公开(公告)号：US08626375B2

公开(公告)日：2014-01-07

申请号：US13040705

申请日：2011-03-04

Applicant: Garret Miller ,  Eric Vande Zande ,  Adam Gentner ,  Ray de Schepper ,  William W. Wittliff, III

Inventor： Garret Miller ,  Eric Vande Zande ,  Adam Gentner ,  Ray de Schepper ,  William W. Wittliff, III

IPC: G01M17/00 ,  G06F7/00 ,  G06F19/00 ,  G06F11/30 ,  G07C5/00

CPC classification number: B60R16/02 ,  G07C5/008 ,  G07C5/0808 ,  H01R13/70 ,  H01R29/00

Abstract: An apparatus and method are provided that allow a diagnostic tool to communicate with a data link connector in a vehicle and place the vehicle in a desired state for diagnostic testing. A cable that can automatically multiplex its connections in order to make the appropriate connections between the diagnostic tool and the data link connector based on a communication protocol of the vehicle under test. A connector allowing for selective switching of pins of the connector to jump connect the selected pins. This allows the vehicle to be placed in the proper state for diagnostic testing and the diagnostic tool to communicate with the data link connector regardless of the pins being used by the communication protocol of the vehicle.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种装置和方法，其允许诊断工具与车辆中的数据链路连接器进行通信，并将车辆置于期望状态进行诊断测试。 可以自动复用其连接的电缆，以便根据被测车辆的通信协议，在诊断工具和数据链路连接器之间进行适当的连接。 连接器允许选择性地切换连接器的引脚以跳跃连接所选择的引脚。 这允许车辆被放置在用于诊断测试的适当状态，并且诊断工具与数据链路连接器通信，而不管车辆的通信协议使用的引脚。

公开(公告)号：US20130000397A1

公开(公告)日：2013-01-03

申请号：US13173932

申请日：2011-06-30

Applicant: Adam GENTNER ,  Ray de Schepper ,  Rick Martin

Inventor： Adam GENTNER ,  Ray de Schepper ,  Rick Martin

IPC: G01M13/02

CPC classification number: G01M15/02

Abstract: A valve keeper verification tool is provided. The tool may include: an elongated body having two ends; an axial hole in one end of the body dimensioned to fit over a valve stem; and structure surrounding the hole dimensioned to contact at least one keeper of a retainer for an engine valve, wherein the tool is angled near the hole between about 10 and about 25 degrees. A method of checking to ensure a valve retaining keeper is in place may also be provided. The method may include: inserting a valve stem into a hole in a valve keeper verification tool; moving the valve keeper verification tool against a keeper; and applying a force against the keeper.

Abstract translation: 提供阀门验证工具。 该工具可以包括：具有两个端部的细长主体; 该主体一端的轴向孔被设计成装在阀杆上; 以及围绕所述孔的结构，其尺寸设计成接触用于发动机气门的保持器的至少一个保持器，其中所述工具在所述孔附近在约10度和约25度之间成角度。 还可以提供检查以确保阀保持器的方法。 该方法可以包括：将阀杆插入阀门验证工具的孔中; 将阀门保持器验证工具移动到保持器上; 并对守门员施加力量。

公开(公告)号：US08746052B2

公开(公告)日：2014-06-10

申请号：US13173932

申请日：2011-06-30

Applicant: Adam Gentner ,  Ray de Schepper ,  Rick Martin

Inventor： Adam Gentner ,  Ray de Schepper ,  Rick Martin

IPC: G01M15/02

CPC classification number: G01M15/02

Abstract: A valve keeper verification tool is provided. The tool may include: an elongated body having two ends; an axial hole in one end of the body dimensioned to fit over a valve stem; and structure surrounding the hole dimensioned to contact at least one keeper of a retainer for an engine valve, wherein the tool is angled near the hole between about 10 and about 25 degrees. A method of checking to ensure a valve retaining keeper is in place may also be provided. The method may include: inserting a valve stem into a hole in a valve keeper verification tool; moving the valve keeper verification tool against a keeper; and applying a force against the keeper.

