Patents by Inventor Douglas Hanneken

Douglas Hanneken 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).

  • Vehicle tire changing system with tool positioning sensor
    Patent number: 8284390
    Abstract: A vehicle tire changing system is configured with sensors to acquire dimensional information associated with tire service tools and a vehicle wheel assembly. The sensors acquire dimensional information associated with at least one feature of the vehicle wheel assembly or a tire service tool. The vehicle tire changing system is configured to utilize the acquired dimensional information to automate and monitor the movement of an associated tire service tool and optionally, to store or convey the acquired dimensional information for use by other vehicle service systems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2012
    Assignee: Hunter Engineering Company
    Inventors: Joel Clasquin, Michael D. Gerdes, Douglas Hanneken, Nicholas J. Colarelli, III