Joints and connections – Articulated members – Lockable at fixed position
Reexamination Certificate
2011-08-30
2011-08-30
MacArthur, Victor (Department: 3679)
Joints and connections
Articulated members
Lockable at fixed position
C403S166000, C403S304000, C403S353000, C403S378000
Reexamination Certificate
active
08007196
ABSTRACT:
In various embodiments, the system includes a tubular female end portion of the first pole section and a male end portion of the second pole section that is insertable into the female end portion. Additionally, the system includes a locking nut including a body portion and a neck portion and is threadingly engaged with the male end portion. Furthermore, the system includes a biased locking sleeve assembly that includes a locking sleeve having an internal cavity such that the locking sleeve fits over the locking nut neck portion, and a biasing device located within the interior cavity of the locking sleeve for applying opposing forces to the locking nut and the locking sleeve.
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Francisco Gregory
Jones William Dale
Whitling Robert
GE-Hitachi Nuclear Energy Americas LLC
Harness & Dickey & Pierce P.L.C.
Macarthur Victor
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