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Wave shim and method of shimming

  • US 7,310,916 B2
  • Filed: 12/04/2003
  • Issued: 12/25/2007
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/04/2003
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A shim, comprising:

  • a body portion; and

    an arm portion including arms defining a slot therebetween and having;

    a transverse extent; and

    a longitudinal extent longer than the transverse extent and extending longitudinally from the body portion, each arm having a wave shape, the shape and direction of the wave of each arm traveling along the longitudinal extent, the arms being of a thickness and of a material that allows them to compress and elastically return substantially to their initial wave shape after a compressive force is removed; and

    further comprises a tab attached to said body at a side opposite said wave-shaped extending arms.

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