Joints and connections – Articulated members – Lockable at fixed position
Reexamination Certificate
2005-06-21
2005-06-21
Stodola, Daniel P. (Department: 3679)
Joints and connections
Articulated members
Lockable at fixed position
C403S374500, C403S377000, C403S322400
Reexamination Certificate
active
06908249
ABSTRACT:
A lock for securing first and second telescoped pole sections includes a base defining a through-bore for receipt of an end of a first pole section. A neck projects from the base and a collar is connected to the neck. The collar defines an opening aligned with the bore of the base. The collar receives a second pole section that is telescoped into the first pole section. A fastener is connected to the collar and a threaded end thereof projects from the collar. A lever control member is mated with the threaded end of the fastener and is movable to selectively radially constrict the collar. The fastener is rotatable relative to the collar but is frictionally engaged with the collar to prevent its unintended rotation. As necessary, the fastener is rotated relative to the collar to adjust the amount that the lever is advanced thereon.
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Fay Sharpe Fagan Minnich & McKee LLP
Flandro Ryan M.
Stodola Daniel P.
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