Multi-latching mechanisms and related methods

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9677587
APP PUB NO 20130149031A1
SERIAL NO

13693296

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Dual directional latch devices or connectors are described wherein a first connector component and a second connector component have a first latched position and a second latched position when moving in a first direction and wherein movement in a second direction is also possible depending on a stop feature. As described, a combination key and key way, a movable sleeve, a stop flange, and a threaded sleeve may be provided to stop movement in the second direction. The dual direction latch devices may be used with articles of manufacture such as with implantable medical devices, door panels, airplane panels, and drilling devices, to name a few.

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BAL SEAL ENGINEERING LLC19650 PAULING FOOTHILL RANCH CA 92610

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Changsrivong, Derek Foothill Ranch, US 20 483
Cook, Hugh Foothill Ranch, US 11 547
Godinez, Rafael Foothill Ranch, US 1 94
Nissim, Bill Foothill Ranch, US 2 144
Pla-Junca, Pere Foothill Ranch, US 4 125

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