Telescoping Sections Patents (Class 190/104)
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Patent number: 11470930Abstract: An adjustable size suitcase includes a main body having a top section, a middle section and a bottom section that define a hollow interior space. A telescopic handle extends upward from the main body and a plurality of omnidirectional wheels are positioned along the bottom end of the main body. A frame is positioned within the hollow interior space of the main body and includes an upper frame assembly, a middle frame assembly and a lower frame assembly. The upper frame assembly includes a plurality of vertical frame members that are slidingly engaged to complementary located lower vertical frame members to permit vertical movement of the upper frame assembly relative to the lower frame assembly. An actuator is mechanically linked to a plurality of latches positioned within the bottom ends of each upper vertical frame member to selectively transition the suitcase between a first, second and third size.Type: GrantFiled: August 8, 2019Date of Patent: October 18, 2022Inventors: Christopher Zajac, Marlon Fuller
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Patent number: 11096460Abstract: This invention provides a laptop bag, which includes a shockproof front panel, a shockproof rear panel and a shockproof connecting panel which connects the shockproof front panel and the shockproof rear panel. The shockproof front panel, the shockproof rear panel and the shockproof connecting panel are enclosed to form a placement space for placing a laptop. The shockproof connecting panel is provided with an opening means for putting a laptop in the placement space or taking out the laptop from the placement space. The shockproof front panel, the shockproof rear panel and the shockproof connecting panel each is provided with a first shockproof layer, a plurality of protrusions made of a shockproof material are provided on the first shockproof layer. The laptop bag can achieve the purpose of protecting lateral surfaces of the laptop.Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 2018Date of Patent: August 24, 2021Assignee: Guangzhou Fengping Computer Co., Ltd.Inventor: Daping Chen
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Patent number: 10639124Abstract: A container for carrying a medical instrument such as an endoscope after use and before cleaning, comprises a perimeter wall having a height h and defining an enclosure with a diameter d. The perimeter wall is substantially rigid in the height dimension. A flexible base and a flexible cover are attached to the wall. The wall is compressible to a reduced diameter configuration for storage and expandable to an increased diameter configuration for use. The wall may comprise a series of adjacent panels foldable concertina-style to reduce the diameter.Type: GrantFiled: April 28, 2016Date of Patent: May 5, 2020Assignee: KEYMED (MEDICAL & INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT) LTDInventor: John Hynes
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Patent number: 10238194Abstract: The present invention is generally directed to a vertically expanding tote bag or purse, formed from a substantially rigid bottom panel, an internal telescopic support connected to the bottom panel, a collapsible pocket connected to the solid bottom panel and the internal support, the collapsible pocket disposed such that it creates a collapsible cavity or pocket within the collapsible material when the internal support is telescoped into an extended position; and a non-collapsible pocket formed from non-collapsible side walls that form a cavity or pocket, the non-collapsible pocket attached to the internal support.Type: GrantFiled: April 25, 2013Date of Patent: March 26, 2019Inventor: Alem Turpeau
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Patent number: 9894972Abstract: An item of luggage, comprising: a plurality of sides sufficient to define a first volumetric space, an expandable section disposed within the space between first and second opposing sides, wherein at least the first opposing side defines a boundary for the volumetric space and provides an exterior surface for the item of luggage; the expandable section having a first configuration wherein it is stored within the space and has an expandable side that is adjacent to the first opposing side, and a second configuration wherein the expandable side extends a predetermined distance from the first opposing side to define a boundary for a second volumetric space that is the same as or different from the first volumetric space.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 2013Date of Patent: February 20, 2018Assignee: Eagle CreekInventor: Mark Davis
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Patent number: 9839269Abstract: A luggage container includes a body. The body defines an interior space for carrying articles. The body is expandable and contractible. An adjusting system is configured for adjusting the interior space. The adjusting system includes a first support device, a second supporting device, and a control input. The first and second supporting devices are mounted on the body and are spaced apart from each other at a distance. The control input is configured to be operable to selectively pull the first and second supporting devices towards each other and push the first and second supporting devices away from each other. The control input and the first and second supporting devices include a connecting member connected therebetween. The connecting member interconnects the first and second supporting devices. The connecting member is flexible. The distance between the first and second supporting devices determines the volume of the interior space.Type: GrantFiled: April 18, 2016Date of Patent: December 12, 2017Assignee: Solite International Co., Ltd.Inventor: Yu Chi Chen
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Patent number: 9738431Abstract: A storage case for electronic devices such as cell phones or laptop computers that is fully insulated to protect the electronic device contained within the storage device from long term (several hours) exposure to heat or cold.Type: GrantFiled: August 17, 2015Date of Patent: August 22, 2017Inventors: Michael Clark, Kyle Clark
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Patent number: 9706822Abstract: A folding suitcase includes a back case component, a front lid component, a circumferential surface component, and a restoring component. Two opposite sides of the circumferential surface component are connected with the back case component and the front lid component, respectively, so as to form an accommodating space selectively. The circumferential surface component has multiple sidewall parts and multiple bending parts connected with the multiple sidewall parts. The multiple bending parts are bendable to lead the multiple sidewall parts to be capable of being folded oppositely or being erected on the back case component. The restoring component is located on at least one bending part. The restoring component is elastic for erecting the multiple sidewall parts.Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 2014Date of Patent: July 18, 2017Assignee: TWINKLE LEATHERWARE CO., LTD.Inventors: Tzu-Wei Tseng, Hung-Sheng Lin, Cheng-Cheng Chen, Wai-Ming Wong
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Patent number: 9597564Abstract: A golf bag comprises a bag body. A club protection cover capable of axially sliding along a golf bag mouth is disposed in the golf bag mouth at an upper end of the bag body. A slide mechanism is disposed inside the club protection cover. The club protection cover is connected in the golf bag mouth through the slide mechanism. The golf bag can prevent damage to the club, and extend the service life of the club.Type: GrantFiled: April 5, 2012Date of Patent: March 21, 2017Inventor: Aiping Zhang
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Patent number: 9314079Abstract: Provided is a system for storing items, having a storage device with a base portion and a lid portion. The system also may include one or more movable inserts configured for disposal in the storage device. The one or more movable inserts may be configured for disposal in the storage device and may have a surface having one or more first fastening elements. The system also may include a holder configured to be removably attached to an insert. The holder may have a surface having one or more second fastening elements configured to engage the one or more first fastening elements, and configured to hold the items on the surface of the insert.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2014Date of Patent: April 19, 2016Assignee: Triple BBB's, LLCInventors: Kimberly H. Whitley, Adele C. McLean, Wendy S. Hill, Aly Khalifa, Jennafer Pettit
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Publication number: 20140001001Abstract: The present invention is generally directed to a vertically expanding tote bag or purse, formed from a substantially rigid bottom panel, an internal telescopic support connected to the bottom panel, a collapsible pocket connected to the solid bottom panel and the internal support, the collapsible pocket disposed such that it creates a collapsible cavity or pocket within the collapsible material when the internal support is telescoped into an extended position; and a non-collapsible pocket formed from non-collapsible side walls that form a cavity or pocket, the non-collapsible pocket attached to the internal support.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 25, 2013Publication date: January 2, 2014Inventor: ALEM TURPEAU
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Patent number: 8276721Abstract: A collapsible baggage comprises structural side assemblies. The structural side assemblies comprise a plurality of interconnected panel members. When the baggage is expanded, the panel members of each side assembly are generally in plane with each other and are able to prevent the baggage from collapsing under load. The panel members can pivot relative to each other in a manner allowing the baggage to collapse.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 2009Date of Patent: October 2, 2012Inventor: Mark Nordstrom
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Patent number: 7963379Abstract: Saddlebag for motorcycles, having a luggage interior part facing the motorcycle in the installed state, a luggage exterior part facing away from the motorcycle in the installed state and which is mounted for opening and closing the saddlebag so it can pivot with respect to the luggage interior part. A flexible luggage intermediate part is situated between the luggage interior part and the luggage exterior part.Type: GrantFiled: December 13, 2006Date of Patent: June 21, 2011Assignee: Bayerische Motoren Werke AktiengesellschaftInventor: Ingo Roth
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Patent number: 7434683Abstract: A protective case includes a first shell member and a second shell member connected generally in a clam shell manner. Each shell includes a centrally disposed rigid portion. Each shell member further includes a first flexible portion, which extends from a first side of the rigid portion to adjacent the first side wall boundary of the case, so as to form a portion of the top wall boundary and the bottom wall boundary of the case. A second flexible portion also extends from the second side of the rigid portion to adjacent the second side wall boundary of the case. A zipper is disposed along the top wall boundary and extends from the first side wall boundary to the second side wall boundary. The zipper operatively connects the rigid portion and the flexible portions of the first shell member to the respective corresponding rigid portion and first and second flexible portions of the second shell member.Type: GrantFiled: October 26, 2005Date of Patent: October 14, 2008Assignee: Plano Molding CompanyInventors: Mike Harper, Scott Skurdalsvold, Jeffrey Allen Guyer, Charles Schmucker
