Patents by Inventor Piotr Gadek

Piotr Gadek 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).

  • Publication number: 20150076757
    Abstract: A system for detachably securing a first component to a metallic surface of a second component is provided. The system includes a magnetic device, a bracket member, and a clamping device. The magnetic device is configured to selectively generate a magnetic force for securing the magnetic device to the metallic surface of the second component. The bracket member includes a first portion coupled to the magnetic device, and a second portion offset with respect to the first portion. The clamping device includes a support member, a rod member, a spindle member and a latch. The support member is coupled to the second portion of the bracket member. The latch is configured for selectively moving the rod member and the spindle member so that a tip of the spindle member is moved into contacting engagement with the first component for securing the first component to the surface of the second component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2014
    Publication date: March 19, 2015
    Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen A. Shula, Mark J. Thompson, Piotr Gadek