Self-adjusting and self-aligning access door

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8382188
APP PUB NO 20120153661A1
SERIAL NO

13392731

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The connection of a vehicle fuel fill system access door to an access door hinge includes exposed guide members on the access door and the hinge to assist an installer in properly positioning and moving the access door relative to the hinge. Spacing structures between the access door and the access door hinge have a variable relationship for accommodating part variations. An audible sound is generated as the door is connected to indicate final positioning of the door on the hinge.

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  • ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Gurtatowski, Craig W Crown Point, US 9 157
Purdy, William A Plainfield, US 4 43
Woodworth, Jacob S Lowell, US 2 67

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