Linkage lock
US8555682B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 11, 2011 |
| Grant date | Oct 15, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 27, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T70/5872
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A linkage lock includes at least a plurality of elongated links capable of being arranged in a substantially tubular configuration; wherein each link has a longitudinal axis extending therethrough and at least one pivot disposed at the ends thereof configured to allow rotation about an axis in substantially orthogonal relation to the longitudinal axis; wherein at least one link is configured to be separable from the remainder of the linkage lock.
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