DENT REMOVAL TOOL
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1. A tool for removing dents from body panels comprising:
- an elongate body;
a handle located at a first end of the body;
a rest plate pivotably attached to a second end of the body; and
a clamp attached to the body between the rest plate and the handle, the clamp being configured for gripping a stud which has been attached to a body panel and extending from the body panel.
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Abstract
A dent removal tool for removing dents from automobile panels is provided. The tool includes a body with a handle on one end and a rest plate for contacting the body panel on the opposite end. A clamp for gripping one or more studs which have been welded to the body panel is located between the handle and the rest plate. The tool gives an automobile repair technician a high degree of mechanical advantage and control in removing dents from body panels.
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1. A tool for removing dents from body panels comprising:
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an elongate body; a handle located at a first end of the body; a rest plate pivotably attached to a second end of the body; and a clamp attached to the body between the rest plate and the handle, the clamp being configured for gripping a stud which has been attached to a body panel and extending from the body panel. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 17)
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9. A tool for removing dents from a body panel comprising:
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an elongate body having a first end and a second end; a first handle portion located on the first end of the body; a rest plate pivotably attached to the second end of the body; a stationary clamp jaw attached to the body between the rest plate and the handle; a movable body member pivotably attached to the elongate body, the movable body member having a movable clamp jaw disposed adjacent the stationary clamp jaw and having a second handle portion disposed adjacent the first handle portion. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13)
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14. A tool for removing dents from a metal panel comprising:
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a first body member having first end and a second end, the second end forming a first handle portion; a pivot disposed between the first end and second end of the first body member; a second body member pivotably attached to the first body member via the pivot, the second body member extending towards the second end of the first body member and forming a second handle portion; a first clamp jaw attached to the first body member; a second clamp jaw attached to the second body member; and a rest plate pivotably attached to the first end of the first body member. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16)
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