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Dual purpose flip-out and T handle

  • US 9,676,083 B2
  • Filed: 12/02/2013
  • Issued: 06/13/2017
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/05/2009
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A device comprising:

  • a. a first element comprising an aperture and including a channel having a first side with a channel bottom on a first side of the aperture and a second side with a channel bottom on a second side of the aperture, wherein the second side of the channel defines a free and open end away from the aperture; and

    b. a second element comprising;

    i. a ratchet mechanism; and

    ii. an elongated neck coupled between the ratchet mechanism and the first element at a lockable hinge;

    wherein the second element is movable to a plurality of positions by movement around the lockable hinge, wherein the lockable hinge further comprises a locking mechanism for locking the second element into a selective one of the plurality of positions, and further wherein the first side of the channel receives the elongated neck, the aperture receives the ratchet mechanism and the second side of the channel extends beyond the aperture and ratchet mechanism when the second element is configured in one of the plurality of positions.

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