Multi-functional coupler for vehicle components

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 11420687
APP PUB NO 20220144350A1
SERIAL NO

17092515

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A multi-functional coupler for one or more vehicle components includes a shank, a head connected to the shank, a connector carried by the shank, and a tool. The tool is carried by the head or shank spaced from the connector, and the tool has a fastener engaging portion by which a fastener may be moved to install or remove the fastener from a component. The coupler may be used to both coupled together two or more components, and to remove fasteners or other connections via the tool of the coupler. Conveniently, as the coupler is normally installed on the vehicle to couple together two or more vehicle components, the coupler is readily available to a user wanting to remove fasteners compatible/drivable with the tool of the coupler.

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FCA US LLCAUBURN HILLS MI

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Allen, Christopher J Pleasant Ride, US 33 345
Boyle, Michael Berkley, US 50 1158
Long, Jeffery E Canton, US 13 102
Rizzo, Robert Macomb, US 7 13
Schaenzer, Cole T Royal Oak, US 6 6
Suder, Jimmy L Ortonville, US 7 33

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