Patents by Inventor John N. Grifka

John N. Grifka 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).

  • Bracket having a secondary locking feature for attachment of a shift cable to a transmission
    Patent number: 9273719
    Abstract: A bracket assembly is configured for supporting a connector of a shift cable assembly on a transmission. The bracket assembly includes a first section and a second section. The first section defines a groove configured for receiving the connector. The second section is pivotably attached to the first section. The second section is pivotable relative to the first section between an open position and a closed position. The second section is configured for capturing the connector within the groove when the connector is received within the groove and the second section is in the closed position. The second section is configured to allow the connector to be removed from the groove when the second section is in the open position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2016
    Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations LLC
    Inventor: John N. Grifka
  • BRACKET HAVING A SECONDARY LOCKING FEATURE FOR ATTACHMENT OF A SHIFT CABLE TO A TRANSMISSION
    Publication number: 20130283956
    Abstract: A bracket assembly is configured for supporting a connector of a shift cable assembly on a transmission. The bracket assembly includes a first section and a second section. The first section defines a groove configured for receiving the connector. The second section is pivotably attached to the first section. The second section is pivotable relative to the first section between an open position and a closed position. The second section is configured for capturing the connector within the groove when the connector is received within the groove and the second section is in the closed position. The second section is configured to allow the connector to be removed from the groove when the second section is in the open position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2012
    Publication date: October 31, 2013
    Applicant: GM Global Technology Operations LLC
    Inventor: John N. Grifka