Patents by Inventor Jacob J. Mostert

Jacob J. Mostert 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).

  • Method of jacking up a vehicle, and jack therefor
    Patent number: 4277050
    Abstract: A method of jacking up a vehicle having double wheels by means of a jack having a strut passing at a slope into the clearance space between the tires of the double wheels and engaging simultaneously with the bosses of both wheels. The jack also has a base engaging with the ground. Jacking of the vehicle takes place by displacing the vehicle to cause the double wheels to ride up onto the strut in pole vault fashion to lift them clear of the ground.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 1979
    Date of Patent: July 7, 1981
    Inventor: Jacob J. Mostert
  • Monitoring the operation of a vehicle
    Patent number: 4250485
    Abstract: A method of and apparatus for monitoring the operation of a motor vehicle subjected to a decelerative force, wherein the vehicle's throttle opening is sensed, an indication is given when the throttle opening exceeds a predetermined value, wherein the decelerative force is sensed, and wherein the predetermined value is varied automatically as the decelerative force on the vehicle varies. If the throttle opening continues to exceed the predetermined value, then a recording is made.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 1978
    Date of Patent: February 10, 1981
    Assignee: Kiloking (Proprietary) Limited
    Inventors: Jacob J. Mostert, Henning M. Henderson