Patents by Inventor Craig Gurtatowski

Craig Gurtatowski 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).

  • Publication number: 20050280305
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to an improved headrest guide assembly. In an embodiment, a headrest is supported by a first rod and a second rod, the first rod being equipped with a series of positioning notches on a first side and a retaining notch on a second side. In operation, the two rods are installed into two channels in the seat, one of the channels being equipped with a headrest guide assembly. The headrest guide assembly includes a button that allows the user to selectively engage the series of positioning notches on the first side of the first rod so that the headrest can be positioned as desired. However, the headrest guide assembly will automatically engage the retaining notch on the second side and thus prevent the headrest from being removed from the seat. To remove the headrest, a tool can be inserted into a notch in the button and the insertion of the tool prevents the headrest guide assembly from engaging the retaining notch on the second side and thus the headrest can be removed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2005
    Publication date: December 22, 2005
    Inventors: Craig Gurtatowski, Steven Andrews, Simon Lorenc
  • Publication number: 20050184537
    Abstract: An inertia activated mechanism that may be incorporated with a door handle assembly and counteracts a crash force. When the crash force is applied, a locking tab is in a lock position to prevent a latch mechanism from releasing and opening the vehicle door. When the crash force is removed, the locking tab returns to a normal position, allowing the latch mechanism to function normally. The locking tab is attached to a weight by a cable. The weight moves and causes displacement of the locking tab when the crash force is applied and is restrained by a spring when the crash force is removed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2004
    Publication date: August 25, 2005
    Inventors: John Le, Stephen Milchuck, Craig Gurtatowski, Paul Ledebuhr