Patents by Inventor Edward P. Cahill

Edward P. Cahill 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: 12173836
    Abstract: A target stand having a base, a vertical beam extending upwardly from the base, a crossbeam, a locking and rotation assembly having a first portion engaged for vertical movement with respect to the vertical beam and a second portion attached to the crossbeam, the first portion attached to a first upwardly extending flange on the second portion with a pivot bolt, wherein the crossbeam is configured to be disposed in a first locked horizontal position using the locking and rotation assembly, wherein the crossbeam is rotatable about the pivot bolt to move into a first non-horizontal position, wherein a second upwardly extending flange on the second portion of the locking and rotation assembly includes a first locking pin which extends through the second upwardly extending vertical flange into a first aperture in the first portion of the locking and rotation assembly when the crossbeam is in the first locked horizontal position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2024
    Assignee: Snap-on Incorporated
    Inventors: Craig F. Govekar, Edward P. Cahill, Derrick R. Steel, Gary F. Stefanik
  • Patent number: 11591033
    Abstract: An apparatus including a focused light beam receptor apparatus configured to be positioned proximate a first end of a vehicle, a focused light beam generator; and wherein the focused light beam receptor apparatus includes a focused light beam receiving surface for receiving a focused light beam from the focused light beam generator to provide alignment of the focused light beam receptor relative to a centerline of the vehicle. A method of aligning a focused light beam receptor, focused light beam generator and a movable alignment stand relative to a centerline of a vehicle is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2023
    Assignee: Snap-on Incorporated
    Inventors: Craig F. Govekar, Edward P. Cahill, Derrick R. Steel
  • Patent number: 11525541
    Abstract: A target stand having a base, a vertical beam extending upwardly from the base, a crossbeam, a locking and rotation assembly having a first portion engaged for vertical movement with the vertical beam and a second portion attached to the crossbeam, the first portion attached to the second portion with a pivot bolt, wherein the crossbeam is configured to be disposed in a first locked horizontal position using the locking and rotation assembly, and wherein the crossbeam is rotatable about the pivot bolt to move into a first non-horizontal position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2022
    Assignee: Snap-on Incorporated
    Inventors: Craig F. Govekar, Edward P. Cahill, Derrick R. Steel, Gary F. Stefanik
  • Publication number: 20220235897
    Abstract: A target stand having a base, a vertical beam extending upwardly from the base, a crossbeam, a locking and rotation assembly having a first portion engaged for vertical movement with respect to the vertical beam and a second portion attached to the crossbeam, the first portion attached to a first upwardly extending flange on the second portion with a pivot bolt, wherein the crossbeam is configured to be disposed in a first locked horizontal position using the locking and rotation assembly, wherein the crossbeam is rotatable about the pivot bolt to move into a first non-horizontal position, wherein a second upwardly extending flange on the second portion of the locking and rotation assembly includes a first locking pin which extends through the second upwardly extending vertical flange into a first aperture in the first portion of the locking and rotation assembly when the crossbeam is in the first locked horizontal position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2022
    Publication date: July 28, 2022
    Inventors: Craig F. Govekar, Edward P. Cahill, Derrick R. Steel, Gary F. Stefanik
  • Patent number: 11353156
    Abstract: A target stand having a base, a vertical beam extending upwardly from the base, a crossbeam secured to the vertical beam, a locking and rotation assembly having a first portion engaged for vertical movement with the vertical beam and a second portion attached to the crossbeam, the first portion attached to the second portion with a pivot bolt, wherein the crossbeam is securable to the vertical beam in a first locked horizontal position using the locking and rotation assembly, and wherein the crossbeam is rotatable about the pivot bolt to move into a first non-horizontal position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2022
    Assignee: Snap-on Incorporated
    Inventors: Craig F. Govekar, Edward P. Cahill, Derrick R. Steel, Gary F. Stefanik
  • Publication number: 20200271268
    Abstract: A target stand having a base, a vertical beam extending upwardly from the base, a crossbeam, a locking and rotation assembly having a first portion engaged for vertical movement with the vertical beam and a second portion attached to the crossbeam, the first portion attached to the second portion with a pivot bolt, wherein the crossbeam is configured to be disposed in a first locked horizontal position using the locking and rotation assembly, and wherein the crossbeam is rotatable about the pivot bolt to move into a first non-horizontal position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2019
    Publication date: August 27, 2020
    Inventors: Craig F. Govekar, Edward P. Cahill, Derrick R. Steel, Gary F. Stefanik
  • Publication number: 20200269939
    Abstract: An apparatus including a focused light beam receptor apparatus configured to be positioned proximate a first end of a vehicle, a focused light beam generator; and wherein the focused light beam receptor apparatus includes a focused light beam receiving surface for receiving a focused light beam from the focused light beam generator to provide alignment of the focused light beam receptor relative to a centerline of the vehicle. A method of aligning a focused light beam receptor, focused light beam generator and a movable alignment stand relative to a centerline of a vehicle is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2019
    Publication date: August 27, 2020
    Inventors: Craig F. Govekar, Edward P. Cahill, Derrick R. Steel
  • Publication number: 20200271267
    Abstract: A target stand having a base, a vertical beam extending upwardly from the base, a crossbeam secured to the vertical beam, a locking and rotation assembly having a first portion engaged for vertical movement with the vertical beam and a second portion attached to the crossbeam, the first portion attached to the second portion with a pivot bolt, wherein the crossbeam is securable to the vertical beam in a first locked horizontal position using the locking and rotation assembly, and wherein the crossbeam is rotatable about the pivot bolt to move into a first non-horizontal position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2019
    Publication date: August 27, 2020
    Inventors: Craig F. Govekar, Edward P. Cahill, Derrick R. Steel, Gary F. Stefanik
  • Patent number: 8428811
    Abstract: A voice activated vehicle diagnostic system provides for hands free operation of the system. Using such a system it is possible for the diagnostic system to be used safely in a test drive of the vehicle with the operator of the system not required to physically touch the system to implement one or more tests as required.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2013
    Assignee: Snap-on Incorporated
    Inventors: Edward P. Cahill, Kieran J. Maher
  • Publication number: 20100076644
    Abstract: A voice activated vehicle diagnostic system provides for hands free operation of the system. Using such a system it is possible for the diagnostic system to be used safely in a test drive of the vehicle with the operator of the system not required to physically touch the system to implement one or more tests as required.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 17, 2006
    Publication date: March 25, 2010
    Inventors: Edward P. Cahill, Kieran J. Maher