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Paul John Bibb

Anthony Green

Frederick William Boulton

A spring ring ( ) of rectangular cross section has adjacent its ends arms which extend generally radially outwardly. The ring ( ) is used to hold together two members ( ) in telescopic engagement by engaging in an internal groove ( ) in one member and in an external groove ( ) in the other. During assembly of the members the ring is located entirely in one of the grooves by a holding element ( ) supported wholly by the arms on the ring. After assembly the holding element is withdrawn radially outwardly through a slot ( ) in the external member.

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Stafford, United Kingdom

Paul John Bibb