Patents by Inventor George L. Steck

George L. Steck has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 4584863
    Abstract: An automobile body repair tool which includes aligned, spaced apart "U" shaped members having bight portions, a work engaging member spanning and attached to the spaced apart "U" shaped members so as to engage a panel member, or the like, of an automobile body having an open edge in said bight portions, and a force transmitting member spanning and attached to the "U" shaped members on the side opposite the work engaging member. When a lateral force is applied to the force transmitting member, an even, straightening force is applied along the face of the work engaging member to one side of the panel member in the bight portions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 1985
    Date of Patent: April 29, 1986
    Assignee: Steck Manufacturing Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Claire F. Gaston, George L. Steck, Raymond E. Steck, Laurence D. Steck
  • Patent number: 4558521
    Abstract: A measuring system for measuring bodies, such as vehicle bodies, is of a type which includes a main frame attached to and suspended under the body. Novel crossing clamps allow crossbars to be attached to the main frame at whatever position on the main frame that the operator should desire.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 1984
    Date of Patent: December 17, 1985
    Assignee: Steck Manufacturing Co., Inc.
    Inventors: George L. Steck, Raymond E. Steck, Laurence D. Steck
  • Patent number: 4538796
    Abstract: A load supporting dolly is provided with foot portions having underlying and spaced apart rounded heads for engaging and seeking a position of stability on an underlying floor and provided with inclined heel portions supporting rollers to which the weight of said dolly can be transferred by tilting said dolly whereupon the dolly may be rolled by means of the rollers to a different operating station. The dolly includes a rectangular frame having side portions cradling jacking means independently operable alternately to progressively advance the load to a desired position. In one embodiment the dolly is adapted for supporting an automobile door which is to be hinged or unhinged. In another embodiment the dolly is adapted to supporting a bumper which is to be attached or detached from an automobile.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 1984
    Date of Patent: September 3, 1985
    Assignee: Steck Manufacturing Co., Inc.
    Inventor: George L. Steck
  • Patent number: 4526066
    Abstract: A torsion spring adjusting tool comprises a hexagonal shank to one end of which are welded confronting plate portions which project longitudinally outwardly from said one end, the arrangement being such that wrench means engaging said hexagonal shaped shank can apply a twisting source to a portion of torsion spring extending between said confronting plates. The confronting plates have their confronting surfaces configured to provide obliquely exposed cylindrical passageways inclined at a substantial angle one to the other so that the tool is suitable either to right-hand or left-hand operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 1983
    Date of Patent: July 2, 1985
    Assignee: Steck Manufacturing Co., Inc.
    Inventor: George L. Steck
  • Patent number: 4466169
    Abstract: Method and apparatus for removing an automobile hinge pin by disabling a spring clip and thereafter driving the hinge pin outwardly of the automobile hinge assembly while supporting the hinge assembly against bending forces that would otherwise flex the hinge assembly as the hinge pin is driven outwardly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 1983
    Date of Patent: August 21, 1984
    Assignee: Steck Manufacturing Co., Inc.
    Inventors: George L. Steck, Raymond E. Steck, Laurence D. Steck
  • Patent number: 4464819
    Abstract: Apparatus for removing an automobile hinge pin by disabling a spring clip and thereafter driving the hinge pin outwardly of the automobile hinge assembly while supporting the hinge assembly against bending forces that would otherwise flex the hinge assembly as the hinge pin is driven outwardly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 1983
    Date of Patent: August 14, 1984
    Assignee: Steck Manufacturing Co., Inc.
    Inventors: George L. Steck, Raymond E. Steck, Laurence D. Steck
  • Patent number: D255320
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 1977
    Date of Patent: June 10, 1980
    Assignee: Steck Manufacturing Co., Inc.
    Inventor: George L. Steck
  • Patent number: D262091
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 1979
    Date of Patent: December 1, 1981
    Assignee: Steck Manufacturing Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Mark A. Steck, George L. Steck
  • Patent number: D286976
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 1983
    Date of Patent: December 2, 1986
    Assignee: Steck Manufacturing Company, Inc.
    Inventors: George L. Steck, Raymond E. Steck, Laurence D. Steck
  • Patent number: D286977
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 1983
    Date of Patent: December 2, 1986
    Assignee: Steck Manufacturing Company, Inc.
    Inventors: George L. Steck, Raymond E. Steck, Laurence D. Steck