Patents by Inventor Gilbert P. Schoener

Gilbert P. Schoener 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).

  • Spanner wrench for use with a Macpherson strut retaining nut or the like
    Patent number: 4570514
    Abstract: A spanner wrench (20) for use in removing and replacing a retaining nut (52) of a cartridge type shock absorber assembly (50) is disclosed. A spanner wrench (20) includes a cylindrical wrench body (22) defining a retaining nut facing end surface (24) and a second end surface opposite therefrom. The wrench body (20) defines an axially directed aperture (28) proximate the center thereof, and a rectangular opening (58) radially removed therefrom. Two elongated handles (36) are interconnected to and extend laterally outwardly from the periphery of the cylindrical wrench body (22). A plurality of radially extending slots (26) are defined in the retaining nut facing end surface (24) of the cylindrical wrench body (22). A plurality of adaptor members (30) configured for removable receipt in the slots (26) are radially slideable in the slots (26). The adaptor members (30) provide for engagement of the retaining nut (52) to be operated on.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 1983
    Date of Patent: February 18, 1986
    Assignee: Branick Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Gilbert P. Schoener