Machine element or mechanism – Control lever and linkage systems – Elements
Reexamination Certificate
2007-07-17
2007-07-17
Johnson, Vicky A. (Department: 3682)
Machine element or mechanism
Control lever and linkage systems
Elements
Reexamination Certificate
active
10404005
ABSTRACT:
A split cylindrical clamp encloses inner ends of grip bars of a folding handlebar to hold the grip bars in a firm, stationary, and strong riding position. A single user gesture flips a clamp lever to loosen the split cylindrical clamp allows the grip bars to be slid outward and folded to a folded position. The split cylindrical clamp is then tightened with another single gesture, flipping the clamp lever in an opposite direction, locking the grip bars in the folded position. While locked in the folded position, the grip bars are entirely immobilized.
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Bass Steedman Liddell
Sanders Mark A.
Bass Steedman Liddell
Ivey James D.
Johnson Vicky A.
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