Patents Assigned to Lisle Corporation
  • Patent number: 7618029
    Abstract: A wire clamp holder includes a magnetized central post or support body mount having left hand and right hand clamp arms or clip holders magnetically attached thereto and rotatable with respect thereto to permit maximum adjustability for positioning of lead wires held by wire clamping jaws associated with the clamp arms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2009
    Assignee: Lisle Corporation
    Inventor: Ronald Joseph Haley
  • Publication number: 20090255384
    Abstract: A kit for removal of a broken spark plug from a cylinder head includes first and second tools. The first tool is designed to position a broken porcelain element into the spark plug tip so that the second tool may be utilized to engage the tip by threading into the tip and thereafter axially withdraw the plug tip from the cylinder head by rotation of the tool.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2008
    Publication date: October 15, 2009
    Applicant: Lisle Corporation
    Inventor: Michael L. Whitehead
  • Patent number: 7600305
    Abstract: A seal pulling tool includes an elongate shaft extending from a manual grip handle. The shaft is bent and includes a seal gripping hook at its outer end and an adjustable fulcrum support post slidably mounted and laterally projecting from the shaft intermediate the handle and hook.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2009
    Assignee: Lisle Corporation
    Inventors: Randall J. Ploeger, Robert S. Westbrook
  • Publication number: 20090230369
    Abstract: A tool for removal of a center cover of a wheel rim includes a first and second opposite hook ends connected by a cylindrical rod center section. Each of the hook ends is differently sized, although the ends are generally mirror image configurations of one another and each includes first and second curved sections joined to an extended flat, planar section with an end prong.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2008
    Publication date: September 17, 2009
    Applicant: Lisle Corporation
    Inventor: Scotty R. Kurtz
  • Publication number: 20090199681
    Abstract: A hose clamp compression tool for engaging and compressing opposed or opposite end tangs of a hose clamp includes a first fixed plate and jaw and a second fixed plate spaced from the first fixed plate and jaw. The first and second plates are mounted on rails with a sliding plate and jaw also mounted on the rails and positioned between the fixed plates. The sliding plate is rotatably adjustable in spacing from the one fixed plate by means of a threaded rod journaled to the fixed plates and threaded to the sliding plate. The jaws each include both a transverse slot cooperative with an end tang of a band type hose clamp and a channel extending from the slot for engagement with the end tang of a ring or wire type hose clamp thereby enabling use of the tool for either a band type or a wire type hose clamp.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2009
    Publication date: August 13, 2009
    Applicant: Lisle Corporation
    Inventor: Richard D. Thayer
  • Publication number: 20090179364
    Abstract: A wire clamp holder includes a magnetized central post or support body mount having left hand and right hand clamp arms or clip holders magnetically attached thereto and rotatable with respect thereto to permit maximum adjustability for positioning of lead wires held by wire clamping jaws associated with the clamp arms.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2008
    Publication date: July 16, 2009
    Applicant: Lisle Corporation
    Inventor: Ronald Joseph Haley
  • Publication number: 20090160180
    Abstract: A conduit disconnect tool is fabricated from a hollow tubular member having one end angled with respect to the longitudinal axis of the hollow tubular member and formed with a fork configuration at that end. The opposite end of the tool is milled to provide a semi-cylindrical section. Either end may be impinged on a fitting release plate to effect and permit removal of conduit from the fitting.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2007
    Publication date: June 25, 2009
    Applicant: Lisle Corporation
    Inventor: Scotty R. Kurtz
  • Publication number: 20090107299
    Abstract: A serpentine belt tool for releasing tension on a serpentine belt biased by an idler pulley includes an elongate handle which is connected to a ratchet mechanism. The pawl associated with the ratchet mechanism has three positions including a neutral position which facilitates placement of the tool on an idler pulley.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2007
    Publication date: April 30, 2009
    Applicant: Lisle Corporation
    Inventor: Randall J. Ploeger
  • Publication number: 20090089991
    Abstract: A tool for compression of a spring comprises a yoke, a longitudinal bore defining an axis and three radial slots extending from the axis of the bore. Arms associated with an alignment pin are pivotal and engage hooked legs of the tool slidably mounted in two opposed radial slots to adjust the lateral spacing thereof. A drive rod positioned between the legs includes an anvil that may be driven to compress a coil spring engaged between the legs and the anvil.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 8, 2007
    Publication date: April 9, 2009
    Applicant: Lisle Corporation
    Inventors: Vladimir Saprykin, Danny L. Williams
  • Publication number: 20090021240