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Publication number: 20080142322Abstract: An expandable container adapted to be manually adjusted from a vertically compact configuration wherein internal shelves are closely spaced, to a vertically expanded configuration wherein the internal shelves are less closely spaced. A garment folding apparatus is preferably incorporated with the container to provide a tool that assists the user in quickly folding garments to dimensions compatible with shelves within the container.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 26, 2008Publication date: June 19, 2008Inventors: Deborah Barker, Bradd Barker
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Patent number: 7334669Abstract: Wheeled luggage having a telescopically expandable body is disclosed. The luggage body may be manually adjusted from a normally sized carry-on configuration during transit, to a vertically enlarged configuration once the final destination, such as a hotel room, is reached. The body further includes a plurality of interior horizontally disposed, vertically stacked shelves connected in accordion fashion to an internal liner so as to automatically expand from a compact configuration to an expanded configuration when the main body is telescopically expanded thereby providing a series of vertically spaced shelves which provide convenient access to the contents. A garment folding apparatus may be incorporated with the luggage to provide a tool that assists the user in quickly folding clothing to dimensions compatible with storage spaced within the luggage.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2004Date of Patent: February 26, 2008Inventors: Deborah Barker, Bradd Barker
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Patent number: 7328779Abstract: Disclosed is a method and system for compressing and automatically expanding an expandable luggage case 2 comprising a ratchet mechanism 8 and a bungee cord 32, that is used to bias a locking mechanism, in the form of detents 54 that mate with teeth 44, in a locked position, and to bias a jack mechanism 14 for automatic expansion. The bungee cord 32 biases the ratchet compressor system 8 in an expanded state. Thus, automatic expansion is achieved, in a very easy to use manner. In addition to being operated while the luggage case 2 is open, the ratchet compressor 8 is also operable from the outside of the luggage case 2 once the luggage case 2 has been packed and closed. A user may then compress the luggage case 2 simply by applying pressure to the lid 24. The ratchet compressor system 8 therefore provides a zipper-less, automated method of expanding a luggage case 2 as well as compressing the luggage case 2 once the luggage case 2 has been closed.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2005Date of Patent: February 12, 2008Assignee: Samsonite CorporationInventors: William L. King, Glenn Schmierer
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Publication number: 20030221925Abstract: Luggage, including a central part formed two mechanically strong, mutually linked half-frames that support two trays defining the central space of the luggage. A connecting frame (40) is mounted between each half-frame and an associated tray and is fitted with a channel (41) within which the tray is affixed by appropriate fasteners. Using the same central parts and connecting frames, a plurality of diverse suitcases or briefcases may be implemented using other trays such as soft trays and as a result manufacturing costs may be lowered.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 30, 2002Publication date: December 4, 2003Inventor: Michael Pfeiffer
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Patent number: 6561395Abstract: The present invention is drawn to a backpack structure, which structure allows a user to carry the backpack on his/her shoulders or, if desired, to transport the backpack in a wheeled fashion. The structure comprises a horizontally positioned base member which has a sliding front portion. An expandable and compressible backpack is mounted on the base member. In a retracted state, the base member and backpack are almost half their expanded size so that the structure may be conveniently stored in compact locations. Actuator mechanisms are conveniently located on the base member to allow a user to quickly and easily release the sliding portion and backpack for expansion. The sliding portion and backpack are easily pushed into a retracted position and are automatically locked therein.Type: GrantFiled: November 27, 2001Date of Patent: May 13, 2003Inventors: Mona Lim, Casey Lim
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Publication number: 20030057044Abstract: An expandable case includes a top portion including a rectangular top having four edges, and four top side walls hingedly connected to the top at its four edges, respectively, the top and the four top side walls each having an outside surface and an inside surface, and a bottom portion including a rectangular bottom having four edges, and four bottom side walls hingedly connected to the bottom at its four edges, respectively, the bottom being smaller than the top, the bottom and the four bottom side walls each having an outside surface and an inside surface. The top portion and the bottom portion are positioned relative to each other such that the inside surface of each of the four top side walls faces the outside surface of a corresponding bottom side wall.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 25, 2002Publication date: March 27, 2003Inventor: Charles Hunter
