US3869767A
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Method of reforming and straightening members
Assignee: Hein Werner Corp
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Filing: 1973-04-23
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Granted: 1975-03-11
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Expires: 1993-04-23
Abstract
Abstract A method and apparatus are disclosed for reforming and straightening members such as bent or damaged bodies and frames of vehicles, and portions thereof, wherein a force effective from a platform surface is applied via force transmitting means to straighten said bodies and frames.
Inventors
- 👤 Wayne E Hunnicutt
- 👤 Peter G Rossbach
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-10 01:28
CPC Classifications
B; B21; B21D; B21D1/00; B21D1/12; B21D1/14; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S72/00; Y10S72/705; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/44; Y10T24/44034
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
88 words
A clamp assembly comprising in combination a body section defining a socket therein for receiving a ball bearing; a C-shaped section comprising spaced flanges separated by a bight portion, there being apertures in said bight portion for receiving wedges therein; and, said clamp assembly being mountable, in a slotted surface wherein said surface is undercut to form extending lips, by inserting one of said flanges in said slot and beneath said lip, and inserting said wedges in said apertures to wedge against said surface and said other flange.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
88 words
A clamp assembly comprising in combination a body section defining a socket therein for receiving a ball bearing; a C-shaped section comprising spaced flanges separated by a bight portion, there being apertures in said bight portion for receiving wedges therein; and, said clamp assembly being mountable, in a slotted surface wherein said surface is undercut to form extending lips, by inserting one of said flanges in said slot and beneath said lip, and inserting said wedges in said apertures to wedge against said surface and said other flange.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
88 words
A clamp assembly comprising in combination a body section defining a socket therein for receiving a ball bearing; a C-shaped section comprising spaced flanges separated by a bight portion, there being apertures in said bight portion for receiving wedges therein; and, said clamp assembly being mountable, in a slotted surface wherein said surface is undercut to form extending lips, by inserting one of said flanges in said slot and beneath said lip, and inserting said wedges in said apertures to wedge against said surface and said other flange.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
88 words
A clamp assembly comprising in combination a body section defining a socket therein for receiving a ball bearing; a C-shaped section comprising spaced flanges separated by a bight portion, there being apertures in said bight portion for receiving wedges therein; and, said clamp assembly being mountable, in a slotted surface wherein said surface is undercut to form extending lips, by inserting one of said flanges in said slot and beneath said lip, and inserting said wedges in said apertures to wedge against said surface and said other flange.
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) | 1978-03-10 | 1978-09-09 | 1979-03-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-03-10 | 1982-09-09 | 1983-03-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-03-10 | 1986-09-09 | 1987-03-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |