Patents by Inventor MICHAEL V. KALAVITZ

MICHAEL V. KALAVITZ 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: 8925160
    Abstract: An anchor point apparatus is disclosed having a substantially cylindrical cavity extending along a longitudinal axis of a slotted tube; a tabbed bearing plate including a first attachment tab and a second attachment tab, the attachment tabs extending at predetermined angles from the tabbed bearing plate, the tabbed bearing plate generally conforming to a portion of an outer surface of the slotted tube; at least one circumferential clamp disposed about the slotted tube; and an attachment link having a first attachment ear secured within a first opening in the first attachment tab and a second attachment ear secured within a second opening in the second attachment tab.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2015
    Inventor: Michael V. Kalavitz
  • Patent number: 8690606
    Abstract: A mounting base is disclosed comprising: a base housing configured to retain an electrical connector at a first base housing end and a flexible shaft at a second base housing end, the base housing providing an electrical path between the electrical connector and a first electrical wire in the flexible shaft; a contact spring for providing an electrical connection to a power terminal on the electrical connector; a insulation sleeve enclosing the contact spring; a contact eyelet electrically attached to a second electrical wire in the flexible shaft, the contact eyelet in electrical contact with the contact spring; and a grounding collar disposed against an end of the flexible shaft, the grounding collar disposed within an interior channel in the second base housing end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2014
    Inventor: Michael V. Kalavitz
  • Publication number: 20140054437
    Abstract: Disclosed is a mast bracket for limiting the whipping or reciprocating movement of a mast-like device comprising: a mast bracket base; a mast bracket arm connected to the mast bracket base; a mast bracket restraint tab connected to the mast bracket arm; a mast bracket restraint slot disposed in the mast bracket restraint tab; and a bracket base slot disposed in the mast bracket base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2013
    Publication date: February 27, 2014
    Inventor: Michael V. Kalavitz
  • Publication number: 20120289082
    Abstract: A mounting base is disclosed comprising: a base housing configured to retain an electrical connector at a first base housing end and a flexible shaft at a second base housing end, the base housing providing an electrical path between the electrical connector and a first electrical wire in the flexible shaft; a contact spring for providing an electrical connection to a power terminal on the electrical connector; a insulation sleeve enclosing the contact spring; a contact eyelet electrically attached to a second electrical wire in the flexible shaft, the contact eyelet in electrical contact with the contact spring; and a grounding collar disposed against an end of the flexible shaft, the grounding collar disposed within an interior channel in the second base housing end.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2012
    Publication date: November 15, 2012
    Inventor: Michael V. Kalavitz
  • Publication number: 20120255149
    Abstract: An anchor point apparatus is disclosed having a substantially cylindrical cavity extending along a longitudinal axis of a slotted tube; a tabbed bearing plate including a first attachment tab and a second attachment tab, the attachment tabs extending at predetermined angles from the tabbed bearing plate, the tabbed bearing plate generally conforming to a portion of an outer surface of the slotted tube; at least one circumferential clamp disposed about the slotted tube; and an attachment link having a first attachment ear secured within a first opening in the first attachment tab and a second attachment ear secured within a second opening in the second attachment tab.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2012
    Publication date: October 11, 2012
    Inventor: Michael V. KALAVITZ
  • Publication number: 20120227257
    Abstract: A coupler assembly is disclosed comprising: a mounting sleeve including at least one L-shaped slot; a mounting support including an insertion stud, the insertion stud configured to fit into the mounting sleeve; the insertion stud further including a radial through-hole: a compression spring disposed over the insertion stud, the compression spring functioning to exert a separation force between the mounting sleeve and the mounting support; and a retaining pin disposed in the radial through-hole wherein the insertion stud is inserted into the mounting sleeve by sliding an end of the retaining pin inside the at least one L-shaped slot.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2012
    Publication date: September 13, 2012
    Inventor: Michael V. Kalavitz
  • Publication number: 20090084481
    Abstract: An apparatus and method are provided for controlling the air pressure within one or more tires on a vehicle. Means are provided for controlling air pressure dynamically or manually in response to road conditions. Instrumental in the invention is the ability to control the air pressure at each wheel from a remote location using positive control that substantially reduces the chance leaks anywhere else in the system would result in inadvertent flat tires.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2007
    Publication date: April 2, 2009
    Inventor: MICHAEL V. KALAVITZ