Patents Assigned to The Lisle Corporation
  • Fuel line disconnect tool
    Patent number: 7404245
    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-cylindrical 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: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2008
    Assignee: Lisle Corporation
    Inventors: Michael L. Whitehead, James H. Strickland
  • Oil Drain Pan and Holder for Preloaded Oil Filters
    Publication number: 20080169293
    Abstract: A combination oil filter preload storage pan and drain pan includes a pan with a series of differentially sized openings in the top cover thereof and support ribs arrayed within the pan on the base for support of preloaded filters or filters which are to be drained.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2007
    Publication date: July 17, 2008
    Applicant: Lisle Corporation
    Inventors: Scotty R. Kurtz, Daniel Duncan
  • Universal vehicle tire valve core and cap removal and installation tool
    Publication number: 20080127472
    Abstract: Universal vehicle tire valve core and cap removal installation tool includes a cap removal counterbore at one end of a cylindrical rod member and a reversible valve core engagement member positioned in a counterbore at the opposite end of the cylindrical rod member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2004
    Publication date: June 5, 2008
    Applicant: Lisle Corporation
    Inventors: Michael L. Whitehead, Stanley Lea, Jerry A. Vaught, Chancey Woodrick, Steven Lea
  • Tool for removal of universal joint
    Patent number: 7356899
    Abstract: A tool for removal of a universal joint from a drive shaft includes a drive rod for engagement with a pneumatic driving tool and a cup which may be positioned over the passageway in a drive shaft flange to receive the end of a universal joint arm which is driven from the passageway into the cup to effect removal of the universal joint from the drive shaft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2008
    Assignee: Lisle Corporation
    Inventor: Jason C. Jantzer
  • Tool for disconnection of tubing from a coupling
    Patent number: 7350282
    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: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2008
    Assignee: Lisle Corporation
    Inventors: Kevin L. Tally, Michael L. Whitehead
  • Tie rod removal and installation tool
    Patent number: 7313988
    Abstract: A tool for removal of inner tie rods having a generally cylindrical end includes a hollow tube with a butt plate at one end and an annular collar at the opposite end for attachment to the tie rod by means of three set screws arranged within an angular range of approximately 90°, wherein the tool collar is designed to provide for ease of assembly of the tool by joining the tube to the annular collar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2008
    Assignee: Lisle Corporation
    Inventors: Danny L. Williams, Eduardo Llamas Montes
  • MECHANIC'S SEAT AND STEP STOOL
    Publication number: 20070262622
    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: July 26, 2007
    Publication date: November 15, 2007
    Applicant: Lisle Corporation
    Inventors: Kevin Tally, John Lisle, William Meis
  • TIE ROD REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION TOOL
    Publication number: 20070245859
    Abstract: A tool for removal of inner tie rods having a generally cylindrical end includes a hollow tube with a butt plate at one end and an annular collar at the opposite end for attachment to the tie rod by means of three set screws arranged within an angular range of approximately 90°, wherein the tool collar is designed to provide for ease of assembly of the tool by joining the tube to the annular collar.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2006
    Publication date: October 25, 2007
    Applicant: Lisle Corporation
    Inventors: Danny Williams, Eduardo Montes
  • Wrench for adjusting caster and camber on a motor vehicle
    Patent number: 7270033
    Abstract: A specialty wrench includes a socket with a specially shaped handle attached thereto and arranged symmetrically with respect to its attachment to the socket to enable the socket to be placed on a fastener associated with a caster/camber adjustment cam in a left hand or a right hang sense.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2007
    Assignee: Lisle Corporation
    Inventors: Danny L. Williams, Mark Fogelstrom, Jerrel G. Jensen
  • Tool holder with a locking mechanism
    Publication number: 20070210021
    Abstract: A tool holder comprises a back mounting plate having a slotted tool support plate extending forwardly therefrom with a slidable lock plate mounted on the tool support plate translatable between a position wherein arms on the lock plate close the slots or open the slots which are used to hold the tools in the tool holder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2006
    Publication date: September 13, 2007
    Applicant: Lisle Corporation
    Inventors: Michael Whitehead, Leopoldo Yerena, Jesus Fernandez Caballero
  • Stabilizer link removal tool for vehicles
    Patent number: 7261017
    Abstract: A tool for removal of a stabilizer link in vehicles includes a first socket adapted to rotationally receive a second socket attached to the shaped end of a threaded bolt. A socket drive rotates the second socket relative to the first socket as the first socket is placed over a nut on the threaded bolt. The first socket includes an attached handle which is gripped to prevent undesirable rotation of the first socket relative to the second socket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2007
    Assignee: Lisle Corporation
    Inventors: Jarrel G. Jensen, Michael L. Whitehead
  • Hood prop with support
    Publication number: 20070194199
    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: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2006
    Publication date: August 23, 2007
    Applicant: Lisle Corporation
    Inventors: Scotty Kurtz, Al Rohrbach
  • Tool for breaking spot welds
    Patent number: 7257896
    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: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2007
    Assignee: Lisle Corporation
    Inventor: Scotty R. Kurtz
  • Molding and name plate removal tool
    Patent number: 7251895
    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: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2007
    Assignee: Lisle Corporation
    Inventor: Scotty R. Kurtz
  • Combined rear and front vehicle axle seal installation tool
    Publication number: 20070157764
    Abstract: A universal tool for installation of an annular seal for a front axle as well as a rear axle of a vehicle includes a handle, a customized body member capable of being reversibly attached to the handle for placement and insertion of one of two sizes of seals in the motor vehicle axle housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2006
    Publication date: July 12, 2007
    Applicant: Lisle Corporation
    Inventor: Danny Williams
  • Stud installation tool and method of stud installation
    Publication number: 20070157444
    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: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2006
    Publication date: July 12, 2007
    Applicant: Lisle Corporation
    Inventors: Robert Lawrence, Robert Bolmarcich, Randall Ploeger
  • Pneumatic bearing race and pinion race driver set
    Publication number: 20070124921
    Abstract: A bearing race and pinion bearing race installation tool kit or set includes a pneumatic and manual driver handles in combination with a multiplicity of separate drivers. The component parts may be selected from the kit, combined and then used for installation of a bearing raceway.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2005
    Publication date: June 7, 2007
    Applicant: Lisle Corporation
    Inventor: Michael Whitehead
  • Stabilizer link removal tool for vehicles
    Publication number: 20070095173
    Abstract: A tool for removal of a stabilizer link in vehicles includes a first socket adapted to rotationally receive a second socket attached to the shaped end of a threaded bolt. A socket drive rotates the second socket relative to the first socket as the first socket is placed over a nut on the threaded bolt. The first socket includes an attached handle which is gripped to prevent undesirable rotation of the first socket relative to the second socket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2005
    Publication date: May 3, 2007
    Applicant: Lisle Corporation
    Inventors: Jarrel Jensen, Michael Whitehead
  • Hose clamp removal and installation tool
    Publication number: 20070056407
    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 jaw also mounted on the rails and positioned between the fixed jaws. The sliding jaw is rotatably adjustable in spacing from the one fixed jaw by means of a threaded rod journaled to the fixed plates and threaded to the sliding jaw.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 25, 2006
    Publication date: March 15, 2007
    Applicant: Lisle Corporation
    Inventor: Richard Thayer
  • 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