Joints and connections – Manually releaseable latch type – Having operating mechanism
Reexamination Certificate
2005-04-19
2005-04-19
Cottingham, John R. (Department: 3679)
Joints and connections
Manually releaseable latch type
Having operating mechanism
C037S468000, C172S681000, C172S793000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06881002
ABSTRACT:
A coupler includes first and second spaced-apart ribs each defining first and second bores. The first bore of the first rib is aligned with the first bore of the second rib on a first pin-on axis, and the second bore of the first rib aligned with the second bore of the second rib on a second pin-on axis. A first hook assembly includes a first hook adapted to receive a first associated attachment pin. The first hook assembly is fixed relative to the first and second ribs. A second hook assembly includes a second hook adapted to receive a second associated attachment pin. The second hook assembly is selectively pivotable relative to the first and second ribs toward and away from the first hook assembly. An actuator is operatively connected to the second hook assembly to pivot the second hook assembly selectively relative to the first and second ribs.
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Cottingham John R.
Fay Sharpe Fagan Minnich & McKee LLP
JRB Attachments, LLC
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