Patent ID: 6453954
Filing Date: 2002-09-24
Classification: F16N

Abstract:
An oil directing device for redirecting oil spillage on a front U-joint of a vehicle when removing a oil filter from the vehicle, said device comprising:a panel having a top surface, a bottom surface, a back edge, a front edge, a first side edge and a second side edge, said panel being divided into a left portion and a right portion along a longitudinal axis of said panel, said left portion being in an angular relationship with said right portion such that said top surface of said panel defines an angle generally between 120 degrees and 150 degrees, said panel comprising a substantially rigid material; a foot being attached to said bottom surface of said panel and positioned generally between said front and back edges; wherein said panel is adapted to be positioned on said U-joint and under said oil-filter for preventing oil from falling on said oil-filter; and wherein said foot comprises a plate having a peripheral edge attached to said bottom surface and extending along said longitudinal axis of said panel such that a plane of said plate is orientated generally parallel to said longitudinal axis.