Quick action turnbuckle

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2011-07-19

2011-07-19

Vasudeva, Ajay (Department: 3617)

Joints and connections

Rotarily connected, differentially translatable members,...

C114S109000

Reexamination Certificate

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07980780

ABSTRACT:
An adjuster for use with a sailboat which permits rapid movement of a movable end with respect to an opposite fixed end. A threaded shaft extends through the adjuster and a rotating barrel in fixed to a nut engaging the shaft. A lock is positioned about a lower body of the adjuster and releasably engages the barrel. Engagement of the lock and the barrel permits barrel to be turned to change the length between the fixed and movable ends. Releasing engagement of the lock and the barrel permits the barrel to rotate freely about the shaft and permit rapid movement of the movable end with respect to the fixed end.

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patent: 3291090 (1966-12-01), Sevey
patent: 3620182 (1971-11-01), Russell
patent: 4672908 (1987-06-01), Goulooze
patent: 5485760 (1996-01-01), Lange

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