Patents by Inventor Chris J. Koleszar

Chris J. Koleszar 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).

  • Composite steering column housing
    Patent number: 7077027
    Abstract: A polymeric steering column housing assembly is provided formed from a plurality of components interconnected together using conventional fastening methods for housing a tilting and/or telescoping steering column shaft assembly. In one form of the invention, the steering column housing assembly includes a lower housing member formed from at least two mating parts. Pivotally coupled to the lower housing assembly is an upper steering column assembly likewise formed from at least two mating parts interconnected together. The upper and lower housing members are in turn interconnected by a positioning locking system to control the tilt position of the upper housing member relative to the lower housing member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2006
    Assignee: Douglas Autotech Corp.
    Inventors: Joseph A. Krizan, Ryan E. Greenamyer, Chris J. Koleszar
  • Composite steering column housing
    Publication number: 20040083844
    Abstract: A polymeric steering column housing assembly is provided formed from a plurality of components interconnected together using conventional fastening methods for housing a tilting and/or telescoping steering column shaft assembly. In one form of the invention, the steering column housing assembly includes a lower housing member formed from at least two mating parts. Pivotally coupled to the lower housing assembly is an upper steering column assembly likewise formed from at least two mating parts interconnected together. The upper and lower housing members are in turn interconnected by a positioning locking system to control the tilt position of the upper housing member relative to the lower housing member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2002
    Publication date: May 6, 2004
    Inventors: Joseph A. Krizan, Ryan E. Greenamyer, Chris J. Koleszar