Locking mechanism for movable column

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9222495
APP PUB NO 20150300390A1
SERIAL NO

14256531

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One embodiment includes an assembly with a movable column with an upper end and a lower end, wherein the lower end includes a recessed opening. The assembly also includes a locking foot assembly with a base foot and a locking mechanism. The locking mechanism includes a latch which is spring biased and at least partially extends outward from the base foot such that the latch comes into contact with the lower end of the movable column and is retractable inward into the base foot when the spring is compressed, such that the latch of the locking mechanism can both engage and disengage the recessed opening in the lower end of the movable column.

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SCHWING BIOSET INC350 SMC DRIVE SOMERSET WI 54025

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Flesch, Adam New Richmond, US 1 0

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