Patents by Inventor Gregory John Owoc

Gregory John Owoc 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).

  • Patent number: 9114848
    Abstract: A pedal-drive system for propelling multi-wheeled cycles includes two pedal level arms connected to a pair of two-bar linkages, which are drivingly attached to corresponding crank pins on each respective side of a common drive spindle, perpendicular to the cycle frame. The linkages rotate the said spindle per each pedal's downward stroke so that when one pedal arm is all the way down, the opposite pedal's crank pin is already beyond full up position, thus ensuring continuous rotation of the drive system. A sprocket on the spindle drives a chain, that drives a sprocket on a back wheel. For higher speeds, a typical bicycle multi-sprocket-cone and speed changing chain-derailleur may be incorporated. The pedal system may be used for small to large manually powered cycles, particularly scooters and bicycles, and may also include an auxiliary electric motor and battery for propulsion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2015
    Assignee: ZIKE, LLC
    Inventors: Nathan Anthony Scolari, Gregory John Owoc
  • Publication number: 20110057412
    Abstract: A pedal-drive system for propelling multi-wheeled cycles includes two pedal level arms connected to a pair of two-bar linkages, which are drivingly attached to corresponding crank pins on each respective side of a common drive spindle, perpendicular to the cycle frame. The linkages rotate the said spindle per each pedal's downward stroke so that when one pedal arm is all the way down, the opposite pedal's crank pin is already beyond full up position, thus ensuring continuous rotation of the drive system. A sprocket on the spindle drives a chain, that drives a sprocket on a back wheel. For higher speeds, a typical bicycle multi-sprocket-cone and speed changing chain-derailleur may be incorporated. The pedal system may be used for small to large manually powered cycles, particularly scooters and bicycles, and may also include an auxiliary electric motor and battery for propulsion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 4, 2009
    Publication date: March 10, 2011
    Inventors: Gregory John Owoc, Nathan Anthony Scolari
  • Patent number: 5893306
    Abstract: Ratchet wrench gears, for use in standard and pneumatic ratchet wrenches include adjustable jaws that may grip a fastener on at least four sides. The jaws travel on tracks or rails and open and close by means of threaded, floating-cams, which urge upon a protruding cam portion integral to the jaw body. The cams are driven axially by turning a threaded-stem-disc, which may comprise a hollow center, thus allowing for a "through-hole" feature. Various, optional compression-spring means are included to continually bias jaws toward an open position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 1997
    Date of Patent: April 13, 1999
    Inventor: Gregory John Owoc