1. D-Oily Tools 02/01/06 Week 5 Deliverables Aaron Lunt Adam Kan Justin Chastang Richard Burge Michelle Siverd Tyler Warnock Patent/Product Search

2. D-Oily Tools 02/01/06 No Spill Oil Filter Basic Information: Patent # US 6,616,838 B1; Date: September 9, 2003 This oil filter has a sealable cavity which prevents the oil from leaking out during disassembly. The seal (28 in the above picture) is opened during engine operation and is closed off when the filter is disengaged from the engine block.

3. D-Oily Tools 02/01/06 Engine Oil Filter Socket Wrench With Built-in Spillage Cup Basic Information: Patent # US 6,227,078 B1; Date: May 8, 2001 This invention consists of a normal end-on socket wrench tool with an additional flared side that catches the oil runoff. This tool is best suited for filters in a vertical orientation.

4. D-Oily Tools 02/01/06 Oil Filter Draining Device Basic Information: Patent # US 5,598,951 B1; Date: Feb 4, 1997 This invention is designed to puncture a hole in the side of the oil filter, and catch the oil in the rubber cup as it drains out. The oil drains through the hollow tube and can be collected in a suitable container for proper disposal.

5. D-Oily Tools 02/01/06 Filter Wrench Basic Information: Patent # US 4,177,529; Date: Aug 8,1978 This invention is designed for draining and removing a screw-on filter having an outer canister and an inner filter element using a centrally positioned punch.

6. D-Oily Tools 02/01/06 Oil Filter Removal and Installation Device The device is substantially cup shaped having an open end and a closed end thereby forming a reservoir in which a punch drains the filter. Basic Information: Patent # US 6,401,574; Date: Aug 10, 2000

7. D-Oily Tools 02/01/06 Oil Filter Puncturing, Draining, and Socket Extension Device The sharp end of this tool, fitted with an ordinary oil filter socket is centered against the bottom of an installed vehicular oil filter and the other end fits a standard ratchet. Basic Information: Patent # US 5,299,714; Date: Apr 5, 1994

8. D-Oily Tools 02/01/06 Engine oil filter adapter assembly for facilitating the removal of an oil filter without spilling oil Basic Information: Patent # US 5,623,755; Date: Apr 29, 1997 The assembly includes a drain cup adapter for permanent affixing to the oil filter stud which extends from an engine block. The drain cup adapter has an inner face with openings for passage of oil and a central threaded opening permitting it to be permanently screwed onto the oil filter stud. An external ring is used for attaching a bag holding member.