Patents by Inventor Charles W. MacMillan

Charles W. MacMillan 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: 4063364
    Abstract: This invention pertains to portable automotive wheel alignment equipment including full floating turning radius plates incorporating T F E -- fluorocarbon anti-friction means as a requisite for minimum height thereof, and coordinated wheel turning scales whereby accurate wheel swing angles are determined by parallel orientation of a substantially long indictor rod with angular lines of the scales over substantial length thereof, the accurate determination of said wheel swing angles being the basis for measurement of caster, steering axis inclination, and toe-out-on-turns of a pair of vehicle wheels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 1976
    Date of Patent: December 20, 1977
    Inventor: Charles W. MacMillan
  • Patent number: 3956830
    Abstract: An instrument for measurement of the principal alignment angles of vehicle wheels, namely, camber, caster, steering axis inclination, and toe, and method pertaining to the latter; the instrument and attachments embodying novel features designed for simplicity of operation, high accuracy, improved resolution of readings, durability, and economy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 1974
    Date of Patent: May 18, 1976
    Inventor: Charles W. MacMillan