Versatile multiple use shim product
US4817794A · kind A · utility
Assignee
Inventor
Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 13, 1987 |
| Grant date | Apr 4, 1989 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 13, 2007 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S206/82
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A multiple use shim product having plural rows of spaced-apart shims, with the shims being integrally-connected to adjacent shims in the same row as well as adjacent rows by relatively thin and narrow fracturable hinge sections. The shim product is of a one-piece construction formed as a molded sheet of plastic material. Each shim is of generally a horseshoe shape with a space between separated legs. The shims are arranged in adjacent rows wherein separation of two particular rows of shims from the sheet can have the shim spaces opening outwardly from each row of shims and another selection of rows of shims can have the shim leg sections abutting to form an elongate enclosed opening by the combined spaces.
Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Objective bibliographic and citation counts.