Patents by Inventor Carl Stanek

Carl Stanek 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: 10856652
    Abstract: The present application relates to a telescopic column (1) comprising a lower part (10) having a first end constituting a first end (4) of the telescopic column, an upper part (20) telescopically moveable relative to the lower part and having a first end constituting a second end (5) of the telescopic column opposite said first end of the telescopic column, a drive mechanism (2) configured to provide telescopic movement between the lower part and the upper part, an cable (30) extending inside the telescopic column, and a cable guiding means (50) coupled to a tensioning device (52) arranged at the second end of the telescopic column. The tensioning device is configured to control the position of the cable guiding means in the telescopic column based on the telescopic extension of the column, and the cable extends through the column via the cable guiding means. The present application further relates to an adjustable furniture (100) comprising at least one telescopic column.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2020
    Assignee: ROL ERGO AB
    Inventors: Carl Stanek, Bruce Kamps
  • Publication number: 20200085185
    Abstract: The present application relates to a telescopic column (1) comprising a lower part (10) having a first end constituting a first end (4) of the telescopic column, an upper part (20) telescopically moveable relative to the lower part and having a first end constituting a second end (5) of the telescopic column opposite said first end of the telescopic column, a drive mechanism (2) configured to provide telescopic movement between the lower part and the upper part, an cable (30) extending inside the telescopic column, and a cable guiding means (50) coupled to a tensioning device (52) arranged at the second end of the telescopic column. The tensioning device is configured to control the position of the cable guiding means in the telescopic column based on the telescopic extension of the column, and the cable extends through the column via the cable guiding means. The present application further relates to an adjustable furniture (100) comprising at least one telescopic column.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2018
    Publication date: March 19, 2020
    Inventors: Carl Stanek, Bruce Kamps
  • Patent number: 8109545
    Abstract: A handle assembly selectively allows the door latch of a door of a motor vehicle to be released. The handle assembly includes a base fixedly secured to the door. The handle assembly also includes a handle portion and a lock trigger. The handle portion is operatively connected to a door latch mechanism effectuating the opening of the door. The lock trigger is movably engaged with the handle portion to allow or disallow the movement of the handle assembly and hence the opening of the door.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2012
    Assignee: Intier Automotive Closures Inc
    Inventors: Troy S. Lukas, Oscar Renautt, Krystof P. Jankowski, Carl Stanek
  • Publication number: 20090058107
    Abstract: A handle assembly selectively allows the door latch of a door of a motor vehicle to be released. The handle assembly includes a base fixedly secured to the door. The handle assembly also includes a handle portion and a lock trigger. The handle portion is operatively connected to a door latch mechanism effectuating the opening of the door. The lock trigger is movably engaged with the handle portion to allow or disallow the movement of the handle assembly and hence the opening of the door.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2008
    Publication date: March 5, 2009
    Inventors: Troy S. Lukas, Oscar Renautt, Krystof P. Jankowski, Carl Stanek
  • Publication number: 20060208508
    Abstract: A handle assembly selectively allows the door latch of a door of a motor vehicle to be released. The handle assembly includes a base fixedly secured to the door. The handle assembly also includes a handle portion and a lock trigger. The handle portion is operatively connected to a door latch mechanism effectuating the opening of the door. The lock trigger is movably engaged with the handle portion to allow or disallow the movement of the handle assembly and hence the opening of the door.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2006
    Publication date: September 21, 2006
    Inventors: Troy Lucas, Askar Abbasov, Krystof Jankowski, Carl Stanek