Patents by Inventor Michael A. Protasiewicz

Michael A. Protasiewicz 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).

  • Multi-piece muffler housing
    Patent number: 9309798
    Abstract: The present invention provides an exhaust system for use on a motorcycle having an internal combustion engine with at least one exhaust port, the exhaust system including a first tubular member having a first end removeably coupled to the exhaust port of the internal combustion engine, and a second end, opposite the first end, forming a first connector. Where the first tubular member also includes a catalytic element positioned within the first tubular member between the first end and the second end, and where the first tubular member is gas-tight such that all exhaust gas entering the first end must pass through the catalytic element before exiting the second end. The exhaust system also includes a second member removeably coupled to the first connector of the first member, the second member having one or more baffles positioned therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2016
    Assignee: Harley-Davidson Motor Company Group, LLC
    Inventors: Stacy L. Smith, Michael Protasiewicz
  • MULTI-PIECE MUFFLER HOUSING
    Publication number: 20150267586
    Abstract: The present invention provides an exhaust system for use on a motorcycle having an internal combustion engine with at least one exhaust port, the exhaust system including a first tubular member having a first end removeably coupled to the exhaust port of the internal combustion engine, and a second end, opposite the first end, forming a first connector. Where the first tubular member also includes a catalytic element positioned within the first tubular member between the first end and the second end, and where the first tubular member is gas-tight such that all exhaust gas entering the first end must pass through the catalytic element before exiting the second end. The exhaust system also includes a second member removeably coupled to the first connector of the first member, the second member having one or more baffles positioned therein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2014
    Publication date: September 24, 2015
    Inventors: Stacy L. Smith, Michael Protasiewicz
  • Auxiliary O-ring gland
    Patent number: 8449640
    Abstract: Disclosed are sealing apparatuses having a sealing gland for an O-ring, the sealing gland comprising a primary gland and an auxiliary gland located below the primary gland. The apparatuses may be utilized for filter cartridges in filter systems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2013
    Assignee: Cummins Filtration IP Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Protasiewicz, Jason Scherck, Kelly A. Detra, Stephen L. Fallon
  • AUXILIARY O-RING GLAND
    Publication number: 20110232245
    Abstract: Disclosed are sealing apparatuses having a sealing gland for an O-ring, the sealing gland comprising a primary gland and an auxiliary gland located below the primary gland. The apparatuses may be utilized for filter cartridges in filter systems.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2010
    Publication date: September 29, 2011
    Applicant: CUMMINS FILTRATION IP INC.
    Inventors: Michael Protasiewicz, Jason Scherck, Kelly A. Detra, Stephen L. Fallon
  • Air cleaner cover for a motorcycle
    Patent number: D706687
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2014
    Assignee: Harley-Davidson Motor Company Group, LLC
    Inventors: Scott J. Nash, Michael A. Protasiewicz, Jeffrey Spraggon, Richard J. Christoph, Alexander J. Bozmoski, Andrew Massignan, Henry C. Howell, Phillip Rusch
  • Insert for an air cleaner cover
    Patent number: D708987
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2014
    Assignee: Harley-Davidson Motor Company Group, LLC
    Inventors: Scott J. Nash, Michael A. Protasiewicz, Jeffrey Spraggon, Richard J. Christoph, Alexander J. Bozmoski, Andrew Massignan, Henry C. Howell, Phillip Rusch