US3858301A
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Tool for removing windshield moldings
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-04-10
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Granted: 1975-01-07
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Expires: 1994-04-10
Abstract
Abstract A tool for removing molding strips from around the windshield of an automobile by releasing the fasteners which attach the molding strips to the frame of the automobile. The tool includes a handle and an L-shaped member having first and second sections which lie in substantially perpendicular planes. The second section includes a working edge which is tapered so that when the tool is moved laterally in the direction of the axis of the molding strips, the tapered working edge will engage and force the fasteners away from the frame to disengage the fasteners and the molding strips so that the molding strips may be removed.
Inventors
- 👤 Abelardo A Tesone
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 23:00
CPC Classifications
B; B25; B25B; B25B27/00; B25B27/0092; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T29/00; Y10T29/53; Y10T29/53909; Y10T29/53943
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
201 words
A tool for removing a molding strip from around the windshield of an automobile, said molding strip being attached to the frame surrounding said windshield by means of a plurality of spaced fasteners, said tool comprising a handle, an L-shaped member having first and second sections, said first section being connected to one end of said handle and lying in a first plane at an angle with the longitudinal axis of said handle, said second section being connected to said first section at substantially right angles and lying in a second plane substantially perpendicular to said first plane and extending toward the longitudinal axis of said handle, said second section having a working edge formed at the terminal end thereof remote from said first section, and said working edge being shaped for engaging said sliding relative to said fasteners to force said fasteners away from said frame and thereby disengage said fasteners and said molding strip so that said molding strip may be removed, said working edge including a central curved edge and said edges, all lying in said second plane, said side edges forming a continuous taper from said curved edge to the juncture of said first and second sections.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
201 words
A tool for removing a molding strip from around the windshield of an automobile, said molding strip being attached to the frame surrounding said windshield by means of a plurality of spaced fasteners, said tool comprising a handle, an L-shaped member having first and second sections, said first section being connected to one end of said handle and lying in a first plane at an angle with the longitudinal axis of said handle, said second section being connected to said first section at substantially right angles and lying in a second plane substantially perpendicular to said first plane and extending toward the longitudinal axis of said handle, said second section having a working edge formed at the terminal end thereof remote from said first section, and said working edge being shaped for engaging said sliding relative to said fasteners to force said fasteners away from said frame and thereby disengage said fasteners and said molding strip so that said molding strip may be removed, said working edge including a central curved edge and said edges, all lying in said second plane, said side edges forming a continuous taper from said curved edge to the juncture of said first and second sections.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
50 words
A tool in accordance with claim 1 wherein said first section is of a length sufficient to extend between said frame and said molding strip so that the working edge of said second section may engage said fastener as it is moved laterally in the direction of the molding strip.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
47 words
A tool in accordance with claim 1 wherein said tapered working edge is substantially arc-shaped so that it may slide between said fastener and said frame, and successively force said fastener further away from said frame until said fastener is out of engagement with said molding strip.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
21 words
A tool in accordance with claim 1 wherein said handle is provided with a tool head at the other end thereof.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1978-01-06 | 1978-07-08 | 1979-01-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-01-06 | 1982-07-08 | 1983-01-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-01-06 | 1986-07-08 | 1987-01-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |