Patents by Inventor Mark Machuszek

Mark Machuszek 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: 12606071
    Abstract: A system for a two-shelf, single-assembly tray that is mountable to a circular steering wheel with an inner diameter portion above a vehicle's floorboard at an angle, wherein the angle between the vehicle's floorboard and a plane formed by a circle of the steering wheel is less than 60°, the system comprising a structure having a first side, a second side, and an outer periphery. The structure of this tray further comprises two folds defining three main facets and is constrained within the steering wheel by a plurality of constraining elements. The first constraining element is a type of simple support by the steering wheel on one side of a tongue. The second constraining element is an adjustable strap wrapped around the steering wheel, where the strap incorporates a strip of rigid backing board with a length that is 40-80% of the length of the strap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2024
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2026
    Inventor: Mark Machuszek
  • Publication number: 20240416816
    Abstract: A system for a two-shelf, single-assembly tray that is mountable to a circular steering wheel with an inner diameter portion above a vehicle's floorboard at an angle, wherein the angle between the vehicle's floorboard and a plane formed by a circle of the steering wheel is less than 60°, the system comprising a structure having a first side, a second side, and an outer periphery. The structure of this tray further comprises two folds defining three main facets and is constrained within the steering wheel by a plurality of constraining elements. The first constraining element is a type of simple support by the steering wheel on one side of a tongue. The second constraining element is an adjustable strap wrapped around the steering wheel, where the strap incorporates a strip of rigid backing board with a length that is 40-80% of the length of the strap.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2024
    Publication date: December 19, 2024
    Inventor: Mark Machuszek
  • Patent number: 12103452
    Abstract: A tray assembly adapted for mounting on the top portion of a steering wheel comprising a foldable, backboard having one or more rigid panels wherein the sole or top-most panel of said backboard incorporates a steering wheel attachment, one or more rigid shelf panels, said steering wheel attachment is made of an elastic material connected to the top portion said backboard to form a securement pouch that slides on or over and fully conforms to the shape of said steering wheel. An alternative tray assembly embodiment comprising three rigid panels wherein an upper level panel closest to the 12 o'clock position of the steering wheel is connected at its lower edge to the top edge of a substantially vertical panel, said vertical panel connected at its lower edge to the top edge of a lower level panel closest to the 6 o'clock position of said steering wheel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2024
    Inventor: Mark Machuszek
  • Publication number: 20230001836
    Abstract: A tray assembly adapted for mounting on the top portion of a steering wheel comprising a foldable, backboard having one or more rigid panels wherein the sole or top-most panel of said backboard incorporates a steering wheel attachment, one or more rigid shelf panels, said steering wheel attachment is made of an elastic material connected to the top portion said backboard to form a securement pouch that slides on or over and fully conforms to the shape of said steering wheel. An alternative tray assembly embodiment comprising three rigid panels wherein an upper level panel closest to the 12 o'clock position of the steering wheel is connected at its lower edge to the top edge of a substantially vertical panel, said vertical panel connected at its lower edge to the top edge of a lower level panel closest to the 6 o'clock position of said steering wheel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2020
    Publication date: January 5, 2023
    Inventor: Mark Machuszek
  • Publication number: 20220134929
    Abstract: A tray assembly adapted for mounting on the top portion of a steering wheel comprising a foldable, backboard having one or more rigid panels wherein the sole or top-most panel of said backboard incorporates a steering wheel attachment, one or more rigid shelf panels, said steering wheel attachment is made of an elastic material connected to the top portion said backboard to form a securement pouch that slides on or over and fully conforms to the shape of said steering wheel. An alternative tray assembly embodiment comprising three rigid panels wherein an upper level panel closest to the 12 o'clock position of the steering wheel is connected at its lower edge to the top edge of a substantially vertical panel, said vertical panel connected at its lower edge to the top edge of a lower level panel closest to the 6 o'clock position of said steering wheel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2020
    Publication date: May 5, 2022
    Inventor: Mark Machuszek