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Class 292/256.69 - Toggle lever


Subclass of Class 292 - Closure fasteners
No. of patents: 49
Last issue date: 04/01/2008


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NumberTitleIssue Date
7350827Cam expansion ring assembly
An expansion ring assembly and method for sealingly installing a gasket within an opening in a wall of a structure. The expansion ring assembly includes an expansion ring having first and second adjacent end portions, and first and second cam members are rotatably c...
04/01/2008
7341161Closure for a pressure vessel and method
A closure assembly 10 contains positive and/or vacuum pressure within a pressure vessel 16 having a neck 12. A circumferential locking member 22 supported on a door 20 locks the door to the neck, and is radially moveable between an...
03/11/2008
7275362Thrust reversers including latching mechanisms and methods for manufacturing such thrust reversers
Thrust reversers having latching mechanisms and methods for manufacturing such thrust reversers are disclosed herein. An aircraft system in accordance with one embodiment includes a thrust reverser having a first inner panel and a second inner panel opposite the fir...
10/02/2007
7243962One piece locking belt
A locking belt is used with a container having an annular end portion defining a top opening and a removable cover overlying the opening. The locking belt comprises a split circular ring, generally U-shaped in cross section, having first and second ends and includin...
07/17/2007
7226092Fastening device with lock mechanism
A fastening device B comprises a support member secured to one body to be fastened, a base member secured to the other body to be fastened, an operating lever having a U-shaped configuration in section and a basal end of which is turnably connected to the base membe...
06/05/2007
7213848Spring open latch clamp
A manual pull action clamp is disclosed. The manual pull action clamp includes a base and a handle including a first and second portion. The handle is pivotally connected to the base. The clamp further includes a pin arranged between the first and second portions of...
05/08/2007
7185926Preloaded latch mechanism
A latch mechanism for releasably latching a first member to a second member. The latch mechanism includes a bracket adapted to be attached to the first member and bolt pivotally coupled to the bracket. A handle is pivotally coupled to the bracket and is operatively ...
03/06/2007
7156429Retainer for an over-centre fastener
A retainer for an adjustment device for an over-center fastener for securing and clamping two parts (11, 12) together by applying a pulling force between the parts by a lever (14). The adjustment device includes an externally threaded member (17...
01/02/2007
7066501Aircraft latch
An aircraft latch is disclosed for latching to the preexisting latch pin of an aircraft assembly. The latch includes a trigger safety to block the trigger from accidentally being opened. A link trunion adds rigidity to the system and cooperates with the trigger safe...
06/27/2006
7051897Closure for a pressure vessel and method
A closure assembly 10 contains positive and/or vacuum pressure within a pressure vessel 16 having a neck 12. A circumferential locking member 22 supported on a door 20 locks the door to the neck, and is radially moveable between an...
05/30/2006
7017955Draw latch having kick-out catch
A draw latch includes a base member and a keeper secured to two panel members, a lever having two side flaps rotatably attached to the base member and having an actuator extended from one end, a cam member and a bracket rotatably attached to the side flaps of the le...
03/28/2006
6685380Threaded closure with chain binder
Closure 10 includes a closure hub 12 for receiving a closure cap 30. A vessel end of the hub may be welded to a pressurized vessel or pipeline. A pulling device 20 may include a pivot member 26, a pulling lever 27, a pulling connector 28, and a flexible m...
02/03/2004
6561556Closure clamp
The invention is concerned with a closure clamp, comprising a carrier element (1) provided with a bearing (2), and a clamping lever (3) pivotable thereto, wherein one end (31) thereof is connected to the bearing (2) while the second end thereof includes a...
05/13/2003
6212910Forehearth feeder tube clamp down system
A feeder tube assembly for a feeder bowl of a glass melting furnace forehearth. The feeder tube assembly has an horizontally extending elongate support arm, and a feeder tube that is carried by the support arm at a location near an end of the support arm....
04/10/2001
6151918Forehearth feeder tube lift system
A feeder tube assembly for a feeder bowl of a glass melting furnace forehearth. The feeder tube assembly has an horizontally extending elongate support arm, and a feeder tube that is carried by the support arm at a location near an end of the support arm....
11/28/2000
6007120Clamping ring with removable handle
A clamp ring includes an elongated band formed into the shape of an open generally circular ring with opposing first and second ends. A cam lever is pivotally connected to a first end of the band and a link has one end pivotally connected to the cam lever...
12/28/1999
5947320Molded drum, lid and ring-clamp system with enhanced containment integrity
A closure system including a polymeric split ring clamp and a polymeric lid for a polymeric drum. To maintain the integrity of the closure, the lid rim region is formed having an annular restraining notch which cooperates with twist inhibiting blocking co...
09/07/1999
5915765Opposing hook latch
A latch assembly (20) for securing opposed catches (24), (24') is provided. The latch includes a housing (32); a stationary center link (34); first and second elongated links (36, 38); first and second intermediate links (40, 42); and first, second, and m...
06/29/1999
5713482Polymeric split ring clamp
A split ring clamp for retaining a lid upon an enclosure such as a plastic or fibrous drum is provided which is formed entirely of polymeric material such as a high molecular weight, high density polyethylene copolymer. The assemblage includes two parts, ...
