Patents by Inventor Michael J. Holzhei

Michael J. Holzhei 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).

  • Boot for a constant velocity joint
    Patent number: 8162767
    Abstract: A constant velocity joint assembly includes an outer joint member and an inner joint member. A first shaft is coupled to the inner joint member for articulated movement with the inner joint member relative to the outer joint member. A boot is coupled to the first shaft and the outer joint member to seal the constant velocity joint assembly. An insert is secured to and supported within the boot adjacent to and in abutting engagement with an axial end of the outer joint member. The insert limits movement of the first shaft to within a pre-determined range of articulation to prevent disengagement and/or disassembly of the inner joint member relative to the outer joint member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2012
    Assignee: Steering Solutions IP Holding Company
    Inventor: Michael J. Holzhei
  • BOOT FOR A CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT
    Publication number: 20090289419
    Abstract: A constant velocity joint assembly includes an outer joint member and an inner joint member. A first shaft is coupled to the inner joint member for articulated movement with the inner joint member relative to the outer joint member. A boot is coupled to the first shaft and the outer joint member to seal the constant velocity joint assembly. An insert is secured to and supported within the boot adjacent to and in abutting engagement with an axial end of the outer joint member. The insert limits movement of the first shaft to within a pre-determined range of articulation to prevent disengagement and/or disassembly of the inner joint member relative to the outer joint member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2009
    Publication date: November 26, 2009
    Applicant: DELPHI TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventor: Michael J. Holzhei