Patents by Inventor Joel Clasquin
Joel Clasquin 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).
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Patent number: 8770254Abstract: A tire changer machine includes a control system that monitors a rotational position of a sensitive feature associated with a wheel rim and tire during a tire change procedure. The system adjusts operation of the machine to avoid damaging the sensitive feature, which may be a valve stem or a wheel sensor such as a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) sensor.Type: GrantFiled: October 26, 2010Date of Patent: July 8, 2014Assignee: Hunter Engineering CompanyInventors: Douglas S. Hanneken, Micah N. Vaninger, Steven K. Molbach, Joel Clasquin
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Publication number: 20140025251Abstract: A vehicle service or inspection system including a load roller for applying a radial load to a vehicle wheel assembly consisting of a tire mounted to a rim, with at least one sensor for acquiring measurements of acoustical energy generated by the wheel assembly during loaded rotational movement. The vehicle service or inspection system is configured with a programmed processor to evaluate the acquired measurements to provide a measure of tire road noise, identification of tire defects, and/or identification of sources of noise, vibrations, or acoustical energy on the tire surface such as tire flat spots, cupping, bubbles, embedded foreign objects, or other defects.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 19, 2013Publication date: January 23, 2014Inventors: Joel Clasquin, Gregory F. Meyer, Timothy A. Strege
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Publication number: 20140000363Abstract: A method by which a vehicle wheel service system, having at least one load roller for applying a generally radial load to a wheel assembly mounted on a driven spindle shaft during rotation thereof, provides a measurement which is representative of the loaded rolling resistance of the wheel assembly undergoing testing. In order to rotationally drive the spindle shaft with the vehicle wheel assembly mounted there on, energy is supplied to a drive motor operatively coupled to rotationally drive the spindle shaft. By monitoring the amount of energy or drive torque required to rotationally drive the spindle shaft and achieve and maintain a desired rotational speed for the wheel assembly when engaged with the load roller, a measurement which is related to the loaded rolling resistance of the wheel assembly is obtained by the vehicle wheel balancing system.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 26, 2013Publication date: January 2, 2014Inventors: Joel Clasquin, Michael W. Douglas, Timothy A. Strege, Christopher H. Johnson, Michael D. Gerdes, Nicholas J. Colarelli, III
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Patent number: 8613303Abstract: Tire changing machines having force feedback and position control systems are described that may be used to control operation of one or more components of the machine during a tire change procedure. Information may be provided to a machine operator concerning detected operating conditions during the procedure. Excessive or abnormal forces or component positions can be detected and corrective action may be taken at any point in the tire change procedure. Successful component position profiles may be saved for future recall and execution by the machine.Type: GrantFiled: July 16, 2009Date of Patent: December 24, 2013Assignee: Hunter Engineering CompanyInventors: Douglas S. Hanneken, David A. Voeller, Charlie Polster, Joel Clasquin, Michael D. Gerdes, Nicolas J. Colarelli, III
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Patent number: 8537347Abstract: A vehicle tire changing system is configured with sensors to acquire measurements associated with the relative spatial positions of tire service tools and a vehicle wheel assembly, and dimensions of the vehicle wheel assembly to automate and monitor the movement of an associated tire service tool and optionally, to store or convey the acquired dimensional information for use by other vehicle service systems.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 2012Date of Patent: September 17, 2013Assignee: Hunter Engineering CompanyInventors: Joel Clasquin, Michael D. Gerdes, Doug Hanneken, Nicholas J. Colarelli, III
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Patent number: 8284390Abstract: A vehicle tire changing system is configured with sensors to acquire dimensional information associated with tire service tools and a vehicle wheel assembly. The sensors acquire dimensional information associated with at least one feature of the vehicle wheel assembly or a tire service tool. The vehicle tire changing system is configured to utilize the acquired dimensional information to automate and monitor the movement of an associated tire service tool and optionally, to store or convey the acquired dimensional information for use by other vehicle service systems.Type: GrantFiled: April 21, 2008Date of Patent: October 9, 2012Assignee: Hunter Engineering CompanyInventors: Joel Clasquin, Michael D. Gerdes, Douglas Hanneken, Nicholas J. Colarelli, III
