Patents by Inventor Daniel S. Justice

Daniel S. Justice 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).

  • Fluid level measuring device
    Patent number: 7055384
    Abstract: A fluid level measuring device, also referred to as a dipstick, for measuring the fluid level in a fluid reservoir or tank, such as an oil pan or transmission reservoir in an internal combustion engine. The fluid level measuring device includes a stationary tube assembly in which a dipstick assembly is disposed. The dipstick assembly includes a fluid level indicator measuring blade attached to an elongated shaft which is directly molded into a plastic handle assembly. The plastic handle assembly includes a bayonet type locking mechanism for locking the handle to the stationary tube assembly. A compressible seal forms a pressurized seal between the stationary tube assembly and the handle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2006
    Assignee: Orscheln Products LLC
    Inventors: Anthony J. Williams, Karen S. Hicks, David A. Wiandt, Daniel S. Justice, Brian G. Shriber
  • Fluid level measuring device
    Patent number: 6453740
    Abstract: A fluid level measuring device, also referred to as a dipstick, for measuring the fluid level in a fluid reservoir or tank, such as an oil pan or transmission reservoir in an internal combustion engine. The fluid level measuring device includes a stationary tube assembly in which a dipstick assembly is disposed. The dipstick assembly includes a fluid level indicator measuring blade attached to an elongated shaft which is directly molded into a plastic handle assembly. The plastic handle assembly includes a bayonet type locking mechanism for locking the handle to the stationary tube assembly. A compressible seal forms a pressurized seal between the stationary tube assembly and the handle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2002
    Assignee: Felsted Products LLC
    Inventors: Anthony J. Williams, Karen S. Hicks, David A. Wiandt, Daniel S. Justice, Brian G. Shriber
  • Fluid level measuring device
    Publication number: 20020108438
    Abstract: A fluid level measuring device, also referred to as a dipstick, for measuring the fluid level in a fluid reservoir or tank, such as an oil pan or transmission reservoir in an internal combustion engine. The fluid level measuring device includes a stationary tube assembly in which a dipstick assembly is disposed. The dipstick assembly includes a fluid level indicator measuring blade attached to an elongated shaft which is directly molded into a plastic handle assembly. The plastic handle assembly includes a bayonet type locking mechanism for locking the handle to the stationary tube assembly. A compressible seal forms a pressurized seal between the stationary tube assembly and the handle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 8, 2002
    Publication date: August 15, 2002
    Inventors: Anthony J. Williams, Karen S. Hicks, David A. Wiandt, Daniel S. Justice, Brian G. Shriber
  • Fluid level measuring device
    Publication number: 20020023488
    Abstract: A fluid level measuring device, also referred to as a dipstick, for measuring the fluid level in a fluid reservoir or tank, such as an oil pan or transmission reservoir in an internal combustion engine. The fluid level measuring device includes a stationary tube assembly in which a dipstick assembly is disposed. The dipstick assembly includes a fluid level indicator measuring blade attached to an elongated shaft which is directly molded into a plastic handle assembly. The plastic handle assembly includes a bayonet type locking mechanism for locking the handle to the stationary tube assembly. A compressible seal forms a pressurized seal between the stationary tube assembly and the handle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2001
    Publication date: February 28, 2002
    Inventors: Anthony J. Williams, Karen S. Slavaugh, David A. Wiandt, Daniel S. Justice, Brian G. Shriber
  • Fluid level measuring device
    Patent number: 6314808
    Abstract: A fluid level measuring device, also referred to as a dipstick, for measuring the fluid level in a fluid reservoir or tank, such as an oil pan or transmission reservoir in an internal combustion engine. The fluid level measuring device includes a stationary tube assembly in which a dipstick assembly is disposed. The dipstick assembly includes a fluid level indicator measuring blade attached to an elongated shaft which is directly molded into a plastic handle assembly. The plastic handle assembly includes a bayonet type locking mechanism for locking the handle to the stationary tube assembly. A compressible seal forms a pressurized seal between the stationary tube assembly and the handle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 1997
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2001
    Assignee: Felsted Products LLC
    Inventors: Anthony J. Williams, Karen S. Hicks, David A. Wiandt, Daniel S. Justice, Brian G. Shriber