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Door hinge aligning tool and method

CA 1234345 A · Owner: Mcbee, Gerald R. · Inventors: Mcbee, Gerald R.

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A method of aligning a sprung vehicle door without removing the door from its hinge and door frame comprises opening the vehicle door, positioning a prying tool having a head means for engaging the hinge between the door and door frame, engaging a portion of the hinge in the head means, and rotating the tool in a direction of closure of the door so as to bend one of the hinge and door frame to a predetermined alignment position. A vehicle door aligning tool for carrying out the aforementioned method comprises a specialized form of handle and head member. The handle is arranged to extend laterally behind the vehicle door when the head member is fitted on the hinge. The handle includes an …

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  • Granted March 22, 1988. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended March 22, 2005.
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FiledJuly 19, 1985
GrantedMarch 22, 1988
Term endedMarch 22, 2005
Patent numberCA 1234345 A
Classification (IPC)B21D1/12

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1986198819901992199419961998200020022004Application filedJuly 19, 1985Patent grantedMarch 22, 1988Term endedMarch 22, 2005

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