Paintless dent removal tool, system and method

Abstract

A paintless dent removal tool for knocking down and removing a dent from a vehicle is disclosed. In some embodiments, the paintless dent removal tool includes a threaded bolt having a top end and a bottom end. The paintless dent removal tool further includes an arm member having a first end and a second end. The first end of the arm member having an adjustable housing having a threaded borehole therethrough for detachably securing the threaded bolt in a position transverse to the position of the arm member. The paintless dent removal tool further includes a foot member connected to the second end of the arm member. The foot member having a substantially flat lower surface configured to be placed on the outer surface of the vehicle for controlling vibration and improving accuracy when the top end of the bolt is struck by a striking tool.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A paintless dent removal tool for removing a dent from a vehicle, the paintless dent removal tool comprising:
 a threaded bolt having a top end and a bottom end, the threaded bolt for knocking down dents out of the surface of a vehicle;   a substantially linear arm member having a first end and a second end, the first end of the arm member having an adjustable housing connected thereto, the adjustable housing having a threaded borehole therethrough, the adjustable housing selectively adjustable in relation to the arm member such that the angle of the adjustable housing in relation to the arm member is adjustable from an angle of 30 degrees to an angle of 120 degrees, the threaded borehole for detachably securing the threaded bolt in a position transverse to the arm member, the second end of the arm member having a foot member connected thereto, the foot member having a substantially flat lower surface and a rubber cap extending over the substantially flat lower surface, the foot member configured to be placed on the surface of the vehicle for controlling dampening, vibration, and improving the accuracy of the paintless dent removal tool;   a tip member detachably connected to the bottom end of the threaded bolt, the tip member having a first end and a second end, the first end of the tip member having a greater diameter than the second end of the tip member such that the tip member narrows from the first end towards the second end, the first end having a threaded borehole therethrough for connecting the first end of the tip member to the threaded bolt, the second end of the tip member having a substantially rounded point for knocking down dents on the surface of the vehicle; and   a cap member detachably connected to the top of the end of the threaded bolt, the cap member for protecting the top end of the threaded bolt when struck by the striking tool.   
     
     
         2 . The paintless dent removal tool of  claim 1  wherein the foot member is detachably connected to the arm member by a ball, the ball configured to move, rotate and adjust so that the paintless dent removal tool may be stabilized on a variety of different angled surfaces to provide enhanced stability, guidance, positioning and accuracy for dent removal. 
     
     
         3 . A method of removing a dent from a vehicle, the method comprising the steps of:
 providing a paintless dent removal tool for removing the dent from the vehicle, the paintless dent removal tool comprising:   a threaded bolt having a top end and a bottom end, the threaded bolt for knocking down dents out of the surface of a vehicle;   a substantially linear arm member having a first end and a second end, the first end of the arm member having an adjustable housing connected thereto, the adjustable housing having a threaded borehole therethrough, the adjustable housing selectively adjustable in relation to the arm member such that the angle of the adjustable housing in relation to the arm member is adjustable from an angle of 30 degrees to an angle of 120 degrees, the threaded borehole for detachably securing the threaded bolt in a position transverse to the arm member, the second end of the arm member having a foot member connected thereto, the foot member having a substantially flat lower surface and a rubber cap extending over the substantially flat lower surface, the foot member configured to be placed on the surface of the vehicle for controlling dampening, vibration, and improving the accuracy of the paintless dent removal tool;   a tip member detachably connected to the bottom end of the threaded bolt, the tip member having a first end and a second end, the first end of the tip member having a greater diameter than the second end of the tip member such that the tip member narrows from the first end towards the second end, the first end having a threaded borehole therethrough for connecting the first end of the tip member to the threaded bolt, the second end of the tip member having a substantially rounded point for knocking down dents on the surface of the vehicle; and   a cap member detachably connected to the top of the end of the threaded bolt, the cap member for protecting the top end of the threaded bolt when struck by the striking tool; and   positioning the bottom end of the threaded bolt above the dent; and   striking the cap member with a striking tool, so that the bottom end of the tip member pushes down upon the outer surface of the vehicle to substantially knock down and remove the dent.   
     
     
         4 . The paintless dent removal tool of  claim 1  wherein the adjustable housing is detachably connected to the first end of the substantially linear arm member. 
     
     
         5 . The method of  claim 3  wherein the adjustable housing is detachably connected to the first end of the substantially linear arm member. 
     
     
         6 . A paintless dent removal tool for removing a dent from a vehicle, the paintless dent removal tool comprising:
 a threaded bolt having a top end and a bottom end, the threaded bolt for knocking down dents out of the surface of a vehicle;   a substantially linear arm member having a first end and a second end, the first end of the arm member having an adjustable housing having a threaded borehole therethrough such that the angle of the threaded borehole is selectively adjustable from an angle of 30 degrees to an angle of 120 degrees;   a tip member detachably connected to the bottom end of the threaded bolt, the tip member having a first end and a second end, the first end of the tip member having a greater diameter than the second end of the tip member such that the tip member narrows from the first end towards the second end, the first end having a threaded borehole therethrough for connecting the first end of the tip member to the threaded bolt, the second end of the tip member having a substantially rounded point for knocking down dents on the surface of the vehicle; and   a cap member detachably connected to the top of the end of the threaded bolt, the cap member for protecting the top end of the threaded bolt when struck by the striking tool.