Patents by Inventor Michael A. Hajicek

Michael A. Hajicek 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).

  • Publication number: 20200291674
    Abstract: A handle is arranged for controlling the latch to engage or disengage the keeper. The handle is positioned in a recess of the removable electronic device. A panel or cover covers the handle. The cover has one or more retainers associated with a first end. An opening is associated with a second end opposite the first end. A rotatable lock is secured in the opening, where in a locked state the rotatable lock has a lock latch that engages a lock recess or lock keep in the recess to secure the panel to prevent access to the handle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2019
    Publication date: September 17, 2020
    Inventors: Pablo G. Olivieri, Stephen Piltingsrud, Michael A. Hajicek
  • Patent number: 10707611
    Abstract: An electrical connector comprises a first housing member that engages a second housing member engages to form an enclosure. In the enclosure, a substrate supports a central set of conductive members in a second tubular portion. A first arm is pivotably attached to the second housing member. The first arm is resiliently biased inwardly toward the second base portion. A second arm is pivotably attached to the second housing member and spaced apart from the first arm. The second arm is resiliently biased inwardly toward the second base portion. In accordance with one aspect, the arms support automatic latching of the connector portion to a mating connector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2020
    Assignee: DEERE & COMPANY
    Inventors: Gregory K. Harmelink, Jon T. Jacobson, Michael A. Hajicek
  • Publication number: 20190260161
    Abstract: An electrical connector comprises a first housing member that engages a second housing member engages to form an enclosure. In the enclosure, a substrate supports a central set of conductive members in a second tubular portion. A first arm is pivotably attached to the second housing member. The first arm is resiliently biased inwardly toward the second base portion. A second arm is pivotably attached to the second housing member and spaced apart from the first arm. The second arm is resiliently biased inwardly toward the second base portion. In accordance with one aspect, the arms support automatic latching of the connector portion to a mating connector.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2019
    Publication date: August 22, 2019
    Inventors: Gregory K. Harmelink, Jon T. Jacobson, Michael A. Hajicek
  • Patent number: 10326236
    Abstract: An electrical connector comprises a first housing member that engages a second housing member engages to form an enclosure. In the enclosure, a substrate supports a central set of conductive members in a second tubular portion a peripheral set of conductive members within the first hollow support. A first arm is pivotably attached to the second housing member. The first arm is resiliently biased inwardly toward the second base portion. A second arm is pivotably attached to the second housing member and spaced apart from the first arm. The second arm is resiliently biased inwardly toward the second base portion. In accordance with one aspect, the arms support automatic latching of the connector portion to a mating connector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2019
    Assignee: DEERE & COMPANY
    Inventors: Gregory K. Harmelink, Jon T. Jacobson, Michael A. Hajicek
  • Patent number: 9490525
    Abstract: In one embodiment, an antenna system comprises a lower mast member that has a first transverse member mounted in an interior of the lower mast member. An upper mast member has a second transverse member mounted in the interior of the upper mast member. A resilient member establishes a movable connection between the lower mast member and the upper mast member, in which the upper mast member can form a pivot angle with respect to the lower mast member. The resilient member is secured or retained axially by the first transverse member and the second transverse member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2016
    Assignee: DEERE & COMPANY
    Inventors: Gregory Harmelink, Jon T. Jacobson, Michael A. Hajicek, Brady P. Walter
  • Publication number: 20160181686
    Abstract: In one embodiment, an antenna system comprises a lower mast member that has a first transverse member mounted in an interior of the lower mast member. An upper mast member has a second transverse member mounted in the interior of the upper mast member. A resilient member establishes a movable connection between the lower mast member and the upper mast member, in which the upper mast member can form a pivot angle with respect to the lower mast member. The resilient member is secured or retained axially by the first transverse member and the second transverse member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2014
    Publication date: June 23, 2016
    Inventors: Gregory Harmelink, Jon T. Jacobson, Michael A. Hajicek, Brady P. Walter
  • Patent number: 8113885
    Abstract: An electrical assembly comprises a housing, where the housing has an inner housing and a removable outer housing removably connected to the inner housing. A first connector portion is secured to the inner housing. The first connector portion comprises a dielectric body and connector terminals. A subscriber identification module is supported by the inner housing. The subscriber identification module has device terminals. A group of conductors or a conductor assembly supports an electrical connection of the connector terminals to the device terminals. A holder retains the subscriber identification module with respect to the inner housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2012
    Assignee: Deere & Company
    Inventors: Christopher M. Masucci, Kenneth C. Clark, David M. Thompson, Michael A. Hajicek, Todd A. Braun, Christopher J. Schmit
  • Patent number: 8066530
    Abstract: The assembly has a subscriber identification module comprising a housing with a recess disposed in the housing. An electrical connector portion is secured to the housing. The connector portion comprises a dielectric body and connector terminals. A subscriber identification module is housed in the housing, where the subscriber identification module has device terminals. A conductor or flexible substrate electrically connects the connector terminals to the device terminals. A protective filler overlies the subscriber identification module and at least part of the conductor or the flexible substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2011
    Assignee: Deere & Company
    Inventors: Christopher M. Masucci, Kenneth C. Clark, David M. Thompson, Michael A. Hajicek, Todd A. Braun, Christopher J. Schmit
