Patents Assigned to Matco Tools Corporation
  • Patent number: 11829944
    Abstract: The present application provides systems and methods for a mobile storefront having direct customer access to inventory and pricing from a mobile storefront. In particular, systems and methods provide an application usable by customers to purchase goods or services from a mobile storefront through an electronic communication device. This includes reserving and purchasing products in inventory of the mobile storefront or pooled inventory from multiple mobile storefronts in an area, reserving and purchasing services and/or support, and for communicating directly with an electronic communication device of the mobile storefront.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2023
    Assignee: MATCO TOOLS CORPORATION
    Inventors: John Green, Brian Katzenmeyer, Rayne Covault, Kevin Fanning, Mark Thomas
  • Patent number: 11023849
    Abstract: The present application provides systems and methods for a mobile storefront having direct customer access to inventory and pricing from a mobile storefront. In particular, systems and methods provide an application usable by customers to purchase goods or services from a mobile storefront through an electronic communication device. This includes reserving and purchasing products in inventory of the mobile storefront or pooled inventory from multiple mobile storefronts in an area, reserving and purchasing services and/or support, and for communicating directly with an electronic communication device of the mobile storefront.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2021
    Assignee: Matco Tools Corporation
    Inventors: John Green, Brian Katzenmeyer, Rayne Covault, Kevin Fanning, Mark Thomas
  • Patent number: 10603767
    Abstract: Examples of the present disclosure relate to ratchets and include ratchets having a positive stop ratchet mechanism which controls the movement of a pawl and/or pusher with various geometric configurations and using various materials.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2020
    Assignee: Matco Tools Corporation
    Inventor: Jeff Mitcheltree
  • Patent number: 10350748
    Abstract: Examples of the present invention include tool storage units and methods for storing tools. In examples of the present invention, a tool storage unit comprises a moveable housing with a guide system for allowing movement of the moveable housing in at least one direction. In various examples, the moveable housing is engaged with a base unit and is moved relative to the base unit by a moving mechanism. The moving mechanism moves the moveable housing to provide access to and/or conceal, at least in part, the moveable housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2019
    Assignee: Matco Tools Corporation
    Inventors: Dan Michael, James Szpak, Jason Tilk, Rob Vystricil, Robert Allen, Bill Rabbitt, Shawn Dellinger
  • Patent number: 10192371
    Abstract: Systems and methods for a diagnostic software service that utilizes a subscription model to distribute diagnostic software to diagnostic tools. A diagnostic application is installed on a mobile device. The mobile device communicates with an adapter which can be coupled to a vehicle. An application server provides software modules that are available to be subscribed to by a technician and, once subscribed, can be utilized via the diagnostic application. Subscription to software modules enable the technician to add and utilize specific diagnostic functionality in an a la carte manner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2019
    Assignee: Matco Tools Corporation
    Inventors: John Green, Kimber Biniak, Brian Katzenmeyer, Jason Jones
  • Patent number: 9632920
    Abstract: Systems and methods for a diagnostic software service that utilizes a subscription model to distribute diagnostic software to diagnostic tools. A diagnostic application is installed on a mobile device. The mobile device communicates with an adapter which can be coupled to a vehicle. An application server provides software modules that are available to be subscribed to by a technician and, once subscribed, can be utilized via the diagnostic application. Subscription to software modules enable the technician to add and utilize specific diagnostic functionality in an a la carte manner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2017
    Assignee: Matco Tools Corporation
    Inventors: John Green, Kimber Biniak, Brian Katzenmeyer, Jason Jones
  • Patent number: D812374
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2018
    Assignee: Matco Tools Corporation
    Inventors: Jason Tilk, Bill Rabbitt, Alex Lei Velet, Maynard Payumo, Danwei Ye
  • Patent number: D873021
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2020
    Assignee: Matco Tools Corporation
    Inventors: Jason Tilk, Bill Rabbitt, Alex Lei Velet, Maynard Payumo, Danwei Ye
  • Patent number: D947534
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2022
    Assignee: Matco Tools Corporation
    Inventors: Jason Tilk, Bill Rabbitt, Alex Lei Velet, Maynard Payumo, Danwei Ye
  • Patent number: D966708
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2022
    Assignee: Matco Tools Corporation
    Inventors: Jason Tilk, Bill Rabbitt, Alex Lei Velet, Maynard Payumo, Danwei Ye
  • Patent number: D1012643
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2024
    Assignee: MATCO TOOLS CORPORATION
    Inventor: Darius S. Adibi