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Retention, release, and separation device, system, and method
US8939672B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-8939672-B2 |
| Application number | US-201213481503-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | May 25, 2012 |
| Priority date | May 25, 2012 |
| Publication date | Jan 27, 2015 |
| Grant date | Jan 27, 2015 |
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A retention, release, and separation device is disclosed. The device includes a clip to secure a component and a capturing sleeve to secure the clip and prevent release of the component. The capturing sleeve can alternately facilitate displacement of the clip to release the component. The device also includes a separation piston that provides a separation force to the component to actively separate the component from the device upon release of the component. Additionally, the device includes a fluid source to provide a fluid pressure sufficient to displace the capturing sleeve and the separation piston, and to generate the separation force.
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What is claimed is: 1. A retention, release, and separation device, comprising: a clip to secure a component; a capturing sleeve to secure the clip and prevent release of the component, and to alternately facilitate displacement of the clip to release the component; a separation piston that provides a separation force to the component to actively separate the component from the device upon release of the component; and a fluid source to provide a fluid pressure sufficient to…
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- What does patent US8939672B2 cover?
- A retention, release, and separation device is disclosed. The device includes a clip to secure a component and a capturing sleeve to secure the clip and prevent release of the component. The capturing sleeve can alternately facilitate displacement of the clip to release the component. The device also includes a separation piston that provides a separation force to the component to actively sepa…
- Who is the assignee on this patent?
- Johnson Timothy Bruce, Lacombe Ross Michael, Sharp David Scott, and 4 more
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification B64D1/06. Mapped technology areas include Operations & Transport.
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- Publication date Tue Jan 27 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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