Tensioning apparatus and system for clamping joints

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9828117
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15016139

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A new system and apparatus for detachably joining a first component to a second component is disclosed, along with a method for detachably joining two components. Embodiments of the present invention include a tensioning apparatus and system for clamping joints. The tensioning apparatus may include a wedge block and a fastening device. The clamping joint may be a tongue and groove joint that is tightened using the tensioning apparatus.

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  • UNITED LAUNCH ALLIANCE, L.L.C.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Echelman, Philip M Denver, US 5 39
Walton, Edwin W Lafayette, US 2 28

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