Patents Assigned to VIS, LLC
  • SOLDERING TOOL WITH ORIENTATION SAFETY CONTROL
    Publication number: 20240139848
    Abstract: A soldering tool includes an orientation sensor to interrupt power in a non-upright condition and a touch sensor to override the orientation sensor to allow a user to employ the tool in non-upright positions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2023
    Publication date: May 2, 2024
    Applicant: VIS, LLC
    Inventors: Patrick Livingston, Eric Inman, Jason Huguet, Chris Danner
  • FLOOR SERVICE JACK
    Publication number: 20230391590
    Abstract: A floor service jack includes a battery and a control panel provided at a distal end of a handle of the jack for electro-mechanically or hydraulically controlling a lift arm to raise and lower a vehicle for servicing without exposure to an undercarriage of the vehicle to replace the battery or to operate the control panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2023
    Publication date: December 7, 2023
    Applicant: VIS, LLC
    Inventors: Caleb Coleman Hawkins, Robert Fox, Patrick Livingston
  • PRESSURE GAUGE PORTABLE RAM KIT
    Publication number: 20220397465
    Abstract: A force gauge is described having a plurality of scales to facilitate use of different force rated hydraulic tools.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2021
    Publication date: December 15, 2022
    Applicant: VIS, LLC
    Inventor: ROBERT FOX
  • Storage unit for hydraulic pump and pump accessories
    Patent number: 11448208
    Abstract: A wheeled storage unit for supporting a hydraulic pump and pump accessories is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2022
    Assignee: VIS LLC
    Inventors: Sage Youngblutt, Robert Fox
  • Engine stand
    Patent number: 11154978
    Abstract: A wheeled engine stand and a process of using the engine stand is provided. The engine stand provides a wheeled base supporting a mounting head with retainers. The mounting head is reversibly attached to a drive shaft through a retaining pin extending through amounting head collar. A steering handle is detachably supported on an upper adaptor plate to allow for movement for the wheeled base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2021
    Assignee: VIS, LLC
    Inventors: Edgar A. Berrios, Robert Fox
  • Adjustable positioning arms for transmission jack saddle
    Patent number: 11104560
    Abstract: A positioning apparatus for a transmission jack saddle is provided in which a first arm has a pivot joint that allows an angle between a first arm and a second arm to be adjusted and each arm further defining an edge wall having ratchet teeth that allows movement and securement using a locking pawl mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2021
    Assignee: VIS, LLC
    Inventors: Sage Youngblutt, Robert Fox, Nathan Harvell, Stephen Cain
  • Rotating grip for a pneumatic tool
    Patent number: 11027407
    Abstract: An air tool comprising a barrel; a main body portion from which the barrel extends; a sleeve secured to an exterior of the barrel, the sleeve connected to the barrel by a retaining ring wherein the sleeve provides for a gripping location by an operator and wherein the retaining ring facilitates rotation of the sleeve relative to the barrel when the tool is operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2021
    Assignee: VIS, LLC
    Inventors: Sam Butler, Katherine Mruz, Patrick S. Livingston, Billy R. Lee, Jr.
  • Floor jack chassis
    Patent number: 11008200
    Abstract: A chassis member for a hydraulic floor jack having angled side frame members which have a curved upper surface and provide an inner wall attached to a rear side frame and an outer wall attached to a tapered surface of a caster support bracket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2021
    Assignee: VIS, LLC
    Inventor: Robert Fox
  • Cut off tool
    Patent number: D925315
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2021
    Assignee: VIS, LLC
    Inventor: Chad James
  • Air ratchet
    Patent number: D929829
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2021
    Assignee: VIS, LLC
    Inventor: Chad James
  • Air ratchet
    Patent number: D929830
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2021
    Assignee: VIS, LLC
    Inventor: Chad James
  • Impact wrench
    Patent number: D929834
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2021
    Assignee: VIS, LLC
    Inventor: Chad James
  • Impact wrench
    Patent number: D929835
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2021
    Assignee: VIS, LLC
    Inventor: Chad James
  • Impact wrench
    Patent number: D929836
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2021
    Assignee: VIS, LLC
    Inventor: Chad James
  • Portable storage unit
    Patent number: D935125
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 2, 2021
    Assignee: VIS, LLC
    Inventors: Sage Youngblutt, Robert Fox
  • Air hammer
    Patent number: D935293
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2021
    Assignee: VIS, LLC
    Inventors: Chad James, Sam Butler, Katherine Mruz, Patrick S Livingston, Billy R Lee, Jr.
  • Worklight
    Patent number: D940935
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2022
    Assignee: VIS, LLC
    Inventors: Richard G. Wojan, Jorge Palacio, Emma C. Hover
  • Air hammer
    Patent number: D968185
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2022
    Assignee: VIS, LLC
    Inventor: Chad James
  • Floor jack
    Patent number: D979173
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2023
    Assignee: VIS, LLC
    Inventor: Nathan Harvell
  • Lever for hand tool
    Patent number: D987401
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2023
    Assignee: VIS, LLC
    Inventors: Billy R. Lee, Jr., Patrick S. Livingston