Geometrical instruments – Gauge – Wheel
Reexamination Certificate
2007-03-15
2009-11-24
Johnson, Amy Cohen (Department: 2841)
Geometrical instruments
Gauge
Wheel
C033S203000, C033S286000, C033S288000, C033SDIG021
Reexamination Certificate
active
07621054
ABSTRACT:
An apparatus for determining alignment of a wheel mounted to a vehicle includes a plate, a housing and a light source. The plate has a top surface, a bottom surface, and an outer perimeter. The bottom surface is substantially planar and the outer perimeter includes an engagement portion. The plate is configured such that it may be positioned at least partially within a wheel rim, with the engagement portion and the bottom surface contacting interior circumferential and interior annular surfaces of the wheel rim, respectively, and with the bottom surface substantially perpendicular to the wheel rotational axis. The housing is attached to the top surface of the plate and defines a chamber. The light source is supported at least partially within the chamber and is configured to project light away from the housing. Methods are also provided for manufacturing a vehicle and for inspecting a wheel mounted upon a vehicle.
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Cohen Johnson Amy
Honda Motor Company Ltd.
Ulmer & Berne LLP
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