Patrick J Novak

Author:

Patrick Novak

ISBN #:

0916211819

US Patent:

6446753, Sep 10, 2002

Filed:

Oct 4, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/678190

Inventors:

Patrick J. Novak - North Liberty IA

Assignee:

Capital Safety Inc. - Red Wing MN

International Classification:

A62B 100

US Classification:

182193, 182 5, 188 655

Abstract:

A descender includes a frame having opposing first and second plates which define a gap therebetween. Three bearing members are movably interconnected between the plates and linked to an operator. A flexible member has opposite end portions which extend in opposite directions, and an intermediate portion which is routed about the bearing members in a manner which forms a knot. Movement of the operator relative to the frame causes the bearing members to move relative to the frame and thereby loosens or tightens the knotted, intermediate portion of the flexible member about the bearing members.

US Patent:

6484372, Nov 26, 2002

Filed:

May 7, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/850419

Inventors:

Patrick J. Novak - North Liberty IA
Barry J. Austin - Houston TX

Assignee:

Capital Safety Inc. - Red Wing MN

International Classification:

A44B 1100

US Classification:

24312, 2458712, 2457311

Abstract:

A buckle includes a first assembly and a second assembly which are selectively latched to one another. Each assembly includes a keeper and a latch secured between a pair of first and second outer plates. The two assemblies are identical in construction and configured to selectively interlock in a manner that provides a reliable buckle.

US Patent:

6622350, Sep 23, 2003

Filed:

Nov 25, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/304453

Inventors:

Barry J. Austin - Houston TX
Patrick J. Novak - North Liberty IA

Assignee:

Capital Safety Inc. - Red Wing MN

International Classification:

A44B 1100

US Classification:

24312, 2458712, 2457311

Abstract:

A buckle includes a first assembly and a second assembly which are selectively latched to one another. Each assembly includes a keeper and a latch secured between a pair of first and second outer plates. The two assemblies are identical in construction and configured to selectively interlock in a manner that provides a reliable buckle.

US Patent:

6899238, May 31, 2005

Filed:

Oct 4, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/266099

Inventors:

Barry J. Austin - Houston TX, US
Travis P. Betcher - Goodhue MN, US
Weston L. Cutter - Mendota Heights MN, US
Patrick J. Novak - North Liberty IA, US

Assignee:

D B Industries, Inc. - Red Wing MN

International Classification:

B66C023/26

US Classification:

212270, 212175, 212901

Abstract:

A davit arm system includes a base that supports a davit arm and engages an underlying ground surface. The system components are preferably designed for arrangement in alternative ways to accommodate different installation environments, and/or for packaging in a bag that may be carried by a single person. The relative positions of the components are preferably adjustable relative to the base to further accommodate different applications. Yet another desirable option is to mount the davit arm on the support base in a manner that allows rotation about both a vertical axis and a horizontal axis. A winch is preferably mounted on the davit arm in a manner that counterbalances the davit arm relative to its vertical axis of rotation.

US Patent:

20030182772, Oct 2, 2003

Filed:

Apr 24, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/422893

Inventors:

Barry Austin - Houston TX, US
Patrick Novak - North Liberty IA, US

International Classification:

A44B011/25

US Classification:

024/312000

Abstract:

A buckle includes a first assembly and a second assembly which are selectively latched to one another. Each assembly includes a keeper and a latch secured between a pair of first and second outer plates. The two assemblies are identical in construction and configured to selectively interlock in a manner that provides a reliable buckle.

US Patent:

62606611, Jul 17, 2001

Filed:

May 30, 2000

Appl. No.:

9/580941

Inventors:

Weston L. Cutter - Mendota Heights MN
Patrick J. Novak - North Liberty IA

Assignee:

Capital Safety Inc. - Red Wing MN

International Classification:

A62B 3500

US Classification:

182 45

Abstract:

A first roof mounting assembly includes first and second brackets which are disposed on top of a roof and fastened to adjacent beams which support the roof. First and second brackets are mounted to respective brackets and interconnected together with an anchorage. A second roof mounting assembly includes first and second brackets having base members and intermediate members. The base members are connected to the roof beams, and the intermediate members are interconnected by a cross-member which supports the anchorage. In a preferred application, the anchorage accommodates passage of a slotted coupling device movably mounted on the safety line, and the safety line may be secured to the anchorage without obtaining access to either end of the line.