Machine element or mechanism – Control lever and linkage systems – Elements
Reexamination Certificate
1999-12-03
2001-08-28
Herrmann, Allan D. (Department: 3682)
Machine element or mechanism
Control lever and linkage systems
Elements
C074S527000, C254SDIG005, C248S354600, C403S104000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06279418
ABSTRACT:
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
1. Field of the Invention
The present invention relates to tools and more particularly pertains to a new clutch depressing tool for holding a clutch pedal in an engaged position while work is performed on the clutch system.
2. Description of the Prior Art
The use of tools is known in the prior art. More specifically, tools heretofore devised and utilized are known to consist basically of familiar, expected and obvious structural configurations, notwithstanding the myriad of designs encompassed by the crowded prior art which have been developed for the fulfillment of countless objectives and requirements.
Known prior art includes U.S. Pat. No. 4,696,172; U.S. Pat. No. 1,967,998; U.S. Pat. No. 3,550,409; U.S. Pat. No. 3,435,646; U.S. Pat. No. 2,716,336; and U.S. Patent Des. No. 306,253.
While these devices fulfill their respective, particular objectives and requirements, the aforementioned patents do not disclose a new clutch depressing tool. The inventive device includes a bar extending between the steering wheel and the clutch pedal. The bar has a first end and a second end. A clutch pedal engaging bracket is fixedly mounted to the first end of the bar. The clutch pedal engaging bracket has a hook portion thereon, which opens away from the bar. The hook portion is adapted to rest over an upper edge of the clutch pedal. A steering wheel engaging bracket for resting the second end of the bar on the steering wheel has a generally J-shaped configuration. The steering wheel engaging bracket has a long portion and a hook portion. The long portion has a first bore therein. The first bore has a shape adapted to slidably receive a portion of the bar. A plurality of notches for holding the steering wheel bracket are in the bar. A locking means for locking the steering wheel bracket in selective position on the bar is mounted on the steering wheel engaging bracket. The locking means is adapted to selectively engage the notches.
In these respects, the clutch depressing tool according to the present invention substantially departs from the convertional concepts and designs of the prior art, and in so doing provides an apparatus primarily developed for the purpose of holding a clutch pedal in an engaged position while work is performed en the clutch system.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
In view of the foregoing disadvantages inherent in the known types of tools now present in the prior art, the present invention provides a new clutch depressing tool construction wherein the same can be utilized for holding a clutch pedal in an engaged position while work is performed on the clutch system.
The general purpose of the present invention, which will be described subsequently in greater detail, is to provide a new clutch depressing tool apparatus and method which has many of the advantages of the tools mentioned heretofore and many novel features that result in a new clutch depressing tool which is not anticipated, rendered obvious, suggested, or even implied by any of the prior art tools, either alone or in any combination thereof.
To attain this, the present invention generally comprises a bar extending between the steering wheel and the clutch pedal. The bar has a first end and a second end. A clutch pedal engaging bracket is fixedly mounted to the first end of the bar. The clutch pedal engaging bracket has a hook portion thereon, which opens away from the bar. The hook portion is adapted to rest over an upper edge of the clutch pedal. A steering wheel engaging bracket for resting the second end of the bar on the steering wheel has a generally J-shaped configuration. The steering wheel engaging bracket has a long portion and a hook portion. The long portion has a first bore therein. The first bore has a shape adapted to slidably receive a portion of the bar. A plurality of notches for holding the steering wheel bracket are in the bar. A locking means for locking the steering wheel bracket in selective position on the bar is mounted on the steering wheel engaging bracket. The locking means is adapted to selectively engage the notches.
There has thus been outlined, rather broadly, the more important features of the invention in order that the detailed description thereof that follows may be better understood, and in order that the present contribution to the art may be better appreciated. There are additional features of the invention that will be described hereinafter and which will form the subject matter of the claims appended hereto.
In this respect, before explaining at least one embodiment of the invention in detail, it is to be understood that the invention is not limited in its application to the details of construction and to the arrangements of the components set forth in the following description or illustrated in the drawings. The invention is capable of other embodiments and of being practiced and carried out in various ways. Also, it is to be understood that the phraseology and terminology employed herein are for the purpose of description and should not be regarded as limiting.
As such, those skilled in the art will appreciate that the conception, upon which this disclosure is based, may readily be utilized as a basis for the designing of other structures, methods and systems for carrying out the several purposes of the present invention. It is important, therefore, that the claims be regarded as including such equivalent constructions insofar as they do not depart from the spirit and scope of the present invention.
Further, the purpose of the foregoing abstract is to enable the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and the public generally, and especially the scientists, engineers and practitioners in the art who are not familiar with patent or legal terms or phraseology, to determine quickly from a cursory inspection the nature and essence of the technical disclosure of the application. The abstract is neither intended to define the invention of the application, which is measured by the claims, nor is it intended to be limiting as to the scope of the invention in any way.
It is therefore an object of the present invention to provide a new clutch depressing tool apparatus and method which has many of the advantages of the tools mentioned heretofore and many novel features that result in a new clutch depressing tool which is not anticipated, rendered obvious, suggested, or even implied by any of the prior art tools, either alone or in any combination thereof.
It is another object of the present invention to provide a new clutch depressing tool which may be easily and efficiently manufactured and marketed.
It is a further object of the present invention to provide a new clutch depressing tool which is of a durable and reliable construction.
An even further object of the present invention is to provide a new clutch depressing tool which is susceptible of a low cost of manufacture with regard to both materials and labor, and which accordingly is then susceptible of low prices of sale to the consuming public, thereby making such clutch depressing tool economically available to the buying public.
Still yet another object of the present invention is to provide a new clutch depressing tool which provides in the apparatuses and methods of the prior art some of the advantages thereof, while simultaneously overcoming some of the disadvantages normally associated therewith.
Still another object of the present invention is to provide a new clutch depressing tool for holding a clutch pedal in an engaged position while work is performed on the clutch system.
Yet another object of the present invention is to provide a new clutch depressing tool which includes a bar extending between the steering wheel and the clutch pedal. The bar has a first end and a second end. A clutch pedal engaging bracket is fixedly mounted to the first end of the bar. The clutch pedal engaging bracket has a hook portion thereon, which opens away from the bar. The hook portion is adapted to rest over an upper edge of the clutch pedal. A steering wheel engaging bracket for resting the second end of the b
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