Patents by Inventor Neil J. Martin

Neil J. Martin 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).

  • Automatic vehicle braking in response to operator egress
    Patent number: 12227144
    Abstract: A vehicle includes a cabin, a brake, a vehicle subsystem, and a processing circuit. The processing circuit is configured to receive an indication that an operator is attempting to exit the cabin and automatically engage the brake in response to the indication to prevent movement of the vehicle. The vehicle subsystem remains operational while the brake is engaged.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2023
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2025
    Assignee: Oshkosh Corporation
    Inventors: David W. Archer, Neil Bjornstad, Michael J. Holeton, Patrick D. Martin
  • Automotive anti-theft device
    Patent number: 4432432
    Abstract: A device and method utilizing a standard automotive vehicle bumper jack, including a lower and upper jack adaptor and padlock. The lower jack adaptor engages both the bottom of the bumper jack and the brake pedal of the automotive vehicle. The upper jack adaptor engages both the top of the bumper jack and the steering wheel of the automotive vehicle. Once the jack and the adaptors are correctly positioned between the vehicle's brake pedal and the steering wheel, the bumper jack is activated to produce a downward positive pressure on the automotive vehicle's brake pedal, thus locking all four (4) wheels thereof. A padlock is inserted into one of the bumper jack apperatures and locked to prohibit the disengagement of the bumper jack.An alternative embodiment consists of a unitary device and method utilizing a cylindrical shaft body having a screwing mechanism and a shaft lock.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 1981
    Date of Patent: February 21, 1984
    Inventor: Neil J. Martin