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Patent number: 8250915Abstract: A tire changer with a controller includes a with a mount assembly adapted for contacting a wheel assembly to mount the wheel to a rotating spindle. The tire changer controller is configured to regulated the operation of a motor, which may be hydraulically driven, and which is operatively connected to the rotating spindle to rotate the wheel assembly. A sensor coupled to the controller provides a data representative of the rotational position of the wheel assembly about a rotational axis. The controller is further configured to regulate the operation of a hydraulic actuating means for engaging a load roller with the wheel assembly to apply a radial force to a tire mounted on a rim of the wheel assembly during rotation of the wheel, and to regulate the operation of a tire handling means adapted to hold the tire during rotation of the wheel rim enabling automated adjustment of the tire angular mounting position relative to the wheel rim.Type: GrantFiled: July 1, 2009Date of Patent: August 28, 2012Assignee: Hunter Engineering CompanyInventors: David A. Voeller, Douglas S. Hanneken, Steve Molbach, Joel Clasquin, Michael D. Gerdes
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Patent number: 7594436Abstract: A method for measuring imbalance forces in a rotating body, and for determining if an application of imbalance correction weights is required to compensate for the measured imbalance forces.Type: GrantFiled: May 12, 2005Date of Patent: September 29, 2009Assignee: Hunter Engineering CompanyInventors: Michael D. Gerdes, Michael W. Douglas, Joel Clasquin, William B. Feero
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Patent number: 7574913Abstract: A method for determining weight display thresholds for static and dynamic imbalances and correction weights on a rotating body such as a vehicle wheel assembly, which vary with parameters of the rotating body, wheel and/or tire, and for displaying measured imbalances in relation to determined imbalance thresholds.Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 2005Date of Patent: August 18, 2009Assignee: Hunter Engineering CompanyInventors: Michael D. Gerdes, Michael W. Douglas, David M. Scribner, Joel Clasquin, William B. Feero
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Patent number: 7495755Abstract: An improved vehicle tire changing system for servicing a vehicle wheel assembly consisting of a tire and rim, configured with one or more imaging sensors to accurately measure distances, dimensions, and characteristics of features associated with a vehicle wheel assembly during a tire mounting, tire dismounting, or tire mount altering procedure.Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 2008Date of Patent: February 24, 2009Assignee: Hunter Engineering CompanyInventors: David A. Voeller, Joel Clasquin, Michael W. Douglas
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Publication number: 20080119962Abstract: An improved vehicle tire changing system for servicing a vehicle wheel assembly consisting of a tire and rim, configured with one or more imaging sensors to accurately measure distances, dimensions, and characteristics of features associated with a vehicle wheel assembly during a tire mounting, tire dismounting, or tire mount altering procedure.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 30, 2008Publication date: May 22, 2008Applicant: HUNTER ENGINEERING COMPANYInventors: David Voeller, Joel Clasquin, Michael Douglas
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Patent number: 7355687Abstract: An improved vehicle wheel service system for servicing a vehicle wheel assembly, configured with one or more imaging sensors to accurately measure distances, dimensions, and characteristics of features associated with a vehicle wheel assembly undergoing a service.Type: GrantFiled: February 20, 2004Date of Patent: April 8, 2008Assignee: Hunter Engineering CompanyInventors: David Voeller, Joel Clasquin, Michael W. Douglas
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Patent number: 7328614Abstract: A method for providing a centering check for a rotating body mounted on a wheel balancer which is based on measuring at least one imbalance parameter or tire runout of the rotating body. The rotating body is mounted on a spindle of the wheel balancer and an imbalance parameter or tire runout measurement taken. The mounting of the rotating body on the spindle is then altered, and a second measurement of the imbalance parameter or tire runout is taken. A processor in the wheel balancer utilizes the first and second measurements together with a threshold to provide an indication of off-center mounting of the rotating body one the spindle.Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 2005Date of Patent: February 12, 2008Assignee: Hunter Engineering CompanyInventors: Michael D. Gerdes, Michael W. Douglas, David M. Scribner, Joel Clasquin, William B. Feero
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Patent number: 6982653Abstract: An improved automotive vehicle service system incorporating an RFID interrogator to exchange data with one or more RFID transponders or tags associated with a vehicle undergoing service, or with a component of a vehicle undergoing service. The automotive vehicle service system is configured to utilize data received through the RFID interrogator from the RFID transponders or tags during a vehicle service procedure. Optionally, the automotive vehicle service system is configured to store data associated with a vehicle service procedure in an RFID transponder or tag associated with a vehicle undergoing service, or with a component of a vehicle undergoing service.Type: GrantFiled: October 14, 2004Date of Patent: January 3, 2006Assignee: Hunter Engineering CompanyInventors: David A. Voeller, Joel Clasquin
