Patents by Inventor William J. Scholl

William J. Scholl 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).

  • System for facilitating the launch of a drag racing vehicle
    Patent number: 7012514
    Abstract: A performance enhancement system incorporating a controller, an engine tachometer and a visual indicator light which illuminates within a predetermined range of engine RPMs and which may be separately mounted as required in the driver's visual focal plane to reduce visual distractions, aiding the driver in optimizing torque transference to the tires of a drag racing vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2006
    Assignee: Auto Meter Products, Inc.
    Inventors: William J. Scholl, Todd C. Westberg
  • System for facilitating the launch of a drag racing vehicle
    Publication number: 20040039512
    Abstract: A performance enhancement system incorporating a controller, an engine tachometer and a visual indicator light which illuminates within a predetermined range of engine RPMs and which may be separately mounted as required in the driver's visual focal plane to reduce visual distractions, aiding the driver in optimizing torque transference to the tires of a drag racing vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2003
    Publication date: February 26, 2004
    Inventors: William J. Scholl, Todd C. Westberg
  • Shoe with improved dual hardness heel-lift
    Patent number: 5325612
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a shoe having an improved unitary dual hardness dowel-lift with superior wear and non-slip characteristics. The dual hardness dowel-lift includes a hard polyurethane top portion and a soft polyurethane bottom portion. The bottom portion is cast onto the top portion. The bottom portion is a softer material which possesses a hardness lower than the top portion as measured by the Shore A Hardness test, and preferably is a thermoset polyurethane elastomer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 1993
    Date of Patent: July 5, 1994
    Assignee: Nine West Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Barry W. Lock, William J. Scholl
  • Soft shoe with non-snag lining
    Patent number: 5099588
    Abstract: A soft shoe in which there is a non-snag liner having only one seam exposed to the inside of the shoe, and with no exposed stitching on the inside of the shoe. The lining is made of a fabric such as tricot which prevents heel slip and prevents snags or runs in hosiery. The shoe may also be provided with padding around the upper, a soft outsole, and an inner pad for a cushioning effect.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 1990
    Date of Patent: March 31, 1992
    Assignee: Fisher Camuto Corporation
    Inventor: William J. Scholl