Pressure activated linear locking mechanisms and related methods
US9599732B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 28, 2015 |
| Grant date | Mar 21, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 28, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49828
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Pressure activated linear locking mechanisms and related methods. At least some of the illustrative embodiments are systems including: a cover member defining an inner surface, an outer surface, a length, and a first locking portion; a first hollow defined in the locking portion, the first hollow extending along the length of the cover member; a locking member defining a first appendage extending along a first side, the first appendage defines a cross-section and an internal volume; said first appendage disposed within the first hollow, and when the releasable cover is exposed to atmospheric pressure, the first appendage in an inflated condition; and the first appendage is configured to transition to a deflated condition in response to a predetermined pressure greater than the initial pressure.
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