Patents by Inventor Douglas W. Petercsak

Douglas W. Petercsak 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).

  • Turnbuckle-type adjustable link
    Patent number: 5702196
    Abstract: An adjustable link assembly (10) comprising first and second axially aligned rods (12 and 14) and a turnbuckle (16) having a first end (18) threadedly engaging the first rod (12) and a second end (20) threadedly engaging the second rod (14) for axially adjusting the rods (12 and 14) relative to one another upon rotation of the turnbuckle (16). An adjustment sleeve (22) has first and second ends (24 and 26) and is in sliding and nonrotatable relationship with the turnbuckle (16).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 1996
    Date of Patent: December 30, 1997
    Assignee: Teleflex, Incorporated
    Inventor: Douglas W. Petercsak
  • Equipoise assembly
    Patent number: 4779712
    Abstract: A non-linear torque produced by an offset mass rotating on a shaft is balanced over 360.degree. of revolution by a lever arm mounted to the shaft extending in a direction opposite that of the offset mass and a spring means for generating a constant force in the direction of gravity at the opposite end of the lever arm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 1986
    Date of Patent: October 25, 1988
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Douglas W. Petercsak, James P. Foley