually releaseable latch type
Having operating mechanism
C403S321000, C403S322100, C037S468000, C414S723000
Reexamination Certificate
active
10819677
ABSTRACT:
A female coupler portion includes first and second vertical ribs arranged in a spaced-apart relationship. The ribs comprise first and second hooks and first and second ears, respectively, wherein each of the first and second ears includes at least one shoulder projecting outwardly therefrom. A male coupler portion includes a frame having a front region and a rear region that is pinned to the machine. A first pair of hook engaging mounts are adapted to be received respectively by first and second hooks of a female coupler portion; a first pair of openings are adapted to receive first and second ears of a female coupler portion; first and second lock members are movable between an unlocked position and a locked position to engage the ears of the female coupler portion. The ribs can be constructed from conventional ribs. The male coupler portion optionally includes multiple mounting locations for mating with different female coupler portions.
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Penberton Couplers advertisement, Printed May 2004, product introduction date unknown.
Fay Sharpe LLP
JRB Attachments, LLC
Rodriguez Ruth C.
Sandy Robert J.
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