Patents by Inventor Arthur E. Ham

Arthur E. Ham 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: 5343628
    Abstract: A vehicle measuring device used in repairing damaged vehicle bodies includes a cross bar secured to opposing sides of the vehicle, and a tram bar having a first end adapted to be pivotally secured to the center point of the cross bar. The second end of the tram bar includes a probe for contacting various symmetrically-disposed points on either side of the vehicle body. The cross bar is supported by standards bolted to the cowl of the vehicle, the height of each standard being adjustable. The length of the tram bar is also adjustable for reaching different points on the vehicle body. Levels are provided on the cross bar and tram bar to ensure that they are horizontal. Pivot pins are also provided at each standard directly above the cowl bolts for allowing the tram bar to be pivoted therefrom. Misalignment of the vehicle body is detected by swinging the tram bar to probe points on the vehicle body that are normally equidistant from the longitudinal axis of the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 1992
    Date of Patent: September 6, 1994
    Inventor: Arthur E. Ham