Patents by Inventor William G. Sampson
William G. Sampson 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).
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Publication number: 20230391179Abstract: An electric vehicle battery transportation storage vessel includes a first housing portion configured to securely receive a storage battery of an electric vehicle, a second housing portion arranged to seal the storage battery in the first housing portion, and selectively open whereby the storage battery can be removed from or placed into the first housing portion. A sealing mechanism is configured to seal the first housing portion to the second housing portion. Battery monitoring equipment is configured to couple to the storage battery and perform battery maintenance on the storage battery. A memory configured to store information related to battery maintenance performed on the storage battery.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 5, 2023Publication date: December 7, 2023Inventors: William G. Sampson, Kevin I. Bertness, Lance M. Losinski, Keith Hospodarsky
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Publication number: 20230063349Abstract: A power adapter for an automotive vehicle maintenance device includes a power input connection and a power output connection the is configured to connect to the automotive vehicle maintenance device. The power adapter also included connection circuitry the is configured to connect the power input connection to the power output connection.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 23, 2022Publication date: March 2, 2023Inventors: Kevin I. Bertness, William G. Sampson, Justin Brown, Ryan Sweeney, Matt Szymczak, Rob Hayward, Rick Johnson, Jason Dolinski, Andrew Schulz, Bob Bach, Dan Kovarik
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Patent number: 11566972Abstract: An electronic battery tester for testing a storage battery includes a Kelvin connection configured to electrically couple to the storage battery and a microprocessor configured to determine a dynamic parameter of the storage battery. A forcing function source is configured to apply a forcing function signal to the storage battery through the Kelvin connection. A sensor is electrically coupled to the storage battery and configured to sense an electrical response of the storage battery to the applied forcing function signal. A tire tread gauge is arranged to be inserted into a tread of a tire. The tire tread gauge including a visual indicator. An image capture device is configured to capture an image of the tire tread gauge when the tire tread gauge is inserted into the tread of the tire.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2020Date of Patent: January 31, 2023Assignee: MIDTRONICS, INC.Inventors: William G. Sampson, Kevin I. Bertness
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Patent number: 11545839Abstract: An apparatus is provided for charging a first storage battery and a second storage battery electrically connected together in series includes a first Kelvin connection, a second Kelvin connection and a third Kelvin connection coupled to the storage batteries. At least two of the Kelvin connections are configured to charge at least one of the first and second batteries. A charging source configured to selectively couple a charge signal to a storage battery through the Kelvin connections. A switching device selectively couples the charging source and measurement circuitry to at least two of the first, second and third Kelvin connections. A microprocessor selectively controls the switching device, charges the batteries, and measures a parameter of the batteries as a function of the charging signal applied to the batteries.Type: GrantFiled: November 4, 2020Date of Patent: January 3, 2023Assignee: MIDTRONICS, INC.Inventors: William G. Sampson, Kevin I. Bertness
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Publication number: 20210135462Abstract: An apparatus is provided for charging a first storage battery and a second storage battery electrically connected together in series includes a first Kelvin connection, a second Kelvin connection and a third Kelvin connection coupled to the storage batteries. At least two of the Kelvin connections are configured to charge at least one of the first and second batteries. A charging source configured to selectively couple a charge signal to a storage battery through the Kelvin connections. A switching device selectively couples the charging source and measurement circuitry to at least two of the first, second and third Kelvin connections. A microprocessor selectively controls the switching device, charges the batteries, and measures a parameter of the batteries as a function of the charging signal applied to the batteries.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 4, 2020Publication date: May 6, 2021Inventors: William G. Sampson, Kevin I. Bertness
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Publication number: 20210048374Abstract: An electronic battery tester for testing a storage battery includes a Kelvin connection configured to electrically couple to the storage battery and a microprocessor configured to determine a dynamic parameter of the storage battery. A forcing function source is configured to apply a forcing function signal to the storage battery through the Kelvin connection. A sensor is electrically coupled to the storage battery and configured to sense an electrical response of the storage battery to the applied forcing function signal. A tire tread gauge is arranged to be inserted into a tread of a tire. The tire tread gauge including a visual indicator. An image capture device is configured to capture an image of the tire tread gauge when the tire tread gauge is inserted into the tread of the tire.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 30, 2020Publication date: February 18, 2021Inventors: William G. Sampson, Kevin l. Bertness
