Patents by Inventor Eric GEIB

Eric GEIB 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).

  • Steering column assembly
    Patent number: 11279394
    Abstract: A steering column assembly comprises a mounting bracket (100), a steering column (200), a plurality of friction plates (300), a plurality of inner spacers (501), and a locking mechanism (400). The friction plates (300) are fixed to the steering column (200) and attached to a side of the mounting bracket (100). The friction plates (300) are movable with respect to the mounting bracket (100). The inner spacers (502) are interleaved with the plurality of friction plates (300). Each inner spacer (502) has a scored outer surface (540). The locking mechanism (400) is operable to press the inner spacers (501) and friction plates (300) together to lock the steering column (200) with respect to the mounting bracket (100).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2022
    Assignee: R.H. Sheppard Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Jared Pitzer, Eric Geib, Jeffrey Tipton
  • Plunger assembly for a power steering system
    Patent number: 11148710
    Abstract: A plunger assembly for a power steering system comprises a plunger and a tappet. The plunger is disposed within and longitudinally movable along a plunger passageway in a housing of the power steering system. The tappet is disposed within and longitudinally movable along a port defined by the housing. The port is disposed at an angle with respect to the plunger passageway within the housing. The port communicates with the plunger passageway and an area exterior of the power steering system. A power steering system and method of setting the same are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2021
    Assignee: R.H. SHEPPARD CO., INC.
    Inventors: Jared Pitzer, Eric Geib, Jeffrey Tipton
  • STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY
    Publication number: 20210078627
    Abstract: A steering column assembly comprises a mounting bracket (100), a steering column (200), a plurality of friction plates (300), a plurality of inner spacers (501), and a locking mechanism (400). The friction plates (300) are fixed to the steering column (200) and attached to a side of the mounting bracket (100). The friction plates (300) are movable with respect to the mounting bracket (100). The inner spacers (502) are interleaved with the plurality of friction plates (300). Each inner spacer (502) has a scored outer surface (540). The locking mechanism (400) is operable to press the inner spacers (501) and friction plates (300) together to lock the steering column (200) with respect to the mounting bracket (100).
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2018
    Publication date: March 18, 2021
    Inventors: Jared PITZER, Eric GEIB, Jeffrey TIPTON
  • PLUNGER ASSEMBLY FOR A POWER STEERING SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20200189652
    Abstract: A plunger assembly for a power steering system comprises a plunger and a tappet. The plunger is disposed within and longitudinally movable along a plunger passageway in a housing of the power steering system. The tappet is disposed within and longitudinally movable along a port defined by the housing. The port is disposed at an angle with respect to the plunger passageway within the housing. The port communicates with the plunger passageway and an area exterior of the power steering system. A power steering system and method of setting the same are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2018
    Publication date: June 18, 2020
    Inventors: Jared PITZER, Eric GEIB, Jeffrey TIPTON