Tire beading locking tool and method for making same

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9550278
APP PUB NO 20130037222A1
SERIAL NO

13206541

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A tire bead locking tool is provided. The tool may include a body; a first jaw connected to the body; a second jaw pivotally connected to the body and located to oppose the first jaw; a locking mechanism configured to selectively lock the first and second jaws in a relative position with respect to each other; and a resilient member attached to one of the first and second jaws and located between the first and second jaws. A method of manufacturing may also be provide. The method may include: forming a body; forming a pair of jaws on the body wherein at least one of the jaws pivots with respect to the body; attaching a resilient member to at least one of the jaws; and forming a locking mechanism that can selectively lock the jaws in a position; and extending a handle further from the jaws than the locking mechanism.

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BOSCH AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE SOLUTIONS INC28635 MOUND ROAD WARREN MI 48092

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
White, Michael R Montgomery City, US 8 244

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