Patents Assigned to Lisle Corporation
  • Impact fan clutch wrench
    Patent number: 6354178
    Abstract: A fan clutch wrench set includes multiple driving wrenches which are sized to fit in the restricted space between a fan and an engine block and to engage a fan clutch wrench retention nut inasmuch as the wrench is made from a thin plate of steel. A separate handle includes bifurcated legs which fit over the sides of the flat plate driving wrench and engage a driving surface so as to drive the driving wrench and impart a turning force against the nut.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2000
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2002
    Assignee: The Lisle Corporation
    Inventors: James L. Pool, Jason C. Jantzer
  • Mechanic's creeper construction
    Patent number: 6345828
    Abstract: A mechanic's creeper includes a molded plastic platform with casters connected at the periphery of the platform. The platform includes molded indentations in its bottom layer which merge into the top layer in an array which enhances the structural integrity of the platform. The platform further includes distinct sections for support of head, shoulders, lumbar and buttocks of a user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2002
    Assignee: Lisle Corporation
    Inventors: James L. Pool, Craig L. Wallin
  • Fan clutch wrench kit
    Patent number: 6343529
    Abstract: A universal fan clutch wrench kit includes an adjustable holding wrench and an adjustable turning wrench, both of which are utilized in unison to remove a fan clutch assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2000
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2002
    Assignee: Lisle Corporation
    Inventor: James L. Pool
  • Portable tool tray
    Patent number: 6315120
    Abstract: A portable tray includes a formed plastic receptacle including various compartments with a circumferential retainer ring cooperating with a flexible bag that is filled with bag fill material to provide a tray assembly which can be fitted on an uneven surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2001
    Assignee: The Lisle Corporation
    Inventors: Kevin L. Tally, Peter A. Siemen
  • Universal electronic fuel injection system testing device
    Patent number: 6260412
    Abstract: A universal Noid light for testing the output control voltage of an electronic fuel injector system includes a body with a lead wire wound on the body, a resistance light bulb maintained within the body and pins mounted on adjustable pin mounting arms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 1999
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2001
    Assignee: Lisle Corporation
    Inventors: James L. Pool, Gerard R. Plendl
  • Bearing lubrication apparatus
    Patent number: 6247554
    Abstract: A bearing and circular raceway lubrication apparatus includes congruent and nesting male and female, polymeric material plates wherein the male plate includes a counterbore opening for receipt of a rod with a hollow shaft through which lubricant is directed into the region between nested plates when a bearing raceway is compressed between the plates. The female plate includes an integrally molded hub with a threaded throughbore for receipt of the hollow shaft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 1998
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2001
    Assignee: Lisle Corporation
    Inventor: James L. Pool
  • Valve lapping tool
    Patent number: 6248008
    Abstract: A valve lapping tool is comprised of a molded plastic and wood particulate composite having knurl pattern on the outside surface of the handle of the tool. Rubber suction cups are attached to the opposite ends of the tool for gripping and rotating a valve on a valve seat of an engine block.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2001
    Assignee: Lisle Corporation
    Inventor: Danny L. Williams
  • Drill grinder
    Patent number: 6244938
    Abstract: A drill grinder includes a grinding wheel mounted on a platform for fixed rotation about an axis. A first fixture is provided for properly orienting a drill bit in a chuck or collet. A second fixture is provided for guiding movement of a chuck or collet properly with respect to the grinding surface of the grinding wheel in order to sharpen the end of the drill bit in the chuck. A third fixture is provided for receipt of the chuck or collet with the drill bit properly oriented therein for positioning the bit against a second grinding wheel to effect a point splitting or web thinning operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 1999
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2001
    Assignee: Lisle Corporation
    Inventor: Randall J. Ploeger
  • Hose clamp tool and method for clamping hoses of multiple size
    Patent number: 6213140
    Abstract: The hose clamp tool has the form of a pliers with jaws extending from the plane of the handles at an angle of about 135 degrees. The jaws are defined by converging pincer surfaces to enable the clamp to be utilized with a wide range of hose sizes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2001
    Assignee: The Lisle Corporation
    Inventor: Randall J. Ploeger
  • Double flare gauge and forming tool for tubing
    Patent number: 6199421
    Abstract: A tool kit for forming a double flare on the end of deformable tubing includes a jig or bar assembly for holding the tubing, a combination gauge and tube forming anvil or adapter and a cone and yoke assembly. The gauge and tube forming anvil includes a lateral flange which is used to set the amount of extension of tubing from the bar assembly prior to deformation of the tubing by the adapter or anvil.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 1999
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2001
    Assignee: Lisle Corporation
    Inventor: Randall J. Ploeger
  • Plug construction having positive and negative poles for circuit testing on vehicles
    Patent number: 6198272
    Abstract: A combination ground and power source circuit tester device includes a cylindrical plug with a cone-shaped end that fits into a vehicle accessory receptacle. An attached body member engages the plug and retains first and second radially extending contacts that function to provide a connection with conductive studs that attach to leads to a circuit. A light bulb indicating that the circuitry is powered is retained in the body member and in a parallel circuit with the contacts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 1998
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2001
    Assignee: Lisle Corporation
    Inventors: James L. Pool, Billy G. Stallings, Jr.
