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An apparatus (30) and method for adjusting an actuator (32) on a real-time basis includes a rack (40) extending axially over at least a portion on an outer surface of an adjustable member (36). The actuator (32) has a bore (42) that extends from the rack (40) to the outer surface (44) of the actuato

An apparatus (30) and method for adjusting an actuator (32) on a real-time basis includes a rack (40) extending axially over at least a portion on an outer surface of an adjustable member (36). The actuator (32) has a bore (42) that extends from the rack (40) to the outer surface (44) of the actuator (32) to receive an adjustment member (46). The adjustment member (46) includes a pinion (48) at one end for engaging the rack (40) while the adjustment member (46) is situated out of the functional flow or positioning area. Engagement of the pinion (48) of the adjustment member (46) with the rack (40) on the adjustable member (36) provides a real-time adjustment of the actuator (32) to a desired position or setting which then may be fixed or locked into that position.

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1. An adjustable actuator providing a real-time measurable calibration, comprising:at least one chamber disposed in said actuator, said actuator having an adjustable member movably situated within said at least one chamber, said adjustable member being constructed to move therein, said adjustable me

1. An adjustable actuator providing a real-time measurable calibration, comprising:at least one chamber disposed in said actuator, said actuator having an adjustable member movably situated within said at least one chamber, said adjustable member being constructed to move therein, said adjustable member having grooves extending axially over a portion of said adjustable member on an outer surface thereof; said actuator having a bore extending from a plurality of threads on said adjustable member to an outer surface of said actuator; an adjustment member, said adjustment member having a plurality of spaced surfaces at one end thereof, said adjustment member being constructed to be received within said bore for engagement of said spaced surfaces with said threads on said adjustable member for providing a real-time adjustment of said actuator for a calibrated setting; and a retainer located adjacent said adjustable member for securing said adjustable member to the calibrated setting, said retainer comprising a portion of a casing on said actuator constructed to be crimped.