Metal working – Hinge making or assembling
Reexamination Certificate
2006-05-08
2009-08-04
Hong, John C (Department: 3726)
Metal working
Hinge making or assembling
C029S798000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07568267
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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