Abstract translation: 提供阀门验证工具。 该工具可以包括：具有两个端部的细长主体; 该主体一端的轴向孔被设计成装在阀杆上; 以及围绕所述孔的结构，其尺寸设计成接触用于发动机气门的保持器的至少一个保持器，其中所述工具在所述孔附近在约10度和约25度之间成角度。 还可以提供检查以确保阀保持器的方法。 该方法可以包括：将阀杆插入阀门验证工具的孔中; 将阀门保持器验证工具移动到保持器上; 并对守门员施加力量。

公开(公告)号：US08640316B2

公开(公告)日：2014-02-04

申请号：US13028776

申请日：2011-02-16

Applicant: Adam Gentner ,  Ray de Schepper

Inventor： Adam Gentner ,  Ray de Schepper

IPC: B23P19/04

CPC classification number: B25B27/0035

Abstract: A brake piston compressor is provided. The brake piston compressor includes: two blocks; a forcing screw configured to engage the blocks to selectively bring the blocks closer together or farther apart from each other depending upon which way the forcing screw is turned; two pads each pad configured to be slidably engaged with at least one block; and a locking mechanism configured to engage and disengage to lock one of the pads to one of the blocks when the locking mechanism is engaged. A method of operating a brake piston compressor is provided. The method includes: sliding a pad into a channel in a block; locking the pad to the block; and turning a forcing screw to move the pad and block with respect to a second pad and block.

Abstract translation: 提供制动活塞式压缩机。 制动活塞式压缩机包括：两块; 强制螺钉，其构造成接合所述块，以根据所述强制螺杆被转动的方式选择性地使所述块彼此靠近在一起或彼此更远; 两个垫，每个垫被构造成可与至少一个块滑动接合; 以及锁定机构，其构造成当所述锁定机构接合时接合和分离以将所述垫中的一个锁定到所述块中的一个。 提供了一种操作制动活塞式压缩机的方法。 该方法包括：将垫滑入块中的通道中; 将垫锁定到块上; 并且转动一个强制螺丝使垫相对于第二垫和块移动并阻塞。

公开(公告)号：US20110230082A1

公开(公告)日：2011-09-22

申请号：US12724900

申请日：2010-03-16

Applicant: Adam Gentner ,  Ray De Schepper

Inventor： Adam Gentner ,  Ray De Schepper

IPC: H01R31/08

CPC classification number: H01R31/08 ,  H01R13/70 ,  H01R2201/20

Abstract: A method and apparatus for jumping a pin connections in an electrical device are provided. The electrical device can be a vehicle having a data link connector that once mated with the apparatus, such a jumping connector that will jump at least two pin connections in the data link connector. The jumping connector can also have dip switches that be in the active or inactive state. In the active state, the dip switch will cause a connection to one of the pin connectors on the electrical device while the inactive state, the dip switch will not cause a connection to one of the pin connectors on the electrical device.

Abstract translation: 提供一种用于跳过电气设备中的引脚连接的方法和装置。 电气设备可以是具有与设备一次配合的数据链路连接器的车辆，这种跳跃连接器将跳转至数据链路连接器中的至少两个引脚连接。 跳线连接器还可以具有处于活动或非活动状态的DIP开关。 在激活状态下，DIP开关将导致与电气设备中的一个引脚连接器的连接，而处于非活动状态时，DIP开关不会连接到电气设备上的一个引脚连接器。

公开(公告)号：US07884707B2

公开(公告)日：2011-02-08

申请号：US12108133

申请日：2008-04-23

Applicant: Bill Wittliff ,  Fred Kaleal ,  Ray de Schepper

Inventor： Bill Wittliff ,  Fred Kaleal ,  Ray de Schepper

IPC: B60C23/00 ,  B60C23/02

CPC classification number: B60C23/0408 ,  B60C23/0454 ,  B60C23/0471

Abstract: A tire pressure monitor system tool is capable of communicating with a plurality of tire pressure monitor systems. The tool includes a storing module that stores a plurality of communication protocols that are used for enabling the tool to communicate with a tire pressure monitor system. The tool enables a user to input the parts number of a sensor used by the vehicle having a tire pressure monitor system. Based on the vehicle data input and/or the parts number, the tool determines a tire pressure monitor system installed on the vehicle using information stored by the tool. Based on the tire pressure monitor system installed on the vehicle, the tool determines a protocol used by the tire pressure monitor system to communicate with, for example, the tool and an electronic control unit of a vehicle.

