Patents by Inventor Christopher C. Coard

Christopher C. Coard 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).

  • System and method for pre-evaluation vehicle diagnostic and repair cost estimation
    Patent number: 9111264
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for estimating a diagnosis of a vehicle in need of repair in advance of performing any diagnostic tests on the vehicle. The invention further estimates the costs for a repair to a vehicle in need of repair in advance of performing any diagnostic tests to the vehicle. The system is particularly useful at a point-of-sale system in a vehicle repair center or in a off-site customer access tool.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2015
    Assignee: PRECISION AUTO REPAIR CENTER OF STAMFORD, LLC
    Inventor: Christopher C. Coard
  • System and Method for Pre-Evaluation Vehicle Diagnostic and Repair Cost Estimation
    Publication number: 20150012169
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for estimating a diagnosis of a vehicle in need of repair in advance of performing any diagnostic tests on the vehicle. The invention further estimates the costs for a repair to a vehicle in need of repair in advance of performing any diagnostic tests to the vehicle. The system is particularly useful at a point-of-sale system in a vehicle repair center or in a off-site customer access tool.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2014
    Publication date: January 8, 2015
    Applicant: PRECISION AUTO REPAIR CENTER OF STAMFORD, LLC
    Inventor: Christopher C. Coard