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Ball locking device with interchangeable handles

US5394594A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJul 7, 1993
Grant dateMar 7, 1995
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Expiry dateJul 7, 2013

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T403/604
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A ball locking device having a ball locking mechanism releasably attachable to a receptacle to lock the device thereto until released. The device has a handle which is removably attached to,the device so that the handle can be changed for another. The handle may be of a non-metallic material whereas the main components of the ball locking mechanism may be of metallic material.

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