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Maintenance device for fasteners

US9566600B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 12, 2015
Grant dateFeb 14, 2017
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Expiry dateMay 12, 2035

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB63B23/64
  • WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

There is provided in a preferred embodiment of the present invention a maintenance device having a lubricant reservoir attached to the upper end of a fixed body, and a dynamic body that is slidably engaged and disposed within the fixed body at the lower end thereof. Attached to the base of dynamic body is a trio of cleaning arms. A spring that is internally positioned between the dynamic body and the fixed body biases the dynamic body downward and the cleaning arms to a relaxed position. As the dynamic body retracts upon the application of force by a user, lubricant is released and pumped from the lubricant reservoir and each of the cleaning arms pivot and engage the side wall of the male connector.

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