Patents Assigned to Thomas A. Hamade
  • Patent number: 5876526
    Abstract: An on-board storable system for repairing a flat tire on an automobile comprising a utensil adapted to endow a power impact wrench to actuate a scissors jack. Such system preferably includes an air compressor for inflation of a replacement tire after mounting the wheel bearing the replacement tire has been secured to the hub with the impact wrench. An alternative system utilizing the utensil and a power impact wrench comprises an air reservoir; compressor; electro-mechanical means for driving the compressor; a pneumatic distribution system; the pneumatic distribution system conveying air from said reservoir to an air distribution post for each wheel of the automobile; and tubular means for conveying air from said posts to a tire proximate each said post. The electro-mechanical power transmission means being selected from the group comprising an engine driven belt powered pulley; an auxiliary battery and associated electric motor; and an electric motor driven by the automobile electric system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 1996
    Date of Patent: March 2, 1999
    Assignees: Quantum Electronics, Inc., Thomas A. Hamade
    Inventors: Thomas A. Hamade, Fahad H. M. Alkuwaliet