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Interlocking system, apparatus and method for connecting modules

US6470820B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJul 20, 2000
Grant dateOct 29, 2002
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Expiry dateJul 24, 2020

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB63B35/38
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An interlocking system, apparatus and methods for connecting floating structures by utilizing a male-female interlocking arrangement of shafts, cams, and connector bodies which manually lock and unlock thereby permitting, when attached to structures, quick and easy connecting and disconnecting of the structures in various states of motion including rough seas.

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