Patents by Inventor Nick Caputo

Nick Caputo 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: 8708121
    Abstract: The present invention employs an electronic control device which monitors and controls the extent of engagement of a friction clutch on a motor vehicle. The control device includes a variable controller which enables the operator of the motor vehicle to pre-select the extent or degree of engagement of the friction clutch. A switch enables the operator to activate the present invention and bypass the clutch lever which would normally be used to operate the friction clutch. A gauge indicates the degree of engagement of the friction clutch and a second switch enables the operator to disconnect the electronic control from operation of the clutch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2014
    Inventor: Nick Caputo
  • Publication number: 20110284339
    Abstract: The present invention employs an electronic control device which controls the extent of engagement of a friction clutch on a motor vehicle. The control device includes a variable controller which enables the operator of the motor vehicle to pre-select the extent or degree of engagement of the friction clutch. A switch, preferably located on the handle bars of the motor vehicle, enables the operator to activate the present invention and bypass the clutch lever which would normally be used to operate the friction clutch. A gauge indicates the degree of engagement of the friction clutch and a second switch enables the operator to disconnect the electronic control from operation of the clutch.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2010
    Publication date: November 24, 2011
    Inventor: Nick Caputo
  • Patent number: 4599801
    Abstract: A portable precision measuring gage device for permitting rapid measurement of multiple dimensions of a work piece. The device includes a base, a plurality of guides held in an aligned position and a plurality of slides at least one of which is associated with each guide. Each slide includes upper and lower precision ground pads that are mounted on the top and bottom, respectively, of an outward extension of the slide so as to permit easy access for transfer measurement or for direct measurement of a selected dimension of a part. Each slide can be moved relative to its guide so that a dimension can be precisely transferred from a measuring standard to set the precise location of a pad, either upper or lower. The slide is then locked in position and the device can be readily hand carried to an inspection station, usually in a production area, where in-process and/or final precision inspections may be performed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 1984
    Date of Patent: July 15, 1986
    Assignee: K & K Manufacturing, Inc.
    Inventors: Phillip J. Kronzer, Nick Caputo, Bernard M. Combs, Andrew Conrad, James Kalani, Timothy L. Kronzer
  • Patent number: D289743
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 1984
    Date of Patent: May 12, 1987
    Assignee: K & K Manufacturing, Inc.
    Inventors: Phillip J. Kronzer, Nick Caputo, Bernard M. Combs, Andrew Conrad, James Kalani, Timothy L. Kronzer
  • Patent number: D290094
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 1984
    Date of Patent: June 2, 1987
    Assignee: K & K Manufacturing, Inc.
    Inventors: Phillip J. Kronzer, Nick Caputo, Bernard M. Combs, Andrew Conrad, James Kalani, Timothy L. Kronzer