Connection system
US8079314B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 17, 2007 |
| Grant date | Dec 20, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 15, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47B2013/022
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A connection system includes a float assembly and a locking assembly. The float assembly includes a floating ring and a float retainer disposed against the floating ring. The float retainer is adapted to be secured to a first object. The locking assembly includes a locking collar and a base retainer. The base retainer is coupled to the locking collar and adapted to be attached to a second object. The base retainer includes an engagement member engaging the floating ring, with the float retainer disposed between the floating ring and the locking assembly. The locking assembly is moveable between a first configuration wherein the float retainer is moveable relative to the locking assembly and a second configuration wherein the float retainer is fixed relative to the locking assembly.
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