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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 12, 2012
Filed:
Oct. 31, 2008
Jacob E. Broering, Yorkshire, OH (US);
Leo R. Hanus, Tipp City, OH (US);
Jacob E. Broering, Yorkshire, OH (US);
Leo R. Hanus, Tipp City, OH (US);
Midmark Corporation, Versailles, OH (US);
Abstract
An articulating joint for supporting a medical or dental light having a first mounting post rotatably couples the light to a support structure having a second mounting post. The articulating joint includes a joint body having first and second terminal ends. A first bearing and a first brake are located proximate the first end for receiving and frictionally engaging the first mounting post. The joint body may further include a second bearing and a second brake proximate the second end for receiving and frictionally engaging the second mounting post. The articulating joint further includes a cover that is removably coupled to the joint body over at least the first bearing and the first brake.