Patents by Inventor Jim J. Cancilla

Jim J. Cancilla 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 and system for dynamically adjusting searches for diagnostic information
    Patent number: 8005853
    Abstract: A diagnostic device receives a first set of search criteria related to a problem with a vehicle, and the diagnostic device stores the first set of search criteria. In response to receiving a second set of search criteria, the diagnostic device can compare it with the first set of search criteria in order to identify a pattern between the two sets of search criteria. The diagnostic device can then alter the second set of search criteria based on the pattern between the two sets of search criteria.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2011
    Assignee: Snap-on Incorporated
    Inventors: Jim J. Cancilla, Jeff Grier, Carl J. Krzystofczyk, Brad Lewis
  • Test procedures using pictures
    Patent number: 7516000
    Abstract: A system for test procedures using pictures for a vehicle diagnostic system that includes a processor, a storage device in communication with the processor, a diagnostic routine that is executed by the processor, and a display device also coupled to the processor. The storage device may house a database that includes a library of vehicle information items. These vehicle information items include text items that may relate to several items, for example: 1) a fault that may be experienced by a vehicle under diagnosis; 2) a test that may be performed on the vehicle for the purpose of diagnosing the causes of the faults; or 3) a solution that may be used to correct the faults. Further, the vehicle information items may also include a library of picture items that correspond to the text items.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2009
    Assignee: Snap-On Incorporated
    Inventors: Jeff Grier, Jim J. Cancilla, Sunil Reddy, Dale Trsar, Vaclav Hoffmeister
  • Integrated diagnostic system
    Patent number: 7350159
    Abstract: An integrated diagnostic system includes interface connectors to connect to a plurality of instruments/instrument modules, including engine analyzers, gas analyzers, oscilloscopes, scanners, network connections, and/or other desired peripheral modules. These modules advantageously interface to the system through diverse parts, connections and with various protocols. The system may connect to a network, wired or wireless, for interfacing among processors and modules, and with an internet connection for interaction with remote resources including databases and expert systems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2008
    Assignee: Snap-On Incorporated
    Inventors: Jim J. Cancilla, Bill Duran, Robert Hoevenaar, Arnold Kop, Keith A. Kreft, Tyrone J. Moritz, James M. Normile, Terry R. Ogilvie, Dale A. Trsar, Dennis G. Williamson, Jr., Ken Wang, Robert P. Edwards, Carl T. Raff
  • Test procedures using pictures
    Patent number: 7209815
    Abstract: A method for test procedures using pictures for a vehicle diagnostic system that includes providing text items, examining text items, accessing a database of picture items corresponding to text items, correlating picture items with at least a portion of the text items, replacing the at least a portion of the text items with the corresponding picture items, and displaying an image including at least one picture item.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2007
    Assignee: Snap-On Incorporated
    Inventors: Jeff Grier, Jim J. Cancilla, Sunil Reddy, Dale Trsar, Vaclav Hoffmeister
  • Integrated diagonostic system
    Publication number: 20030020759
    Abstract: An integrated diagnostic system includes interface connectors to connect to a plurality of instruments/instrument modules, including engine analyzers, gas analyzers, oscilloscopes, scanners, network connections, and/or other desired peripheral modules. These modules advantageously interface to the system through diverse parts, connections and with various protocols. The system may connect to a network, wired or wireless, for interfacing among processors and modules, and with an internet connection for interaction with remote resources including databases and expert systems.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2002
    Publication date: January 30, 2003
    Inventors: Jim J. Cancilla, Bill Duran, Robert Hoevenaar, Arnold Kop, Keith A. Kreft, Tyrone J. Moritz, James M. Normile, Terry R. Ogilivie, Dale A. Trsar, Dennis G. Williamson, Ken Wang, Robert P. Edwards