Patents by Inventor Allan H. Clausen

Allan H. Clausen 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 frame measurement device
    Patent number: 4490918
    Abstract: A vehicle frame measuring and aligning apparatus comprises parallel rails with transverse reference members moveable along the longitudinal axis of the rails slideable vertical locating members are mounted on the rails. The apparatus also comprises an overhead measuring and alignment device which is slideably attached to the rails, with a vertically adjustable overhead bar to which referencing and measuring members attach. Clamping devices are used to secure the vehicle in place.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 1984
    Date of Patent: January 1, 1985
    Assignee: Continental Custom Bridge Company
    Inventor: Allan H. Clausen
  • Vehicle frame measurement device
    Patent number: 4442608
    Abstract: A vehicle frame measuring and aligning apparatus comprises parallel rails with transverse reference members moveable along the longitudinal axis of the rails slideable vertical locating members are mounted on the rails. The apparatus also comprises an overhead measuring and alignment device which is slideably attached to the rails, with a vertically adjustable overhead bar to which referencing and measuring members attach. Clamping devices are used to secure the vehicle in place.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 1982
    Date of Patent: April 17, 1984
    Assignee: Continental Custom Bridge Company
    Inventor: Allan H. Clausen
  • Vehicle securing device for frame straightening and repairing apparatus
    Patent number: 4337636
    Abstract: A device is provided for removably and adjustably securing a vehicle to a slotted support surface of a vehicle frame straightening apparatus. The device can comprise base plate having elongated rotatable restraining members for adjustably securing the base plate to the support surface along a first axis and frame attachment means such as a clamp that is adjustable along a second perpendicular axis. The clamp is used to grip a portion of the vehicle frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 1980
    Date of Patent: July 6, 1982
    Inventor: Allan H. Clausen