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Patent number: 6450333Abstract: A carrying case has an elongated housing having a central and two end housing structures in overlapping, telescoping relationship so that the length of the carrying case can be adjusted. Hinges are connected to each housing with the hinge axes aligned so that the housings can be jointly rotated between open and closed positions without twisting the housing structures. Hinge alignment is possible by making the leaves of some hinges radially longer than the leaves of other hinges. Interengaging, load-bearing bosses are provided on the housing structures for adjustability to the length of the carrying case while providing strong connections, making it possible to use light weight material. Ribs and buttresses are molded as unitary parts of the central element and have an interengaging feature for reinforcement.Type: GrantFiled: May 25, 2001Date of Patent: September 17, 2002Assignee: Detwiler Industries IncorporatedInventors: David D. McClenahan, James B. Eldon, III, Scott Knorr, Frank Knorr
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Patent number: 5671831Abstract: An adjustable travel bag which includes a main bag body having a front open side and an endless, strap-like folding collapsible coupling panel around the front open side, and an auxiliary bag body openably fastened to the coupling panel of the main bag body by a main zipper to close/open the front open side of the main bag body, wherein the coupling panel of the main bag body has two rows of interlocking teeth fixedly mounted along two opposite side edges thereof and unfastenably fastened together by a slide to secure the coupling panel in a folded up condition to minimize the holding space of the main bag body.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 1996Date of Patent: September 30, 1997Inventor: Tai-Yung Chiu
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Patent number: 5584097Abstract: A handle or pull link for a trunk includes: a main pull link, an extension tube, an outer tube, a controller and a ratchet rack. Each end of the main pull link includes a square groove. The extension tube constitutes a square hollow post and has a link therein. The outer tube also constitutes a square hollow post. The controller includes a fixing seat, an engagement tooth and a control plate. Square grooves of both the extension tube and the main link engage each other with an adjusting rod penetrating through the extension tube parallel to the pull link by means of vertical square holes on each side so as to be movable up and down. The controller is fitted to the end of the extension tube with the link bar in the extension tube being connected to the adjusting rod and controller, while the extension tube is slidably fitted to the outer tube.Type: GrantFiled: January 12, 1995Date of Patent: December 17, 1996Inventor: Kuo-Yu Lu
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Patent number: 5476188Abstract: A gun boot comprising a hollow base having an open upper end and an open lower end; a mounting bracket secured to the base and removably securable to a tree stand; an upper lid removably coupled to the upper end of the base; a lower lid removably coupled to the lower end of the base; and a generally cone-shaped hollow flexible holster portion having a larger open upper extent and a smaller sealed lower extent with the upper extent secured to the lower end of the base, the holster portion positionable in an extended orientation with the lower extent projected from the lower end of the base and further positionable in a retracted orientation within the base.Type: GrantFiled: January 5, 1995Date of Patent: December 19, 1995Inventor: Robert S. Hassenpflug
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Patent number: 5459908Abstract: A handle device includes two tubes slidably engaged in two pipes which has a number of teeth. A handle is secured on top of the tubes and has a hand grip slidably engaged in the lower portion. Two blocks are secured to the lower ends of the tubes. Two catches are slidably engaged in the blocks. Two bars are slidably engaged in the catches and the blocks and coupled to the hand grip. The catches are forced to engage with the teeth when the hand grip is not pulled and are disengaged from the teeth so as to release tubes from the pipes when the hand grip is released.Type: GrantFiled: October 24, 1994Date of Patent: October 24, 1995Inventor: Shou-Mao Chen
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Patent number: 5097922Abstract: An extensible motor bicycle is equipped with a body virtually in the form of a suitcase. The body houses within itself, at least partially, several mechanical members necessary for motion and an actuating device operatively connected to the members and capable of automatically controlling coming out and return within the body.Type: GrantFiled: September 6, 1980Date of Patent: March 24, 1992Inventor: Marco Stagi
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Patent number: 5010988Abstract: A carrying case specifically adapted for use in carrying lap top computers, printers, fax machines and the like comprising a case having an outer shell formed of a durable waterproofed material and a case interior including a main storage compartment and a secondary storage compartment. An expansion zone formed on a surrounding side wall structure allows the secondary storage compartment to be adjustable between a collapsed stowed position and an expanded operative position thereby providing a second compartment to store computer equipment. The carrying case further includes a shock barrier construction defined by a layer of shock absorbent material fitted between the exterior shell and an inner lining in surrounding protecting relation to the case interior.Type: GrantFiled: March 19, 1990Date of Patent: April 30, 1991Inventor: Lauren Brown
