Patents Assigned to The Lisle Corporation
  • Antenna nut socket
    Patent number: 5862725
    Abstract: A double-ended socket for antenna nuts includes a central hexagonal body section separated into two parts by a flange. The socket further includes a collar with lugs extending axially from each end of the center body section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 1997
    Date of Patent: January 26, 1999
    Assignee: Lisle Corporation
    Inventor: Joel A. Negus
  • Hose clamp cutting device
    Patent number: 5819417
    Abstract: A tool for cutting elastomeric type hose clamps that are applied by shrink wrapping techniques includes a tubular member with a telescoping rod therein. A blade is attached to the rod. As the handle grips, attached to the rod and the tube, are manually manipulated, the cutter blade which is positioned against the hose clamp effects a clean, quick and precise cut therethrough.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 1997
    Date of Patent: October 13, 1998
    Assignee: Lisle Corporation
    Inventor: Joel A. Negus
  • Air hose reel
    Patent number: 5732733
    Abstract: An air hose reel is formed by an upright L-shaped support horizontally journalling an axle having reel forming spokes secured to one end portion for angular rotation in a vertical plane. A tension spring and friction washers surround the axle for retarding free wheeling movement of the reel. Couplings at respective ends of the axle are connected with air hose.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 1996
    Date of Patent: March 31, 1998
    Assignee: Lisle Corporation
    Inventors: Joel A. Negus, Terry K. Robins
  • Air hose reel
    Patent number: 5666992
    Abstract: An air hose reel is formed by an upright L-shaped support horizontally journaling an axle having reel forming spokes secured to one end portion for angular rotation in a vertical plane. A tension spring and friction washers surround the axle for retarding free wheeling movement of the reel. Couplings at respective ends of the axle are connected with air hose.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 1996
    Date of Patent: September 16, 1997
    Assignee: Lisle Corporation
    Inventor: Terry K. Robins
  • Scraping tool and method of use
    Patent number: 5665169
    Abstract: A scraper tool includes a handle with an axial shaft with a bend connecting the shaft to a parallel shaft extension that has a triangular carbide blade attached thereto. The tool may be manual gripped by both hands of an operator simultaneously for scraping cylinder blocks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 1996
    Date of Patent: September 9, 1997
    Assignee: Lisle Corporation
    Inventors: John C. Lisle, Randall J. Ploeger
  • Brake spring tool
    Patent number: 5659936
    Abstract: The brake spring tool includes a shaft cooperative with a slotted collar. The slot may be fitted over the lead wire of the spring and the shaft tightly engaged against the lead wire to facilitate installation or removal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 1995
    Date of Patent: August 26, 1997
    Assignee: Lisle Corporation
    Inventors: Randall J. Ploeger, Larry Morgan
  • Oil filter wrench
    Patent number: 5595094
    Abstract: An oil filter wrench dimensioned and constructed in a fashion which will accommodate a broad range of sizes of cylindrical oil filters. The handles and jaws of the oil filter wrench are substantially identical. One of the jaws, however, has a pin and the other jaw has a pair of openings to define first and second pivot axes for the pliers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 1995
    Date of Patent: January 21, 1997
    Assignee: The Lisle Corporation
    Inventor: Joel A. Negus
  • Puller Device
    Patent number: 5557833
    Abstract: A reversible pulling apparatus including multiple reversible jaw members pivotally attached to a first yoke having a pressure screw extending therethrough. A second yoke is axially extendable from the first yoke and includes the cam members coactive with a cam surface defined at the outside ends of the jaw members to positively engage the jaw members at a fixed diameter of the part being subjected to an inside or outside pull.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 1995
    Date of Patent: September 24, 1996
    Assignee: Lisle Corporation
    Inventor: James L. Pool
  • Driver or bit construction
    Patent number: 5555781
    Abstract: A bit construction for use in restricted work spaces includes a preformed cap member having a center axial counterbore for receipt of cylindrical bit member having a shaped end that projects outwardly from the cap member and defines a bit for engaging a fastener and acting as a driver. A specific brazing operation enables assembly of the component parts to provide a useful bit construction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 1995
    Date of Patent: September 17, 1996
    Assignee: The Lisle Corporation
    Inventors: James L. Pool, Robert A. Muto, Ronald J. Perkins
  • Reversible hand operated pliers
    Patent number: 5515587
