Mechanism

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2006-08-29

2006-08-29

Glessner, Brian E. (Department: 3676)

Closure fasteners

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C292S137000, C292S201000, C292S251500, C070S275000, C070S277000, C070S278700

Reexamination Certificate

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07097212

ABSTRACT:
A mechanism for selectively locking and unlocking a vehicle door latch, comprising a rheological fluid in operable connection with an output and an input, the fluid acting so as to in a first state prevent actuation of the output upon actuation of the input and in a second state permit such actuation.

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