Patents by Inventor Jeremy A. Bonkowski
Jeremy A. Bonkowski 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).
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Patent number: 11713067Abstract: An axially adjustable steering column assembly includes a first jacket and a second jacket, wherein the first jacket is axially adjustable relative to the second jacket. The steering column assembly also includes a steering shaft assembly disposed within the first jacket and the second jacket. The steering shaft assembly includes first shaft. The steering shaft assembly also includes a second shaft in contact with the first shaft. The steering shaft assembly further includes a third shaft in contact with the second shaft, wherein the first, second and third shaft are axially adjustable relative to each other.Type: GrantFiled: January 26, 2022Date of Patent: August 1, 2023Assignee: Steering Solutions IP Holding CorporationInventors: Jeremy A. Bonkowski, Jeremy M. Zemla
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Publication number: 20230234632Abstract: An axially adjustable steering column assembly includes a first jacket and a second jacket, wherein the first jacket is axially adjustable relative to the second jacket. The steering column assembly also includes a steering shaft assembly disposed within the first jacket and the second jacket. The steering shaft assembly includes first shaft. The steering shaft assembly also includes a second shaft in contact with the first shaft. The steering shaft assembly further includes a third shaft in contact with the second shaft, wherein the first, second and third shaft are axially adjustable relative to each other.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 26, 2022Publication date: July 27, 2023Inventors: Jeremy A. Bonkowski, Jeremy M. Zemla
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Patent number: 11673599Abstract: In accordance with one aspect of the invention, a steering column assembly is provided. The steering column assembly comprises a steering column extending along a longitudinal axis between a first end and a second end. The steering column includes a lower portion extending from the second end, a middle portion connected to and axially moveable with respect to the lower portion, and an upper portion connected to and axially moveable with respect to the middle portion and extending towards the first end. A component is connected to the steering column adjacent to the lower portion and at least one axial actuator is connected between the component and the upper portion.Type: GrantFiled: November 22, 2021Date of Patent: June 13, 2023Assignee: Steering Solutions IP Holding CorporationInventors: Jeremy A. Bonkowski, Jeremy M. Zemla, Scott A. Stinebring, Patrik M. Ryne
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Patent number: 11624430Abstract: The present disclosure related to a travel stop assembly for preventing rotation, and undesired locking, of a shaft. The travel stop assembly may comprise a shaft that extends along an axis and is rotatable about the axis. A lead screw may extend along the axis and be operatively engaged, and rotatable, with the shaft about the axis. A nut may be in threaded engagement with the lead screw and axially movable along a length of the lead screw upon rotation of the lead screw. At least one stop pin may operatively engaged the lead screw and the at least one stop pin may extend from the lead screw perpendicularly relative to the axis. The stop pin may be positioned on the lead screw to stop rotation of the lead screw and the stop pin may prevent locking of the nut to the lead screw.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2021Date of Patent: April 11, 2023Assignee: Steering Solutions IP Holding CorporationInventors: Jeremy A. Bonkowski, Tyler M. Reno, Laura F. Stock, Timothy J. Bennett
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Patent number: 11584426Abstract: A steering system includes a steering column for rotation between at least a center position and a range of second positions and defining a central axis. The steering system also includes an actuator assembly in operative communication with the steering column to provide steering assistance, the actuator assembly comprising a pair of plates, each plate including a first helical track and a second helical track. The steering system further includes a spring element arranged with the actuator assembly to bias movement of one of the pair of plates along the central axis to influence the steering column to move to the center position.Type: GrantFiled: April 22, 2020Date of Patent: February 21, 2023Assignee: Steering Solutions IP Holding CorporationInventors: Ryan D. Harris, Jeremy A. Bonkowski, Laura F. Stock, Joel A. Bickel
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Publication number: 20220161842Abstract: In accordance with one aspect of the invention, a steering column assembly is provided. The steering column assembly comprises a steering column extending along a longitudinal axis between a first end and a second end. The steering column includes a lower portion extending from the second end, a middle portion connected to and axially moveable with respect to the lower portion, and an upper portion connected to and axially moveable with respect to the middle portion and extending towards the first end. A component is connected to the steering column adjacent to the lower portion and at least one axial actuator is connected between the component and the upper portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 22, 2021Publication date: May 26, 2022Inventors: Jeremy A. Bonkowski, Jeremy M. Zemla, Scott A. Stinebring, Patrik M. Ryne
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Publication number: 20220128134Abstract: The present disclosure related to a travel stop assembly for preventing rotation, and undesired locking, of a shaft. The travel stop assembly may comprise a shaft that extends along an axis and is rotatable about the axis. A lead screw may extend along the axis and be operatively engaged, and rotatable, with the shaft about the axis. A nut may be in threaded engagement with the lead screw and axially movable along a length of the lead screw upon rotation of the lead screw. At least one stop pin may operatively engaged the lead screw and the at least one stop pin may extend from the lead screw perpendicularly relative to the axis. The stop pin may be positioned on the lead screw to stop rotation of the lead screw and the stop pin may prevent locking of the nut to the lead screw.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2021Publication date: April 28, 2022Inventors: Jeremy A. Bonkowski, Tyler M. Reno, Laura F. Stock, Timothy J. Bennett
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Patent number: 11204082Abstract: The present disclosure related to a travel stop assembly for preventing rotation, and undesired locking, of a shaft. The travel stop assembly may comprise a shaft that extends along an axis and is rotatable about the axis. A lead screw may extend along the axis and be operatively engaged, and rotatable, with the shaft about the axis. A nut may be in threaded engagement with the lead screw and axially movable along a length of the lead screw upon rotation of the lead screw. At least one stop pin may operatively engaged the lead screw and the at least one stop pin may extend from the lead screw perpendicularly relative to the axis. The stop pin may be positioned on the lead screw to stop rotation of the lead screw and the stop pin may prevent locking of the nut to the lead screw.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2020Date of Patent: December 21, 2021Assignee: Steering Solutions IP Holding CorporationInventors: Jeremy A. Bonkowski, Tyler M. Reno, Laura F. Stock, Timothy J. Bennett
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Publication number: 20210222759Abstract: The present disclosure related to a travel stop assembly for preventing rotation, and undesired locking, of a shaft. The travel stop assembly may comprise a shaft that extends along an axis and is rotatable about the axis. A lead screw may extend along the axis and be operatively engaged, and rotatable, with the shaft about the axis. A nut may be in threaded engagement with the lead screw and axially movable along a length of the lead screw upon rotation of the lead screw. At least one stop pin may operatively engaged the lead screw and the at least one stop pin may extend from the lead screw perpendicularly relative to the axis. The stop pin may be positioned on the lead screw to stop rotation of the lead screw and the stop pin may prevent locking of the nut to the lead screw.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2020Publication date: July 22, 2021Inventors: Jeremy A. Bonkowski, Tyler M. Reno, Laura F. Stock, Timothy J. Bennett
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Publication number: 20200339182Abstract: A steering system includes a steering column for rotation between at least a center position and a range of second positions and defining a central axis. The steering system also includes an actuator assembly in operative communication with the steering column to provide steering assistance, the actuator assembly comprising a pair of plates, each plate including a first helical track and a second helical track. The steering system further includes a spring element arranged with the actuator assembly to bias movement of one of the pair of plates along the central axis to influence the steering column to move to the center position.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 22, 2020Publication date: October 29, 2020Inventors: Ryan D. Harris, Jeremy A. Bonkowski, Laura F. Stock, Joel A. Bickel