Wheel Weasel

• US 20130020543A1
• Filed: 07/16/2012
• Published: 01/24/2013
• Est. Priority Date: 07/15/2011
• Status: Abandoned Application

• Current Assignee: Cass A. Ellsworth
• Original Assignee: Cass A. Ellsworth
• Inventors: Ellsworth, Cass A.
• Application Number:
  US13/550,430
• Publication Number:
  US 20130020543A1
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 254/131
• CPC Class Codes: B60B 2340/12 Operated manually
• CPC Class Codes: B60B 29/001 comprising lifting or aligning means B60B29/002 takes precedence
• CPC Class Codes: B60B 2900/115 Complexity

Abstract

The invention provides an improved leveraging tool configured to safely lift a tire to a tire hub. Manufactured of an approximately one half inch powder coated and rust resistant steel rod, the Wheel Weasel features a triangle shaped framework, forming a base, two elongated and extended parallel arms extend from the corners of the base. The other two sides of the triangle culminate in a handle. The parallel arms are designed to slide beneath the tire. This base and arms cradle the tire and enables the user to lift it up off the ground. The two sides of the triangle extend downward and out from the handle at approximately a forty five degree angle.

Claims

1. An improved leveraging tool for use in changing a tire, comprising:

a triangle shaped framework wherein the bottom of the triangle forms a base, two elongated and extended parallel arms extending from the corners of the base, wherein these arms are designed to slide beneath a tire, further comprising an extended cylindrical handle positioned at the proximal end of the device where the two sides of the triangle come together, wherein the two sides of the triangle extend downward and out from this handle at approximately a forty five degree angle.

2. The leveraging tool of claim 1 manufactured of an approximately one half inch powder coated and rust resistant steel rod.

3. The leveraging tool of claim 1 wherein the cylindrical handle is gently contoured with a nonskid coating to provide a comfortable and secure grip during use.

4. The leveraging tool of claim 1 wherein the two sides of the triangle, are each approximately seven and one half inches in length.

5. The leveraging tool of claim 1 wherein the two sides of the triangle are joined together at the bottom of each arm by a horizontal support arm forming the base of the triangle which measures approximately fifteen inches in length.

6. The leveraging tool of claim 1 wherein these two parallel arms each measure approximately thirty three and one half inches in length.

7. The leveraging tool of claim 1 wherein the overall length of the tool is approximately forty-one inches in length.