Patents by Inventor Claude R. Valat

Claude R. Valat has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Assembly, testing and repair universal stand for motor vehicles
    Patent number: 4489500
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a measuring device for the three-dimensional checking of a vehicle. The device includes a plumb bob device having a graduated tape spring wound therein. The tape includes an attachment for securing the bob to certain areas of a device frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 1983
    Date of Patent: December 25, 1984
    Inventor: Claude R. Valat
  • Universal bench for the assembly, testing and repair of motor vehicles
    Patent number: 4447961
    Abstract: Reversible universal stand for inspection and repairing damaged motor vehicles comprising: a solid caisson-shaped frame, a square mesh modular drilling made directly on the longitudinal flanks and at least one main side of the frame. A system of squares-brackets having multiple functions and avoiding particularly the use of cross bars, various accessories: shoes, "cage"-shaped nut magnetic counter plates, etc., an original measuring device, using the modular drilling of the stand, and comprised of one or a plurality of independent units comprising: a squared projection plate, a weighted extensible measuring rod, a hooking device for hooking at the controlled point.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 1980
    Date of Patent: May 15, 1984
    Inventor: Claude R. Valat