Patents by Inventor William Craig Keller

William Craig Keller 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).

  • VEHICLE TIRE INFLATION COMPRESSOR FOR POWERED DATA PORTS
    Publication number: 20220332066
    Abstract: A device and method for dispensing air and/or sealant to a tire of a vehicle. Power supply for the air compressor is obtained via powered USB instead of the typical 12 V cigarette lighter connector. The position of the tire which is being inflated can also be determined via the data interface of the USB port. By communication between a compressor control module and the vehicle systems interface, the compressor can automatically switch off when the recommended tire pressure has been reached. The control module can be located in the USB power cord plug, and can provide for changes in voltage to the compressor to maximize power and inflation rate and/or efficiency.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2022
    Publication date: October 20, 2022
    Applicant: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.
    Inventors: Martin Patrick Spindler, William Craig Keller
  • VEHICLE TIRE INFLATION COMPRESSOR FOR POWERED DATA PORTS
    Publication number: 20210078546
    Abstract: A device and method for dispensing air and/or sealant to a tire of a vehicle. Power supply for the air compressor is obtained via powered USB instead of the typical 12 V cigarette lighter connector. The position of the tire which is being inflated can also be determined via the data interface of the USB port. By communication between compressor and the vehicle systems interface, the compressor can automatically switch off when the recommended tire pressure has been reached.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2020
    Publication date: March 18, 2021
    Applicant: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.
    Inventors: Martin Patrick Spindler, William Craig Keller
  • Vehicle tire inflation compressor for powered data ports
    Patent number: 10933844
    Abstract: A device and method for dispensing air and/or sealant to a tire of a vehicle. Power supply for the air compressor is obtained via powered USB instead of the typical 12 V cigarette lighter connector. The position of the tire which is being inflated can also be determined via the data interface of the USB port. By communication between compressor and the vehicle systems interface, the compressor can automatically switch off when the recommended tire pressure has been reached.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2021
    Assignee: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.
    Inventors: Martin Patrick Spindler, William Craig Keller
  • VEHICLE TIRE INFLATION COMPRESSOR FOR POWERED DATA PORTS
    Publication number: 20190389435
    Abstract: A device and method for dispensing air and/or sealant to a tire of a vehicle. Power supply for the air compressor is obtained via powered USB instead of the typical 12 V cigarette lighter connector. The position of the tire which is being inflated can also be determined via the data interface of the USB port. By communication between compressor and the vehicle systems interface, the compressor can automatically switch off when the recommended tire pressure has been reached.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2019
    Publication date: December 26, 2019
    Applicant: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventors: Martin Patrick Spindler, William Craig Keller