  • Tube cutting tool
    Patent number: 6154964
    Abstract: A hose cutter tool includes scissor arms joined at a pivot point having opposed jaws, one of which includes a cutter blade and the other of which defines an arcuate support surface to hold tubing material. As the arms are manipulated, the blade descends through and cuts the tubing material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 1999
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2000
    Assignee: Lisle Corporation
    Inventor: Kevin L. Tally
  • Pliers with adjustable jaws
    Patent number: 6134993
    Abstract: A pliers with adjustable jaws permits alignment of the jaws in various orientations with respect to the handles. The pliers includes an internal spring which maintains the jaws normally in the open position. Detent balls, in combination with the spring enable movement of the jaws simultaneously and equally between detent positions to adjust the orientation of the jaws with respect to the handles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 1998
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2000
    Assignee: Lisle Corporation
    Inventor: Kevin L. Tally
  • Strap wrench
    Patent number: 6101903
    Abstract: A strap wrench includes a molded plastic handle with teeth molded into the handle to engage the outside surface of a flexible strap which includes an elastomeric layer of material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 1999
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2000
    Assignee: Lisle Corporation
    Inventors: Marvin C. Negley, Scotty R. Kurtz
  • Bolt extraction tool
    Patent number: 6098499
    Abstract: An improved tool extractor includes a head end and a broach end. The broad end includes a series of symmetrically arranged recesses and ribs generally defined about a longitudinal axis of the broach end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 1998
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2000
    Assignee: The Lisle Corporation
    Inventor: James L. Pool
  • Rear disc brake piston tool
    Patent number: 6029550
    Abstract: A rear disc brake piston tool for use in combination with a drive ratchet to rotate a piston associated with a brake caliper is comprised of a cast metal cube with throughbores to receive the drive ratchet and projecting pins on each cube face to engage with piston cavities of various configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 1998
    Date of Patent: February 29, 2000
    Assignee: The Lisle Corporation
    Inventor: Danny L. Williams
  • Tube cutting tool
    Patent number: 5987750
    Abstract: A hose cutter tool includes scissor arms joined at a pivot point having opposed jaws, one of which includes a cutter blade and the other of which defines an arcuate support surface to hold tubing material. As the arms are manipulated, the blade descends through and cuts the tubing material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 1998
    Date of Patent: November 23, 1999
    Assignee: The Lisle Corporation
    Inventor: Kevin Tally
  • Method for removal of connection for parking brake cables
    Patent number: 5937498
    Abstract: A tool for removal of emergency brake cables from engagement with the vehicle includes a handle, coaxial shafts extending in opposite directions from the cylindrical handle with angled extensions connected to the shafts and tubular members attached to the extreme ends of each of the shafts aligned coaxially and sized so as to permit engagement with and compression of locking fingers associated with snap fasteners.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 1996
    Date of Patent: August 17, 1999
    Assignee: Lisle Corporation
    Inventors: Randall J. Ploeger, Charles Henry Smith, Ronald Marsh
  • Container
    Patent number: D429160
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 1999
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2000
    Assignee: Lisle Corporation
    Inventor: Kevin L. Tally
  • Hose clamp tool
    Patent number: D429614
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2000
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2000
    Assignee: Lisle Corporation
    Inventor: Randall J. Ploeger