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Equalizer for sliding tubular members

CA 2077865 C · Owner: Mcmanus, Patrick W. · Inventors: Mcmanus, Patrick W.; Dewald, James E. Jr.

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Abstract From the Canadian patent

An equalizer for passively controlling the movements of two or more sliding tubes. The equalizer includes a plurality of pulleys interconnected by cables. The cables are movably connected between the pulleys and the movable tubes to ensure the equalization of movement of one tube relative to the other.

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  • Filed September 9, 1992 and granted July 2, 2002. A Canadian patent filed from October 1, 1989 lasts 20 years from filing, so its term ended September 9, 2012.
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FiledSeptember 9, 1992
GrantedJuly 2, 2002
Term endedSeptember 9, 2012
Patent numberCA 2077865 C
Classification (IPC)F16F15/00 +2 more

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1993199519971999200120032005200720092011Application filedSep 9, 1992Patent grantedJuly 2, 2002Term endedSep 9, 2012

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