Handling device with a reversible toroidal gripping member

Details Handling device with a reversible toroidal gripping member Handling device with a reversible toroidal gripping member

2006-02-28

2006-02-28

Kramer, Dean J. (Department: 3652)

Handling: hand and hoist-line implements

Grapple

C294S099100, C294S907000, C901S030000, C901S046000

Reexamination Certificate

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07004524

ABSTRACT:
A handling device includes a gripping member and a support structure that supports the gripping member. The gripping member includes a flexible, substantially toroidal wall member having an outer wall portion and an inner wall portion that defines an axial passageway through the gripping member. A fluid fills the volume enclosed by the wall member. The support structure includes a drive mechanism that engages the wall member and is constructed and arranged to provide relative axial movement between the inner and outer wall portions.

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