    Abstract: A device which may be utilized as a circuit testing device or a power source conductor device includes a handle with a single lead wire electrically connected to a light in series circuit with a probe. Further included is a push button switch on the side of the handle which may be manually moved to disengage the light from the circuit and simultaneously enable a series circuit directly to the probe to thereby provide a power source.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2007
    Publication date: January 22, 2009
    Applicant: Lisle Corporation
    Inventors: Steven J. Wherley, Randall J. Ploeger
  • Publication number: 20090000431
    Abstract: A tool for adjusting the position of a control arm of a steering assembly in a vehicle and thereby set caster and camber includes a generally cylindrical body with a pin projecting from one side that is not coaxial with the body but which includes an axis generally parallel to the body axis. The body further includes a drive socket opening in the side opposite the projecting pin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2007
    Publication date: January 1, 2009
    Applicant: Lisle Corporation
    Inventors: Larry R. Baca, Kevin L. Tally
  • Publication number: 20080309347
    Abstract: A circuit tester in the form of a pliers includes first and second jaws with first and second probes respectively for engaging a wire to confirm circuit continuity and polarity. The probes are electrically connected in series with a bipolar or two color, light emitting diode and one of the probes may be pivoted out of the series circuit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2007
    Publication date: December 18, 2008
    Applicant: Lisle Corporation
    Inventor: Scotty R. Kurtz
  • Publication number: 20080302218
    Abstract: A hub lock removal tool comprises a pliers with special jaws designed to grip and hold, yet not damage, the generally cylindrical outer surface of a hub lock of a motor vehicle. The tool includes stop flanges which limit the pivotal movement of the pliers handles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2007
    Publication date: December 11, 2008
    Applicant: Lisle Corporation
    Inventors: Scotty R. Kurtz, Dalles D. Beery
  • Publication number: 20080295914
    Abstract: A drain pan for oil and other automotive fluids comprises a collection pan having a liner pad consisting essentially of a layer of non-woven synthetic polyester fiber bonded sin binders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2007
    Publication date: December 4, 2008
    Applicant: Lisle Corporation
    Inventor: Edwardo Avalos
  • Publication number: 20080296091
    Abstract: A drain pan for oil and other automotive fluids comprises a collection pan having a special liner pad consisting essentially of a layer of non-woven synthetic polyester fiber bonded with resin binders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2007
    Publication date: December 4, 2008
    Applicant: Lisle Corporation
    Inventor: Edwardo Avalos
  • Publication number: 20080289460
    Abstract: An oxygen sensor removal tool includes an axial throughbore with an oxygen sensor socket bore at one end and a socket drive bore at the opposite end, and further including a radially extending drive socket arm with a drive socket opening so that the tool may be placed over an oxygen sensor and a socket drive or other drive may be attached to the tool to provide for effective force to permit adequate torque to disengage the oxygen sensor from a vehicle exhaust system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 8, 2008
    Publication date: November 27, 2008
    Applicant: Lisle Corporation
    Inventors: Michael L. Whitehead, Michael J. Goodrich
  • Patent number: 7421769
    Abstract: A stud installation tool includes a thrust bearing mounted within an annular housing so that the bearing may be brought in contact with a wheel hub plate and fitted around a stud which is to be drawn into the plate. Lug nuts for the stud may be tightened against the tool thereby eliminating the necessity for special sizes and styles of stud nuts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2008
    Assignee: Lisle Corporation
    Inventors: Robert Lawrence, Robert Bolmarcich, Randall J. Ploeger
  • Patent number: 7410142
    Abstract: An adapter for a hood prop includes oppositely extending counterbores in a cylindrical housing separated by a transaxial wall. The adapter is designed to be fitted over a hood stop and to receive the end of a telescoping hood prop.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2008
    Assignee: Lisle Corporation
    Inventors: Scotty R. Kurtz, Al R. Rohrbach
  • Patent number: 7409755
    Abstract: A tool useful for engaging and pivoting the rocker arm of an internal combustion engine in order to enable removal of a push rod from the engine by virtue of positioning the rocker arm in a manner that disengages the rocker arm from the push rod includes a pair of bifurcated arms which fit on opposite sides of the rocker arm and further includes cross members connecting the bifurcated arms which engage the rocker arm in a manner that facilitates manual rotation of the tool and the rocker arm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2008
    Assignee: Lisle Corporation
    Inventors: Bradley T. Smith, Randall J. Ploeger
  • Patent number: D596910
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2009
    Assignee: Lisle Corporation
    Inventor: Michael L. Whitehead