Patents by Inventor Michael A. Hornak

Michael A. Hornak 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).

  • Method for the manufacture of connecting rods for small reciprocating engines
    Patent number: 4198879
    Abstract: A method for economically manufacturing connecting rods for small reciprocating engines having a mating shank and cap. This method includes the steps of fine blanking the shank and cap portions of the rod, and simultaneously broaching these portions to obtain mating serrations on the crank pin bore and the shank-cap interface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 1977
    Date of Patent: April 22, 1980
    Assignee: Calnetics Corporation
    Inventors: Michael A. Hornak, Fred E. Edward
  • Valve adaptor for LPG fuel tank
    Patent number: D278651
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 1982
    Date of Patent: April 30, 1985
    Assignee: Calnetics Corporation
    Inventor: Michael A. Hornak