Captive self-locking mechanism
CA 1306372 C · Owner: Nixon, Kim B. · Inventors: Mahaney, Bernard F. Jr.; Nixon, Kim B.; Nunemaker, Terry V.
Overview
Its claims, description and drawings are in the Canadian Patents Database.
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A device for retaining a bolt including a plate having a bore therethrough for receiving the bolt a retainer movably, mounted on the plate and movable between a first position in engagement with a selected number of facets on the bolt head and a second position out of engagement with the facets the retainer, having a surface portion for receiving a tool at times when the tool is placed on the bolt head for moving the retainer to the second position, and a biasing device for urging the retainer to the first position at times when the tool is removed from the bolt head.
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Why it's free to use
- Granted August 18, 1992. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended August 18, 2009.
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