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Tire stud puller
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1977-07-29
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Granted: 1978-06-27
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Expires: 1997-07-29
Abstract
Abstract A tire stud puller which includes a pivotable element for increasing the leverage of the puller when it is in operation. The pivotable element is pivotable to a position adjacent to the body of the stud puller for storage.
Inventors
- 👤 Walter J. Loboda
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 23:38
CPC Classifications
B; B25; B25C; B25C11/00; B25C11/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
128 words
A tire stud puller comprising: an elongated element terminating in a first jaw; said first jaw substantially positioned along the longitudinal axis of said elongated element; a pivotal element terminating in a second jaw, said pivotal element pivotably affixed to said elongated element with said second jaw operably disposed adjacent to said first saw; means for urging said second jaw adjacent to said first jaw; means for fixedly maintaining and locking said pivotal element in a position wherein said first and second jaws are clamped about a tire stud disposed therebetween; and a leg pivotably affixed on one end thereof to said elongated element, said leg pivotable from a storage position adjacent to said elongated element to a use position extensive therefrom and adjacent to said first jaw.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
128 words
A tire stud puller comprising: an elongated element terminating in a first jaw; said first jaw substantially positioned along the longitudinal axis of said elongated element; a pivotal element terminating in a second jaw, said pivotal element pivotably affixed to said elongated element with said second jaw operably disposed adjacent to said first saw; means for urging said second jaw adjacent to said first jaw; means for fixedly maintaining and locking said pivotal element in a position wherein said first and second jaws are clamped about a tire stud disposed therebetween; and a leg pivotably affixed on one end thereof to said elongated element, said leg pivotable from a storage position adjacent to said elongated element to a use position extensive therefrom and adjacent to said first jaw.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
30 words
A tire stud puller in accordance with claim 1, further comprising means for adjusting the pressure exerted when said urging means urges said second jaw adjacent to said first jaw.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
23 words
A tire stud puller in accordance with claim 1, wherein said leg may be selectively secured in said use and said storage positions.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
33 words
A tire stud puller in accordance with claim 1, wherein said leg provides a groove for accommodating therein a portion of said elongated element when said leg is disposed in said storage position.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
22 words
A tire stud puller in accordance with claim 1, wherein said leg provides a stabilizing element adjacent to the other end thereof.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
19 words
A tire stud puller in accordance with claim 5, wherein said stabilizing element is pivotably mounted to said leg.
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) | 1981-06-26 | 1981-12-26 | 1982-06-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-06-26 | 1985-12-26 | 1986-06-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-06-26 | 1989-12-26 | 1990-06-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |