Patents by Inventor Craig Lapoint

Craig Lapoint 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: 20210164585
    Abstract: A valve assembly is provided. The valve assembly includes a valve body defining a bore. The valve assembly further includes a plunger adjacent the valve body. The valve assembly further includes a modulating biasing member abutting the plunger. The valve assembly further includes a spool disposed in the bore and adjacent the plunger with the modulating biasing member disposed therebetween. The plunger is configured to move the spool between a neutral position and an energized position. The spool defines a socket. The valve assembly further includes a piston disposed in the socket and configured to move between a first piston position and a second piston position within the socket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 25, 2020
    Publication date: June 3, 2021
    Inventors: Peter BACKES, Craig LAPOINT
  • Publication number: 20060053957
    Abstract: An electronic pedal assembly including a pedal and a base. The pedal is pivotally mounted to the base by a mounting arrangement. The assembly includes a spring arrangement. The spring arrangement is retained by a number of spring retaining constructions, including arms formed on the pedal and a retaining pin. The pedal rotates relative to the base. Rotation is at least partially limited by a tab form on a bearing structure of the pedal. The base of the electronic pedal assembly includes an integral sensor housing configured to receive a sensor. Assembly is accomplished by inserting the bearing structure of the pedal within a receiving hub formed in the sensor housing of the base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2004
    Publication date: March 16, 2006
    Inventors: David Ewel, Craig Lapoint