Machine element or mechanism – Control lever and linkage systems – Hand operated
Reexamination Certificate
2007-03-13
2007-03-13
Luong, Vinh T. (Department: 3682)
Machine element or mechanism
Control lever and linkage systems
Hand operated
C074S502400
Reexamination Certificate
active
10400038
ABSTRACT:
A two-piece motion-transmitting cable assembly includes first and second cables, each having a core wire surrounded by a conduit; a male housing connected to the first cable and having a ridged length adjustment section; a spring retainer slideably interconnected with the exterior of the male housing and having a female retaining clip at a first end; a female housing connected to the second cable and having a male retaining clip engaging with the female retaining clip when the male and female housings are mated; an adjustment clip engaging with the ridged length adjustment section to lock the male housing in a position relative to the female housing; and a spring contained between the exterior of the male housing and the interior of the spring retainer and interacting with the spring retainer, in conjunction with the retainer clip, to bias the first cable in a direction toward the second cable.
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Konn Michael J.
Nagle J. Martin
Donahue, III Dennis J. M.
Husch & Eppenberger LLC
Kang Grant D.
L&P Property Management Company
Luong Vinh T.
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