Multi-element wheel alignment shim assembly, and method of use

Shim assembly configured to be positioned in a wheel assembly to correct alignment and formed of a plurality of flat, tapered elements securable together and positionally adjustable one relative to the other with selectable orientation of the tapers, preferably rotatably secured for mutual angular movement of the elements around an axis, indicia to display the angular relationship of the elements and of the shim assembly orientation, such that the taper of the elements add or subtract to establish the overall composite taper of the shim assembly with the indicia displaying such composite taper and/or providing orientation points for positioning of the shim assembly in a wheel assembly to correct alignment.

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Claims

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Other references
  • Judgement of the United States Patent Office Board of Patent Appeals and Interferences in Interference No. 103,634 (Sokol v. Schlosser et al), Mailed Aug. 13, 1996 (Paper No. 39). U.S. application No. 08/054,411; A Device and Method for Adjusting Camber and/or Toe; By Schlosser et al.; Filed Apr. 28, 1993. U.S. application No. 07/911,464; Apparatus and Method for Adjusting Camber and Toe; By Schlosser et al.; Filed Jul. 10, 1992. No. 808 Cam Plates Installation Instructions; 1984; By Ingalls Engineering Company, Inc., Longmont, Colorado.
Patent History
Patent number: RE36058
Type: Grant
Filed: Jan 22, 1997
Date of Patent: Jan 26, 1999
Assignee: Ingalls Engineering Company, Inc. (Longmont, CO)
Inventor: Gary L. Sokol (Longmont, CO)
Primary Examiner: Kenneth R. Rice
Attorney: Harold A. Burdick
Application Number: 8/786,863
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: 280/661
International Classification: B62D 1700;