Matching pieces and kits for repairing broken structures and related methods
AssigneeMaurice Paperi
InventorMaurice Paperi
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Abstract
Matching pieces for broken structures, kits comprising matching pieces for broken structures, methods for generating 3-D models for matching pieces, methods for fabricating matching pieces, systems for generating 3-D models for matching pieces, and systems for fabricating matching pieces are disclosed.
Claims13
A matching piece for a broken mounting tab of a vehicle component, said matching piece existing apart from said broken mounting tab and comprising at least one surface having a predetermined surface topography matching an irregular surface of the broken mount tab, wherein the matching piece and one or more anchor features form a unitary body, said one or more anchor features insertably mate with a proximate feature of the broken mounting tab, and wherein the proximate feature is a concave receptacle that is at least partially enclosed on all sides except one, which forms an opening that receives the one or more anchor features.
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