Joints and connections – Including ancillary means blocking disconnection of joint
Reexamination Certificate
2007-02-20
2007-02-20
Stodola, Daniel P. (Department: 3679)
Joints and connections
Including ancillary means blocking disconnection of joint
Reexamination Certificate
active
10938499
ABSTRACT:
A locking device to securely connect a first fitting to a second fitting is provided. An actuator piston and rod-end locking device for locking a first fitting to a second fitting comprises a locking support body mounted on the first fitting, the locking support body positioned in engagement with the second fitting to prevent rotation of the second fitting, a shelf element mounted on the locking support body, the shelf element extending over the second fitting, and a fastening member mounted on the shelf element and interposed radially between the shelf element and the second fitting, the fastening member capable of pivotal movement relative to the shelf element, wherein the fastening member pivots relative to the shelf element into engagement with the second fitting to secure the locking support body to the second fitting.
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Cohen Murray
Kennedy Joshua T.
Nixon & Peabody LLP
Stodola Daniel P.
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