Patents by Inventor David A. Koch

David A. Koch 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).

  • MODULAR ACTUATOR FOR WIND TURBINE BRAKE
    Publication number: 20100038191
    Abstract: A brake comprising a caliper assembly; brake linings associated with the caliper assembly; and one of an electromechanical actuator module or a hydraulic actuator module. The body of the caliper assembly has a mounting wherein the module(s) can be removably mounted to the caliper without requiring modification to the caliper assembly. The mounting enables the actuator modules to be quickly changed out with a new actuator in the case of repair or maintenance; as well as facilitates initial assembly and upgrades to the brake.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2009
    Publication date: February 18, 2010
    Inventors: Michael O. Culbertson, Nicholas Bavaro, David A. Koch, Thomas L. Soldat, Gilbert Roderiguez
  • Steering column mounted control stalk with multiple actuators for rotatable and slide type switches
    Patent number: 4219706
    Abstract: A vehicle steering column mounted control stalk with multiple switch actuators for selective independent actuation of a multiple contact, multiple slide vehicle speed control switch assembly and of a multiple contact rotary and axially translatable windshield wiper motor and washer pump motor control switch assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 1978
    Date of Patent: August 26, 1980
    Assignee: Chrysler Corporation
    Inventors: David A. Koch, Michael G. Moore, Arthur L. Pawlus