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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 02, 2013
Filed:
Feb. 24, 2011
John Titus Marlow, West Saint Paul, MN (US);
Thomas George Marlow, Portland, ME (US);
Wade Randal Malcolm, Saint Michael, MN (US);
John Titus Marlow, West Saint Paul, MN (US);
Thomas George Marlow, Portland, ME (US);
Wade Randal Malcolm, Saint Michael, MN (US);
Concorde International, Plymouth, MN (US);
Abstract
Systems, apparatus and methods for an accessory retaining device are described. According to various embodiments, a handle, shaft and fastener are configured to provide a rotational interface. With the assistance of a cam bushing, threading between the shaft and the fastener or other components, rotation of the handle causes axial movement of the shaft or fastener and compression of a grommet located about the shaft or fastener. Compression of the grommet results in radial expansion. In this way, the accessory retaining device is adapted to secure an accessory to a mounting aperture located on a vehicle or other device when the handle is in a closed position. Other embodiments are described and claimed.