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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 03, 2004
Filed:
Sep. 10, 2001
Robert M. Adams, Sr., Pasadena, MD (US);
Brent R. Pohl, Timonium, MD (US);
Corvis Corporation, Columbia, MD (US);
Abstract
A retainer provides locking and compliance between components. In a first implementation, the retainer includes a non-compliant member and a compliant member. The non-compliant member is configured to expand in a first direction. The compliant member attaches to the non-compliant member and is configured to deflect forces applied to the non-compliant member in the first direction or a second direction opposite to the first direction. In a second implementation, the retainer includes a rail and a group of wedge segments configured to attach to the rail and expand in a first direction. At least one of the wedge segments includes an integrated spring element.