Patents by Inventor Louis J. Garcia

Louis J. Garcia 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).

  • Dual piston disc brake caliper compressor
    Patent number: 7076850
    Abstract: A tool for spreading dual piston brake pads and for compressing the dual pistons of a dual piston disc brake assembly of the type including a disc brake caliper housing for the pads and pistons. The tool includes manually operated handles which drive a bracket assembly that engages the dual piston disc brake pads. The housing for the tool includes a plate which is engaged against the caliper housing. The plate and bracket assembly are driven in a manner which causes them to become spaced from one another. A mechanical advantage is achieved by utilization of handles with a lever arm extension associated with a pivotal handle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2006
    Assignee: Lisle Corporation
    Inventors: Randall J. Ploeger, Louis J. Garcia, Martha Juliano, legal representative, George P. Juliano, deceased
  • Dual piston disc brake caliper compressor
    Publication number: 20040255445
    Abstract: A tool for spreading dual piston brake pads and for compressing the dual pistons of a dual piston disc brake assembly of the type including a disc brake caliper housing for the pads and pistons. The tool includes manually operated handles which drive a bracket assembly that engages the dual piston disc brake pads. The housing for the tool includes a plate which is engaged against the caliper housing. The plate and bracket assembly are driven in a manner which causes them to become spaced from one another. A mechanical advantage is achieved by utilization of handles with a lever arm extension associated with a pivotal handle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2004
    Publication date: December 23, 2004
    Applicant: Lisle Corporation
    Inventors: Randall J. Ploeger, Louis J. Garcia, George P. Juliano, Martha Juliano