  • Patent number: 8064209
    Abstract: In accordance with one embodiment, an electrical assembly comprises a housing having a recess in the housing. A first connector portion is securable to the housing. The connector portion comprises a dielectric body and connector terminals. A subscriber identification module is located in or mounted in the housing and has device terminals. A substrate comprises a first section that intersects at an angle a second section. The first section comprises first conductive traces electrically connected to the device terminals. The second section comprises second conductive traces electrically connected to the connector terminals. Conductors are electrically connected to the first conductive traces and the second conductive traces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2011
    Assignee: Deere & Company
    Inventors: Christopher M. Masucci, Kenneth C. Clark, David M. Thompson, Michael A. Hajicek, Todd A. Braun, Christopher J. Schmit
  • Patent number: 7824223
    Abstract: An electrical assembly comprises a housing having a frame portion. A substrate has a first side and a second side opposite the first side. A subscriber identification module is mounted to a first side of the substrate and has device terminals. A first connector portion is secured to the second side of the substrate and has connector terminals. A retainer is associated with an interior of the frame portion. The retainer retains at least one of the substrate and the first connector portion. Conductive (e.g., conductive vias or through-holes) in the substrate connect the connector terminals to the device terminals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 2, 2010
    Assignee: Deere & Company
    Inventors: Christopher M. Masucci, Kenneth C. Clark, David M. Thompson, Michael A. Hajicek, Todd A. Braun, Christopher J. Schmit
  • Publication number: 20100265673
    Abstract: An electrical assembly comprises a housing having a frame portion. A substrate has a first side and a second side opposite the first side. A subscriber identification module is mounted to a first side of the substrate and has device terminals. A first connector portion is secured to the second side of the substrate and has connector terminals. A retainer is associated with an interior of the frame portion. The retainer retains at least one of the substrate and the first connector portion. Conductive (e.g., conductive vias or through-holes) in the substrate connect the connector terminals to the device terminals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2009
    Publication date: October 21, 2010
    Inventors: Christopher M. Masucci, Kenneth C. Clark, David M. Thompson, Michael A. Hajicek, Todd A. Braun, Christopher J. Schmit
  • Publication number: 20100265674
    Abstract: In accordance with one embodiment, an electrical assembly comprises a housing having a recess in the housing. A first connector portion is securable to the housing. The connector portion comprises a dielectric body and connector terminals. A subscriber identification module is located in or mounted in the housing and has device terminals. A substrate comprises a first section that intersects at an angle a second section. The first section comprises first conductive traces electrically connected to the device terminals. The second section comprises second conductive traces electrically connected to the connector terminals. Conductors are electrically connected to the first conductive traces and the second conductive traces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2009
    Publication date: October 21, 2010
    Inventors: Christopher M. Masucci, Kenneth C. Clark, David M. Thompson, Michael A. Hajicek, Todd A. Braun, Christopher J. Schmit
  • Publication number: 20100265672
    Abstract: The assembly has a subscriber identification module comprising a housing with a recess disposed in the housing. An electrical connector portion is secured to the housing. The connector portion comprises a dielectric body and connector terminals. A subscriber identification module is housed in the housing, where the subscriber identification module has device terminals. A conductor or flexible substrate electrically connects the connector terminals to the device terminals. A protective filler overlies the subscriber identification module and at least part of the conductor or the flexible substrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2009
    Publication date: October 21, 2010
    Inventors: Christopher M. Masucci, Kenneth C. Clark, David M. Thompson, Michael A. Hajicek, Todd A. Braun, Christopher J. Schmit
  • Publication number: 20100265667
    Abstract: An electrical assembly comprises a housing, where the housing has an inner housing and a removable outer housing removably connected to the inner housing. A first connector portion is secured to the inner housing. The first connector portion comprises a dielectric body and connector terminals. A subscriber identification module is supported by the inner housing. The subscriber identification module has device terminals. A group of conductors or a conductor assembly supports an electrical connection of the connector terminals to the device terminals. A holder retains the subscriber identification module with respect to the inner housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2009
    Publication date: October 21, 2010
    Inventors: Christopher M. Masucci, Kenneth C. Clark, David M. Thompson, Michael A. Hajicek, Todd A. Braun, Christopher J. Schmit
  • Patent number: 6377462
    Abstract: A circuit assembly includes a printed circuit board which has a plurality of copper traces formed thereon. Heat generating electronic components are surface mounted on the board in contact with parts of the traces. A heat conducting copper plate is mounted on the board adjacent to and spaced apart from the electronic components, and in contact with other parts of the traces. A silicon pad is mounted on the plate, and a heat sink member is mounted on the pad so that the pad is between the heat sink member and the traces. Heat conducting solder bridges are formed between the edges of the electronic components and the edges of the plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2002
    Assignee: Deere & Company
    Inventors: Michael A. Hajicek, Jon Thomas Jacobson, Mark Jones, Kevin Lee Brekkestran
  • Patent number: D899948
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2020
    Assignee: DEERE & COMPANY
    Inventors: Pablo G. Olivieri, Stephen Piltingsrud, John M. Gladitsch, Michael A Hajicek
  • Patent number: D909895
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2021
    Assignee: DEERE & COMPANY
    Inventors: Pablo G. Olivieri, Stephen Piltingsrud, Michael A. Hajicek