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Automatic rod holder

US11297815B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 6, 2012
Grant dateApr 12, 2022
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Expiry dateJan 25, 2040

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA01K97/10
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The invention is an automatic rod holder with a frame and two opposed clamping jaws pivotally connected to the frame by parallel axes of rotation such that the clamping jaws exhibit a range of motion between a closed configuration and an open configuration, wherein the closed configuration has a longitudinal opening defined by opposing concave portions of the clamping jaws configured to retain a rod.

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