Patents by Inventor Tim Firzlaff

Tim Firzlaff 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: 9180582
    Abstract: A cylinder liner installation tool for seating a cylinder liner into an engine block includes a body having a handle mount section at a proximal end and a head bolt mounting section at a distal end, a press rod attached to the body toward the distal end by a hinge mount, a press plate attached to the press rod, and a handle extension removably attached to the handle mount section, wherein the head bolt mounting section is configured to receive a head bolt mounted to the engine block so that application of an applied force to the handle extension results in a translation of the force down the press rod to the press plate. A method of installing a cylinder liner into a cylinder bore in an engine block includes using a cylinder liner installation tool.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2015
    Assignee: Bosch Automotive Service Solutions Inc.
    Inventor: Tim Firzlaff
  • Publication number: 20140137406
    Abstract: A cylinder liner installation tool for seating a cylinder liner into an engine block includes a body having a handle mount section at a proximal end and a head bolt mounting section at a distal end, a press rod attached to the body toward the distal end by a hinge mount, a press plate attached to the press rod, and a handle extension removably attached to the handle mount section, wherein the head bolt mounting section is configured to receive a head bolt mounted to the engine block so that application of an applied force to the handle extension results in a translation of the force down the press rod to the press plate. A method of installing a cylinder liner into a cylinder bore in an engine block includes using a cylinder liner installation tool.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Publication date: May 22, 2014
    Applicant: Service Solutions U.S. LLC
    Inventor: Tim FIRZLAFF
  • Publication number: 20110017025
    Abstract: A socket for an injector pressure regulator having an upper and a lower portion that forms a body. The socket is configured to remove or install the injection pressure regulator in an engine, such as a Ford diesel engine. The socket further includes a tapered portion and a driver receiving portion to receive a driver of a wrench. A slot is formed in the upper and lower portions to better mate with the injector pressure regulator. The inner portion of the socket includes a dome portion that provides a space between the socket and a top of the injector.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2009
    Publication date: January 27, 2011
    Inventor: Tim Firzlaff