Patents by Inventor John E. Uhl

John E. Uhl 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: 9821989
    Abstract: An apparatus for lifting a vehicle comprises at least two posts, at least two lifting assemblies, at least one actuator, and an overhead assembly. The at least two posts are configured to cooperatively raise a vehicle. Each lifting assembly is associated with a corresponding post. The at least two lifting assemblies are configured to move simultaneously to raise a vehicle. The at least one actuator is in communication with the at least two lifting assemblies. The overhead assembly is secured to each of the at least two posts such that the overhead assembly extends from one post to another post. The overhead assembly is selectively movable relative to the at least two posts between a first position and a second position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2017
    Assignee: Vehicle Service Group, LLC
    Inventors: John E. Uhl, Keith W. Siddall, Ronald J. Schneider, Jia Liu
  • Patent number: 9550658
    Abstract: A vehicle lift includes a carrier and a pair of arms. The arms comprise a pair of segments and an adapter pilot slidably disposed in one of the arm segments. The arm segments are slidable relative to each other and define slots to accommodate sliding of the adapter, providing various positions for the adapter along the length collectively defined by the arm segments. The adapter pilot is configured to receive an adapter to engage a vehicle. The arms are pivotable relative to the carrier and present a low profile to provide clearance for low vehicles. The carrier comprises a low profile superstructure. The superstructure includes a pair of substantially horizontal plates with substantially vertical web members extending between the substantially horizontal plates. The superstructure further includes a yoke portion pivotally coupled with the arms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2017
    Assignee: Vehicle Service Group, LLC
    Inventors: John E. Uhl, Kevin A. Brittain, Keith W. Siddall
  • Publication number: 20150232308
    Abstract: An apparatus for lifting a vehicle comprises at least two posts, at least two lifting assemblies, at least one actuator, and an overhead assembly. The at least two posts are configured to cooperatively raise a vehicle. Each lifting assembly is associated with a corresponding post. The at least two lifting assemblies are configured to move simultaneously to raise a vehicle. The at least one actuator is in communication with the at least two lifting assemblies. The overhead assembly is secured to each of the at least two posts such that the overhead assembly extends from one post to another post. The overhead assembly is selectively movable relative to the at least two posts between a first position and a second position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2015
    Publication date: August 20, 2015
    Inventors: John E. Uhl, Keith W. Siddall, Ronald J. Schneider, Jia Liu
  • Publication number: 20150136529
    Abstract: A vehicle lift includes a carrier and a pair of arms. The arms comprise a pair of segments and an adapter pilot slidably disposed in one of the arm segments. The arm segments are slidable relative to each other and define slots to accommodate sliding of the adapter, providing various positions for the adapter along the length collectively defined by the arm segments. The adapter pilot is configured to receive an adapter to engage a vehicle. The arms are pivotable relative to the carrier and present a low profile to provide clearance for low vehicles. The carrier comprises a low profile superstructure. The superstructure includes a pair of substantially horizontal plates with substantially vertical web members extending between the substantially horizontal plates. The superstructure further includes a yoke portion pivotally coupled with the arms.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2015
    Publication date: May 21, 2015
    Inventors: John E. Uhl, Kevin A. Brittain, Keith W. Siddall
  • Patent number: 8973712
    Abstract: A vehicle lift includes a carrier and a pair of arms. The arms comprise a pair of segments and an adapter pilot slidably disposed in one of the arm segments. The arm segments are slidable relative to each other and define slots to accommodate sliding of the adapter, providing various positions for the adapter along the length collectively defined by the arm segments. The adapter pilot is configured to receive an adapter to engage a vehicle. The arms are pivotable relative to the carrier and present a low profile to provide clearance for low vehicles. The carrier comprises a low profile superstructure. The superstructure includes a pair of substantially horizontal plates with substantially vertical web members extending between the substantially horizontal plates. The superstructure further includes a yoke portion pivotally coupled with the arms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2015
    Assignee: Vehicle Service Group, LLC
    Inventors: John E. Uhl, Kevin A. Brittain, Keith W. Siddall
  • Publication number: 20120325587
    Abstract: A vehicle lift that includes a pair of front platforms and a pair of rear carrying arms may be used to quickly and easily lift a vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2011
    Publication date: December 27, 2012
    Inventors: Jason E. Matthews, Douglas J. Brown, Brian E. Kelley, Roger A. Ward, John E. Uhl
  • Publication number: 20110198156
    Abstract: A vehicle lift includes a carrier and a pair of arms. The arms comprise a pair of segments and an adapter pilot slidably disposed in one of the arm segments. The arm segments are slidable relative to each other and define slots to accommodate sliding of the adapter, providing various positions for the adapter along the length collectively defined by the arm segments. The adapter pilot is configured to receive an adapter to engage a vehicle. The arms are pivotable relative to the carrier and present a low profile to provide clearance for low vehicles. The carrier comprises a low profile superstructure. The superstructure includes a pair of substantially horizontal plates with substantially vertical web members extending between the substantially horizontal plates. The superstructure further includes a yoke portion pivotally coupled with the arms.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2011
    Publication date: August 18, 2011
    Applicant: VEHICLE SERVICE GROUP, LLC
    Inventors: John E. Uhl, Kevin A. Brittain, Keith W. Siddall
  • Patent number: D646864
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2011
    Assignee: Vehicle Service Group, LLC
    Inventors: John E. Uhl, Kevin A. Brittain