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Device for blocking optical elements

US8177607B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 26, 2006
Grant dateMay 15, 2012
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Expiry dateSep 14, 2029

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB24B13/005
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A locking device includes a rigid base (2) and a deformable pocket (3) containing a granular material (13). Discharging elements (4) are provided for gas exchange between the inside and the outside of the deformable pocket (3).

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