Patent ID: 9498100
Filing Date: 2016-11-22
CPC Classification: A47L,B25G,Y10T

Claim Text:
1. An apparatus to retain an article, the apparatus comprising: a housing adapted to receive a handle; a first jaw having opposing inner and outer ends, and being pivotably connected to the housing about an axis between the inner and outer ends, wherein the inner end comprises a plurality of ratchet teeth; a second jaw opposite the first jaw; a ratchet arm pivotably mounted in the housing and having a distal end dimensioned to engage the ratchet teeth of the first jaw when pivoted to an actuated position; a lever connected to the ratchet arm, and wherein actuating the lever causes the distal end of the ratchet arm to move the ratchet teeth to incrementally pivot the outer end of the first jaw toward the second jaw; and a lock, pivotably mounted in the housing adjacent the ratchet teeth, and movable between a locked position, wherein the lock engages the ratchet teeth to hold the first jaw in position, and an unlocked position, wherein the lock is pivoted away from the ratchet teeth to allow the first jaw to pivot freely.