Patents by Inventor Clair D. Niles

Clair D. Niles has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 11383363
    Abstract: An oil filter removal tool with a cavity for receiving the oil filter, a tapered base portion with reverse (e.g. left handed) threads for gripping the base of the oil filter, and a lip for capturing spilled oil. A wrench connection below the base portion of the tool fits a typical socket wrench head to allow for easy removal of the oil filter using a common tool. The reverse threads grip the base of the oil filter when being turned to the left, and as they tighten onto the filter, they grip tighter and tighter and then begin to loosen the filter. As the filter comes loose, any spilt oil will be captured within the cavity of the removal tool.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2022
    Inventor: Clair D. Niles
  • Patent number: 11077537
    Abstract: A chain wrench which utilizes ordinary high-speed drive chain to form an adjustable, replaceable chain wrench of unlimited length potential. A sprocket for gripping at the head of the wrench, and allows the chain to nearly completely wrap about the object to be turned or held, preventing the need for a gripping portion which tends to damage or crush the object being turned or held. Multiple such chains could be used simultaneously.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2021
    Inventor: Clair D. Niles
  • Publication number: 20200254591
    Abstract: A chain wrench which utilizes ordinary high-speed drive chain to form an adjustable, replaceable chain wrench of unlimited length potential. A sprocket for gripping at the head of the wrench, and allows the chain to nearly completely wrap about the object to be turned or held, preventing the need for a gripping portion which tends to damage or crush the object being turned or held. Multiple such chains could be used simultaneously.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2019
    Publication date: August 13, 2020
    Inventor: Clair D. Niles
  • Publication number: 20200254597
    Abstract: An oil filter removal tool with a cavity for receiving the oil filter, a tapered base portion with reverse (e.g. left handed) threads for gripping the base of the oil filter, and a lip for capturing spilled oil. A wrench connection below the base portion of the tool fits a typical socket wrench head to allow for easy removal of the oil filter using a common tool. The reverse threads grip the base of the oil filter when being turned to the left, and as they tighten onto the filter, they grip tighter and tighter and then begin to loosen the filter. As the filter comes loose, any spilt oil will be captured within the cavity of the removal tool.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2019
    Publication date: August 13, 2020
    Inventor: Clair D. Niles