02/03/1998
5518206Closure default indicator
A structural assembly comprises first and second closure parts displaceable between a closed disposition in which they are locked by a locking mechanism and in which they close off the front side of the closure parts from the rear side and an open disposi...
05/21/1996
5297444Toggle assembly
An improved toggle assembly for use in a band-type clamping closure assembly such as provided on a textile kier or like pressure vessel for securing a lid or cover in place during operation. The toggle assembly includes a first pair of lugs affixed to one...
03/29/1994
5295604Toggle latch
A toggle latch for releasably fastening and tensioning a closure band said latch comprising, a first member for connection to an end of said band, a second member for connection with the other end of said band, a lever hingedly connected adjacent a proxim...
03/22/1994
5284270Lever latch ring for securing a cover panel to a container
An improved lever latch ring for securing a cover panel having a plurality of tabs thereon to a container wherein the tabs extend beneath an outwardly extending rim forming an upper margin of the container and against an outer wall thereof. The improved l...
02/08/1994
5219088Fixing ring for securing a closure to a container
The fixing ring for securing a closure to a container includes: a ring-like body which is open at one point and which can engage the peripheral edge of a closure and the mouth of a container; a lever which is pivoted to one end of the ring-like body and w...
06/15/1993
5193770Bag holder
A relatively simple, collapsible garbage bag holder of the type for use outdoors includes an annular frame with a outer peripheral groove therein for receiving a split ring, which is used to releasably retain the top end of a garbage bag on the frame, leg...
03/16/1993
5129537Two-piece polymeric lid clamping ring
A clamping ring for retaining a lid upon an enclosure such as a fibrous drum is provided which is formed entirely of polymeric material such as a high molecular weight, high density polyethylene copolymer. The assemblage includes only two parts, a channel...
07/14/1992
5085476Drum ring seal
A seal for a projecting drum ring includes a housing which is open at the back and the bottom and has a stem with a tapered head extending downwardly, the stem being connected by a relatively weak joint to the upper wall of the housing, the upper wall hav...
02/04/1992
5026360Clamping systems for two piece ostomy device
To minimize trauma after surgery, a clamp is employed to sealingly engage specially configured coupling rings mounted on the adhesive faceplate and the collection pouch, respectively. Each of the coupling rings includes a radially extending annular projec...
06/25/1991
5020839Container tension ring closure
A tension ring closure device for containers having a lever means for drawing together opposite ends of the ring for closure. The ring may be locked by means of a shackle extending from the ring through the tensioning lever and a second shackle-like loop ...
06/04/1991
4705308Draw pull latch
A draw pull latch for securing two members together comprises a keeper affixed to one of the members and a second one-piece part which is composed of three segments; i.e., a base segment, an intermediate segment, and a locking segment. The base segment is...
11/10/1987
4684491Nozzle seal retaining assembly and positioning assembly therefor
A retaining assembly holds a nozzle seal in the nozzle of a nuclear steam generator vessel. The assembly includes two arcuate beams generally following the curvature of the vessel wall, one beam lying generally alongside the divider plate and the other ex...
08/04/1987
4678216Thermoplastic clamping ring
A thermoplastic clamping ring having an U-shaped cross-section, designed for the clamping of covers on barrels, with a clamping lever, pivoted on one end of the thermoplastic clamping ring, and with a clamping link, which is held pivotably on the other en...
07/07/1987
4657062Roll tarp locking assembly
A roll tarp system for covering the open top of a truck semi-trailer, characterized by the use of a novel roll bar construction in combination with an adjustable toggle clamp for locking the tarp in its closed unrolled condition. A rectangular tarp or cov...
04/14/1987
4413850Drum lock mechanism
A lever operated mechanism for opening and closing a split clamp ring used to secure a cover over the open end of cylindrical storage drums or barrels is disclosed in which the actuating lever is pivotally connected to one end of the ring and joined to th...
11/08/1983
4385423Over-center latching coupling
An over-center latching device for coupling two members by the operation of a handle with the use of one hand. The device has a rod having a T at one end for engaging a hook, the other end of the rod being pivotally engaged intermediate the ends of the ha...
05/31/1983
4382570Draw band line support
The invention contemplates support structure for a conduit or the like wherein one of two cylindrically arcuate metal band parts incorporates mounting-bracket or foot structure and the other such part has articulated connection to one, and releasably tens...
05/10/1983
4377245Closure for container
A closure for sealing an opened container. The closure includes a pair of rigid members pivotally interconnected at a point on the periphery thereof for movement between at least two operative positions, a closed position with the members forming a genera...
03/22/1983
4363421Security seal for containers
A security seal is described which can be used to protect the closure device of a container so that a subsequent opening of the container will be evident. The seal comprises a strip of resilient plastic film with patches of a tamper-resistant adhesive at ...
12/14/1982
4347944Cover for a cylinder-shaped pressure container
Cover for a cylinder-shaped pressure container such as a vacuum impregnation container or an autoclave which at the mouth edge has members for holding a tight fitting closure member against the mouth edge which members contrary to previously known and com...
09/07/1982
4314720Split ring locking assembly
A split ring locking rim assembly for releasably securing a head or cover to a container having a split ring with two ends positioned substantially adjacent to one another with a raised part of eyelet thereon space from one end of the ring to receive a po...
02/09/1982
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