Patents by Inventor Brian J. Munzel

Brian J. Munzel 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: 20140048347
    Abstract: A motorcycle windshield assembly includes a windshield having a forward surface and an opposed rearward surface. An aperture is provided through the windshield. A duct positioned in the aperture. The duct has a forward facing inlet and a rearward facing outlet positioned above the inlet. The duct has a length of at least 3.0 inches measured along a centerline between the inlet and the outlet. The outlet extends rearward of the rearward windshield surface and is oriented at an angle that is at least about 21 degrees and not more than about 35 degrees with the windshield.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2012
    Publication date: February 20, 2014
    Applicant: HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY GROUP, LLC
    Inventors: Brian J. Munzel, Robert J. Brummond, Abid Husein Jeevraj, Joseph A. Nutt, Joseph E. Capodarco, Matthew Anchor
  • Patent number: 7082028
    Abstract: Some embodiments of the present invention provide an apparatus and method adapted to control or assist the movement of a display screen relative to a screen housing. In some embodiments, a linkage assembly is adapted to move a display screen relative to a screen housing. Also, some embodiments employ a hub movable within an elongated aperture, and can also have a projection engaged with a second elongated aperture to help control the orientation of the display screen relative to the screen housing. Some embodiments according to the present invention employ lift devices, lock devices, and other display control devices, such as clutches and friction assemblies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 25, 2006
    Assignee: Swivel It, Inc.
    Inventors: Vivek R. Huilgol, Brian E. Healy, Brian J. Munzel, Mark M. Gondek, Michael J. Nickel
  • Patent number: 7047778
    Abstract: In some embodiments, lock assemblies are disclosed which have a housing, a barrel, and at least one tumbler. In some cases, the lock is codeable after the lock assembly has been assembled. Although not required, some embodiments can be re-coded to a new code with and without disassembling the lock assembly. The tumbler(s) can be pivotable, while in other embodiments the tumbler(s) move in a substantially linear fashion. The tumbler(s) can be comprised of two pieces or portions, wherein one piece/portion of the tumbler(s) either directly or indirectly engages the coded surface of a key while the other piece/portion is positionable to prevent rotation of the barrel with respect to the housing. In some embodiments, the tumblers are external to the barrel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2006
    Assignee: Strattec Security Corporation
    Inventors: Steven J. Dimig, Keith D. Zirtzlaff, Alan J. Ritz, Thomas J. Green, Scott H. Micoley, Scott G. Klos, Brian J. Munzel, Alexandre Y. Reikher, Lucas J. Boesel, Larry R. Grimmer, Russell J. Winberg
  • Patent number: 6752090
    Abstract: A foldable desk having a working condition and a folded condition. The foldable desk includes a desk top, a plurality of legs and a shelf. The desk top includes a cord managing aperture that permits cords to pass through the desk top when the desk is in the working condition and is useable as a handle when the desk is in the folded condition. The desk top can move between a first orientation when the desk is in the working condition and a second orientation when the desk is in the folded condition. The plurality of legs are coupled to the desk top to support the desk top in the working condition. The plurality of legs lie in a single plane in the folded condition and do not lie in a single plane in the working condition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 22, 2004
    Assignee: Innovative Storage Designs, Inc.
    Inventors: David A. Schenker, Brett J. Vladika, Jesse D. Cotterman, Brian J. Munzel, Mark M. Gondek
  • Publication number: 20030177960
    Abstract: The invention provides a foldable desk having a working condition and a folded condition. The foldable desk includes a desk top, a plurality of legs and a shelf. The desk top includes a cord managing aperture that permits cords to pass through the desk top when the desk is in the working condition. The cord managing aperture is also useable as a handle when the desk is in the folded condition. The desk top can move between a first orientation when the desk is in the working condition and a second orientation when the desk is in the folded condition. The plurality of legs are coupled to the desk top to support the desk top in the working condition. The plurality of legs lie in a single plane in the folded condition and do not lie in a single plane in the working condition. The shelf is substantially parallel to the desk top in the working condition and the folded condition. The plurality of legs can be positioned between the desk top and the shelf in the folded condition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2002
    Publication date: September 25, 2003
    Applicant: Innovative Storage Designs, Inc.
    Inventors: David A. Schenker, Brett J. Vladika, Jesse D. Cotterman, Brian J. Munzel, Mark M. Gondek
  • Publication number: 20030154753
    Abstract: In some embodiments, lock assemblies are disclosed which have a housing, a barrel, and at least one tumbler. In some cases, the lock is codeable after the lock assembly has been assembled. Although not required, some embodiments can be re-coded to a new code with and without disassembling the lock assembly. The tumbler(s) can be pivotable, while in other embodiments the tumbler(s) move in a substantially linear fashion. The tumbler(s) can be comprised of two pieces or portions, wherein one piece/portion of the tumbler(s) either directly or indirectly engages the coded surface of a key while the other piece/portion is positionable to prevent rotation of the barrel with respect to the housing. In some embodiments, the tumblers are external to the barrel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 3, 2003
    Publication date: August 21, 2003
    Inventors: Steven J. Dimig, Keith D. Zirtzlaff, Alan J. Ritz, Thomas J. Green, Scott H. Micoley, Scott G. Klos, Brian J. Munzel, Alexandre Y. Reikher, Lucas J. Boesel, Larry R. Grimmer, Russell J. Winberg