Patents by Inventor Albert E. Becker, Jr.

Albert E. Becker, Jr. 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).

  • Patent number: 6131481
    Abstract: A steering column connectable to a frame of a vehicle includes a first steering column member pivotable relative to a second steering column member. A tilt lock bar has an end portion movable with the first steering column member relative to the second steering column member. The tilt lock bar moves relative to the second steering column member upon pivoting of the first steering column member to any one of a plurality of pivot positions relative to the second steering column member. A locking member engages a plurality of teeth on the tilt lock bar to prevent movement of the tilt lock bar relative to the second steering column member and pivoting of the first steering column member relative to the second steering column member. The locking member has a first position engaging the plurality of teeth on the tilt lock bar to prevent movement of the tilt lock bar relative to the second steering column member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 1998
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2000
    Assignee: TRW Inc.
    Inventors: Erik C. Wilson, Albert E. Becker, Jr.
  • Patent number: 5813289
    Abstract: A steering column has a first steering column member movable axially relative to a second steering column member. A member having a plurality of teeth is connected to the first steering column member and movable with the first steering column member relative to the second steering column member. A support connects the steering column to a vehicle frame. A telescope locking member engages the plurality of teeth on the member connected to the first steering column member. The telescope locking member has a first position in which the telescope locking member engages at least one of the plurality of teeth on the member connected to the first steering column member to prevent movement of the first steering column member relative to the second steering column member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 1997
    Date of Patent: September 29, 1998
    Assignee: TRW Inc.
    Inventors: Chester D. Renick, Albert E. Becker, Jr., James M. Hobaugh, II