Patents by Inventor Marcus P. Beckman

Marcus P. Beckman 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).

  • Tire pressure monitor installation tool
    Patent number: 7836569
    Abstract: A tire pressure monitor (TPM) installation tool adapted for use by a operator, and for installing a push-in style TPM within a valve stem opening defined by a wheel, wherein the tool is configured to provide mechanical advantage while assembling the TPM and wheel, and includes an elongated member configured to receive an applied force from the operator, a nesting fixture configured to retain the TPM in a relatively fixed position, and a wheel engaging member for securing the tool during installation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2010
    Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations, Inc.
    Inventors: James R. Spaulding, Marcus P. Beckman, Bruce R. Koch, James Hytinen
  • Tire Pressure Monitor Installation Tool
    Publication number: 20080163471
    Abstract: A tire pressure monitor (TPM) installation tool adapted for use by a operator, and for installing a push-in style TPM within a valve stem opening defined by a wheel, wherein the tool is configured to provide mechanical advantage while assembling the TPM and wheel, and includes an elongated member configured to receive an applied force from the operator, a nesting fixture configured to retain the TPM in a relatively fixed position, and a wheel engaging member for securing the tool during installation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2007
    Publication date: July 10, 2008
    Applicant: GM Global Technology Operations, Inc.
    Inventors: James R. Spaulding, Marcus P. Beckman, Bruce R. Koch, James Hytinen