Patents by Inventor Benjamin William Dollar

Benjamin William Dollar 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: 12654201
    Abstract: A system and method of applying a coating to a vehicle in sequence with vehicle manufacture is disclosed. The vehicle may be inspected and/or logged into inventory. The vehicle may be electronically recorded into inventory using a computerized data acquisition and/or process control system. The vehicle may be prepared by an operator. The vehicle preparation may include applying masking materials to at least a portion of the vehicle. The vehicle preparation may include application of a pre-treatment to at least a portion of the vehicle. A coating may be applied to at least a portion of the vehicle. The coating may include one or more layers. The masking materials may be removed from the vehicle after the completion of the coating application. The vehicle may be electronically recorded into inventory using a data acquisition and/or process control system. The vehicle may be delivered and/or returned to the vehicle manufacturer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2025
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2026
    Assignee: Ground Effects, LTD
    Inventors: Benjamin William Dollar, Michael Scott Boyko, Robert William Scott, Bradley John Pattison
  • Publication number: 20250303443
    Abstract: A system and method of applying a coating to a vehicle in sequence with vehicle manufacture is disclosed. The vehicle may be inspected and/or logged into inventory. The vehicle may be electronically recorded into inventory using a computerized data acquisition and/or process control system. The vehicle may be prepared by an operator. The vehicle preparation may include applying masking materials to at least a portion of the vehicle. The vehicle preparation may include application of a pre-treatment to at least a portion of the vehicle. A coating may be applied to at least a portion of the vehicle. The coating may include one or more layers. The masking materials may be removed from the vehicle after the completion of the coating application. The vehicle may be electronically recorded into inventory using a data acquisition and/or process control system. The vehicle may be delivered and/or returned to the vehicle manufacturer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2025
    Publication date: October 2, 2025
    Applicant: Ground Effects, LTD
    Inventors: Benjamin William Dollar, Michael Scott Boyko, Robert William Scott, Bradley John Pattison
  • Patent number: 12403502
    Abstract: A system and method of applying a coating to a vehicle in sequence with vehicle manufacture is disclosed. The vehicle may be inspected and/or logged into inventory. The vehicle may be electronically recorded into inventory using a computerized data acquisition and/or process control system. The vehicle may be prepared by an operator. The vehicle preparation may include applying masking materials to at least a portion of the vehicle. The vehicle preparation may include application of a pre-treatment to at least a portion of the vehicle. A coating may be applied to at least a portion of the vehicle. The coating may include one or more layers. The masking materials may be removed from the vehicle after the completion of the coating application. The vehicle may be electronically recorded into inventory using a data acquisition and/or process control system. The vehicle may be delivered and/or returned to the vehicle manufacturer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2025
    Assignee: GROUND EFFECTS, LTD.
    Inventors: Benjamin William Dollar, Michael Scott Boyko, Robert William Scott, Bradley John Pattison
  • Patent number: 11260422
    Abstract: A system of applying a coating to a vehicle in sequence with vehicle manufacture is disclosed. The vehicle may be inspected and/or logged into inventory. The vehicle may be electronically recorded into inventory using a computerized data acquisition and/or process control system. The vehicle may be prepared by an operator. The vehicle preparation may include applying masking materials to at least a portion of the vehicle. The vehicle preparation may include application of a pre-treatment to at least a portion of the vehicle. A coating may be applied to at least a portion of the vehicle. The coating may include one or more layers. The masking materials may be removed from the vehicle after the completion of the coating application. The vehicle may be electronically recorded into inventory using a data acquisition and/or process control system. The vehicle may be delivered and/or returned to the vehicle manufacturer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2022
    Assignee: Ground Effects, Ltd.
    Inventors: Benjamin William Dollar, Michael Scott Boyko, Robert William Scott, Bradley John Pattison
  • Publication number: 20180297059
    Abstract: A system of applying a coating to a vehicle in sequence with vehicle manufacture is disclosed. The vehicle may be inspected and/or logged into inventory. The vehicle may be electronically recorded into inventory using a computerized data acquisition and/or process control system. The vehicle may be prepared by an operator. The vehicle preparation may include applying masking materials to at least a portion of the vehicle. The vehicle preparation may include application of a pre-treatment to at least a portion of the vehicle. A coating may be applied to at least a portion of the vehicle. The coating may include one or more layers. The masking materials may be removed from the vehicle after the completion of the coating application. The vehicle may be electronically recorded into inventory using a data acquisition and/or process control system. The vehicle may be delivered and/or returned to the vehicle manufacturer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2018
    Publication date: October 18, 2018
    Inventors: Benjamin William Dollar, Michael Scott Boyko, Robert William Scott, Bradley John Pattison
  • Publication number: 20170361355
    Abstract: A system and method of applying a coating to a vehicle in sequence with vehicle manufacture is disclosed. The vehicle may be inspected and/or logged into inventory. The vehicle may be electronically recorded into inventory using a computerized data acquisition and/or process control system. The vehicle may be prepared by an operator. The vehicle preparation may include applying masking materials to at least a portion of the vehicle. The vehicle preparation may include application of a pre-treatment to at least a portion of the vehicle. A coating may be applied to at least a portion of the vehicle. The coating may include one or more layers. The masking materials may be removed from the vehicle after the completion of the coating application. The vehicle may be electronically recorded into inventory using a data acquisition and/or process control system. The vehicle may be delivered and/or returned to the vehicle manufacturer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2017
    Publication date: December 21, 2017
    Inventors: BENJAMIN WILLIAM DOLLAR, MICHAEL SCOTT BOYKO, ROBERT WILLIAM SCOTT, BRADLEY JOHN PATTISON
  • Publication number: 20020095983
    Abstract: A stone pecking damage analyzer is provided which includes an enclosure frame. A pivotal first conveyor wheel is also provided. Spaced from the fixed conveyor wheel is a second conveyor wheel. A conveyor belt is fitted upon the two conveyor wheels. An automotive tire/wheel combination is mounted for rotation in contact with the conveyor belt planar surface. A variable speed motor torsionally coupled to the shaft powers the tire/wheel combination. A tubular conduit delivers stones to the conveyor's planar surface. An aggravator manipulates the tubular conduit to increase the delivery of stones to the conveyor. A deflector is also provided for redirecting stones delivered to the tire by the conveyor and thereafter accelerated by the tire. A mounting system hangs an automotive vehicle coated body panel in a position commensurate to its position with respect to the vehicle wheel well.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2001
    Publication date: July 25, 2002
    Inventors: Phillip J. Heil, Benjamin William Dollar
  • Patent number: 6422071
    Abstract: A stone pecking damage analyzer is provided which includes an enclosure frame. A pivotal first conveyor wheel is also provided. Spaced from the fixed conveyor wheel is a second conveyor wheel. A conveyor belt is fitted upon the two conveyor wheels. An automotive tire/wheel combination is mounted for rotation in contact with the conveyor belt planar surface. A variable speed motor torsionally coupled to the shaft powers the tire/wheel combination. A tubular conduit delivers stones to the conveyor's planar surface. An aggravator manipulates the tubular conduit to increase the delivery of stones to the conveyor. A deflector is also provided for redirecting stones delivered to the tire by the conveyor and thereafter accelerated by the tire. A mounting system hangs an automotive vehicle coated body panel in a position commensurate to its position with respect to the vehicle wheel well.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2002
    Assignee: Ventra Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Phillip J. Heil, Benjamin William Dollar
  • Patent number: D804089
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2017
    Assignee: Ground Effects, Ltd.
    Inventors: Benjamin William Dollar, Michael Scott Boyko, Robert William Scott, Bradley John Pattison