US4496500A
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Method for vehicle body shaping
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1983-03-28
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Granted: 1985-01-29
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Expires: 2003-03-28
Abstract
Abstract A method for shaping a motor vehicle panel is provided. Body filler material is applied to a damaged area of a panel and allowed to harden partially. Using back and forth strokes, a saw-toothed blade is used to shape the material to the desired contour. The blade should be flexible to allow the user to bend it to the shape of the panel. Curved panels can accordingly be shaped as easily as flat panels.
Inventors
- 👤 Alexander Haber
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 07:30
CPC Classifications
B; B23; B23D; B23D49/00; B23D49/10; B23D49/11; B23D51/00; B23D51/01; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T29/00; Y10T29/49; Y10T29/49718; Y10T29/49746; Y10T409/00; Y10T409/50; Y10T409/50082; Y10T409/50328
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
84 words
A method for shaping a curved motor vehicle panel comprising the steps of: applying body filler material to a damaged panel area; allowing said material to harden applying a cutting blade having a substantially flat flexible body and a saw-toothed cutting edge to said panel; bending the flat flexible body of said cutting blade into conformity with the shape of said panel; and cutting said filler material to shape by moving said cutting blade across said material while applying firm back and forth strokes.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
84 words
A method for shaping a curved motor vehicle panel comprising the steps of: applying body filler material to a damaged panel area; allowing said material to harden applying a cutting blade having a substantially flat flexible body and a saw-toothed cutting edge to said panel; bending the flat flexible body of said cutting blade into conformity with the shape of said panel; and cutting said filler material to shape by moving said cutting blade across said material while applying firm back and forth strokes.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
32 words
A method as defined in claim 1 including the step of maintaining end portions of said cutting blade in contact with undamaged panel portions while applying said firm back and forth strokes.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
15 words
A method as defined in claim 1 wherein said material is allowed to harden completely.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
20 words
A method as defined in claim 1 including the step of cutting said filler material before it is completely hardened.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1988-01-29 | 1988-07-30 | 1989-01-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1992-01-29 | 1992-07-30 | 1993-01-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1996-01-29 | 1996-07-30 | 1997-01-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |