Paintless Dent Removal Tool, System and Method

Abstract

A paintless dent repair tool, system and method is disclosed. In general, the paintless dent repair tool, system and method includes a ball tab and ball tab adapter. The ball tab having a rounded top member, an elongated middle support member, and a flat bottom member. The ball tab adapter having a connector member and an engagement member. The ball tab adapter is configured to be detachably connected to the ball tab such that the ball tab is centered on the engagement member of the ball tab adapter on a x axis and y axis of the engagement member and such that a paintless dent removal tool connected to the connector member is configured to lift up the ball tab adaptor and the ball tab on a center axis of the paintless dent repair tool to remove a dent from the surface of the vehicle.

Description

CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

[0001] This application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Application No. 63 / 752,371 filed on January 31, 2025, which is expressly incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.FIELD OF INVENTION

[0002] The invention is in the technical field of paintless dent repair tools, systems and methods. The invention pertains generally to paintless dent repair glue tab tools, systems and methods used to “pull-out” a dent from a vehicle body, such as an automobile, aircraft, motorcycle or the like, for example.BACKGROUND

[0003] Advancements in construction methods and materials have resulted in lighter and stronger vehicle bodies for automobiles, aircrafts, motorcycles and the like. However, such improved vehicle bodies are often increasingly prone to dents, dings and various other body deformations. Such damage may be caused by, for example, automobile accidents, hail or debris striking the outer surface of the vehicle body. Repairing such dents, dings and deformations can be difficult, laborious and time consuming, even when using traditional paintless dent repair tools and processes.

[0004] In general, paintless dent repair (sometimes known as “PDR”) is the process of repairing dents to a vehicle body without repainting the vehicle. Thus, saving the owner of the vehicle time and money by avoiding the cost and expense of repainting the vehicle. Traditionally, in paintless dent repair, many repair shops utilize the flexibility and durability of the outer surface of the vehicle body to reach into vehicle body compartments to “push-out” a dent from the inside outward or “pull-out” a dent from the outside of the vehicle body. Once the dent is pushed or pulled out, there is also a need to partially “knock-down” or flatten out the dent to completely remove the dent.

[0005] Traditionally, repair shops have used a variety of tools to help assist with the paintless dent repair process, including tools designed to assist a user with the “push-out” and “pull-out” process and tools designed to assist a user with the “knock-down” process. One such traditional tool is known in the art as a “glue tab.” Traditional glue tab tools are generally constructed form a single unitary piece of material and generally have a top member, a neck member and a flexible bottom member. Traditional glue tab tools are configured so that the flexible bottom member is affixed to a dent with glue and the top member is pulled upward by a user (either by hand or by machine) to pull-out a dent in the vehicle body. The neck member of a traditional glue tab tool is generally of a relatively large and uniform or standard size diameter (for ease of manufacturing and strength of the tool) regardless of the size of the dent to be removed and regardless of the size of the flexible bottom member. Traditionally, this is to prevent the neck member from snapping and breaking when the top member is pulled upward during use.

[0006] When a traditional glue tab tool pulls a glue tab that is affixed to a dent upward, the dent is pulled up around the circumference of the bottom of the neck member creating a curved arc or bump on the vehicle body where the dent is pulled-out. Typically, the arc or bump must then be flattened back down using a knock down tool and then pulled back out using another traditional glue tab tool, usually multiple times, before the dent is ultimately removed. It is common for such traditional glue tab tools to break or deform during use and glue tab tools are often constructed in a variety of different sizes and shapes for use with specific sized or shaped dents and specific sized or shaped tools. Thus, in use a variety of traditional glue tabs are typically used and each one is often used only once due to loss of structural integrity, deformation or breakage of the traditional glue tab. Thus, requiring multiple and different sized and shaped glue tabs and multiple and different sized and shaped tools to be used during the process. This process takes a significant amount of time to complete, is tedious, cumbersome and labor intensive. Thereby, increasing the cost and decreasing the effectiveness and usefulness of such traditional glue tab tools.

[0007] To that end, it would be advantageous to provide an improved paintless dent repair glue tab tool, system and method that is configured to more efficiently and precisely pull-out dents and to improve the accuracy and reliability of the dent removal process. The improved paintless dent repair glue tab tool disclosed herein is an improved ball tab and adapter assembly. There is a common problem with traditional glue tabs in that the technician pulling off center when using a lifting mechanism to pull the dent. Pulling off center can create more work for the technician. The improved paintless dent repair glue tab tool disclosed herein centers the tab within the lifter in both the  “x”&“y” axis’.  Putting the ball radius feature on the tab creates and maintains center on the x axis. Putting the same or similar ball radius on the adapter that the tab fits into creates a centering in the y axis. Thus, the improved paintless dent repair glue tab tool is a centering device for glue pulling.

[0008] The ball tab and adapter assembly and method of use described herein is configured to be reusable, modular, and selectively interchangeable with each of its component parts. These advantages are unexpected and provide substantial benefits over traditional glue tabs. Thereby, significantly increasing the efficiency and reducing the cost of the paintless dent repair process.SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

[0009] The inventive concepts disclosed herein are generally directed to an improved paintless dent repair glue tab tool, system and method. In particular, an improved ball tab and adapter assembly. There is a common problem with traditional glue tabs in that the technician pulling off center when using a lifting mechanism to pull the dent. Pulling off center can create more work for the technician. The improved paintless dent repair glue tab tool disclosed herein centers the tab within the lifter in both the  “x”&“y” axis’.  Putting the ball radius feature on the tab creates and maintains center on the x axis. Putting the same or similar ball radius on the adapter that the tab fits into creates a centering in the y axis. Thus, the improved paintless dent repair glue tab tool is a centering device for glue pulling. A method of using and connecting the various component parts of the ball tab and adapter assembly are also disclosed.

[0010] In general, a paintless dent removal tool for removing a dent from a vehicle is disclosed herein. The paintless dent removal tool includes generally a ball tab adapter. In some embodiments the paintless dent removal tool also includes a ball tab detachably detachably connected to the ball tab adapter. The ball tab generally includes a top member, an elongated middle support member, and a flat bottom member. The top member is partially or fully rounded to be substantially in the shape of ball or partially in the shape of a ball. In some embodiments, the ball tab is configured to be affixed to a center portion of a dent in a vehicle body via glue.

[0011] However, it should be understood that the flat bottom member of the ball tab may be affixed to a center portion of the dent via any type of adhesive known in the art. Further, in some embodiments, it should be understood that the ball tab may be flexible, while in other embodiments, the ball tab may be rigid. Further, in some embodiments, the ball tab may have ribs, bracing or other structural elements to provide enhanced strength or rigidity. Further, in some embodiments the bottom surface of the flat bottom member of the ball tab may be smooth or rigid.

[0012] The ball tab may be constructed from a variety of different materials, including but not limited to, metals, plastics, and composite materials, including polycarbonate, carbon fiber, steel, impact resistant nylon, for example. The flexibility and rigidity of the ball tab may vary depending on the type of material used, the size of the dent to be removed and the strength needed to effectively pull the dent out of vehicle surface. It should be understood that the ball tab may be constructed to be a single unitary piece or may be constructed to be comprised of a variety of component parts configured to be detachably connected to one another and replaced or interchanged for use with different sized dents, different sized ball tabs and different sized ball tab adapters for example. It should be understood that the ball tab may be constructed for one use, or for multiple uses, and it may be constructed such that the ball tab is configured to break or tear upon application of a force thereto and when the ball tab is used to pull up and out a dent on a vehicle. In this way, multiple different ball tabs of a variety of different sizes and shapes may be used in combination with multiple different ball tab adapters or with different sized and shaped ball tab adapters and ball tabs, in the form of a modifiable and selective kit, such that different sized or shaped ball tabs and different sized or shaped ball tab adapters may be interchanged and used depending on the location of the dent, size of the dent and various other factors. Thereby making the paintless dent removal tool customizable and selectively modifiable by a user.

[0013] The ball tab adapter generally includes a connector member and an engagement member for receiving and detachably connecting the ball tab to the ball tab adapter. The engagement member is configured to have one or more recess for receiving the rounded portion of the ball tab. The ball tab is configured to be detachably connected to the ball tab adapter such that the ball tab is centered on the engagement member of the ball tab adapter on a x axis and y axis of the engagement member and such that the paintless dent removal tool is configured to lift up the ball tab on a center axis of the paintless dent repair tool to remove the dent from the surface of the vehicle.

[0014] Further, in some embodiments, the ball tab adapter is configured to be flexible, while in other embodiments, the ball tab adapter is configured to be rigid. Further, in some embodiments, the ball tab adapter may have ribs, bracing or other structural elements to provide enhanced strength or rigidity. The ball tab adapter may be constructed from a variety of different materials, including but not limited to, metals, plastics, and composite materials, including but not limited to, polycarbonate, carbon fiber, steel, impact resistant nylon, for example. The flexibility and rigidity of the ball tab adapter may vary depending on the type of material used, the size of the dent to be removed and the strength needed to effectively pull the dent out of vehicle surface.

[0015] It should be understood that the ball tab adapter may be constructed to be unitary or may be comprised of a variety of component parts configured to be detachably connected to one another and replaced or interchanged for use with different sized dents, different sized ball tabs for example. Further the ball tab adapter may be constructed for one use, or for multiple uses, and it may be constructed such that the ball tab adapter is configured to break or tear upon application of a force thereto and when the ball tab adapter is used to pull up and out a dent on a vehicle. In this way, multiple ball tab adapters of a variety of different sizes and shapes may be used in combination with multiple ball tabs or with different sized and shaped ball tabs, in the form of a modifiable and selective kit, such that different sized or shaped ball tabs and different sized or shaped ball tab adapters may be used with one another depending on the location of the dent, size of the dent and various other factors. Thereby making the paintless dent removal tool customizable and selectively modifiable by a user.

[0016] In some embodiments, the paintless dent removal tool for removing a dent from a vehicle further includes a ball tab for detachably connecting to a surface of a vehicle. The ball tab having a top member having a partially rounded outer surface, a top end and a bottom end. The ball tab having an elongated middle support member having a top end and a bottom end. The top end of the elongated middle support member connected to the bottom end of the top member. The ball tab having a flat bottom member having a top end and a bottom end. The top end connected to the bottom end of the elongated middle support member. The bottom end of the flat bottom member configured to be detachably connected to a surface of a vehicle with glue. In some embodiments, the paintless dent removal tool further includes a ball tab adapter detachably connected to the ball tab. The ball tab adapter having a connector member. The connector member having a top end, a bottom end, and a threaded opening extending partially into the top end of the connector member. The threaded opening for detachably connecting the ball tab adapter to a threaded bolt or other tool or mechanism for pulling upward the ball tab adapter during use. The ball tab adapter further including an engagement member for receiving and detachably connecting the ball tab to the ball tab adapter. The engagement member having a x axis, y axis, closed top, open bottom, first leg, and second leg. The first leg having a shelf with a recess therein extending out from the first leg. The second leg having a shelf with a recess therein extending out from the second leg. The ball tab is configured to be detachably connected to the ball tab adapter such that the partially rounded outer surface of the ball tab rests within the recess of the shelf of the first leg and partially within the recess of the shelf of the second leg of the engagement member so that ball tab is centered on the engagement member of the ball tab adapter on the x axis and y axis of the engagement member and such that the paintless dent removal tool is configured to lift up the ball tab on a center axis of the paintless dent repair tool to remove the dent from the surface of the vehicle.

[0017] In some embodiments of the paintless dent removal tool for removing a dent from a vehicle the engagement member is substantially U shaped. Further, in some embodiments of the paintless dent removal tool the connector member of the ball tab adapter and the engagement member of the ball tab adapter are detachably connected to one another. In some embodiments, of the paintless dent removal tool the engagement member is constructed from a flexible material. While in some embodiments of the paintless dent removal tool the engagement member is constructed from a rigid material.

[0018] In some embodiments, a method of removing a dent from a vehicle is also disclosed. The method generally includes the steps of: (a) providing a paintless dent removal tool for removing a dent from a vehicle; (b) attaching the ball tab of the paintless dente repair tool to the dent on the surface of the vehicle; (c) connecting the ball tab adapter of the paintless dent repair tool to a paintless dent repair pulling tool; and (d) pulling upward the ball tab adapter of the paintless dent repair tool connected to the ball tab, such that the ball tab is pulled upward at the center axis of the paintless dent repair tool to pull out and remove the dent from the surface of the vehicle. The paintless dent removal tool including a ball tab for detachably connecting to a surface of a vehicle. The ball tab having: a top member having a partially rounded outer surface, a top end and a bottom end; an elongated middle support member having a top end and a bottom end, the top end of the elongated middle support member connected to the bottom end of the top member; and a flat bottom member having a top end and a bottom end, the top end connected to the bottom end of the elongated middle support member and the bottom end of the flat bottom member configured to be detachably connected to a surface of a vehicle with glue.

[0019] The paintless dent removal tool further including a ball tab adapter detachably connected to the ball tab. The ball tab adapter including: a connector member, the connector member having a top end, a bottom end, and a threaded opening extending partially into the top end of the connector member, the threaded opening for detachably connecting the ball tab adapter to a threaded bolt. The ball tab adapter further including an engagement member for receiving and detachably connecting the ball tab to the ball tab adapter. The engagement member having a x axis, y axis, closed top, open bottom, first leg, and second leg, the first leg having a shelf with a recess therein extending out from the first leg, and the second leg having a shelf with a recess therein extending out from the second leg. The ball tab is configured to be detachably connected to the ball tab adapter such that the partially rounded outer surface of the ball tab rests within the recess of the shelf of the first leg and partially within the recess of the shelf of the second leg of the engagement member so that ball tab is centered on the engagement member of the ball tab adapter on the x axis and y axis of the engagement member and such that the paintless dent removal tool is configured to lift up the ball tab on a center axis of the paintless dent repair tool to remove the dent from the surface of the vehicle.

[0020] In some embodiments of the method of removing a dent from a vehicle the engagement member is substantially U shaped. Further, in some embodiments of the method of removing a dent from a vehicle the connector member of the ball tab adapter and the engagement member of the ball tab adapter are detachably connected to one another. In some embodiments of the method of removing a dent from a vehicle, the engagement member is constructed from a flexible material. While in some embodiments of a method of removing a dent from a vehicle the engagement member is constructed from a rigid material.

[0021] It should be understood that each of the component parts of the ball tab and adapter assembly are configured to be selectively and detachably connected, disconnected, and used interchangeably with a variety of different sized and shaped parts to create a customizable, modular, and selectively interchangeable system. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE SEVERAL VIEWS OF THE DRAWINGS

[0022] Like reference numerals in the figures represent and refer to the same or similar element or function. Implementations of the disclosure may be better understood when consideration is given to the following detailed description thereof. Such description makes reference to the annexed pictorial illustrations, schematics, graphs, drawings, and appendices. In the drawings:

[0023] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an embodiment of a paintless dent repair glue tab tool (100) in accordance with the inventive concepts disclosed herein.

[0024] FIG. 2 is a perspective view of an embodiment of a paintless dent repair glue tab tool (100) in accordance with the inventive concepts disclosed herein.

[0025] FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a ball tab adapter (300) of an embodiment of a paintless dent repair glue tab tool (100) in accordance with the inventive concepts disclosed herein.

[0026] FIG. 4 is a perspective view of a ball tab (200) of an embodiment of a paintless dent repair glue tab tool (100) in accordance with the inventive concepts disclosed herein.

[0027] FIG. 5 is a diagram of a method (400) of removing a dent from a vehicle using the paintless dent repair glue tab tool (100) in accordance with the inventive concepts disclosed herein.DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF EXEMPLARY EMBODIMENTS

[0028] Before explaining at least one embodiment of the inventive concepts disclosed herein in detail, it is to be understood that the inventive concepts are not limited in their application to the details of construction and the arrangements of the components or steps or methodologies set forth in the following description or illustrated in the drawings. The inventive concepts disclosed herein are capable of other embodiments or of being practiced or carried out in various ways. Also, it is to be understood that the phraseology and terminology employed herein is for the purpose of description and should not be regarded as limiting the inventive concepts claimed herein in any way.

[0029] In the following detailed description of embodiments of the inventive concepts, numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a more thorough understanding of the inventive concepts. However, it will be apparent to one of ordinary skill in the art that the inventive concepts within the disclosure may be practiced without these specific details. In other instances, well-known features have not been described in detail to avoid unnecessarily complicating the instant disclosure.

[0030] As used herein, the terms “comprises,”“comprising,”“includes,”“including,”“has,”“having,” or any other variation thereof, are intended to cover a non-exclusive inclusion. For example, a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements is not necessarily limited to only those elements but may include other elements not expressly listed.

[0031] Further, unless expressly stated to the contrary, “or” refers to an inclusive or and not to an exclusive or. For example, a condition A or B is satisfied by anyone of the following: A is true (or present) and B is false (or not present), A is false (or not present) and B is true (or present), and both A and B are true (or present).

[0032] In addition, use of the “a” or “an” are employed to describe elements and components of the embodiments herein. This is done merely for convenience and to give a general sense of the inventive concepts. This description should be read to include one or at least one and the singular also includes the plural unless it is obvious that it is meant otherwise.

[0033] Finally, as used herein any reference to “one embodiment” or “an embodiment” means that a particular element, feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with the embodiment is included in at least one embodiment. The appearances of the phrase “in one embodiment” in various places in the specification are not necessarily all referring to the same embodiment.

[0034] It is to be appreciated that embodiments of the inventive concepts disclosed herein may be shipped fully or partially assembled, or fully or partially disassembled in the form of a kit, as will be readily appreciated by persons of ordinary skill in the art having the benefit of the instant disclosure.

[0035] Referring now to FIGS. 1-5, shown therein is a paintless dent removal system, assembly, tool and method for removing a dent from a vehicle. A paintless dent removal tool (100) for removing a dent from a vehicle is disclosed. The paintless dent removal tool (100) includes a ball tab adapter (300). In some embodiments, the paintless dent removal tool (100) further includes a ball tab (200) detachably connected to the ball tab adapter (300). The ball tab (200) includes a top member (220), an elongated middle support member (230), and a flat bottom member (240). The ball tab adapter (300) includes a connector member (310) and an engagement member (320) for receiving and detachably connecting the ball tab (200) to the ball tab adapter (300). Wherein the ball tab (200) is configured to be detachably connected to the ball tab adapter (300) such that the ball tab (200) is centered on the engagement member (320) of the ball tab adapter (300) on a x axis and y axis of the engagement member (320) and such that the paintless dent removal tool (100) is configured to lift up the ball tab (200) on a center axis of the paintless dent repair tool (100) to remove the dent from the surface of the vehicle.

[0036] In some embodiments, the paintless dent removal tool (100) for removing a dent from a vehicle, includes a ball tab (200) for detachably connecting to a surface of a vehicle. The ball tab (200) includes a top member (220) having a partially rounded outer surface (222), a top end (224) and a bottom end (226). The paintless dent removal tool (100) further includes an elongated middle support member (230) having a top end (232) and a bottom end (234). The top end (232) of the elongated middle support member (230) connected to the bottom end (226) of the top member (220). Further, the paintless dent removal tool (100) includes a flat bottom member (240) having a top end (242) and a bottom end (244). The top end (242) connected to the bottom end (232) of the elongated middle support member (230) and the bottom end (244) of the flat bottom member (240) configured to be detachably connected to a surface of a vehicle with glue. Further, the paintless dent removal tool (100) includes a ball tab adapter (300) detachably connected to the ball tab (200). The ball tab adapter (300) includes a connector member (310). The connector member having a top end (312), a bottom end (314), and a threaded opening (316) extending partially into the top end (312) of the connector member (310). The threaded opening (316) for detachably connecting the ball tab adapter (300) to a threaded bolt. The paintless dent removal tool (100) further includes an engagement member (320) for receiving and detachably connecting the ball tab (200) to the ball tab adapter (300). The engagement member (320) having a x axis (322), y axis (324), closed top (326), open bottom (328), first leg (330), and second leg (332), the first leg (330) having a shelf (334) with a recess (336) therein extending out from the first leg (330). The second leg (332) having a shelf (338) with a recess (340) therein extending out from the second leg (332). Wherein the ball tab (200) is configured to be detachably connected to the ball tab adapter (300) such that the partially rounded outer surface (222) of the ball tab (200) rests within the recess (336) of the shelf (334) of the first leg (330) and partially within the recess (340) of the shelf (338) of the second leg (332) of the engagement member (320) so that ball tab (200) is centered on the engagement member (320) of the ball tab adapter (300) on the x axis (322) and y axis (324) of the engagement member (320) and such that the paintless dent removal tool (100) is configured to lift up the ball tab (200) on a center axis (350) of the paintless dent repair tool (100) to remove the dent from the surface of the vehicle.

[0037] In some embodiments of the paintless dent removal tool (100) the engagement member (320) is substantially U shaped. Further, in some embodiments of the paintless dent removal tool (100), the connector member (310) of the ball tab adapter (300) and the engagement member (320) of the ball tab adapter (300) are detachably connected to one another. In some embodiments of the paintless dent removal tool (100), the engagement member (320) is constructed from a flexible material. While in some embodiments of the paintless dent removal tool (100), the engagement member (320) is constructed from a rigid material.

[0038] Referring now to FIG. 5, shown therein is a method (400) of removing a dent from a vehicle. The method (400) comprising the steps of: (a) providing (410) a paintless dent removal tool for removing a dent from a vehicle. The paintless dent removal tool including a ball tab (200) for detachably connecting to a surface of a vehicle. The ball tab (200) including a top member (220) having a partially rounded outer surface (222), a top end (224) and a bottom end (226). The ball tab (200) further including an elongated middle support member (230) having a top end (232) and a bottom end (234). The top end (232) of the elongated middle support member (230) connected to the bottom end (226) of the top member (220). The ball tab (200) further includes a flat bottom member (240) having a top end (242) and a bottom end (244). The top end (242) connected to the bottom end (232) of the elongated middle support member (230) and the bottom end (244) of the flat bottom member (240) configured to be detachably connected to a surface of a vehicle with glue.

[0039] The paintless dent repair tool (100) further includes a ball tab adapter (300) detachably connected to the ball tab (200). The ball tab adapter (300) includes a connector member (310). The connector member (310) having a top end (312), a bottom end (314), and a threaded opening (316) extending partially into the top end (312) of the connector member (310). The threaded opening (316) for detachably connecting the ball tab adapter (300) to a threaded bolt. The paintless dent removal tool (100) further includes an engagement member (320) for receiving and detachably connecting the ball tab (200) to the ball tab adapter (300). The engagement member (320) having a x axis (322), y axis (324), closed top (326), open bottom (328), first leg (330), and second leg (332). The first leg (330) having a shelf (334) with a recess (336) therein extending out from the first leg (330). The second leg (332) having a shelf (338) with a recess (340) therein extending out from the second leg (332). Wherein, the ball tab (200) is configured to be detachably connected to the ball tab adapter (300) such that the partially rounded outer surface (222) of the ball tab (200) rests within the recess (336) of the shelf (334) of the first leg (330) and partially within the recess (340) of the shelf (338) of the second leg (332) of the engagement member (320) so that ball tab (200) is centered on the engagement member (320) of the ball tab adapter (300) on the x axis (322) and y axis (324) of the engagement member (320) and such that the paintless dent removal tool (100) is configured to lift up the ball tab (200) on a center axis (350) of the paintless dent repair tool (100) to remove the dent from the surface of the vehicle. The method (400) further includes the steps of (b) attaching (420) the ball tab (200) to the dent on the surface of the vehicle; (c) connecting (430) the ball tab adapter (300) to a paintless dent repair pulling tool; and (d) pulling (440) upward the ball tab adapter (300) connected to the ball tab (200), such that the ball tab (200) is pulled upward at the center axis (350) of the paintless dent repair tool (100) to pull out and remove the dent from the surface of the vehicle.

[0040] In some embodiments of the method (400) of removing a dent from a vehicle the engagement member is substantially U shaped. While in some embodiments of the method (400) of removing a dent from a vehicle the connector member (310) of the ball tab adapter (300) and the engagement member (320) of the ball tab adapter (300) are detachably connected to one another. Further, in some embodiments of the method (400) of removing a dent from a vehicle the engagement member (320) is constructed from a flexible material. While in some embodiments of the method (400) of removing a dent from a vehicle the engagement member (320) is constructed from a rigid material.

[0041] From the above description, it is clear that the inventive concepts disclosed herein are adapted to carry out the objects and to attain the advantages mentioned herein as well as those inherent in the inventive concepts disclosed herein. While exemplary embodiments of the inventive concepts disclosed herein have been described for purposes of this disclosure, it will be understood that numerous changes may be made which will readily suggest themselves to those skilled in the art and which are accomplished within the broad scope of the inventive concepts disclosed herein.

Claims

1. A paintless dent removal tool for removing a dent from a vehicle, the paintless dent removal tool comprising:a ball tab adapter comprising a connector member and an engagement member for receiving and detachably connecting a ball tab to the ball tab adapter;wherein the ball tab adapter is configured to be detachably connected to a ball tab, such that the ball tab is centered on the engagement member of the ball tab adapter on a x axis and y axis of the engagement member and such that the paintless dent removal tool is configured to lift up the ball tab on a center axis of the paintless dent repair tool to remove the dent from the surface of the vehicle.

2. The paintless dent removal tool of claim 1 further comprising a ball tab detachably connected to the ball tab adapter.

3. A paintless dent removal tool for removing a dent from a vehicle, the paintless dent removal tool comprising:a ball tab for detachably connecting to a surface of a vehicle, the ball tab comprising:a top member having a partially rounded outer surface, a top end and a bottom end; an elongated middle support member having a top end and a bottom end, the top end of the elongated middle support member connected to the bottom end of the top member; and a flat bottom member having a top end and a bottom end, the top end connected to the bottom end of the elongated middle support member and the bottom end of the flat bottom member configured to be detachably connected to a surface of a vehicle with glue; a ball tab adapter detachably connected to the ball tab, the ball tab adapter comprising:a connector member, the connector member having a top end, a bottom end, and a threaded opening extending partially into the top end of the connector member, the threaded opening for detachably connecting the ball tab adapter to a threaded bolt; andan engagement member for receiving and detachably connecting the ball tab to the ball tab adapter, the engagement member having a x axis, y axis, closed top, open bottom, first leg, and second leg, the first leg having a shelf with a recess therein extending out from the first leg, and the second leg having a shelf with a recess therein extending out from the second leg;wherein, the ball tab is configured to be detachably connected to the ball tab adapter such that the partially rounded outer surface of the ball tab rests within the recess of the shelf of the first leg and partially within the recess of the shelf of the second leg of the engagement member so that ball tab is centered on the engagement member of the ball tab adapter on the x axis and y axis of the engagement member and such that the paintless dent removal tool is configured to lift up the ball tab on a center axis of the paintless dent repair tool to remove the dent from the surface of the vehicle.

4. The paintless dent removal tool of claim 3 wherein the engagement member is substantially U shaped.

5. The paintless dent removal tool of claim 3 wherein the connector member of the ball tab adapter and the engagement member of the ball tab adapter are detachably connected to one another.

6. The paintless dent removal tool of claim 3 wherein the engagement member is constructed from a flexible material.

7. The paintless dent removal tool of claim 3 wherein the engagement member is constructed from a rigid material.

8. A method of removing a dent from a vehicle, the method comprising the steps of:providing a paintless dent removal tool for removing a dent from a vehicle, the paintless dent removal tool comprising:a ball tab for detachably connecting to a surface of a vehicle, the ball tab comprising:a top member having a partially rounded outer surface, a top end and a bottom end; an elongated middle support member having a top end and a bottom end, the top end of the elongated middle support member connected to the bottom end of the top member; and a flat bottom member having a top end and a bottom end, the top end connected to the bottom end of the elongated middle support member and the bottom end of the flat bottom member configured to be detachably connected to a surface of a vehicle with glue; a ball tab adapter detachably connected to the ball tab, the ball tab adapter comprising:a connector member, the connector member having a top end, a bottom end, and a threaded opening extending partially into the top end of the connector member, the threaded opening for detachably connecting the ball tab adapter to a threaded bolt; andan engagement member for receiving and detachably connecting the ball tab to the ball tab adapter, the engagement member having a x axis, y axis, closed top, open bottom, first leg, and second leg, the first leg having a shelf with a recess therein extending out from the first leg, and the second leg having a shelf with a recess therein extending out from the second leg;wherein, the ball tab is configured to be detachably connected to the ball tab adapter such that the partially rounded outer surface of the ball tab rests within the recess of the shelf of the first leg and partially within the recess of the shelf of the second leg of the engagement member so that ball tab is centered on the engagement member of the ball tab adapter on the x axis and y axis of the engagement member and such that the paintless dent removal tool is configured to lift up the ball tab on a center axis of the paintless dent repair tool to remove the dent from the surface of the vehicle;attaching the ball tab to the dent on the surface of the vehicle;connecting the ball tab adapter to a paintless dent repair pulling tool; andpulling upward the ball tab adapter connected to the ball tab, such that the ball tab is pulled upward at the center axis of the paintless dent repair tool to pull out and remove the dent from the surface of the vehicle.

9. The method of removing a dent from a vehicle of claim 8 wherein the engagement member is substantially U shaped.

10. The method of removing a dent from a vehicle of claim 8 wherein the connector member of the ball tab adapter and the engagement member of the ball tab adapter are detachably connected to one another.

11. The method of removing a dent from a vehicle of claim 8 wherein the engagement member is constructed from a flexible material.

12. The method of removing a dent from a vehicle of claim 8 wherein the engagement member is constructed from a rigid material.

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