Oil filter wrench

- Stride Tool Inc.
Description

FIG. 1 is a bottom plan view of an oil filter wrench, showing my new design;

FIG. 2 is a cross-section view thereof, taken along line 2--2 of FIG. 6;

FIG. 3 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a rear elevational view, thereof;

FIG. 5 is a front elevational view, shown in an inverted position;

FIG. 6 is a left side elevational view of FIG. 1; and,

FIG. 7 is a right side elevational view of FIG. 1.

Referenced Cited
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Other references
  • Universal 3-Jaw Oil Filter Wrench, K-D Tools Catalogue, p. 186, prior to Oct. 1, 1990. U.46PL Adjustable Oil Filter Wrench, Facom Automotive Catalogue, p. 458, Catalogue F92, 1992. 63600 Import Car Filter Wrench, Lisle Corporation Catalogue No. T47, 1992, p. 20. 2172 Oil Filter Wrench, Hazet Catalogue, English Ed., 1991-1992. Friweg International KFZ Catalogue No. 44, p. 234, contains 1950-1990 ads. Die Cast Aluminum Cap Style Filter Wrenches (Nos. 70-781, 70-783 and 70-785) Plews Catalogue No. 90-100, Apr. 1992. H 2172 Oil Filter Wrench, Range: 65-120 mm., Assenmacher Specialty Tools Catalogue, 1990, p. 27. 1307 New 2 13/16-5" Filter Wrench, Wholesale Tool Supply Catalogue, 1991, p. 14.
Patent History
Patent number: D348814
Type: Grant
Filed: Sep 28, 1993
Date of Patent: Jul 19, 1994
Assignee: Stride Tool Inc. (Ellicottville, NY)
Inventor: Richard A. Pearson (Ellicottville, NY)
Primary Examiner: Bernard Ansher
Assistant Examiner: Philip Hyder
Law Firm: Hodgson, Russ, Andrews, Woods & Goodyear
Application Number: 0/13,602
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: D 8/51