Patents by Inventor Michael C. Wissinger

Michael C. Wissinger 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).

  • Shifter rod assemblies for automotive transmissions
    Patent number: 7395732
    Abstract: A shifter rod assembly used in automotive vehicles extends between a manual shifter assembly having a manual shift lever and a transmission spaced from the manual shift lever. Large tolerance universal joints with play between the components thereof connect the shifter rod assembly to the manual shifter assembly and to the transmission. In order to eliminate rattle noise in the universal joints, the universal joints are each encased in a layer of elastomer. A preferred elastomer is silicone elastomer can be applied in liquid form, cures at room temperature and maintains integrity at temperatures in a range of about 200° F. to 240° F.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2008
    Assignee: General Motors Corporation
    Inventors: Larry G. Hartleip, Michael C. Wissinger