Patents by Inventor James A. Svoboda

James A. Svoboda 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: 11608661
    Abstract: A motor vehicle door lock which is equipped with a locking mechanism substantially comprising a catch and pawl. Furthermore, a locking pin is provided for interaction with the locking mechanism. Furthermore, there is a damping element for a locking mechanism component and/or the locking pin. Finally, the configuration includes at least one spring which is assigned to the locking mechanism. According to the invention, the spring at least partially abuts the damping element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2023
    Assignee: Kiekert AG
    Inventors: Bryan Bishop, James A. Svoboda
  • Patent number: 11239601
    Abstract: A housing for use in motor vehicles, in particular a motor vehicle latch housing. The basic structure of said housing comprises a connecting region and a seal that surrounds the connecting region, and a connecting element that is connected to the housing interior by means of the connecting region. According to the invention, the seal is formed as a sealing grommet that engages over the connecting region and can connect to the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2022
    Assignee: Kiekert AG
    Inventors: Bryan Bishop, John Dey, Michael Endicott, James A. Svoboda, Dave Taylor
  • Publication number: 20210175660
    Abstract: A housing for use in motor vehicles, in particular a motor vehicle latch housing. The basic structure of said housing comprises a connecting region and a seal that surrounds the connecting region, and a connecting element that is connected to the housing interior by means of the connecting region. According to the invention, the seal is formed as a sealing grommet that engages over the connecting region and can connect to the housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2019
    Publication date: June 10, 2021
    Inventors: Bryan Bishop, John Dey, Michael Endicott, James A. Svoboda, Dave Taylor
  • Publication number: 20210172220
    Abstract: A motor vehicle door lock which is equipped with a locking mechanism substantially comprising a catch and pawl. Furthermore, a locking pin is provided for interaction with the locking mechanism. Furthermore, there is a damping element for a locking mechanism component and/or the locking pin. Finally, the configuration includes at least one spring which is assigned to the locking mechanism. According to the invention, the spring at least partially abuts the damping element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2019
    Publication date: June 10, 2021
    Inventors: Bryan Bishop, James A. Svoboda
  • Publication number: 20160047387
    Abstract: A system for extracting air from a vehicle includes a mounting body and a plurality of fans mounted in the mounting body. The system further includes a panel, interconnected with the mounting body, the panel pivotably attached to the mounting body, the panel having a first position closing the mounting body and a second position opening the mounting body. The plurality of fans is in communication with an airflow passage when the panel is in the second position. The system further includes a solar power source in communication with the plurality of fans and providing power to the plurality of fans.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 15, 2014
    Publication date: February 18, 2016
    Inventors: William L. Butcher, JR., James A. Svoboda
  • Patent number: 4098101
    Abstract: A latch mechanism is mounted on a door or panel hingedly mounted on the frame of a construction vehicle or the like. The latch mechanism comprises a handle pivotally mounted in exposed relationship on an upper side of the door for movement between latched and unlatched positions thereon. A guide block is secured to an underside of the door and a latch member is slidably mounted in the guide block. The latch member is connected to the handle for sliding movements between a latched position underlying a stationary panel of the vehicle and an unlatched position whereby the door may be opened in response to raising of the handle. Detent means are provided between the guide block and the latch member to hold the member in its unlatched position when the door is open. A key lock may be mounted on the door to selectively hold the latch member plate in its latched position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 1976
    Date of Patent: July 4, 1978
    Assignee: Caterpillar Tractor Co.
    Inventor: James Svoboda