Patents by Inventor Ronald V. Sova

Ronald V. Sova 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).

  • Control system for remote power up
    Patent number: 5229942
    Abstract: Automotive vehicle test equipment includes a controller which controls power supplied to a test circuit. The controller monitors a sleep mode switch which determines whether the controller enters a sleep mode. In sleep mode, the controller disconnects the test circuit from a power source. The controller also monitors a telephone line. Upon detection of a ring signal on the telephone line, the controller connects the test circuit to the power supply.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 1990
    Date of Patent: July 20, 1993
    Assignee: Bear Automotive Service Equipment Company
    Inventors: William D. Nicholson, Thomas M. Fudali, Ronald V. Sova, Allan J. Renner, Robert T. Braun, Bernadine M. Palczynski, Timothy Ledger, Jim Visser, John C. Pendell, Michael J. Brown