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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7926156 | Valve keeper installation tool Valve keeper pliers that facilitate the installation of the two-part valve keepers in an internal combustion engine, the pliers comprising jaws and handles with a pivot point therebetween, at least two grasping pins per keeper projecting outwardly from a shoulder st... | 04/19/2011 |
| 7832071 | Device for extracting a nozzle assembly A device for extracting a nozzle assembly of a fuel injection installation. The nozzle assembly is pressed into a cylinder head of an internal combustion engine, with a support pipe, with which the extraction device of the device is supported in the area surrounding... | 11/16/2010 |
| 6892430 | Tool for installing valve locks A hand tool that greatly expedites the installation of the valve locks that secure a valve spring retainer to the free end of a valve stem. The valve locks include an inwardly extending ridge that engages a circumferential groove that extends around an end portion o... | 05/17/2005 |
| 6684492 | Cotter-mounting apparatus The present invention relates to a cotter-mounting apparatus that, by engaging a pair of cotters with engagement grooves provided on the outer circumferential surface of an axial member, mounts the pair of cotters that fix a retainer for holding a spring ... | 02/03/2004 |
| 6571819 | Method of installing valve seals and a two-piece tool therefor A method of installing a valve seal at the base of a valve stem of an automotive internal combustion engine is disclosed. A two-piece tool consisting of first and second tool parts is employed for carrying out the method. The first tool part is used to pu... | 06/03/2003 |
| 6473965 | Method for installing valve locks A hand tool that greatly expedites the installation of the valve locks that secure a valve spring retainer to the free end of a valve stem. The valve locks include an inwardly extending ridge that engages a circumferential groove that extends around an en... | 11/05/2002 |
| 6418617 | Fuel injector assembly assembly method Fuel injectors, for hydraulically actuated fuel systems with complex seals so high pressure oil can be confined, are assembled in an engine head with a tool that fits with part of the injector. Tool posts have ends that fit in holes of a bracket. The post... | 07/16/2002 |
| 6412158 | Combined tools for removing and installing valve keepers in an internal combustion engine A combination tool system, comprising a hand-held, valve keeper remove/install tool and an engine head clamping support device. Both the hand-held tool and the clamping support device are used together, and include special extraction and installation mech... | 07/02/2002 |
| 6330737 | Tool for mounting disk valves in motor cylinder heads A tool for mounting of disk valves in motor cylinder heads includes a shaft and a spring-loaded tap that may be pressed into the shaft, and two vaulted clamping arms placed on opposite sides of the shaft, with the purpose of holding two locking bodies in ... | 12/18/2001 |
| 6321432 | Tool for automotive engine valve removal and replacement A tool for removal of an automotive engine valve from a cylinder head, the valve including a valve stem, valve spring, and keepers locking the spring in engagement with the valve stem. The tool compresses the valve spring to remove the keepers from the va... | 11/27/2001 |
| 6219896 | Tool for installing valve locks A hand tool that greatly expedites installation of the valve locks that secure a valve spring retainer to the free end of a valve stem. The valve locks include an inwardly extending ridge that engages a circumferential groove that extends around an end po... | 04/24/2001 |
| 5915741 | Faucet cartridge puller assembly and method of use A faucet cartridge puller assembly operable to remove a broken defective primary valve cartridge assembly from a faucet valve assembly which is utilized on a kitchen faucet valve assembly, a bath/shower faucet valve assembly, or a bathroom sink faucet val... | 06/29/1999 |
| 5819411 | Automatic injector insertion station An automatic injector insertion station for inserting a fuel injector mounting end into a fuel rail cup includes a housing and an injector nest moveable relative to the housing. The nest includes first and second ends. The first end includes a support for... | 10/13/1998 |
| 5761785 | Vacuum tool for installing valve spring retainer and keys A method and apparatus for reliably placing the spring retainer and keys on a valve stem, to lock the valve spring in place. The apparatus includes a linear actuator, having an extended position and a retracted position, and a connector for connecting the... | 06/09/1998 |
| 5724732 | Method and apparatus for supporting push rods A bracket having a plurality of notches is temporarily connected to a structural member of an internal combustion engine to support a plurality of push rods at a preselected location and orientation during assembly of a rocker arm assembly on a cylinder h... | 03/10/1998 |
| 5619961 | Poppet valve retainer system for internal combustion engine A retainer system for securing a poppet valve within a cylinder head of an internal combustion engine includes a retainer washer having a tapered bore, and a valve stem having annular grooves with different axial lengths which match lands formed on the in... | 04/15/1997 |
| 5463802 | Device for removing the valves of an internal combustion engine This device includes a cylinder head stand mounted so that it can pivot tugh at least 180° about a horizontal axis and capable of rigidly holding a cylinder head and a valve lifter. A plurality of blocks in the form of plates which are flexible and elas... | 11/07/1995 |
| 5355572 | Valve guide insert insertion tool A thin-walled valve guide insert for lining and relining a valve guide of an internal combustion engine includes opposing ends each having a tapered insertion section thereon. The tapered insertion section defines a reduced outer diameter to facilitate in... | 10/18/1994 |
| 5207196 | Pre-assembled unit for engine valve system A pre-assembled unit 10 for use in assembly of an engine valve system 150 in an engine 152. The pre-assembled unit 10 includes a spring 14 for providing a force for urging an engine valve 156 in a first direction, a spring seat 20 engaged with the spring ... | 05/04/1993 |
| 5105521 | Method of assembling modular headliner to a vehicle by snap-fitting A modular headliner includes an assist strap for mounting to the modular headliner to the vehicle body structure and includes an assist strap fastening means. The fastening means extends to engage a vehicle body adjacent an opening defined by a vehicle bo... | 04/21/1992 |
| 5097579 | Automatic device for the putting in place of valves This automatic device for the putting in place of the valves of an internal combustion engine serves to insert half cones in a collar on the valve stem. Within a housing provided with a cover it comprises: a central slide displaceable in the direction indicate... | 03/24/1992 |
| 5012566 | Drilling and expanding tool for removing carburetor seal plugs A tool for removing seal plugs from a carburetor baseplate having a shaft and collet arrangement in which the shaft is formed at one end by a drill bit. The members are concentrically aligned within an outer holder member which also functions as a drill g... | 05/07/1991 |
| 4912825 | Automotive valve lifter and push rod extractor tool This valve lifter and push rod extractor tool is designed to quickly and easily remove hydraulic valve lifters and push rods in automobile engines without removing the engine head from the engine block. The device utilizes the existing thread bores on the... | 04/03/1990 |
| 4879796 | Valve inserting apparatus for an internal combustion engine A valve inserting apparatus for an internal combustion engine has a cylinder head of the engine supported by a jig such that its surface on a combustion chamber side is positioned facing upward and the longitudinal axis of a valve guide assembled to the c... | 11/14/1989 |
| 4879795 | Valve inserting apparatus for an internal combustion engine A valve inserting apparatus is provided for an internal combustion engine having an intake valve and an exhaust valve inserted into respective valve guides on the intake and the exhaust of engine. The valve inserting apparatus comprises a pair of valve su... | 11/14/1989 |
| 4738275 | Cartridge puller for hot and cold water mixing valve A quick, lightweight cartridge puller for hot and cold water mixing valves operates to provide an increased mechanical force advantage while applying opposed relative forces between a valve cartridge and its value housing to avoid stressing wall and decor... | 04/19/1988 |
