Patents by Inventor William E. Sammons

William E. Sammons 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).

  • Method and apparatus for vehicle engine diagnostics
    Patent number: 6484572
    Abstract: An engine diagnostic tool for simulating turbocharger operation within an engine of a motor vehicle, while the engine is not running, includes a turbocharger with an air inlet, an inner surface and an outer surface. The diagnostic tool includes a plug adapted to sealingly engage the inlet of the turbo. The plug includes an aperture for supplying pressurized air to the inlet. The diagnostic tool also includes a clamp adapted to selectively restrict movement of the plug relative to the inlet. The clamp is adapted to be removably coupled to the inlet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2002
    Assignee: DaimlerChrysler Corporation
    Inventors: John Palazzolo, William E. Sammons