Patents by Inventor Steven Marek

Steven Marek 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).

  • METHODS TO MANUFACTURE DOWNHOLE TOOLS WITH FINISHED FEATURES AS AN INTEGRAL CAGE
    Publication number: 20120138369
    Abstract: A method of manufacturing a downhole tool includes machining at least one mill blade integral cage comprising a plurality of mill blades arranged around a central axis and securing the at least one mill blade integral cage on a tool body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2010
    Publication date: June 7, 2012
    Applicant: SMITH INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventors: Tracy R. Speer, Dennis Simon, Bruce Nelson, Steven Marek
  • Fluid level measuring device
    Patent number: 7131213
    Abstract: A fluid level measuring device, also referred to as a dipstick, for measuring the fluid level in a fluid reservoir or tank, such as an oil pan or transmission reservoir in an internal combustion engine. The fluid level measuring device includes a stationary tube onto which lugs can be directly attached. The dipstick assembly includes a fluid level indicator measuring blade attached to an elongated shaft that is molded into a plastic handle assembly. The plastic handle assembly includes a bayonet type locking mechanism for locking the handle to the stationary tube assembly. A compressible seal forms a pressurized seal between the stationary tube assembly and the handle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2006
    Assignee: Orscheln Products LLC
    Inventors: John Michael Dougherty, Steven Marek, Michael H. Schmidt, Karen S. Slabaugh
  • Fluid level measuring device
    Patent number: 6988403
    Abstract: A fluid level measuring device, also referred to as a dipstick, for measuring the fluid level in a fluid reservoir or tank, such as an oil pan or transmission reservoir in an internal combustion engine. The fluid level measuring device includes a stationary tube assembly in which a rotatable dipstick assembly is disposed. The dipstick assembly includes a fluid level indicator measuring blade attached to an elongated shaft that is molded into a plastic handle assembly. The plastic handle assembly includes a bayonet type locking mechanism for locking the handle to the stationary tube assembly. A compressible seal forms a pressurized seal between the stationary tube assembly and the handle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2006
    Assignee: Orscheln Products LLC
    Inventors: John Michael Dougherty, Karen S. Slabaugh, Steven Marek
  • Fluid level measuring device
    Publication number: 20030150125
    Abstract: A fluid level measuring device, also referred to as a dipstick, for measuring the fluid level in a fluid reservoir or tank, such as an oil pan or transmission reservoir in an internal combustion engine. The fluid level measuring device includes a stationary tube onto which lugs can be directly attached. The dipstick assembly includes a fluid level indicator measuring blade attached to an elongated shaft that is molded into a plastic handle assembly. The plastic handle assembly includes a bayonet type locking mechanism for locking the handle to the stationary tube assembly. A compressible seal forms a pressurized seal between the stationary tube assembly and the handle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2003
    Publication date: August 14, 2003
    Inventors: John Michael Dougherty, Steven Marek, Michael H. Schmidt, Karen S. Slabaugh
  • Fluid level measuring device
    Publication number: 20030061875
    Abstract: A fluid level measuring device, also referred to as a dipstick, for measuring the fluid level in a fluid reservoir or tank, such as an oil pan or transmission reservoir in an internal combustion engine. The fluid level measuring device includes a stationary tube assembly in which a rotatable dipstick assembly is disposed. The dipstick assembly includes a fluid level indicator measuring blade attached to an elongated shaft that is molded into a plastic handle assembly. The plastic handle assembly includes a bayonet type locking mechanism for locking the handle to the stationary tube assembly. A compressible seal forms a pressurized seal between the stationary tube assembly and the handle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2002
    Publication date: April 3, 2003
    Inventors: John Michael Dougherty, Karen S. Slabaugh, Steven Marek
  • Luggage
    Patent number: D677050
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2013
    Assignee: Chrysler Group LLC
    Inventors: Walid A. Saba, Timothy M. Feher, Steven A. Marek