Spring-loaded rod handling device

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2009-06-02

2011-11-15

Kramer, Dean (Department: 3652)

Handling: hand and hoist-line implements

Hand bars and hand barrows

Opposing jaws

C294S106000

Reexamination Certificate

active

08056947

ABSTRACT:
A rod handling device includes a pivot rod, first clamp assembly pivotingly coupled to the pivot rod, a second clamp assembly pivotingly coupled to the pivot rod, and at least one locking assembly configured to move between a locked position and an unlocked position. While in the locked position the locking assembly prevents rotation between the first clamp assembly and the second clamp assembly. The rod handling device also includes a biasing member coupled to the pivot rod, the biasing member being configured to urge the locking assembly toward the locked position.

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