David J Novak, 62W151N5416 Badger Dr, Menomonee Falls, WI 53051

6461758, Oct 8, 2002

Oct 20, 2000

09/622737

Matthias Geibl - Germantown WI
Thomas J. Dougherty - Waukesha WI
Gerald D. Slayton - South Milwaukee WI
Mark S. Inkmann - Wauwatosa WI
Guy L. Pfeifer - Milwaukee WI
Gerald A. Cummins - Union KY
Edward C. Frelka - Muskego WI
Edward N. Mrotek - Grafton WI
Helmuth Faust - Brookfield WI
Arch A. Pope - Holland OH
David J. Novak - Menomonee Falls WI
William J. Ross - Mukwonago WI
Bradley R. Niemuth - Germantown WI
Ronald F. Kirby - Racine WI

Johnson Controls Technology Company - Plymouth MI

H01M 212

429 72, 429 82

An improved vent cap system for use in an electrochemical battery is provided which includes a ring flange for forming a ring seal between the vent cap assembly and the fill tube. When the vent cap assembly is positioned in the battery housing, the ring flange and the fill tube deform to create a seal therebetween to provide a fluid tight seal.

2005008, Apr 14, 2005

Oct 14, 2003

10/684788

Bruce Ronning - Menomonee Falls WI, US
David Novak - Menomonee Falls WI, US
William Wruck - Whitefish Bay WI, US
Majid Taghikhani - Franklin WI, US
Edward Mrotek - Grafton WI, US
Robert Gruenstern - Germantown WI, US

G06F017/60

705001000

A method of selecting a battery for a vehicle includes identifying a plurality of batteries and obtaining ratings for a plurality of characteristics for each of the plurality of batteries. The method also includes obtaining information relating to the usage of the vehicle and identifying a battery for use with the vehicle based on the ratings and the information relating to the usage of the vehicle. The method may also include weighting a plurality of the ratings and utilizing the weighted ratings to identify an optimal battery.

5404129, Apr 4, 1995

Jul 27, 1993

8/097795

David J. Novak - Elm Grove WI
Thomas J. Dougherty - Waukesha WI

Globe-Union Inc. - Milwaukee WI

B60R 2504

340428

An anti-theft battery system for vehicles includes a control circuit which is connected in the starting circuit and responds to a starting current which exceeds a set point value to interrupt the starting circuit, thereby disconnecting the starter motor from the battery preventing starting of the vehicle, a reset circuit responsive to the control circuit which resets the control circuit after a delay interval to permit the starter motor to be connected to the vehicle battery, and an override circuit for generating an override signal for overriding the control circuit for a preselected interval of time to permit an authorized operator to start the vehicle, the override circuit including a small portable transmitter adapted to be carried by the vehicle operator and a receiver connected to the control circuit.

5552642, Sep 3, 1996

Mar 9, 1994

8/209086

Thomas J. Dougherty - Waukesha WI
Debra L. Smith - West Allis WI
Ann L. Roche - Glendale WI
David A. Thuerk - Brookfield WI
David J. Novak - Elm Grove WI

Globe-Union, Inc. - Milwaukee WI

B60R 2504

307 10300

A protection system for motor vehicles includes a control circuit including a switching device which is connected between cells of the battery and operable between a first condition in which the voltage provided at the battery terminals insufficient to start the vehicle and a second condition in which the voltage provided at the battery terminals sufficient to start the vehicle, the switching device being operated between the first and second conditions by a control signal that is generated by a portable signal transmitting device which is remotely actuatable.

2022023, Jul 28, 2022

May 19, 2021

17/324279

David Novak - Menomonee Falls WI, US
Alisa Novak - Menomonee Falls WI, US

F24B 1/191
A47J 37/07

This present invention relates to a campfire or firepit mat designed for outdoor use around a campfire/fire pit. The mat has a continuous circular opening in the center of its area to allow for placement around the campfire or firepit. The mat is made up of durable weave material that is water-resistant, flame-resistant, mildew-resistant, rugged, flexible and scratch free. The mat prevents dirt, sand, mud, water and snow from accumulating along the top surface of the mat and soiling the clothing and shoes of individuals utilizing the mat. The mat may also have an LED light system, a battery and a wireless communication module that can pair with a mobile application on an electronic device to control the operation of the LED light system.