Inflatable securing arrangement
US4052861A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 4, 1975 |
| Grant date | Oct 11, 1977 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 4, 1995 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T24/44068
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
An inflatable securing arrangement includes support means having a longitudinally extending annular elastomer body bonded thereto. An annular reinforcing is also secured to the support means and extends longitudinally thereof, and gripping means are carried by the support means, such gripping means extending longitudinally within the elastomer body whereby movement of the elastomer body by fluid pressure inwardly relative to the support means urges the gripping means inwardly relative to the support means for engaging an object positioned in the support means.
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