Patents Assigned to Lisle Corporation
  • Molding and name plate removal tool
    Publication number: 20070050989
    Abstract: A multifunctional molding name plate removal tool includes a blade attached to a blade retainer having a drive arm and a threaded handle attached thereto. The threaded handle may be removed in order to enable a pneumatic tool to drive the tool.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2005
    Publication date: March 8, 2007
    Applicant: Lisle Corporation
    Inventor: Scotty Kurtz
  • Push rod removal tool
    Publication number: 20070017465
    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: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2006
    Publication date: January 25, 2007
    Applicant: Lisle Corporation
    Inventors: Bradley Smith, Randall Ploeger
  • Mechanic's seat and step stool
    Publication number: 20070007799
    Abstract: A combination step stool and mechanic's seat in the form of a molded plastic, generally parallelepiped configuration includes a seat on one side supported on casters on the opposite side with a step stool surface adjacent the backside of the seat and spaced from a front side surface of the seat which includes a recess tray for tools and other items.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2006
    Publication date: January 11, 2007
    Applicant: Lisle Corporation
    Inventors: Kevin Tally, John Lisle, William Meis
  • Shaft seal pulling device
    Publication number: 20070006437
    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: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2006
    Publication date: January 11, 2007
    Applicant: Lisle Corporation
    Inventors: Randall Ploeger, Robert Westbrook
  • Adjustable wrench for removal of vehicle oil filters
    Patent number: 7156004
    Abstract: An adjustable wrench for gripping and rotation of a generally cylindrical canister, such as an oil filter canister, includes handles which are pivotally connected to each other for rotation about a first axis. Each handle is also connected by an articulatable joint to a gripping jaw that may be positioned about the canister or body, to thereby alter the angle of the handles with respect to the jaws in order to enable use of the tool in confined spaces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2007
    Assignee: Lisle Corporation
    Inventors: Michael L. Whitehead, Thomas J. Burrows
  • Fuel line disconnect tool
    Publication number: 20060277735
    Abstract: A fuel line disconnection tool includes a handle member with a hand grip end and a slotted opposite head end adapted to receive generally mirror image flanged adapters having semi-yclindrical tubular projections which enable placement of the adapters in the slot at the head end of the handle. The adapters may then be fitted about a fuel line and the handle attached thereto and manipulated to disengage the connection mechanism between the fuel line and fuel filter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2006
    Publication date: December 14, 2006
    Applicant: Lisle Corporation
    Inventors: Michael Whitehead, James Strickland
  • Window belt molding removal tool
    Patent number: 7147209
    Abstract: A tool for removal of an automotive window belt molding from a body member includes a formed hook on the end of a generally flat, rigid, elastically deformable planar sheet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2006
    Assignee: Lisle Corporation
    Inventors: Kenneth V. Jones, Michael L. Whitehead
  • Tool for disconnecting a fuel line from a fitting
    Patent number: 7127787
    Abstract: A tool for removal of a fuel line from a vehicle fuel module by engagement of and displacement of a locking member, said tool including first and second arms with semi-cylindrical sections at each end that may be used in combination to engage the locking member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2006
    Assignee: Lisle Corporation
    Inventor: Michael L. Whitehead
  • Tool for breaking spot welds
    Publication number: 20060200998
    Abstract: A chisel for breaking spot welds of a vehicle includes an elongate handle section with a grip and a slightly angled chisel section with blade faces on three sides and a rib generally parallel to a blade edge to limit insertion of a blade between vehicle body parts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2005
    Publication date: September 14, 2006
    Applicant: Lisle Corporation
    Inventor: Scotty Kurtz
  • Mechanic's seat and step stool
    Patent number: 7097241
    Abstract: A combination step stool and mechanic's seat in the form of a molded plastic, generally parallelepiped configuration includes a seat on one side supported on casters on the opposite side with a step stool surface adjacent the backside of the seat and spaced from a front side surface of the seat which includes a recess tray for tools and other items.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2006
    Assignee: Lisle Corporation
    Inventors: Kevin L. Tally, John C. Lisle, William Meis
  • Adjustable tool storage tray
    Publication number: 20060169859
    Abstract: A tool storage tray assembly includes a bracket assembly enabling attachment of the tray assembly to a hoist arm of a vehicle hoist at the upper end of a depending vertical tube of the tray assembly. A separate tray bracket attached to a tray is slidably mounted on the lower end of the tube. The tray bracket enables vertical movement of the tray along the length of the tube and rotation of the tray about the axis of the tube. Thus, the tray is adjustable vertically as well as about the axis of the vertical tube or shaft.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2005
    Publication date: August 3, 2006
    Applicant: The Lisle Corporation
    Inventors: Randall Ploeger, Raymond Veasey, James Draper
  • Dual piston disc brake caliper compressor
