Patents by Inventor David A. Pavlik

David A. Pavlik 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).

  • Electrical switches and devices utilizing such switches
    Patent number: 10415812
    Abstract: Electrical switch assemblies are described which include multiple switch bars. Each switch bar provides both physical and electrical separation between adjacent electrical components. Also, described are battery powered devices using the switch assemblies. Examples of devices using the switch assemblies include flashlights and remote control devices. The devices and switch assemblies avoid parasitic battery drain.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2019
    Assignee: DEPENDALITE, LLC
    Inventors: Robert Pavlik, Shane L. Smith, David A. Pavlik
  • STRAINER, STRAINER SYSTEM, AND RELATED METHODS
    Publication number: 20190126668
    Abstract: A strainer adapted for releasable engagement with an open top of a can or container is described. The strainer includes an open ring member and a spout integrally formed therewith. Also described is a strainer system using the strainer and a mesh material. Various methods of use are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2018
    Publication date: May 2, 2019
    Applicant: EZ Strain, LLC
    Inventors: Shane L. Smith, Thomas Shane Springer, David A. Pavlik
  • Control system and operating method in machine having rotatable operator station
    Patent number: 10072394
    Abstract: A control system for a machine with a rotatable operator station includes sensors to produce data indicative of suitability and unsuitability of the machine for initiating and completing adjustment, respectively, between a first control configuration where the operator station is at a first orientation and a second control configuration where the operator station is at a second orientation. A control device in the control system transitions the control system between a locking state for inhibiting rotation of the operator station and an unlocking state for permitting rotation, based on the suitability data and the unsuitability data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2018
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher Wynkoop, David Pavlik, Nicholas Dodge, F. Walter Duren, Andrew Saxsma
  • CONTROL SYSTEM AND OPERATING METHOD IN MACHINE HAVING ROTATABLE OPERATOR STATION
    Publication number: 20180251955
    Abstract: A control system for a machine with a rotatable operator station includes sensors to produce data indicative of suitability and unsuitability of the machine for initiating and completing adjustment, respectively, between a first control configuration where the operator station is at a first orientation and a second control configuration where the operator station is at a second orientation. A control device in the control system transitions the control system between a locking state for inhibiting rotation of the operator station and an unlocking state for permitting rotation, based on the suitability data and the unsuitability data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2017
    Publication date: September 6, 2018
    Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher Wynkoop, David Pavlik, Nicholas Dodge, F. Walter Duren, Andrew Saxsma
  • ELECTRICAL SWITCHES AND DEVICES UTILIZING SUCH SWITCHES
    Publication number: 20180087758
    Abstract: Electrical switch assemblies are described which include multiple switch bars. Each switch bar provides both physical and electrical separation between adjacent electrical components. Also, described are battery powered devices using the switch assemblies. Examples of devices using the switch assemblies include flashlights and remote control devices. The devices and switch assemblies avoid parasitic battery drain.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2017
    Publication date: March 29, 2018
    Inventors: Robert Pavlik, Shane L. Smith, David A. Pavlik