Patents by Inventor Richard Mattox

Richard Mattox 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).

  • Programmable function key on wireless OBDII interface
    Patent number: 8818616
    Abstract: A vehicle diagnostic device is provided that includes a programmable function to control a function on an emission computer workstation. The function key can be programmed to interact and manipulate with the workstation. The vehicle diagnostic device allows a user to wirelessly communicate with the workstation while located in the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2014
    Assignee: Bosch Automotive Service Solutions LLC
    Inventors: Dan Sampson, Tom Webster, Richard Mattox
  • OBD II readiness monitor tool apparatus and method
    Patent number: 8370016
    Abstract: An OBDII device and method and system which includes an inexpensive, user friendly way to determine a vehicle's readiness status for emissions testing. An audible or visual indication that may or may not be wirelessly connected to the tool is provided to alert the repair shop technician or driver that the vehicle has completed its drive cycle and may now be tested for compliance with state and federal emissions laws. The device also includes the ability to prevent the tool from discharging a power source of the vehicle when the device is coupled to the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2013
    Assignee: SPX Corporation
    Inventors: Thomas Webster, Daniel Sampson, Richard Mattox, Matthew Koran, Robert Roberts, Hamid Namaky
  • Programmable function key on wireless OBDII interface
    Patent number: 8296008
    Abstract: A vehicle diagnostic device is provided that includes a programmable function to control a function on an emission computer workstation. The function key can be programmed to interact and manipulate with the workstation. The vehicle diagnostic device allows a user to wirelessly communicate with the workstation while located in the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2012
    Assignee: SPX Corporation
    Inventors: Dan Sampson, Thomas L. Webster, Richard Mattox
  • OBD II readiness monitor tool apparatus and method
    Patent number: 8027763
    Abstract: An OBDII device method and system includes an inexpensive, user friendly way to determine a vehicle's readiness for emissions testing and if repairs were successful. An audible and/or visual indicator is provided to alert the repair shop technician or driver that the vehicle has completed its drive cycle and may now be tested for compliance with state and federal emissions laws or indicate that the emissions related repairs were successful.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2011
    Assignee: SPX Corporation
    Inventors: Thomas Webster, Daniel Sampson, Richard Mattox, Matthew Koran, Robert Roberts, Hamid Namaky
  • Programmable Function Key on Wireless OBDII Interface
    Publication number: 20080228344
    Abstract: A vehicle diagnostic device is provided that includes a programmable function to control a function on an emission computer workstation. The function key can be programmed to interact and manipulate with the workstation. The vehicle diagnostic device allows a user to wirelessly communicate with the workstation while located in the vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2008
    Publication date: September 18, 2008
    Inventors: Dan Sampson, Tom Webster, Richard Mattox
  • OBD II readiness monitor tool apparatus and method
    Publication number: 20070073459
    Abstract: An OBDII device and method and system which includes an inexpensive, user friendly way to determine a vehicle's readiness status for emissions testing. An audible or visual indication that may or may not be wirelessly connected to the tool is provided to alert the repair shop technician or driver that the vehicle has completed its drive cycle and may now be tested for compliance with state and federal emissions laws. The device also includes the ability to prevent the tool from discharging a power source of the vehicle when the device is coupled to the vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2006
    Publication date: March 29, 2007
    Inventors: Thomas Webster, Daniel Sampson, Richard Mattox, Mathew Koran, Robert Roberts, Hamid Namaky
  • OBD II readiness monitor tool apparatus and method
    Publication number: 20070073458
    Abstract: An OBDII device method and system includes an inexpensive, user friendly way to determine a vehicle's readiness for emissions testing and if repairs were successful. An audible and/or visual indicator is provided to alert the repair shop technician or driver that the vehicle has completed its drive cycle and may now be tested for compliance with state and federal emissions laws or indicate that the emissions related repairs were successful.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2006
    Publication date: March 29, 2007
    Inventors: Thomas Webster, Daniel Sampson, Richard Mattox, Mathew Koran, Robert Roberts, Hamid Namaky