    Patent number: 7076850
    Abstract: A tool for spreading dual piston brake pads and for compressing the dual pistons of a dual piston disc brake assembly of the type including a disc brake caliper housing for the pads and pistons. The tool includes manually operated handles which drive a bracket assembly that engages the dual piston disc brake pads. The housing for the tool includes a plate which is engaged against the caliper housing. The plate and bracket assembly are driven in a manner which causes them to become spaced from one another. A mechanical advantage is achieved by utilization of handles with a lever arm extension associated with a pivotal handle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2006
    Assignee: Lisle Corporation
    Inventors: Randall J. Ploeger, Louis J. Garcia, Martha Juliano, legal representative, George P. Juliano, deceased
  • Plastic rivet puller pliers
    Publication number: 20060150786
    Abstract: A pliers tool for removal of push pins used to join mechanical parts includes opposed jaw elements having a wedge configuration and a cylindrical passage in the tip of the wedge sections that prevents breaking of the shaft of a push pin during removal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2006
    Publication date: July 13, 2006
    Applicant: Lisle Corporation
    Inventors: Michael Whitehead, Matt Blundell, Brian Semian
  • WINDOW BELT MOLDING REMOVAL TOOL
    Publication number: 20060137159
    Abstract: A tool for removal of an automotive window belt molding from a body member includes a formed hook on the end of a generally flat, rigid, elastically deformable planar sheet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2004
    Publication date: June 29, 2006
    Applicant: Lisle Corporation
    Inventors: Kenneth Jones, Michael Whitehead
  • Seal Puller with adjustable head
    Patent number: 7039993
    Abstract: A tool for pulling or removing seals includes an elongate handle having a manual engagement end and a seal hook member attachment end with a seal hook member pivotally attached to the seal hook member attachment end. The seal hook member includes at least one hook element and a mechanism for pivotally adjusting and fixing the pivotal relationship of the seal hook member with the elongate handle member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2006
    Assignee: Lisle Corporation
    Inventors: Jeffrey C. Smith, Randall J. Ploeger
  • Single brake spring tool and method
    Patent number: 7032280
    Abstract: A method for removal and replacement of a generally U-shaped drum brake spring from brake drum shoes includes a tool set of two spring retractors each in the form of an L-shaped bracket with a hook designed to engage a leg of the spring and further including alignment features associated with at least one leg of each spring retractor to assist in positioning the spring retractor on the backing plate of a drum brake assembly. At least two spring retractors are used in combination, each separate retractor being used to engage and remove or replace one leg of a generally U-shaped spring from the brake shoes of a drum brake assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2006
    Assignee: The Lisle Corporation
    Inventor: Randal J. Ploeger
  • Oxygen sensor removal and installation tool
    Patent number: 7024973
    Abstract: An oxygen sensor removal and installation tool comprises a driving wrench which includes a socket drive with a socket sized to fit onto an oxygen sensor of a vehicle. The driving wrench is made from a thin plate of steel with an attached socket drive projecting at a right angle from the plane of the flat plate. A separate handle includes bifurcated legs which fit over the sides of the opposite end of the flat plate driving wrench and engage a driving surface to vibrate and drive the driving wrench and impart a turning force on the oxygen sensor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2006
    Assignee: Lisle Corporation
    Inventors: Jon A. Kobert, Michael L. Whitehead
  • Fastener removal tool
    Patent number: 7020923
    Abstract: A body shop tool includes at least four fold out tool elements pivotally mounted at one end of a trough shaped holder and a fastener pry tool pivotally mounted at the opposite end of the through shaped holder wherein the pry tool is configured to fit over, retain and protect the at least four tool elements when the tool elements and pry tool are in the folded or storage position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2006
    Assignee: Lisle Corporation
    Inventor: James Jangula
  • Engine tilting tool
    Patent number: 7013770
    Abstract: An engine tilting tool used to tilt transversely mounted General Motors engines includes a tubular bracket member which receives a telescoping tubular member that is driven telescopically by means of a drive rod mounted on the bracket member. The bracket member is attached to the vehicle engine compartment in place of one end of the “dog bone” strut engine support and the telescoping tubular member is attached to the engine in place of the opposite end of the strut engine support. A nut is used to adjust the position of the telescoping tube relative to the tubular bracket member to thereby effect tilting of the engine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2006
    Assignee: Lisle Corporation
    Inventor: Danny Williams
  • Tool for disconnection of tubing from a coupling
    Publication number: 20060042063
    Abstract: A tool for uncoupling tubular connections includes a pair of bifurcated arms joined together by an integral, arcuate, bridge member wherein the bifurcated arms of the tool include ends mounted transversely on the arms in opposed relation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2005
    Publication date: March 2, 2006
    Applicant: Lisle Corporation
    Inventors: Kevin Tally, Michael Whitehead