Patents Assigned to Safelite Group, Inc.
  • Reusable pallet container
    Patent number: 9493295
    Abstract: A reusable pallet container is disclosed. According to one embodiment of the disclosure, a pallet container for holding vehicle windshields for storage, transportation or otherwise is disclosed. The pallet container includes a frame structure defining a base, and a periphery, wherein one or more side restraints are provided to be mounted on-board the pallet container to inhibit movement of windshields internally of the pallet container, wherein at least one of said one or more side restraints comprises a flexible fluid containing device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2016
    Assignee: Safelite Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Rich Glover, Al Hoag, Richard Rudyk, Dino Lanno, Bill Howard, Richard Cooke, Ronald Price, Andy Scott, Markus Schmidt, Evan Taylor
  • Method and device for providing location based content delivery
    Patent number: 8938427
    Abstract: A device for providing location based content delivery includes a server located at a first location, a hand-held electronic device configured for communication via a wireless network with the server to receive data relating to the plurality of requests for services and to transmit data regarding the provision of services for updating the data stored in the memory and a processing device communicatively coupled to the hand-held device A method for providing location based content delivery at a job site other than the location of a service provider comprises providing a technician with a hand-held electronic device, clocking the technician in and out remotely utilizing the hand-held electronic device, transferring and viewing work orders to the hand-held electronic device, capturing customer information on the hand-held electronic device at a job site and transferring it to a server accessible at the location of the service provider.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2015
    Assignee: Safelite Group, Inc.
    Inventor: Rod Ghani
  • Reusable windshield pallet
    Patent number: 7784613
    Abstract: A fully collapsible pallet is provided with easily adjustable rear stops, lower rear stops, and side restraints. A telescoping member is provided to allow shipment of partial pallets of windshields. Extensions allow the pallet to be used with windshields of various heights. The pallet is stackable in a folded condition as well as a loaded condition, even when extensions are used. A latch is provided to prevent leaning of the pallet even when the load is not centered in the pallet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2010
    Assignee: Safelite Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Chris Angeletti, Steve Brown, Steve Micheli, Jeff Wester, Mark Clay, Doug Yaw, Dino Lanno, Terrell Bunn, Rich Glover, Joe Rotolo, Mark Barnes, Daniel F. Dufresne, Al Hoag
  • System, method, and user interface for facilitating automotive glass repair and replacement
    Publication number: 20080172258
    Abstract: A system, method and user interface facilitating automotive glass repair and/or replacement utilizes a graphical user interface to display text that facilitates in arranging for repair and/or replacement of damaged automotive glass.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2007
    Publication date: July 17, 2008
    Applicant: Safelite Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Matt Weger, Boppana Rao, Marlene Magno, Andre DeVerteuil, Jason Pellegrin, Jelani Brandon, Richard Hochstetler, Craig Douglas