Patents by Inventor George J. Crowdes, Jr.

George J. Crowdes, Jr. 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: 4491007
    Abstract: The present invention describes an adjustable speedometer/odometer to accommodate various vehicle drive configurations such as a variety of vehicle tire size and rear axle ratios. The range adjustment is made at the factory or by service personnel, and is implemented by a plurality of switches, insuring a positive selection of the desired range value, thereby eliminating the need for calibration. The conventional mechanical speedometer/odometer and speedometer cable are replaced by a signal transducer mounted on the transmission, and an electronic speedometer unit. The transducer sends signal pulses to the electronic speedometer unit that displays the vehicle speed and distance travelled, by a moving-magnet meter and an incremental counter, respectively. In addition, the range of the speedometer/odometer is switched to accommodate a dual-axle ratio differential according to a signal from an axle mounted switch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 1982
    Date of Patent: January 1, 1985
    Assignee: Beede Electrical Instrument Co., Inc.
    Inventor: George J. Crowdes, Jr.