Patents by Inventor John Marek

John Marek 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: 10246849
    Abstract: An implement system includes a linkage and a bucket coupled with the linkage and movable between a dump position and a racked position. The bucket has a torque tube assembly coupled to an outer surface to increase the bucket's torsional rigidity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2019
    Assignee: Caterpillar Underground Mining Pty Ltd
    Inventors: John Marek, Kamesh Gopal
  • Publication number: 20180087236
    Abstract: An implement system includes a linkage and a bucket coupled with the linkage and movable between a dump position and a racked position. The bucket has a torque tube assembly coupled to an outer surface to increase the bucket's torsional rigidity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2016
    Publication date: March 29, 2018
    Applicant: Caterpillar Underground Mining Pty. Ltd.
    Inventors: John Marek, Kamesh Gopal
  • Publication number: 20170130419
    Abstract: A latch assembly for a service pin of a machine includes a housing, a first member, and a second member. The housing is configured for rotatably receiving the service pin. Further, the housing defines a sliding structure for axial movement of the service pin at a rotational position of the service pin. The first member is pivotably attached to the housing and is adapted to selectively prevent rotation of the service pin. The second member of latch assembly is configured to be slidably attached to the housing and movable to a bottom position to retain the first member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2015
    Publication date: May 11, 2017
    Applicant: CATERPILLAR UNDERGROUND MINING PTY. LTD
    Inventors: Adam Vail, John Marek
  • Patent number: 4773178
    Abstract: A portable apparatus is provided for hunters to be used to attract deer. The apparatus is comprised of an inflatable structure which, when inflated, has the contour and surface appearance of a deer. The inflated deer is anchored in a stable upright position by stakes which are driven into the ground through flaps attached to the feet of the deer. A scent dispenser is associated with the rear extremity of the deer, and dispenses an odor which attracts male deer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 1987
    Date of Patent: September 27, 1988
    Inventor: John Marek