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Patent number: 7940053Abstract: Battery maintenance equipment is provided for use in maintaining storage batteries. The battery maintenance equipment includes battery maintenance circuitry. A redemption code output is provided and configured to provide an output having a redeemable value in response to the battery maintenance circuitry. A method includes outputting a redemption code in response to usage of battery maintenance equipment.Type: GrantFiled: May 25, 2010Date of Patent: May 10, 2011Assignees: Midtronics, Inc., Interstate Battery System of AmericaInventors: Dennis V. Brown, Kevin I. Bertness, Stephen J. McShane, Michael E. Troy, William G. Sampson
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Publication number: 20100289498Abstract: Battery maintenance equipment is provided for use in maintaining storage batteries. The battery maintenance equipment includes battery maintenance circuitry. A redemption code output is provided and configured to provide an output having a redeemable value in response to the battery maintenance circuitry. A method includes outputting a redemption code in response to usage of battery maintenance equipment.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 25, 2010Publication date: November 18, 2010Inventors: Dennis V. Brown, Kevin I. Bertness, Stephen J. McShane, Michael E. Troy, William G. Sampson
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Patent number: 7791348Abstract: Battery maintenance equipment is provided for use in maintaining storage batteries. The battery maintenance equipment includes battery maintenance circuitry. A redemption code output is provided and configured to provide an output having a redeemable value in response to the battery maintenance circuitry. A method includes outputting a redemption code in response to usage of battery maintenance equipment.Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 2007Date of Patent: September 7, 2010Assignee: Midtronics, Inc.Inventors: Dennis V. Brown, Kevin I. Bertness, Stephen J. McShane, Michael E. Troy, William G. Sampson
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Patent number: 7777612Abstract: An apparatus and method for preventing theft in automotive vehicle service centers. The apparatus includes at least one portable tool and a controller. The portable tool includes circuitry configured to communicate with the controller. The portable tool further includes anti-theft circuitry, which is configured to disable the portable tool if no communication occurs between the portable tool and the controller for a predetermined time period.Type: GrantFiled: August 3, 2006Date of Patent: August 17, 2010Assignee: Midtronics, Inc.Inventors: William G. Sampson, John S. Philbrook
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Patent number: 7642787Abstract: An automotive vehicle electrical system diagnostic apparatus includes first and second electrical connections configured to electrically couple to an electrical system of an automotive vehicle which includes a battery. Digital samples are obtained during operation of the vehicle which are related to the system. The digital samples are stored in memory.Type: GrantFiled: October 24, 2006Date of Patent: January 5, 2010Assignee: Midtronics Inc.Inventors: Kevin I. Bertness, William G. Sampson
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Publication number: 20080204030Abstract: Battery maintenance equipment is provided for use in maintaining storage batteries. The battery maintenance equipment includes battery maintenance circuitry. A redemption code output is provided and configured to provide an output having a redeemable value in response to the battery maintenance circuitry. A method includes outputting a redemption code in response to usage of battery maintenance equipment.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 27, 2007Publication date: August 28, 2008Applicant: Midtronics, Inc.Inventors: Dennis V. Brown, Kevin I. Bertness, Stephen J. McShane, Michael E. Troy, William G. Sampson
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Patent number: 7126341Abstract: An automotive vehicle electrical system diagnostic apparatus includes first and second electrical connections configured to electrically couple to an electrical system of an automotive vehicle which includes a battery. Digital samples are obtained during operation of the vehicle which are related to the system. The digital samples are stored in memory.Type: GrantFiled: July 19, 2002Date of Patent: October 24, 2006Assignee: Midtronics, Inc.Inventors: Kevin I. Bertness, William G. Sampson
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Patent number: 6906522Abstract: An electronic battery tester for testing a storage battery. The battery tester provides a replacement battery output as a function of battery environment information and battery replacement information.Type: GrantFiled: March 29, 2002Date of Patent: June 14, 2005Assignee: Midtronics, Inc.Inventors: Kevin I. Bertness, William G. Sampson
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Publication number: 20030184306Abstract: An electronic battery tester for testing a storage battery. The battery tester provides a replacement battery output as a function of battery environment information and battery replacement information.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 29, 2002Publication date: October 2, 2003Inventors: Kevin I. Bertness, William G. Sampson
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Publication number: 20030038637Abstract: An automotive vehicle electrical system diagnostic apparatus includes first and second electrical connections configured to electrically couple to an electrical system of an automotive vehicle which includes a battery. Digital samples are obtained during operation of the vehicle which are related to the system. The digital samples are stored in memory.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 19, 2002Publication date: February 27, 2003Inventors: Kevin I. Bertness, William G. Sampson