Metal working – Method of mechanical manufacture – Repairing
Reexamination Certificate
2006-02-28
2006-02-28
Hong, John C. (Department: 3726)
Metal working
Method of mechanical manufacture
Repairing
C029S402080, C029S402010
Reexamination Certificate
active
07003859
ABSTRACT:
Apparatus for use in repairing, and methods of repairing, a door hinge of a vehicle includes use of a substitute hinge bracket and at least one pin configured to be received through at least one opening of a vehicle frame bracket. A locking portion of the at least one pin and a locking surface that defines an opening in the hinge bracket are configured such that the at least one pin is locked in a fixed position relative to the hinge bracket when assembled. Further, another repair apparatus includes a substitute pin having an interference portion for forming an interference fit with one or more surfaces defining an opening of a factory hinge bracket.
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Hong John C.
Mueting Raasch & Gebhardt, P.A.
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