    Abstract: A reversible hand pliers provides for movement of the jaws of the pliers in the same direction as the movement of the hand grips or in the opposite direction depending upon the manner in which the separate handles are engaged with the separately moveable jaws. The handles are substantially identical in construction as are the jaws. Pivoting of the handles with respect to the jaws is effected by movement of the handles from a coplanar position on one side of the jaws through approximately a 180.degree. rotation to a coplanar position on the opposite side of the jaws.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 1994
    Date of Patent: May 14, 1996
    Assignee: The Lisle Corporation
    Inventor: James L. Pool
  • Magnetic socket holder
    Patent number: 5500631
    Abstract: A magnetic socket holder includes a molded plastic tray with a center bar having laminated keeper plates and bar magnets positioned therein to define pole pieces which permit the forming of magnetic circuits that when closed enhance the holding action of sockets in the tray, as well as holding action of the tray on a magnetizable surface. An integrally molded handle is provided for carrying the tray and sockets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 1994
    Date of Patent: March 19, 1996
    Assignee: Lisle Corporation
    Inventor: Joel A. Negus
  • Brake spring tool
    Patent number: 5455996
    Abstract: A method of using a brake spring tool which includes a shaft cooperative with a slotted collar. The slot may be fitted over the lead wire of the spring and the shaft tightly engaged against the lead wire to facilitate installation or removal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 1994
    Date of Patent: October 10, 1995
    Assignee: Lisle Corporation
    Inventors: Randall J. Ploeger, Larry Morgan
  • Tool for uncoupling quick connect tubular couplings
    Patent number: 5455995
    Abstract: A unitary molded tool for decoupling telescoping tubular members includes two companion spring engaging sectors joined along one longitudinal edge by a collar which has a greater radius than the sectors and which is attached to the separate sectors by spaced rib members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 1993
    Date of Patent: October 10, 1995
    Assignee: Lisle Corporation
    Inventor: James L. Pool
  • Magnetic socket holder
    Patent number: 5343181
    Abstract: A magnetic socket holder includes a molded plastic tray with a center bar having laminated keeper plates and bar magnets positioned therein to define pole pieces which permit the forming of magnetic circuits that when closed enhance the holding action of sockets in the tray, as well as holding action of the tray on a magnetizable surface. An integrally molded handle is provided for carrying the tray and sockets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 1993
    Date of Patent: August 30, 1994
    Assignee: Lisle Corporation
    Inventor: Joel A. Negus
  • Low profile mechanics creeper
    Patent number: 5330209
    Abstract: An improved mechanic's creeper includes a closed loop, unitary metal frame supported by heavy duty casters recessed at spaced intervals in the frame. The frame is comprised of a single, closed loop rectangular shape, and a single cross member attached to opposite sides of the frame to assist in support of a platform. The creeper is thus configured to define a low profile while minimizing any obstructions to the user's field of motion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 1992
    Date of Patent: July 19, 1994
    Assignee: Lisle Corporation
    Inventor: James L. Pool
  • Magnetic socket holder
    Patent number: 5313181
    Abstract: A magnetic socket holder includes a molded plastic tray with a center bar having laminated keeper plates and bar magnets positioned therein to define pole pieces which permit the forming of magnetic circuits that when closed enhance the holding action of sockets in the tray, as well as holding action of the tray on a magnetizable surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 1993
    Date of Patent: May 17, 1994
    Assignee: Lisle Corporation
    Inventor: Joel A. Negus
  • Oil filter crusher apparatus
    Patent number: 5297479
    Abstract: An improved oil filter crusher, includes a cylinder positioned over a movable platform. Upon initiation of operation of the crusher, the platform moves upwardly toward a base member of the cylinder to crush the oil filter and discharge oil therefrom.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 1992
    Date of Patent: March 29, 1994
    Assignee: Lisle Corporation
    Inventor: Joel A. Negus
  • Inner tie rod tool
    Patent number: 5287776
    Abstract: An inner tie rod tool includes a hollow tube which fits over the rod and includes a socket at one end for cooperation with a socket tool. The opposite end includes a retainer which is cooperative with C-shaped wrench discs of various size and configuration that cooperate with the nut associated with the inner end of the inner tie rod.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 1992
    Date of Patent: February 22, 1994
    Assignee: Lisle Corporation
    Inventors: Danny L. Williams, Gerald A. McKim
  • Mechanic's creeper
    Patent number: D406684
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 1998
    Date of Patent: March 9, 1999
    Assignee: The Lisle Corporation
    Inventors: James L. Pool, Craig L. Wallin
  • Tube cutting tool
    Patent number: D412095
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 1998
    Date of Patent: July 20, 1999
    Assignee: Lisle Corporation
    Inventor: Kevin L. Tally