Patents by Inventor Thomas G. Matousek

Thomas G. Matousek 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: 20240174284
    Abstract: A steering shaft assembly includes a steering shaft extending along a central longitudinal axis between opposite first and second end portions terminating at respective first and second ends. A recessed pocket extends axially into the first end. The first end portion is configured for receipt in a through bore of a clamp yoke. A flag device has a body configured for receipt in the recessed pocket and a flag extending radially outwardly from the body. The flag is configured to obstruct a fastener opening in the clamp yoke until the steering shaft is inserted into the through bore to a predetermined insertion position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 27, 2023
    Publication date: May 30, 2024
    Inventors: Michael E. Partyka, Bruce D. Kniebbe, Thomas M. Finney, David G. Matousek
  • Patent number: 7252596
    Abstract: A golf club alignment device, especially for use with a putter, the device comprising a viewer which removably and adjustably attaches to the shaft of a club. The device provides for viewing downwardly to see the target which is horizontally distant from the user, the device providing a level for leveling and a crosshair sight for indicating slope of the surface and the position of the club face with relation to the slope, the device further providing for adjustable location above the club head.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2007
    Inventor: Thomas G. Matousek