Patents Assigned to Gray Manufacturing Company, Inc.
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Patent number: 11643313Abstract: Wireless portable vehicle lift system incorporating one or more enhanced communication and/or control features. The lift system can incorporate enhanced touch screen-enabled functionalities and/or enhanced wireless communication features.Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 2022Date of Patent: May 9, 2023Assignee: Gray Manufacturing Company, Inc.Inventors: Larry M. Jaipaul, John E. Fagan, David Dwight Sandmann, William R. Keck, Jr., Stephen J. Rucker, Ralph S. McKee
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Patent number: 11616404Abstract: A vehicle lift system configured for wireless charging is disclosed. The vehicle lift system includes a vehicle lift and a light transmitter. The vehicle lift includes a base, a carriage, a lift actuator, a battery, and a photovoltaic receiver. The carriage is configured for receiving a wheel of a vehicle. The lift actuator is configured to vertically raise and lower the carriage relative to the base. The battery is configured to provide electrical energy to the vehicle lift. The photovoltaic receiver is electrically coupled with the battery. The light transmitter is configured for transmitting electrical energy to said photovoltaic receiver. Thus, the battery of the vehicle lift can be recharged wirelessly, such that the vehicle lift need not have a wired power connection.Type: GrantFiled: November 6, 2019Date of Patent: March 28, 2023Assignee: Gray Manufacturing Company, Inc.Inventor: Larry M. Jaipaul
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Patent number: 11401142Abstract: A portable vehicle lift and methods of using the same are provided. The portable vehicle lift comprises a carriage, a head saddle, and a lift driver. The head saddle is movably connected to the carriage so that it is shiftable between a lowered position and a raised position. The lift driver supported on the carriage and configured to lift the head saddle.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2020Date of Patent: August 2, 2022Assignee: Gray Manufacturing Company, Inc.Inventor: Ryan Herzog
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Patent number: 11383964Abstract: Wireless portable vehicle lift system incorporating one or more enhanced communication and/or control features. The lift system can incorporate enhanced touch screen-enabled functionalities and/or enhanced wireless communication features.Type: GrantFiled: October 28, 2019Date of Patent: July 12, 2022Assignee: Gray Manufacturing Company, Inc.Inventors: Larry M. Jaipaul, John E. Fagan, David Dwight Sandmann, William R. Keck, Jr., Stephen J. Rucker, Ralph S. McKee
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Patent number: 10865083Abstract: A vehicle lift system incorporating one or more lift control modules having an advanced operating platform. The lift control module includes a user interface for receiving user instructions from a user, at least one control module processor, and a non-transitory computer-readable medium with an advanced operating platform stored thereon. The computer readable medium includes a first application operable executable by the advanced operating platform. The first application directs the control module processor to provide instructions to the vehicle lift to control the vehicle lift based on the user instructions. The computer readable medium further includes a second application executable by the advanced operating platform. The second application directs the control module processor to perform certain steps, with such certain steps not directed to controlling the vehicle lift. Furthermore, the advanced operating platform is configured to execute said first application and said second application simultaneously.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2018Date of Patent: December 15, 2020Assignee: Gray Manufacturing Company, Inc.Inventors: Larry M. Jaipaul, Stephen J. Rucker, Raymond C. Chan
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Patent number: 10625998Abstract: A remote control system for remotely controlling a vehicle lift. The remote control system may comprise a lift control module and a remote computing device. The lift control module may be configured to receive information indicative of an instruction to pair the lift control module with a computing device and to present a validation code. The remote computing device may be configured to receive information indicative of an instruction to pair the remote computing device with the lift control module and to receive the validation code presented by the lift control module. Upon validating the received validation code, the remote computing device may be configured to be paired with the lift control module.Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 2018Date of Patent: April 21, 2020Assignee: Gray Manufacturing Company, Inc.Inventor: Larry M. Jaipaul
