Patents by Inventor George M. Gill

George M. Gill 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).

  • Computer interface board for electronic automotive vehicle service equipment
    Patent number: 5734569
    Abstract: A computer interface board for electronic automotive vehicle service equipment systems is adapted for installation into a non-dedicated, general purpose computer to serve as the central processor for the automotive service system or as a component of multiple systems, while enabling the computer to be also available for other applications. The interface board provides microprocessors for controlling various data receiving and transmitting functions through multiple ports between the computer and instruments integral to the vehicle service system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 1994
    Date of Patent: March 31, 1998
    Assignee: Snap-On Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven W. Rogers, Matthew T. Foreman, George M. Gill
  • Eight sensor wheel aligner
    Patent number: 5519488
    Abstract: A wheel alignment apparatus comprising eight sensors for measuring the toe angles of the wheels of a vehicle and a computer for calculating toe angle information from any six companion sensors and for comparing the toe angle information calculated using the six sensors with the toe angle information calculated using at least the remaining two sensors to determine if the wheel alignment apparatus is in calibration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 1994
    Date of Patent: May 21, 1996
    Assignee: FMC Corporation
    Inventors: James L. Dale, Jr., George M. Gill, Patrick O'Mahony, John Brennan