Patents by Inventor Glenn D. Felpel

Glenn D. Felpel 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).

  • Patent number: 11591195
    Abstract: A swing arm restraint system for an automotive lift includes a movable carriage including a swing arm mounting portion. A first swing arm restraint housing is non-rotatably connected to the swing arm mounting portion, the first swing arm restraint housing including a first internal space. A first swing arm is pivotally connected to the swing arm mounting portion and is rotatable relative to the first swing arm restraint housing. A first restraint device is located in the first internal space and connected to the the swing arm restraint housing. A second restraint device is operably connected to the first swing arm such that the second restraint device rotates with the first swing arm relative to the first swing arm restraint housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2023
    Assignee: Automotive Lift Institute
    Inventors: Frederick G. Heath, Glenn D. Felpel
  • Publication number: 20210114852
    Abstract: A swing arm restraint system for an automotive lift includes a movable carriage including a swing arm mounting portion. A first swing arm restraint housing is non-rotatably connected to the swing arm mounting portion, the first swing arm restraint housing including a first internal space. A first swing arm is pivotally connected to the swing arm mounting portion and is rotatable relative to the first swing arm restraint housing. A first restraint device is located in the first internal space and connected to the the swing arm restraint housing. A second restraint device is operably connected to the first swing arm such that the second restraint device rotates with the first swing arm relative to the first swing arm restraint housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2020
    Publication date: April 22, 2021
    Applicant: AUTOMOTIVE LIFT INSTITUTE
    Inventors: Frederick G. Heath, Glenn D. Felpel
  • Patent number: 10344526
    Abstract: A preferred embodiment of a system includes a lifting device for lifting a motor vehicle, a support structure for mounting the lifting device in a pit, and a carriage for supporting the lifting device from the support structure and being movable within the support structure. The system also includes a cover coupled to opposite sides of the carriage so that the cover extends away from the carriage and continuously between the opposite sides of the carriage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2019
    Assignee: STERTIL BV
    Inventors: Kurt E. Polins, Glenn D. Felpel, Allan Pavlick
  • Publication number: 20160319590
    Abstract: A preferred embodiment of a system includes a lifting device for lifting a motor vehicle, a support structure for mounting the lifting device in a pit, and a carriage for supporting the lifting device from the support structure and being movable within the support structure. The system also includes a cover coupled to opposite sides of the carriage so that the cover extends away from the carriage and continuously between the opposite sides of the carriage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2016
    Publication date: November 3, 2016
    Inventors: Kurt E. Polins, Glenn D. Felpel, Allan Pavlick
  • Patent number: 9290365
    Abstract: A preferred embodiment of a system includes a lifting device for lifting a motor vehicle, a support structure for mounting the lifting device in a pit, and a carriage for supporting the lifting device from the support structure and being movable within the support structure. The system also includes a cover coupled to opposite sides of the carriage so that the cover extends away from the carriage and continuously between the opposite sides of the carriage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2016
    Assignee: STERTIL BV
    Inventors: Kurt E. Polins, Glenn D. Felpel, Allan Pavlick
  • Publication number: 20130313498
    Abstract: A preferred embodiment of a system includes a lifting device for lifting a motor vehicle, a support structure for mounting the lifting device in a pit, and a carriage for supporting the lifting device from the support structure and being movable within the support structure. The system also includes a cover coupled to opposite sides of the carriage so that the cover extends away from the carriage and continuously between the opposite sides of the carriage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2013
    Publication date: November 28, 2013
    Inventors: Kurt E. Polins, Glenn D. Felpel, Allan Pavlick
  • Patent number: 8523146
    Abstract: A preferred embodiment of a system includes a lifting device for lifting a motor vehicle, a support structure for mounting the lifting device in a pit, and a carriage for supporting the lifting device from the support structure and being movable within the support structure. The system also includes a cover coupled to opposite sides of the carriage so that the cover extends away from the carriage and continuously between the opposite sides of the carriage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2013
    Assignee: Stertil Koni USA
    Inventors: Kurt E. Polins, Glenn D. Felpel, Allan Pavlick
  • Publication number: 20120263570
    Abstract: A preferred embodiment of a system includes a lifting device for lifting a motor vehicle, a support structure for mounting the lifting device in a pit, and a carriage for supporting the lifting device from the support structure and being movable within the support structure. The system also includes a cover coupled to opposite sides of the carriage so that the cover extends away from the carriage and continuously between the opposite sides of the carriage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2012
    Publication date: October 18, 2012
    Inventors: Kurt E. Polins, Glenn D. Felpel, Allan Pavlick
  • Patent number: 8191865
    Abstract: A preferred embodiment of a system includes a lifting device for lifting a motor vehicle, a support structure for mounting the lifting device in a pit, and a carriage for supporting the lifting device from the support structure and being movable within the support structure. The system also includes a cover coupled to opposite sides of the carriage so that the cover extends away from the carriage and continuously between the opposite sides of the carriage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2012
    Assignee: Stertil B.V.
    Inventors: Kurt E Polins, Glenn D Felpel, Allan Pavlick
  • Publication number: 20080224107
    Abstract: A preferred embodiment of a system includes a lifting device for lifting a motor vehicle, a support structure for mounting the lifting device in a pit, and a carriage for supporting the lifting device from the support structure and being movable within the support structure. The system also includes a cover coupled to opposite sides of the carriage so that the cover extends away from the carriage and continuously between the opposite sides of the carriage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2005
    Publication date: September 18, 2008
    Inventors: Kurt E. Polins, Glenn D Felpel, Allan Pavlick
  • Patent number: 4365397
    Abstract: This disclosure concerns the adaption of power means to the operation of filing. Provided is a file tool which is supported and reciprocated by a file tool adapter which in turn is connected in rigid manner to the reciprocating bar of a power device for converting rotary motion to reciprocating motion. A second embodiment, the file tool and adapter being constructed unitary.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 1980
    Date of Patent: December 28, 1982
    Inventor: Glenn D. Felpel