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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 12, 2006
Filed:
Jun. 10, 2003
Robert L. Davis, Santa Barbara, CA (US);
Robert L. Davis, Santa Barbara, CA (US);
Other;
Abstract
The invention relates generally to clamping devices and mechanisms which provide versatile and/or accurate coupling between the communicating members. Some embodiments relate to the field of woodworking and a doweling jig therefor having a hinged jaw mechanism to provide improved clamping between the doweling jig and a workpiece. Some embodiments relate to a connection or attachment device having a hinged jaw mechanism for detachably attaching a body portion to a structure or support element. Advantageously, the hinged jaw mechanism compensates for angular variations and irregularity in shape of the workpiece, structure or support. The hinged jaw mechanism desirably provides load bearing substantially over its entire length span.