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Patent number: 10486950Abstract: A down stop indicator for a vehicle lift. The vehicle lift includes a main housing, a carriage assembly for receiving a wheel of a vehicle, a lift actuator for vertically raising and lowering the carriage assembly relative to the main housing, and down stop. The down stop can be selectively positioned in either an engaged position or an unengaged position. With the down stop in the engaged position, the down stop restricts the lift actuator from vertically lowering. The indicator is configured to indicate a position of the down stop.Type: GrantFiled: December 12, 2014Date of Patent: November 26, 2019Assignee: Gray Manufacturing Company, Inc.Inventors: Raymond W. Karleskint, Stephen J. Rucker
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Patent number: 10457536Abstract: Wireless portable vehicle lift system incorporating one or more enhanced communication and/or control features. The lift system can incorporate enhanced wireless communication features such as the ability to automatically scan a plurality of communication channels, determine a clearest communication channel, and use the clearest communication channel for wireless communication.Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 2019Date of Patent: October 29, 2019Assignee: Gray Manufacturing Company, Inc.Inventors: Larry M. Jaipaul, John E. Fagan, David Dwight Sandmann, William R. Keck, Jr., Stephen J. Rucker, Ralph S. McKee
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Patent number: 10457532Abstract: A self-synchronizing wheel lift system configured to lift a vehicle using compressed air. The lift system comprises a plurality of pneumatic wheel lifts and a lift control system. The lift control system is configured to automatically synchronize the heights of the wheel lifts during vehicle lifting without causing any of the wheel lifts to completely stop during vehicle lifting.Type: GrantFiled: April 23, 2018Date of Patent: October 29, 2019Assignee: Gray Manufacturing Company, Inc.Inventors: Larry M. Jaipaul, Seth A. Helmich
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Patent number: 10214403Abstract: Wireless portable vehicle lift system incorporating one or more enhanced communication and/or control features. The lift system can incorporate enhanced touch screen-enabled functionalities and/or enhanced wireless communication features.Type: GrantFiled: August 27, 2018Date of Patent: February 26, 2019Assignee: Gray Manufacturing Company, Inc.Inventors: Larry M. Jaipaul, John E. Fagan, David Dwight Sandmann, William R. Keck, Jr., Stephen J. Rucker, Ralph S. McKee
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Patent number: 10169930Abstract: A vehicle lift comprising a main housing and a carriage assembly configured to engage a wheel of a vehicle, with the carriage assembly being vertically shiftable relative to the main housing. The vehicle lift additionally includes a lift control module for controlling actuation of said carriage assembly. The vehicle lift further includes a docking area configured to receive a diagnostic device, with the docking area including a power port configured to provide power to the diagnostic device.Type: GrantFiled: June 12, 2017Date of Patent: January 1, 2019Assignee: Gray Manufacturing Company, Inc.Inventors: Larry M. Jaipaul, Todd Michalski
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Patent number: 10124997Abstract: A remote control system for remotely controlling a vehicle lift. The remote control system may comprise a lift control module and a remote computing device. The lift control module may be configured to receive information indicative of an instruction to pair the lift control module with a computing device and to present a validation code. The remote computing device may be configured to receive information indicative of an instruction to pair the remote computing device with the lift control module and to receive the validation code presented by the lift control module. Upon validating the received validation code, the remote computing device may be configured to be paired with the lift control module.Type: GrantFiled: March 18, 2016Date of Patent: November 13, 2018Assignee: Gray Manufacturing Company, Inc.Inventor: Larry M. Jaipaul
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Patent number: 10081524Abstract: A vehicle lift comprising a vertically-orientated column and a pair of swing arms vertically-shiftable with respect to the post. The swing arms are configured to rotate with respect to the column. The vehicle lift additionally includes a sensor associated with each swing arm. Each sensor is configured to obtain information related to its respective swing arm. Each sensor is also associated with a radio-frequency identification (RFID) tag, with the RFID tag being configured to provide power to its respective sensor. The vehicle lift further includes a system controller in communication with the sensors and configured to control the vehicle lift based on the information obtained by the sensors.Type: GrantFiled: September 8, 2017Date of Patent: September 25, 2018Assignee: Gray Manufacturing Company, Inc.Inventors: Stephen J. Rucker, Ryan Herzog, Larry M. Jaipaul, Raymond W. Karleskint
