Patents by Inventor Brett M. Close

Brett M. Close 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).

  • STAMPED HUB FOR CAST PLASTIC
    Publication number: 20230017225
    Abstract: A gear includes an inner hub formed of metal material, the inner hub having an outer surface defining a plurality of outer teeth. The gear also includes an outer ring formed of non-metal material, the outer ring having an inner diameter that is smooth. The outer ring is disposed in an interference fit with the outer teeth of the inner hub.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2022
    Publication date: January 19, 2023
    Inventors: Alan G. Turek, Brett M. Close
  • Stamped hub for cast plastic
    Patent number: 11480240
    Abstract: A gear includes an inner hub formed of metal material, the inner hub having an outer surface defining a plurality of outer teeth. The gear also includes an outer ring formed of non-metal material, the outer ring having an inner diameter that is smooth. The outer ring is disposed in an interference fit with the outer teeth of the inner hub.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2022
    Assignee: Steering Solutions IP Holding Corporation
    Inventors: Alan G. Turek, Brett M. Close
  • STAMPED HUB FOR CAST PLASTIC
    Publication number: 20210285532
    Abstract: A gear includes an inner hub formed of metal material, the inner hub having an outer surface defining a plurality of outer teeth. The gear also includes an outer ring formed of non-metal material, the outer ring having an inner diameter that is smooth. The outer ring is disposed in an interference fit with the outer teeth of the inner hub.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2020
    Publication date: September 16, 2021
    Inventors: Alan G. Turek, Brett M. Close