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Patent number: 6952964Abstract: A method for providing a centering check for a rotating body mounted on a wheel balancer based on measuring at least one imbalance parameter and for determining weight display thresholds for static and dynamic imbalance correction weights which vary with parameters of the wheel and/or tire. The rotating body is mounted on a spindle of the wheel balancer and an imbalance parameter or runout measurement taken. The mounting of the rotating body on the spindle is then altered, and a second measurement of the imbalance parameter or runout is taken. A processor in the wheel balancer determines if the difference between the first and second measurements exceeds a predetermined threshold value, indicative of off-center mounting of the rotating body one the spindle. Upon centered mounting of the rotating body, imbalance measurements are acquired, and required correction weights are displayed to an operator if they exceed an identified imbalance threshold level.Type: GrantFiled: August 26, 2003Date of Patent: October 11, 2005Assignee: Hunter Engineering CompanyInventors: Michael D. Gerdes, Michael W. Douglas, David M. Scribner, Joel Clasquin, William B. Feero
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Publication number: 20050210976Abstract: A method for measuring imbalance forces in a rotating body, and for determining if an application of imbalance correction weights is required to compensate for the measured imbalance forces.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 12, 2005Publication date: September 29, 2005Inventors: Michael Gerdes, Michael Douglas, Joel Clasquin, William Feero
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Publication number: 20050145027Abstract: A method for providing a centering check for a rotating body mounted on a wheel balancer based on measuring at least one imbalance parameter. The rotating body is mounted on a spindle of the wheel balancer and an imbalance parameter or runout measurement taken. The mounting of the rotating body on the spindle is then altered, and a second measurement of the imbalance parameter or runout is taken. A processor in the wheel balancer determines if the difference between the first and second measurements exceeds a predetermined threshold value, indicative of off-center mounting of the rotating body one the spindle.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 2, 2005Publication date: July 7, 2005Inventors: Michael Gerdes, Michael Douglas, David Scribner, Joel Clasquin, William Feero
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Publication number: 20050145028Abstract: A method for determining weight display thresholds for static and dynamic imbalances and correction weights on a rotating body such as a vehicle wheel assembly, which vary with parameters of the rotating body, wheel and/or tire, and for displaying measured imbalances in relation to determined imbalance thresholds.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 2, 2005Publication date: July 7, 2005Inventors: Michael Gerdes, Michael Douglas, David Scribner, Joel Clasquin, William Feero
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Publication number: 20050073435Abstract: An improved automotive vehicle service system incorporating an RFID interrogator to exchange data with one or more RFID transponders or tags associated with a vehicle undergoing service, or with a component of a vehicle undergoing service. The automotive vehicle service system is configured to utilize data received through the RFID interrogator from the RFID transponders or tags during a vehicle service procedure. Optionally, the automotive vehicle service system is configured to store data associated with a vehicle service procedure in an RFID transponder or tag associated with a vehicle undergoing service, or with a component of a vehicle undergoing service.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 14, 2004Publication date: April 7, 2005Inventors: David Voeller, Joel Clasquin
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Publication number: 20040244483Abstract: A method for providing a centering check for a rotating body mounted on a wheel balancer based on measuring at least one imbalance parameter and for determining weight display thresholds for static and dynamic imbalance correction weights which vary with parameters of the wheel and/or tire. The rotating body is mounted on a spindle of the wheel balancer and an imbalance parameter or runout measurement taken. The mounting of the rotating body on the spindle is then altered, and a second measurement of the imbalance parameter or runout is taken. A processor in the wheel balancer determines if the difference between the first and second measurements exceeds a predetermined threshold value, indicative of off-center mounting of the rotating body one the spindle. Upon centered mounting of the rotating body, imbalance measurements are acquired, and required correction weights are displayed to an operator if they exceed an identified imbalance threshold level.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 26, 2003Publication date: December 9, 2004Inventors: Michael D. Gerdes, Michael W. Douglas, David M. Scribner, Joel Clasquin, William B. Feero