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Gripping device

US7337934B2 · kind B2 · utility

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4Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateApr 19, 2004
Grant dateMar 4, 2008
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Expiry dateOct 27, 2025

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16B2/10
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A gripping device having a body with at least one moveable arm. The moveable arm may be selectably positionable and secured at a position by a locking pin. The gripping device may have a body selectably attached to a base having a release. Actuating the release allows the body to be removed from the base. A gripping surface on an arm may have an engagement surface and a plurality of air pockets positioned below the engagement surface.

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