Patents by Inventor Charles W. Wheeler

Charles W. Wheeler 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: 8190483
    Abstract: A computer-based ordering system for ordering goods and services includes a plurality of self-service client terminals and a server. Each self-service client terminal runs a self-order application including a set of interactive menu screens having buttons that allow the customer to select and customize products for the order. An administration tool application communicates with the server to administer the self-service client terminals. The administration tool application including a menu editor that enables the administrator to create and edit the interactive menu screens provided by the self-order application at the self-service client terminals. The menu editor accesses a library of menu templates containing predefined groupings of buttons, and uses the menu templates, as directed by the administrator, during creation and editing of the interactive menu screens.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2012
    Assignee: Nextep Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas E. Woycik, Charles W. Wheeler
  • Patent number: 4177781
    Abstract: An electromechanical engine timing device for installation in an ignition system distributor having one or more breaker points which provides a visual indication of maladjustments and malfunctions, permitting easy detection and correction. The system is comprised of light-emitting diodes permanently mounted within the distributor, connected in parallel with each set of breaker points to visually indicate the correct static setting of the breaker point. The light-emitting diodes are mounted on a semi-circular bracket for permanent attachment to the adjustable base plate in the ignition system distributor. The light-emitting diodes can be viewed through a transparent cover on the distributor providing a continuous indication of the proper sequencing of each breaker point by a rotating cam.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 1977
    Date of Patent: December 11, 1979
    Assignee: Moto-Tronics
    Inventors: Ronald L. Marchelletta, Charles W. Wheeler