Patents by Inventor Alexander R. Prokopowicz

Alexander R. Prokopowicz 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).

  • OFFSET CONTROL STICK SYSTEM AND METHOD
    Publication number: 20250043539
    Abstract: An electric joystick controller is provided that includes a socket, a correlated output device, and a handle. The socket has a base and a shaft defining an axial axis. The correlated output device is coupled to the base of the socket and sends electronic signals to a processor. The electronic signals being correlated to movement of the socket. The handle is offset from the axial axis and forms a gap between the shaft and the handle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2024
    Publication date: February 6, 2025
    Inventor: Alexander R. Prokopowicz
  • Offset control stick system and method
    Patent number: 12123168
    Abstract: A joystick controller is provided that has a housing and a correlated output device supported within the housing. A socket has a shaft and a base. As the shaft is moved, the base interacts with the correlated output device to control a vehicle and/or an attachment. The operator user grips a handle that is transversely coupled to the shaft at an angle. The joystick has two control axes that provide a rotational feel for the control of the vehicle and/or attachment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2024
    Assignee: MANITOU EQUIPMENT AMERICA, LLC
    Inventor: Alexander R. Prokopowicz
  • FOOTWELL DEBRIS REMOVAL APPARATUS AND METHOD
    Publication number: 20240300588
    Abstract: A vehicle including a floor surface, a chute, and a bottom surface. The floor surface is at least partially sloped relative to a ground surface. The floor surface defines an upper opening. The chute is in fluid communication with the upper opening. A lower opening in the bottom surface is in fluid communication with the chute.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2024
    Publication date: September 12, 2024
    Inventors: Alexander R. Prokopowicz, Kevin A. Schultz, Cade J. Allcox
  • OFFSET CONTROL STICK SYSTEM AND METHOD
    Publication number: 20220010525
    Abstract: A joystick controller is provided that has a housing and a correlated output device supported within the housing. A socket has a shaft and a base. As the shaft is moved, the base interacts with the correlated output device to control a vehicle and/or an attachment. The operator user grips a handle that is transversely coupled to the shaft at an angle. The joystick has two control axes that provide a rotational feel for the control of the vehicle and/or attachment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2021
    Publication date: January 13, 2022
    Inventor: Alexander R. Prokopowicz