Patents Assigned to VIS, LLC
  • Folding clip extractor
    Patent number: 12605814
    Abstract: A trim and clip extractor tool includes a handle with a storage compartment and an axle to which an extractor blade is rotatably connected. The blade has a channel formed between prongs, and the extractor blade and its prongs are folded and stored in the compartment when not in use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2024
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2026
    Assignee: VIS, LLC
    Inventors: Christopher Bradley Danner, Walter Anthony Herbert
  • Floor service jack
    Patent number: 12570507
    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: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2023
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2026
    Assignee: VIS, LLC
    Inventors: Caleb Coleman Hawkins, Robert Fox, Patrick Livingston
  • Soldering tool with orientation safety control
    Patent number: 12427595
    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: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2023
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2025
    Assignee: VIS, LLC
    Inventors: Patrick Livingston, Eric Inman, Jason Huguet, Chris Danner
  • FOLDING CLIP EXTRACTOR
    Publication number: 20250282038
    Abstract: A trim and clip extractor tool includes a handle with a storage compartment and an extractor blade with a channel formed between prongs. The extractor blade is stored in the compartment when not in use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2025
    Publication date: September 11, 2025
    Applicant: VIS, LLC
    Inventors: Christopher Bradley Danner, Walter Anthony Herbert
  • FOLDING CLIP EXTRACTOR
    Publication number: 20250262732
    Abstract: A trim and clip extractor tool includes a handle with a storage compartment and an axle to which an extractor blade is rotatably connected. The blade has a channel formed between prongs, and the extractor blade and its prongs are folded and stored in the compartment when not in use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 16, 2024
    Publication date: August 21, 2025
    Applicant: VIS, LLC
    Inventors: Christopher Bradley Danner, Walter Anthony Herbert
  • ELECTRONIC LIFTING EQUIPMENT
    Publication number: 20240190685
    Abstract: Shop floor service equipment includes a battery and a control panel for electro-mechanically or electro-hydraulically controlling lifting mechanisms to raise and lower a vehicle or parts of vehicles for servicing without exposure to an undercarriage of the vehicle to replace the battery or to operate the control panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2024
    Publication date: June 13, 2024
    Applicant: VIS, LLC
    Inventors: Caleb Coleman Hawkins, Robert Fox, Patrick Livingston
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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: 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
  • Tool and parts tray
    Patent number: D1034131
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2024
    Assignee: VIS, LLC
    Inventor: Christopher B. Danner