Electronic measuring gauge and apparatus for accurate vehicle stance diagnosis and guidance in effecting wheel alignment
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Dec 11, 1990
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Jan 3, 1989
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Abstract
Electronic measuring gauge and apparatus therefor comprising in combination apparatus and method for use in inspecting and determining vehicle body elevational position relative to the suspension which supports the vehicle body from the wheels or the floor on which the wheels rest. Components are provided to store and present alignment and body elevation measurement points for subsequent call up to suit a specific vehicle presented for inspection and a measuring device for finding the measurements at the measurement points. The apparatus and the method of its use increases the accuracy of inspection and reduces the time required to perform the linear measurements to assist in vehicle wheel alignment operations.

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- 15 United States
- 10 France
- 8 Japan
- 7 China
- 5 Korea
- 2 Other
Patent Owner(s)
Patent Owner | Address | Total Patents |
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HUNTER ENGINEERING COMPANY | BRIDGETON, MO | 167 |
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Inventor(s)
Inventor Name | Address | # of filed Patents | Total Citations |
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Schmieley, Donald A | St. Louis, MO | 1 | 30 |
Strege, Timothy A | Maryland Heights, MO | 47 | 819 |
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* 4366623 Electronic length measuring device comprising a measuring-tape which is rolled up in a gauging station | 17 | 1981 | |
* 4551847 Hand held digital measuring device | 56 | 1983 | |
* 4804328 Interactive audio-visual teaching method and device | 53 | 1986 | |
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* 4835714 Wheel alignment control system for vehicles | 30 | 1987 | |
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* 4812125 Interactive teaching apparatus | 15 | 1986 | |
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* 4855725 Microprocessor based simulated book | 268 | 1988 | |
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* 4745469 Vehicle wheel alignment apparatus and method | 58 | 1987 | |
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* 4404639 Automotive diagnostic system | 191 | 1980 | |
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* 4381548 Apparatus and method for guiding vehicle wheel alignment adjustments to known alignment requirements | 57 | 1980 | |
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* 4612656 Digital indication type measuring apparatus | 45 | 1984 | |
* 4736313 Digital indication type length measuring system | 26 | 1985 | |
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* 4811250 Deviation measurement system | 36 | 1986 |
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* 6775639 Computerized vehicle alignment system | 11 | 2001 | |
* 7882772 Repetitive fence for cross-cutting materials | 1 | 2004 | |
* 2008/0282,862 Repetitive fence for cross-cutting materials | 2 | 2004 | |
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* 5452606 Apparatus for measuring wheel positions on a vehicle | 6 | 1994 | |
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* 6539332 Process for fitting structural units to vehicles | 1 | 1998 | |
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* 5414626 Apparatus and method for capturing, storing, retrieving, and displaying the identification and location of motor vehicle emission control systems | 28 | 1993 | |
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* 6052631 Method and system for facilitating vehicle inspection to detect previous damage and repairs | 106 | 1997 | |
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* 5249364 Front axle toe-in inspection process and apparatus | 4 | 1991 | |
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9541422 Cable-based measuring system | 0 | 2012 | |
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* 9021872 System for measuring suspension sag | 0 | 2013 | |
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* 6224385 Job aiding apparatus | 17 | 1998 | |
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* 6571481 Automatic low tire pressure detector | 7 | 2000 | |
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* 8356419 Digital measuring device | 5 | 2010 | |
* 2010/0275,456 DIGITAL MEASURING DEVICE | 8 | 2010 | |
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* 5165179 Wheel alignment method | 5 | 1991 | |
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* 5490092 Vehicle ride height measurement apparatus and method | 2 | 1993 | |
* 5602733 Automotive service equipment expert system | 40 | 1995 | |
* 5719765 Real-time scrolling drive-trace display for a vehicle engine analyzer | 2 | 1995 | |
* 5948024 Vehicle alignment condition measurement and display | 12 | 1996 | |
* 6285932 Computerized automotive service system | 50 | 1997 | |
6512968 Computerized automotive service system | 18 | 1997 | |
* 6796043 Target system for use with position determination system | 9 | 2001 | |
6912477 Method and apparatus for determining ride height of a vehicle | 2 | 2003 | |
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6473978 Wheel alignment assembly and method | 8 | 1998 | |
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6397131 Method and system for facilitating vehicle inspection to detect previous damage and repairs | 52 | 2000 | |
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* 5528496 Vehicle alignment system and method incorporating digital photograph database of vehicles | 86 | 1993 | |
* 5442549 Diagnostic vehicle alignment system | 39 | 1993 | |
* 5369602 Apparatus and method for determining ride height | 15 | 1993 | |
* 5513439 Wheel alignment and diagnostic apparatus utilizing ride height | 13 | 1993 | |
* 2006/0112,573 METHOD FOR DETECTION OF VEHICLE MOVEMENT DURING WHEEL ALIGNMENT MEASUREMENT | 8 | 2004 | |
* 7040029 Method for detection of vehicle movement during wheel alignment measurement | 1 | 2004 | |
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* 5398419 Methods and apparatus for facilitating a measurement taken from a vehicle wheel axis | 9 | 1993 | |
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* 5757645 Diagnostic method for motor vehicles for checking electronically controlled systems | 38 | 1995 |
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Surcharge after expiration - Late payment is unavoidable | $700.00 | $350.00 | $175.00 |
Surcharge after expiration - Late payment is unintentional | $1,640.00 | $820.00 | $410.00 |
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