Craig A Wisner

US Patent:

20090309382, Dec 17, 2009

Filed:

Mar 25, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/411099

Inventors:

Charles R. Moore - Mishawaka IN, US
Darrel Schramski - Mishawaka IN, US
Timothy D. Schultz - Mishawaka IN, US
Craig Wisner - Wauwatosa WI, US

International Classification:

B60P 3/34
F16H 25/18

US Classification:

296 2613, 74 8917

Abstract:

An operating mechanism for laterally moving a slide-out section relative to a vehicle between a retracted position and an extended position includes a rack and pinion assembly mounted to a frame. The pinion preferably has a non-round hole through which a non-round drive shaft is received in driving engagement. The pinion is received in a channel with sides of the channel adjacent to the sides of the pinion. The pinion floats axially on the drive shaft and the sides of the channel maintain the axial position of the pinion on the drive shaft. The shape of the drive shaft and the hole in the pinion is preferably square.

US Patent:

20100176359, Jul 15, 2010

Filed:

Jan 13, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/686807

Inventors:

Craig Wisner - Wauwatosa WI, US

International Classification:

B60S 9/08

US Classification:

254425

Abstract:

A screw jack for lifting a vehicle that includes an outer sleeve section and a threaded section that rotates relative to the outer sleeve section. The screw jack also includes a drive assembly with a rotary position sensor. The drive assembly is in driving engagement with the threaded section. The screw jack also includes an extending section that translates relative to the outer sleeve section and the threaded section and is driven by the threaded section. Extension of the extending section is continuously monitored using the signal from the rotary position transducer when the jack is in operation.

US Patent:

50144421, May 14, 1991

Filed:

Feb 7, 1990

Appl. No.:

7/476964

Inventors:

Pierre N. LeGrand - Soumagne, BE
James G. Ballard - Waukesha WI
Reinald D. Liegel - Waukesha WI
Craig A. Wisner - Wauwatosa WI

Assignee:

Hein-Werner Corporation - Waukesha WI

International Classification:

G01D 2100
G01B 520

US Classification:

33608

Abstract:

A universal measuring bridge for determining the amount of misalignment of the datum points on a damaged vehicle, the bridge including a main beam formed from two extruded box beams, each box beam including a reference surface and an upper and lower track, the box beams being connected with the reference surfaces in a precise parallel spaced relation and the tracks also in a precise parallel spaced relation to each other and to the corresponding tracks on the other side, a slide arm having an upper and lower track and an upper and lower rail on each side and a fixed guide and a movable guide on the bottom for aligning the slide arm on the main beam and a cross slide mounted on each end of the slide arm, the cross slide including a pair of rollers positioned to ride on the lower track on each side of the slide arm and a compensating roller positioned to ride on the upper track, the rollers on the lower track being adjustable with respect to the lower track and movable into engagement with the inside of the rails. An overhead bridge assembly for measuring upper body datum points can be mounted on each end of the main beam, each assembly includes both adjustable cross bars and longitudinally extending bars for supporting both vertical and horizontal pointers.

US Patent:

52460851, Sep 21, 1993

Filed:

Jun 10, 1992

Appl. No.:

7/896394

Inventors:

Reinald D. Liegel - Waukesha WI
James Ballard - Waukesha WI
Charles E. Naber - Waukesha WI
James C. Graham - Waukesha WI
Craig A. Wisner - Wauwatosa WI

Assignee:

Hein-Werner Corporation - Waukesha WI

International Classification:

E04G 100

US Classification:

182118

Abstract:

A portable work station suitable for use in a vehicle spray paint booth, the station includes a platform member supported on each end by an open frame end support member. The end members pivot about the end of the platform and can be adjusted so as to change the height of the platform above the work surface. A leg of each end support member is wedged between pin, a stop stud fixed to the end of the platform and a locking pin is pivoted into engagement with the leg to prevent walking motion of the work station while in use. The work station can be provided with a railing along the platform edge, a tool hanger, and can be provided with an air supply stanchion to facilitate the spray paint operation.

US Patent:

53178912, Jun 7, 1994

Filed:

May 22, 1992

Appl. No.:

7/887467

Inventors:

James G. Ballard - Waukesha WI
Craig A. Wisner - Wauwatosa WI

Assignee:

Hein-Werner Corporation - Waukesha WI

International Classification:

B21D 112

US Classification:

72447

Abstract:

A free standing rotary tower assembly for applying a force to a damaged part of a vehicle, the assembly including a tower, a support plate mounted on the bottom of the tower, a cylindrical member mounted on the bottom of the plate and a floor mount for supporting the tower assembly, the floor mount including a center plate having a tubular member for matingly engaging the cylindrical member and a number of caster assemblies mounted in the centering plate in a position to engage the support plate when the cylindrical member is aligned with the tubular member.

US Patent:

48994570, Feb 13, 1990

Filed:

Nov 10, 1988

Appl. No.:

7/269468

Inventors:

Dean Fergus - West Allis WI
Craig A. Wisner - Wauwatosa WI

Assignee:

Hein-Werner Corporation - Waukesha WI

International Classification:

G01B 338
G01B 514

US Classification:

33608

Abstract:

A measuring bridge including extensible legs supporting the measuring bridge into position beneath a vehicle. The extensible legs each include a compression spring for upward movement into engagement with the bottom of a vehicle frame. The measuring bridge also includes apparatus for adjustably positioning the pointers of the measuring bridge to compensate for variations in the size of reference holes provided in the vehicle frame.

US Patent:

52695018, Dec 14, 1993

Filed:

Dec 3, 1992

Appl. No.:

7/985195

Inventors:

Reinald D. Liegel - Waukesha WI
James Ballard - Waukesha WI
James C. Graham - Waukesha WI
Craig A. Wisner - Wauwatosa WI
Jeffrey V. Russell - Oconomowoc WI

Assignee:

Hein-Werner Corporation - Waukesha WI

International Classification:

B66F 700
B60P 122
B23Q 300

US Classification:

269 17

Abstract:

A vehicle and vehicle parts transportation system used for moving, positioning and manipulating a vehicle and vehicle parts primarily when a vehicle is damaged or in the need of repairs. The system consists of a power module having interchangeable legs and parts that allow the power module to be reconfigured as to its height, width and length and various tool modules. The power module becomes a different tool as required or desired by the operator by simply adding or removing a tool module. Each specific tool module provides the necessary lifting and motive force apparatus and means for maneuvering the tool module for performing the necessary operation.

US Patent:

55448615, Aug 13, 1996

Filed:

May 3, 1994

Appl. No.:

8/237458

Inventors:

Craig A. Wisner - Wauwatosa WI
James C. Graham - Waukesha WI
Thomas F. Mandery - Pewaukee WI

Assignee:

Hein-Werner Corporation - Waukesha WI

International Classification:

B21D 112

US Classification:

254 88

Abstract:

An apparatus and method for lifting a vehicle above a work surface of a vehicle repair system and maintaining the wheels of such a vehicle at a height near the same height as the vehicle is raised. The apparatus is an adjustable riser-ramp assembly which includes a platform having a pair of adjustable, self-locking leg sets, at least one ramp removably attached to the platform and a mounting slide engaging the platform and the work surface. The apparatus may be used in multiple combinations of platform and ramps to accommodate the type of vehicle and type of repair system being worked on by an operator.