Patents by Inventor John O. Young

John O. Young 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).

  • Coil spring compressing tool
    Patent number: 4237594
    Abstract: A spring compressing tool is provided to efficiently compress a coil spring on the suspension system of an automobile. An elongated threaded rod includes a head disposed on one end adapted to be engaged by a common wrench or similar tool whereby the rod may be rotated. A plate having a central aperture to receive the threaded rod and to hold it in position while the spring is compressed is adapted to be removably mounted on the spring tower of the suspension system. A hook assembly to engage the coil spring is designed to receive the threaded rod and travel on the rod as the rod is rotated, thereby compressing the coil spring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 1979
    Date of Patent: December 9, 1980
    Inventor: John O. Young
  • Cutting tool for removing a nut securely fastened to a bolt
    Patent number: 4188722
    Abstract: A cutting tool is provided to efficiently remove a nut from a bolt. An enlongated rod is bifurcated at its lower end to form a pair of arms having cutting edges. A guide collar disposed between the arms is shaped to receive the free end of the bolt and properly position the tool over the nut.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 1978
    Date of Patent: February 19, 1980
    Inventor: John O. Young