Patents by Inventor Tom Webster

Tom Webster 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
  • 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
  • Container dolly with multi-purpose handle
    Patent number: 6682084
    Abstract: A dolly for transporting material containers including a base having a pair of wheels attached thereto. A handle is removably attached to the base and has a seal and plug removal wrench fixedly attached near one end thereof. A second plug removal wrench is fixedly attached near the opposite end of the handle. A tilting lever is fixedly secured to the handle, whereby a portion of the material container is raised with the tilting lever, and the base is positioned underneath the material container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2004
    Assignee: Vestil Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: D. Tom Webster, R. Andy Link
  • Container dolly with multi-purpose handle
    Publication number: 20030020249
    Abstract: A dolly for transporting material containers including a base having a pair of wheels attached thereto. A handle is removably attached to the base and has a seal and plug removal wrench fixedly attached near one end thereof. A second plug removal wrench is fixedly attached near the opposite end of the handle. A tilting lever is fixedly secured to the handle, whereby a portion of the material container is raised with the tilting lever, and the base is positioned underneath the material container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2001
    Publication date: January 30, 2003
    Inventors: D. Tom Webster, R. Andy Link