Patents by Inventor Lawrence W. Hamm

Lawrence W. Hamm 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).

  • Snap-in tire valve
    Patent number: 8047068
    Abstract: A snap-in tire pressure monitoring system having a valve that deforms to form an annular sealing surface around an opening in a tire rim. A sensor housing having electronics components configured to sense conditions within the tire may be attached to the valve. Data collected by the components may be wireless transmitted for further processing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2011
    Assignee: Schrader Electronics, Inc.
    Inventors: Lawrence W. Hamm, Michael A. Uleski
  • SNAP-IN TIRE VALVE
    Publication number: 20100024539
    Abstract: A snap-in tire pressure monitoring system having a valve that deforms to form an annular sealing surface around an opening in a tire rim. A sensor housing having electronics components configured to sense conditions within the tire may be attached to the valve. Data collected by the components may be wireless transmitted for further processing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2008
    Publication date: February 4, 2010
    Applicant: LEAR CORPORATION
    Inventors: Lawrence W. Hamm, Michael A. Uleski
  • Tire pressure monitor system with side entry pressure port
    Patent number: 7377156
    Abstract: A tire pressure monitor system is provided including a sensor housing forming an internal housing mount chamber. An air inlet port is formed on a housing side surface and is orientated parallel to the wheel rim rotational axis. A sensor assembly including an air pressure sensor element is mounted within the internal housing mount chamber. A filter element and a gasket element are positioned between the air pressure sensor element and the air inlet port. A potting material fills the internal housing mount chamber. The filter element and the gasket element creating an air pressure flow path from the air inlet port to the air pressure sensor element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2008
    Assignee: Lear Corporation
    Inventors: Keith E. Mattson, Lawrence W. Hamm, William K. Cotton, Robert A. Stewart, Michael A. Uleski, Rex B. Belden, Mark A. Peterson