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Patent number: 5005743Abstract: A telescopic carrying case comprising two sleeves, a securing strap, a shoulder strap and carrying handle. The inner sleeve slides into the outer sleeve. The securing strap runs from a bar which is positioned on the end of the inner sleeve so that there are no protrusions along the length of the sleeve which would prevent the inner sleeve from being fully inserted into the outer sleeve. The handle is positioned along a length of the outer sleeve so that a hand may be clasped around the handle on the exact center of gravity of the loaded carrying case regardless of the length of object placed within the case. The lug to which the shoulder strap is attached is positioned so that when the case is slung in an upright position from the carrier's shoulder the carrying handle snuggles beneath the carrier's armpit and does not push against the carrier's collar bone.Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 1989Date of Patent: April 9, 1991Inventor: Richard P. Ramsay
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Patent number: 4844215Abstract: An item of expandable luggage comprises top and bottom walls and side walls extending between the top and bottom walls to form an enclosed space, the side walls being composed of a top section, a bottom section and an intermediate section and each such section extending continuously along the walls coextensively with the perimeters of the top and bottom walls. The top and bottom sections are U-shaped in cross-section throughout their extents to form a pocket between a pair of wall parts and are oriented with the openings of the pockets facing each other. The intermediate section is received telescopically between the wall parts in sliding relation. Latches retain the top and bottom wall sections in at least two selected spacial relationships relative to each other.Type: GrantFiled: October 5, 1988Date of Patent: July 4, 1989Inventor: Emilio Ambasz
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Patent number: 4805748Abstract: A sports duffle bag has a canvas, plastic, or leather, top opening tubular body, with a sidewall open top pocket closed by a slide fastener, and sized to snugly receive the head of a tennis racket. An opening at a top corner of the pocket permits the racket handle to project from the pocket. An expansion panel is secured in the mouth of the pocket and has two flaps connected by a slide fastener so that in the open position the flaps hang in the pocket alongside the head of the racket and in the closed position the flaps are pulled above the pocket and closed over a racket head extending above the pocket thus increasing the height of the pocket for accommodating oversized rackets.Type: GrantFiled: May 9, 1988Date of Patent: February 21, 1989Assignee: Kingport International CorporationInventor: Edward L. Gerch
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Patent number: 4787488Abstract: A piece of luggage is disclosed which consists of a case in the shape of a flat parallelepiped comprising two greater rigid lateral walls and a rigid quadrangular frame with an upper side provided with a curved handle, a base side and end sides. At least one of its lateral walls is movable, being provided with a rigid perimetral edge which slides telescopically within the frame. Displacement of this lateral wall occurs in a direction perpendicular to its plane between a retracted position in which it is located in the plane of the corresponding edge of the frame and a projecting position. The result is that the internal volume of the case is increased.Type: GrantFiled: May 11, 1987Date of Patent: November 29, 1988Inventor: Giorgio Campanini
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Patent number: 4715416Abstract: Disclosed is a ski cover that is configured for rapid and simple coverage of a ski or pair of skis and readily adaptable to cover skis of various lengths. Cover (10) comprises an elongate first sleeve (12) having a closed end (22) and an open end (24). The first sleeve is adapted to slide over one end of a ski (16) such that the closed end of the sleeve is adjacent the tip (44) of the ski. Also included is an elongate second sleeve (14) having a closed end (32) and an open end (34). The second sleeve is similarly adapted to slide over the other end of the ski such that its closed end is adjacent the heel (46) of the ski. A portion of the open end of one sleeve is overlapped by a portion of the open end of the other sleeve when the first and second sleeves are slid over the respective ends of the ski. A closeable slit (48) is incorporated into the overlapped sleeve in order to facilitate positioning the two sleeves in the overlapping arrangement.Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 1987Date of Patent: December 29, 1987Assignee: Connelly Skis, Inc.Inventor: Kenneth A. Horne
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Patent number: 4630717Abstract: A variable volume carrying case of diverse utility includes hinged companion sections each having relatively movable telescoping portions whereby each case section can be expanded or reduced in size. An independent push-pull cable drive system for the expansion and reduction of each case section includes a rotary manual drive device having a connection with each push-pull cable of the system.Type: GrantFiled: April 29, 1985Date of Patent: December 23, 1986Inventor: Kun-Yuan Tong