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Patent number: 10065842Abstract: A vehicle lift system incorporating one or more lift control modules having an advanced operating platform. The lift control module includes a user interface for receiving user instructions from a user, at least one control module processor, and a non-transitory computer-readable medium with an advanced operating platform stored thereon. The computer readable medium includes a first application operable executable by the advanced operating platform. The first application directs the control module processor to provide instructions to the vehicle lift to control the vehicle lift based on the user instructions. The computer readable medium further includes a second application executable by the advanced operating platform. The second application directs the control module processor to perform certain steps, with such certain steps not directed to controlling the vehicle lift. Furthermore, the advanced operating platform is configured to execute said first application and said second application simultaneously.Type: GrantFiled: February 23, 2015Date of Patent: September 4, 2018Assignee: Gray Manufacturing Company, Inc.Inventors: Larry M. Jaipaul, Stephen J. Rucker, Raymond C. Chan
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Patent number: 10059576Abstract: Wireless portable vehicle lift system incorporating one or more enhanced communication and/or control features. The lift system can incorporate enhanced touch screen-enabled functionalities and/or enhanced wireless communication features.Type: GrantFiled: May 27, 2016Date of Patent: August 28, 2018Assignee: Gray Manufacturing Company, Inc.Inventors: Larry M. Jaipaul, John E. Fagan, David Dwight Sandmann, William R. Keck, Jr., Stephen J. Rucker, Ralph S. McKee
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Patent number: 9950916Abstract: A self-synchronizing wheel lift system configured to lift a vehicle using compressed air. The lift system comprises a plurality of pneumatic wheel lifts and a lift control system. The lift control system is configured to automatically synchronize the heights of the wheel lifts during vehicle lifting without causing any of the wheel lifts to completely stop during vehicle lifting.Type: GrantFiled: February 13, 2015Date of Patent: April 24, 2018Assignee: Gray Manufacturing Company, Inc.Inventors: Larry M. Jaipaul, Seth A. Helmich
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Patent number: 9884751Abstract: A portable vehicle lift with a wireless charging system. The vehicle lift comprises a base, a carriage configured for receiving a wheel of a vehicle, a lift actuator configured to vertically raise and lower the carriage relative to the base, and a battery configured to provide electrical power to the vehicle lift. The vehicle lift additionally includes a receiver electrically coupled with the battery, and a transmitter for transmitting electrical energy to the receiver.Type: GrantFiled: September 17, 2015Date of Patent: February 6, 2018Assignee: Gray Manufacturing Company, Inc.Inventor: Larry M. Jaipaul
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Patent number: 9868621Abstract: A combustion-powered portable vehicle lift comprising a base, a post supported by the base, and a carriage assembly vertically shiftable relative to the post. The vehicle lift additionally comprises a combustion power system including a fuel tank and a combustion engine. The vehicle lift further comprises a hydraulic power system including a hydraulic reservoir, a hydraulic pump, and a hydraulic cylinder. As such, the combustion power system is operable to power the hydraulic power system to shift the carriage assembly relative to the post.Type: GrantFiled: February 13, 2015Date of Patent: January 16, 2018Assignee: Gray Manufacturing Company, Inc.Inventor: Larry M. Jaipaul
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Patent number: 9679421Abstract: A vehicle lift comprising a main housing and a carriage assembly configured to engage a wheel of a vehicle, with the carriage assembly being vertically shiftable relative to the main housing. The vehicle lift additionally includes a lift control module for controlling actuation of said carriage assembly. The vehicle lift further includes a docking area configured to receive a diagnostic device, with the docking area including a power port configured to provide power to the diagnostic device.Type: GrantFiled: March 21, 2016Date of Patent: June 13, 2017Assignee: Gray Manufacturing Company, Inc.Inventors: Larry M. Jaipaul, Todd Michalski
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Patent number: 9656843Abstract: Wireless portable vehicle lift system incorporating one or more enhanced communication and/or control features. Each lift of the lift system can include multiple microprocessors that communicate with one another and perform separate functions. The multiple microprocessors associated with each lift can include a control microprocessor configured to process information related to the lift control system and a communication microprocessor configured to process wireless communication information.Type: GrantFiled: December 13, 2016Date of Patent: May 23, 2017Assignee: Gray Manufacturing Company, Inc.Inventors: Larry M. Jaipaul, John E. Fagan, David Dwight Sandmann, William R. Keck, Jr., Stephen J. Rucker, Ralph S. McKee