Jan Vondras from Norristown, PA, age 49

Pedal Sensor And Method
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US Patent:

20060169093, Aug 3, 2006
Filed:

Jan 18, 2006
Appl. No.:

11/333530
Inventors:

Chuck Peniston - Quakertown PA, US
Sean Rick - Schnecksville PA, US
Jan Vondras - East Norriton PA, US
International Classification:

G05G 1/14
US Classification:

074514000
Abstract:

An electronic pedal assembly including a treadle, a pedal arm connected to the treadle, and a rotor assembly about which the pedal arm rotates. The assembly also includes one or more Hall sensors positioned within a cavity in the rotor assembly and one or more magnets that fixedly attached to the rotor assembly. The Hall sensors detect the position of the treadle by monitoring the positions of the magnets. Also, a method of monitoring an electronic pedal assembly using one or more magnets and one or more Hall sensors.

Pedal Kickdown Mechanism And Treadle Attachment Mechanism
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US Patent:

20060169097, Aug 3, 2006
Filed:

Jan 18, 2006
Appl. No.:

11/333531
Inventors:

Chuck Peniston - Quakertown PA, US
Sean Rick - Schnecksville PA, US
Jan Vondras - East Norriton PA, US
William Doucet - Royersford PA, US
International Classification:

G05G 1/18
US Classification:

074564000
Abstract:

A pedal assembly that includes a snap-on treadle that can easily be attached to a pedal arm but that cannot be removed without either plastic deformation or fracture of a portion of the treadle. Also, a kickdown mechanism that changes the amount of force required to push a treadle on the pedal as the treadle is pushed further and further.

Pedal Attachment Apparatus And Method
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US Patent:

20060179971, Aug 17, 2006
Filed:

Jan 18, 2006
Appl. No.:

11/333529
Inventors:

Chuck Peniston - Quakertown PA, US
Sean Rick - Schnecksville PA, US
Jan Vondras - East Norriton PA, US
William Doucet - Royersford PA, US
International Classification:

G05G 1/14
US Classification:

074560000
Abstract:

A pedal assembly includes a mounting bracket, a pedal arm, and a pivot shaft pivotably connecting the pedal arm and the mounting bracket. The mounting bracket includes integrally formed bearing surfaces to support the pivot shaft and pedal arm. The pivot shaft is self-lubricating. The mounting bracket is a unitary component, with the bearing surfaces being inwardly-protruding surfaces formed through a deep drawing process. A treadle, or pedal pad, is attached to one end of the pedal arm. A magnetic assembly, including magnets and a ferromagnetic shield, is mounted to one end of the pivot shaft via features integrally formed with a mounting cap attached to the end of the pivot shaft.

Jan Vondras