Socket retainer

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2006-04-10

2008-12-09

Sandy, Robert J (Department: 3679)

Joints and connections

Articulated members

Pivoted

C403S144000, C403S154000, C403S161000, C403S324000, C403S325000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07461995

ABSTRACT:
A socket retainer for retaining a ball of a support post. The socket retainer includes a body with a channel formed therein for receiving the ball. A rotatable pin is disposed in the body substantially perpendicular to the channel. The pin has a cutout formed therein which corresponds to a diameter of the ball. The cutout aligns with the channel to allow entry of the ball into the channel. A spring is disposed at the pin for preventing an unintended rotation of the pin.

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