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Quick release clamp for tonneau cover

US7628442B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateSep 22, 2007
Grant dateDec 8, 2009
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Expiry dateJul 18, 2028

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T24/44342
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A quick release clamp including a first clamp member, a second clamp member, and a clamp handle. The first clamp member has a first gripping surface. The second clamp member has a second gripping surface. The clamp handle has a partially curved outer surface that is defined by a central clamp axis. The cylindrical plug is defined by a central plug axis that is offset from the central clamp axis. The shaft operably attaches the first clamp member and the cylindrical plug.

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