Abstract translation: 轮胎压力监测系统工具能够与多个轮胎压力监测系统进行通信。 该工具包括存储模块，该存储模块存储用于使工具能够与轮胎压力监测系统通信的多个通信协议。 该工具使用户能够输入具有轮胎压力监测系统的车辆使用的传感器的部件号。 基于车辆数据输入和/或部件编号，该工具使用工具存储的信息来确定安装在车辆上的轮胎压力监测系统。 基于安装在车辆上的轮胎压力监视器系统，该工具确定轮胎压力监视器系统使用的协议与例如车辆的工具和电子控制单元通信。

公开(公告)号：US08183993B2

公开(公告)日：2012-05-22

申请号：US13022371

申请日：2011-02-07

Applicant: Bill Wittliff ,  Fred Kalel ,  Ray de Schepper

Inventor： Bill Wittliff ,  Fred Kalel ,  Ray de Schepper

IPC: B60C23/00 ,  B60C23/02

CPC classification number: B60C23/0408 ,  B60C23/0454 ,  B60C23/0471

Abstract: A tool for use with a tire pressure monitor system includes a storing module configured to store a plurality of communication protocols used by the tire pressure monitor system to interface with a vehicle electronic control unit, the storing module further including a database having parts numbers of sensors utilized with the tire pressure monitor system, the database further includes a vehicle data associated with the tire pressure monitor system, a requesting module configured to request the vehicle data from the storing module, a receiving module configured to receive the vehicle data from the storing module, an accessing module configured to access the storing module to retrieve at least one communication protocol based on the vehicle data, a communications module to receive and transmit the at least one communication protocol to and from the electronic control unit and to and from a sensor, and a processor.

Abstract translation: 一种与轮胎压力监测系统一起使用的工具包括存储模块，该存储模块被配置为存储由轮胎压力监测系统使用的多个通信协议以与车辆电子控制单元接口，所述存储模块还包括具有传感器部件数目的数据库 与轮胎压力监测系统一起使用的数据库还包括与轮胎压力监测系统相关联的车辆数据，被配置为从存储模块请求车辆数据的请求模块，被配置为从存储模块接收车辆数据的接收模块 ，访问模块，被配置为访问所述存储模块以基于所述车辆数据检索至少一个通信协议;通信模块，用于接收所述至少一个通信协议到所述电子控制单元以及从所述电子控制单元传送所述至少一个通信协议; 和处理器。

公开(公告)号：US20110161049A1

公开(公告)日：2011-06-30

申请号：US13022371

申请日：2011-02-07

Applicant: Bill Wittliff ,  Fred Kaleal ,  Ray de Schepper

Inventor： Bill Wittliff ,  Fred Kaleal ,  Ray de Schepper

IPC: G06F15/00 ,  G06F17/30

CPC classification number: B60C23/0408 ,  B60C23/0454 ,  B60C23/0471

Abstract: A tool for use with a tire pressure monitor system includes a storing module configured to store a plurality of communication protocols used by the tire pressure monitor system to interface with a vehicle electronic control unit, the storing module further including a database having parts numbers of sensors utilized with the tire pressure monitor system, the database further includes a vehicle data associated with the tire pressure monitor system, a requesting module configured to request the vehicle data from the storing module, a receiving module configured to receive the vehicle data from the storing module, an accessing module configured to access the storing module to retrieve at least one communication protocol based on the vehicle data, a communications module to receive and transmit the at least one communication protocol to and from the electronic control unit and to and from a sensor, and a processor.

