Patents by Inventor Brian David Balicki

Brian David Balicki 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).

  • Dual berth invertible bunk
    Patent number: 7543340
    Abstract: A dual berth bunk (20) for a sleeper cab (10) or other confined space includes a bunk frame (22) mounted for pivoting or rotating inversion. Berths (25a, 25b), or sleeping surfaces, are provided on the opposite sides of the bunk frame and a berth may be selectively positioned for use by pivoting or rotation of the bunk frame. A latch (56) or other device may be used to secure the bunk frame in the selected position. Retaining devices (104, 106) retain bedding in the berths when the berth in a downward inverted orientation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2009
    Assignee: Volvo Trucks North America
    Inventors: Alan James Kenny, Brian David Balicki
  • Truck architecture
    Patent number: 7472946
    Abstract: An improved truck architecture includes a truck frame, a cab coupled with the truck frame, and a hood. The cab has a front end and a rear end. The front end of the cab is positioned over the truck engine such that a portion of the engine is positioned beneath the cab. A device is provided for lifting and tilting the cab rearward relative to the engine to provide access to the engine. The hood is coupled with the truck frame and covers the remaining portion of the engine not covered by the cab.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2009
    Assignee: Mack Trucks, Inc.
    Inventors: Bruce Phelps Hollenbeck, Donald Ashley Hoey, Ruben Perfetti, Jeffery Robert Cotner, David Peter Onopa, Brian David Balicki