Patent ID: 11873744
Assignee: BAXTER PERFORMANCE
Field: Chemical engineering (Chemistry)
Classification: CPC F  B | IPC B  F

Claim 12:
13. A system comprising:
a cylindrical component comprising a threaded portion;
a locking mechanism movably coupled to a first end of the cylindrical component such that a threaded portion of the locking mechanism is substantially flush with the threaded portion of the first end of the cylindrical component, the locking mechanism comprising an adjustable portion that is being axially movable with respect to the cylindrical component; and
a screw inserted through a second end of the cylindrical component and coupled with the locking mechanism, a head of the screw being accessible via the second end, wherein the screw and the locking mechanism are coupled such that:
in response to the screw turning clockwise, the locking mechanism moves away from the head of the screw; and
in response to the screw turning counter clockwise, the locking mechanism moves toward the head of the screw.