Abstract translation: 一种与轮胎压力监测系统一起使用的工具包括存储模块，该存储模块被配置为存储由轮胎压力监测系统使用的多个通信协议以与车辆电子控制单元接口，所述存储模块还包括具有传感器部件数目的数据库 与轮胎压力监测系统一起使用的数据库还包括与轮胎压力监测系统相关联的车辆数据，被配置为从存储模块请求车辆数据的请求模块，被配置为从存储模块接收车辆数据的接收模块 ，访问模块，被配置为访问所述存储模块以基于所述车辆数据检索至少一个通信协议;通信模块，用于接收所述至少一个通信协议到所述电子控制单元和从所述电子控制单元传送所述至少一个通信协议， 和处理器。

公开(公告)号：US20090267751A1

公开(公告)日：2009-10-29

申请号：US12108133

申请日：2008-04-23

Applicant: Bill Wittliff ,  Fred Kaleal ,  Ray de Schepper

Inventor： Bill Wittliff ,  Fred Kaleal ,  Ray de Schepper

IPC: B60C23/00

CPC classification number: B60C23/0408 ,  B60C23/0454 ,  B60C23/0471

Abstract: A tire pressure monitor system tool is capable of communicating with a plurality of tire pressure monitor systems. The tool includes a storing module that stores a plurality of communication protocols that are used for enabling the tool to communicate with a tire pressure monitor system. The tool enables a user to input the parts number of a sensor used by the vehicle having a tire pressure monitor system. Based on the vehicle data input and/or the parts number, the tool determines a tire pressure monitor system installed on the vehicle using information stored by the tool. Based on the tire pressure monitor system installed on the vehicle, the tool determines a protocol used by the tire pressure monitor system to communicate with, for example, the tool and an electronic control unit of a vehicle.

Abstract translation: 轮胎压力监测系统工具能够与多个轮胎压力监测系统进行通信。 该工具包括存储模块，该存储模块存储用于使工具能够与轮胎压力监测系统通信的多个通信协议。 该工具使用户能够输入具有轮胎压力监测系统的车辆使用的传感器的部件号。 基于车辆数据输入和/或部件编号，该工具使用工具存储的信息来确定安装在车辆上的轮胎压力监测系统。 基于安装在车辆上的轮胎压力监视器系统，该工具确定轮胎压力监视器系统使用的协议与例如车辆的工具和电子控制单元通信。

公开(公告)号：US20120226408A1

公开(公告)日：2012-09-06

申请号：US13040705

申请日：2011-03-04

Applicant: Garret Miller ,  Eric Vande Zande ,  Adam Gentner ,  Ray De Schepper ,  William W. Wiffliff, III

Inventor： Garret Miller ,  Eric Vande Zande ,  Adam Gentner ,  Ray De Schepper ,  William W. Wiffliff, III

IPC: H02B1/20 ,  G06F7/00

CPC classification number: B60R16/02 ,  G07C5/008 ,  G07C5/0808 ,  H01R13/70 ,  H01R29/00

Abstract: An apparatus and method are provided that allow a diagnostic tool to communicate with a data link connector in a vehicle and place the vehicle in a desired state for diagnostic testing. A cable that can automatically multiplex its connections in order to make the appropriate connections between the diagnostic tool and the data link connector based on a communication protocol of the vehicle under test. A connector allowing for selective switching of pins of the connector to jump connect the selected pins. This allows the vehicle to be placed in the proper state for diagnostic testing and the diagnostic tool to communicate with the data link connector regardless of the pins being used by the communication protocol of the vehicle.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种装置和方法，其允许诊断工具与车辆中的数据链路连接器进行通信，并将车辆置于期望状态进行诊断测试。 可以自动复用其连接的电缆，以便根据被测车辆的通信协议，在诊断工具和数据链路连接器之间进行适当的连接。 连接器允许选择性地切换连接器的引脚以跳跃连接所选择的引脚。 这允许车辆被放置在用于诊断测试的适当状态，并且诊断工具与数据链路连接器通信，而不管车辆的通信协议使用的引脚。