Joints and connections – Articulated members – Pivoted
Reexamination Certificate
2006-03-14
2006-03-14
Knight, Anthony (Department: 3676)
Joints and connections
Articulated members
Pivoted
C403S150000, C074S060000, C092S071000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07011469
ABSTRACT:
A joint for positioning between first and second elements includes an outer member and an inner member. The first and second elements are arranged for linear motion along a common axis. The outer member is configured for movement relative to the first and second elements along a first axis perpendicular to the common axis, and the inner member is mounted within the outer member for rotation relative to the outer member about a second axis perpendicular to the first axis and the common axis and for movement relative to the outer member along the second axis. The outer member is restrained from movement along the second axis. The outer member defines first and second parallel flat sides. Each flat side defines a plane perpendicular to the common axis. The outer and inner members each defining an opening for receiving a drive arm.
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Knight Anthony
Kyle Michael J.
R. Sanderson Management, Inc.
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