Joints and connections – Distinct end coupler – Diverse serial connections
Reexamination Certificate
2007-03-02
2009-12-29
Ferguson, Michael P (Department: 3679)
Joints and connections
Distinct end coupler
Diverse serial connections
C403S077000, C403S079000, C403S148000, C403S289000, C403S313000, C244S118100, C244S131000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07637686
ABSTRACT:
An exemplary, non-limiting swivel fitting attachment apparatus includes a ball fitting and a swivel fitting. The ball fitting includes a base having an attachment portion, such as a flange, arranged for attachment to a structure and a ball attachable to the base. The ball may be removably attachable or fixedly attached to the base. The swivel fitting has a first end having a socket portion that is arranged to receive the ball therein and a second end having an attachment portion that is arranged for attachment to an object. The socket portion of the swivel fitting may be expandable and closeable over the ball, and may include first and second socket portion members that are urgeable toward and away from each other. The second end of the swivel fitting may be couplable to a clevis fitting.
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International Search Report and Written Opinion of the International Searching Authority for International Application No. PCT/US2008/051567 dated Jun. 2, 2008.
Ngo Lamvien H.
Wood Jeffrey H.
Ferguson Michael P
The Boeing Company
Toler Law Group
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