US4361314A
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Device for attaching a second component to a first component in a secure but detachable manner
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1980-09-25
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Granted: 1982-11-30
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Expires: 2000-09-25
Abstract
Abstract A device for attaching a second component (handrail) to a first component (upright) in a secure but detachable manner. The second component has a clip in the form of an angle. The first component has a recess large enough to accept the clip. The first component works in conjunction with a locking device so designed that in one position it will accept the clip but that in a different position it will permit the locking of the clip.
Inventors
- 👤 Kurt L. Ohlson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 04:06
CPC Classifications
G; G09; G09F; G09F15/00; G09F15/0068; E; E01; E01F; E01F13/00; E01F13/02; E01F13/022; E01F13/028; E01F8/00; E01F8/0005; E01F8/0047; E01F8/0064; E01F8/007; E04; E04B; E04B2/00; E04B2/74; E04B2/7407; E04B2/7416; E04B2/7433; E04B2/7438; E04B2/7444; E04F; E04F11/00; E04F11/18; E04F11/181; F; F16; F16B; F16B12/00; F16B12/02; G09F7/00; G09F7/18; F16B2200/00; F16B2200/65; G09F2007/1804; G09F2007/1813; G09F2007/1821; G09F2007/1843; G09F2007/1873; G09F2007/1891; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T403/00; Y10T403/46; Y10T403/59
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
103 words
A device for attaching a first component to a second component in a secure but detachable manner, the device comprising a clip arranged on the second component, the clip being in the form of an angle, a recess operatively associated with the first component, said recess being large enough to accept the clip, the first component working in conjunction with a locking device movable between first and second positions, said locking device in the first position accepting the clip in the recess for engagement with the first component, and the locking device in the second position locking the clip to the first component.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
103 words
A device for attaching a first component to a second component in a secure but detachable manner, the device comprising a clip arranged on the second component, the clip being in the form of an angle, a recess operatively associated with the first component, said recess being large enough to accept the clip, the first component working in conjunction with a locking device movable between first and second positions, said locking device in the first position accepting the clip in the recess for engagement with the first component, and the locking device in the second position locking the clip to the first component.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
34 words
The device in accordance with claim 1, wherein the locking device is arranged to rotate in relation to the first component between the first and second positions, and said locking device containing said recess.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
23 words
The device in accordance with claim 1, wherein the locking device consists of two component parts which operate in conjunction with each other.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
84 words
The device in accordance with claim 1, wherein the first component consists of an upright of circular cross-section, characterized, the upright includes a peripheral groove, the locking device being inserted into said groove and containing said recess into which the clip may be introduced so that the clip contacts a portion of an end face of the upright defining the groove, and the locking device having a peripheral groove for enabling rotation of the locking device into the second position to lock the clip.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
42 words
The device in accordance with claim 1, wherein the first component consists of an upright of circular cross-section, the upright having two concentric cylinders joined together by supporting walls, said walls having holes adapted for use with pegs, screws and similar elements.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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