Patents by Inventor Paul Shipman

Paul Shipman 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: 11900333
    Abstract: Embodiments are disclosed for facilitating Do-It-Yourself (DIY) repairs. In the context of a method, an example embodiment includes receiving, by an experience-based repair service (EBRS) host system, vehicle diagnostic information identifying one or more vehicle problems. This example embodiment of the method further includes evaluating the vehicle diagnostic information, generating, based on the evaluation of the vehicle diagnostic information, required part types and required tools for addressing the one or more vehicle problems, and generating, based on the evaluation of the vehicle diagnostic information, recommended part types for addressing the one or more vehicle problems. Finally, this example embodiment of the method further includes causing presentation of an interface facilitating purchase of required parts from each of the generated required part types, the required tools, and recommended parts from each of the generated recommended part types.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2024
    Assignee: AutoZone Parts, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Paul Shipman, F. Scott Brown, Destry J. Withers, Howard Bryson Morgan
  • Publication number: 20210342792
    Abstract: Embodiments are disclosed for facilitating Do-It-Yourself (DIY) repairs. In the context of a method, an example embodiment includes receiving, by an experience-based repair service (EBRS) host system, vehicle diagnostic information identifying one or more vehicle problems. This example embodiment of the method further includes evaluating the vehicle diagnostic information, generating, based on the evaluation of the vehicle diagnostic information, required part types and required tools for addressing the one or more vehicle problems, and generating, based on the evaluation of the vehicle diagnostic information, recommended part types for addressing the one or more vehicle problems. Finally, this example embodiment of the method further includes causing presentation of an interface facilitating purchase of required parts from each of the generated required part types, the required tools, and recommended parts from each of the generated recommended part types.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2021
    Publication date: November 4, 2021
    Inventors: Michael Paul Shipman, F. Scott Brown, Destry J. Withers, Howard Bryson Morgan
  • Patent number: 11093906
    Abstract: Embodiments are disclosed for facilitating Do-It-Yourself (DIY) repairs. In the context of a method, an example embodiment includes receiving, by an experience-based repair service (EBRS) host system, vehicle diagnostic information identifying one or more vehicle problems. This example embodiment of the method further includes evaluating the vehicle diagnostic information, generating, based on the evaluation of the vehicle diagnostic information, required part types and required tools for addressing the one or more vehicle problems, and generating, based on the evaluation of the vehicle diagnostic information, recommended part types for addressing the one or more vehicle problems. Finally, this example embodiment of the method further includes causing presentation of an interface facilitating purchase of required parts from each of the generated required part types, the required tools, and recommended parts from each of the generated recommended part types.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2021
    Assignee: AutoZone Parts, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Paul Shipman, F. Scott Brown, Destry J. Withers, Howard Bryson Morgan
  • Publication number: 20170262815
    Abstract: Embodiments are disclosed for facilitating Do-It-Yourself (DIY) repairs. In the context of a method, an example embodiment includes receiving, by an experience-based repair service (EBRS) host system, vehicle diagnostic information identifying one or more vehicle problems. This example embodiment of the method further includes evaluating the vehicle diagnostic information, generating, based on the evaluation of the vehicle diagnostic information, required part types and required tools for addressing the one or more vehicle problems, and generating, based on the evaluation of the vehicle diagnostic information, recommended part types for addressing the one or more vehicle problems. Finally, this example embodiment of the method further includes causing presentation of an interface facilitating purchase of required parts from each of the generated required part types, the required tools, and recommended parts from each of the generated recommended part types.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2017
    Publication date: September 14, 2017
    Inventors: Michael Paul Shipman, F. Scott Brown, Destry J. Withers, Howard Bryson Morgan
  • Patent number: 4775144
    Abstract: A line of longitudinal rows of passenger compartments are swingingly connected between upstanding pairs of hydraulically rotatable screws by means of internally threaded roll-nuts. The line can be raised or lowered with the compartments disposed mutually level and/or axially tilted, by joint rotation of the screws. Each row can also be axially rotated, all in programmed sequence. Seat-restrained passengers are thus exposed to varied and unexpected motion which challenges normal equilibrium feelings. Basic assembly can be permanently mounted on flatbed trailer for highway or rail movement to successive carnival locations upon disassembly of segmented screws and telescopic support towers which hold up the assembled screws.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 1987
    Date of Patent: October 4, 1988
    Inventor: Paul Shipman
  • Patent number: 4307737
    Abstract: Cylindrical open-top container houses generally annular slide track having diametric unidirectional stretch, the tracks being bordered by laterally extending guide rails which engage restricted necks of a row of individual holders which are each slidable along the track. Each holder supports a removable, outward-projecting hair tube, having a tensioning plug to yieldably retain a cluster of hair inserted therein. A pair of centrally pattern-apertured guide disks surround the outer edge of the track and are shiftable in unison 180.degree. in either direction so as to move successive holders from exit position of stretch to entry position at opposite end thereof, the shift being manually directed (by radially projecting lever) alternately clockwise and counterclockwise along the annular track so as thereby to braid together clusters of hair as they extend progressively from the respective trio of tubes thus carried by the slidable holders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 1980
    Date of Patent: December 29, 1981
    Inventor: Paul Shipman
  • Patent number: 3964281
    Abstract: Double cylinder door lock which operates a ceiling- and/or floor-socketed lock bolt which can be added to inner face of already hanging door. Either or both operating cylinders can be key-operated pin tumblers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 1975
    Date of Patent: June 22, 1976
    Inventor: Paul Shipman
  • Patent number: RE29712
    Abstract: Double cylinder door lock which operates a ceiling- and/or floor-socketed lock bolt which can be added to inner face of already hanging door. Either or both operating cylinders can be key-operated pin tumblers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 1977
    Date of Patent: August 1, 1978
    Inventor: Paul Shipman