Patent ID: 8303546
Filing Date: 2012-11-06
Classification: A61F

Abstract:
1. A locking device comprising: a generally tubular base extending along an axis and having an outer surface and an inner surface defining a central passage therethrough, at least one lateral opening extends through a sidewall of the base from the outer surface through the inner surface; at least one rocker arm mounted to the base, the at least one rocker arm having a locking projection that extends radially inwardly to terminate at a locking surface and which is aligned with the at least one lateral opening of the base; and an actuating member rotatable about the axis and relative to the base between first and second positions, in the first position the actuating member engaging the at least one rocker arm to urge the locking projection radially inward through the lateral opening and beyond the inner surface of the tubular base, movement of the actuating member to the second position causes the locking projection to move radially outwardly through at least a portion of the lateral opening.