Patents by Inventor Michael Obal

Michael Obal 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).

  • Air brake adjustment tool and vehicle general multi-tool
    Patent number: 10821956
    Abstract: An air-brake adjustment multi-tool having a longitudinally extending handle assembly and a bifurcated pry end releasably fixable to one end of the handle assembly in selected angular positions (e.g., 90 degrees, 135 degrees, 180 degrees (i.e, linear), 225 degrees and 270 degrees). The pry end includes two spaced-apart tines, each having a thin lip, a curved transition and a wedge face. The handle assembly is reversibly extendible (telescoping). At the end of the handle assembly opposite the pry end, there are: a removeable hand grip/load-strap-ratchet-engager; and a tool mount for releasably attaching a ratcheting socket wrench head and other implements (e.g., fifth-wheel puller attachment/adapter/hook, screw drivers etc.) The multi-tool includes a light releasable attachable to the handle assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2020
    Inventor: Michael Obal
  • Air Brake Adjustment Tool And Vehicle General Multi-Tool
    Publication number: 20190217843
    Abstract: An air-brake adjustment multi-tool having a longitudinally extending handle assembly and a bifurcated pry end releasably fixable to one end of the handle assembly in selected angular positions (e.g., 90 degrees, 135 degrees, 180 degrees (i.e, linear), 225 degrees and 270 degrees). The pry end includes two spaced-apart tines, each having a thin lip, a curved transition and a wedge face. The handle assembly is reversibly extendible (telescoping). At the end of the handle assembly opposite the pry end, there are: a removeable hand grip/load-strap-ratchet-engager; and a tool mount for releasably attaching a ratcheting socket wrench head and other implements (e.g., fifth-wheel puller attachment/adapter/hook, screw drivers etc.) The multi-tool includes a light releasable attachable to the handle assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2017
    Publication date: July 18, 2019
    Inventor: Michael Obal
  • Smart docking surface for space serviceable nano and micro satellites
    Patent number: 6275751
    Abstract: A smart docking surface consisting of closely spaced cantilevered sensor/actuator structures capable of precisely repositioning an object having a ferro-magnetic surface in contact with the smart docking surface. It is designed for use in a micro gravity environment for the final docking sequence of two small (<100 kg) satellites. Its purpose is to reduce the complexity of the docking process where a precise mating is required.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2000
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2001
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Air Force
    Inventors: Michael Stallard, Michael Obal, Alok Das