Patents by Inventor David V. Deal

David V. Deal 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 for monitoring vehicle efficiency and vehicle and driver perfomance
    Publication number: 20010018628
    Abstract: A commercial vehicle fleet management system which integrates a vehicle on-board computer, a precise positioning system, and communication system to provide automated calculating and reporting of jurisdictional fuel taxes, road use taxes, vehicle registration fees, and the like. Also disclosed is an online mobile communication system and a system for monitoring carrier vehicle efficiency and vehicle and driver performance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2001
    Publication date: August 30, 2001
    Applicant: Mentor Heavy Vehicle Systems, LCC
    Inventors: Paul C. Jenkins, David V. Deal, Thomas G. Cuthbertson, James W. Morton, Andrew D. Smith, David R. Hoy, Gerald W. Egeberg
  • System for monitoring vehicle efficiency and vehicle and driver performance
    Patent number: 6253129
    Abstract: A commercial vehicle fleet management system which integrates a vehicle on-board computer, a precise positioning system, and communication system to provide automated calculating and reporting of jurisdictional fuel taxes, road use taxes, vehicle registration fees, and the like. In a further aspect, there is provided an online mobile communication system and a system for monitoring carrier vehicle efficiency and vehicle driver performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 1997
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2001
    Assignee: Tripmaster Corporation
    Inventors: Paul C. Jenkins, David V. Deal, Thomas G. Cuthbertson, James W. Morton, Andrew D. Smith, David R. Hoy, Gerald W. Egeberg
  • Enhanced precision forward observation system and method
    Patent number: 6064942
    Abstract: An enhanced precision forward observation system and method employs a satellite positioning system receiver, range finder, and a compass/inclinometer. The satellite positioning system receiver is used to calculate an observer's position and target position estimation software employs data from multiple measurements for improved target position estimation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 1997
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2000
    Assignee: Rockwell Collins, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark W. Johnson, David V. Deal
  • Mileage and fuel consumption determination for geo-cell based vehicle information management
    Patent number: 5928291
    Abstract: A commercial vehicle fleet management system which integrates a vehicle on-board computer, a precise positioning system, and communication system to provide automated calculating and reporting of jurisdictional fuel taxes, road use taxes, vehicle registration fees, and the like. Also disclosed is an online mobile communication system and a system for monitoring carrier vehicle efficiency and vehicle and driver performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 1997
    Date of Patent: July 27, 1999
    Assignee: Rockwell International Corporation
    Inventors: Paul C. Jenkins, David V. Deal, Thomas G. Cuthbertson, Andrew D. Smith, David R. Hoy, Gerald W. Egeberg