Optical: systems and elements – Mirror – With support
Reexamination Certificate
2008-01-15
2008-01-15
Cherry, Euncha P. (Department: 2872)
Optical: systems and elements
Mirror
With support
Reexamination Certificate
active
07318650
ABSTRACT:
A mounting connector having a tapered tube lock bore formed therein. A mirror support arm having a connector tube adapted to be received in the tube lock bore in a pressure fit arrangement. A longitudinal compression slot included in the connector tube extending along a portion of the length of the connector tube for being inserted into the tube lock bore. The compression slot being deformed under pressure during fitting of the first end portion into the tube lock bore causing the connector tube to conform to the taper of the tube lock bore so that the pressure between the connector tube and the tube lock bore locks them together.
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Cherry Euncha P.
Lahey Seann P.
Lang-Mekra North America LLC
McNair Law Firm, P.A.
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