Patents by Inventor Lorenzo Perea

Lorenzo Perea 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).

  • Shaft assembly with recirculating ball roller joint unit
    Patent number: 6805637
    Abstract: A shaft assembly with recirculating ball roller joint unit for use with an automotive steering column or the like has an inner shaft extending lengthwise within an outer shaft. A recirculating ball joint is provided between the shafts. The ball joint includes a shell assembly having two shells which together surround the inner shaft. Each shell has an outer cage, an inner cage and a retainer defining ball races, with balls recirculating in the races in rolling engagement with the inner shaft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2004
    Assignee: Delphi Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Troy Daenzer, Jesus Raul Garcia, Lorenzo Perea, Jr.
  • Shaft assembly with recirculating ball roller joint unit
    Publication number: 20040058738
    Abstract: A shaft assembly with recirculating ball roller joint unit for use with an automotive steering column or the like has an inner shaft extending lengthwise within an outer shaft. A recirculating ball joint is provided between the shafts. The ball joint includes a shell assembly having two shells which together surround the inner shaft. Each shell has an outer cage, an inner cage and a retainer defining ball races, with balls recirculating in the races in rolling engagement with the inner shaft.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2002
    Publication date: March 25, 2004
    Applicant: DELPHI TECHNOLOGIES INC.
    Inventors: Troy Daenzer, Jesus Raul Garcia, Lorenzo Perea