Multi-latching mechanisms and related methods
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United States of America Patent
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Jun 13, 2017
Grant Date -
Jun 13, 2013
app pub date -
Dec 4, 2012
filing date -
Sep 21, 2011
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Abstract
Dual directional latch devices or connectors are described wherein a first connector component and a second connector component have a first latched position and a second latched position when moving in a first direction and wherein movement in a second direction is also possible depending on a stop feature. As described, a combination key and key way, a movable sleeve, a stop flange, and a threaded sleeve may be provided to stop movement in the second direction. The dual direction latch devices may be used with articles of manufacture such as with implantable medical devices, door panels, airplane panels, and drilling devices, to name a few.
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International Classification(s)
- 2012 Application Filing Year
- F16B Class
- 989 Applications Filed
- 688 Patents Issued To-Date
- 69.57 % Issued To-Date
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- 31 Citation Count
- F16B Class
- 99.50 % this patent is cited more than
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