Patents by Inventor Ben D. Reichard

Ben D. Reichard 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).

  • Anti-rotation feature for steering system energy absorption assembly
    Patent number: 11427242
    Abstract: A steering column assembly includes a column jacket. The column assembly also includes a drive bracket movable in a telescope direction, the drive bracket coupled to the column jacket to move the column jacket in the telescope direction. The column assembly further includes a plate operatively coupled to the column jacket and operatively coupled to the drive bracket, the plate defining a slot extending from an open end of the plate. The column assembly yet further includes a tab disposed within the slot to prevent pivoting of the drive bracket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2022
    Assignee: Steering Solutions IP Holding Corporation
    Inventors: Ben D. Reichard, Nicholas M. Messing, Dusten L. Dittenbir, Jason L. Myers
  • ANTI-ROTATION FEATURE FOR STEERING SYSTEM ENERGY ABSORPTION ASSEMBLY
    Publication number: 20210387661
    Abstract: A steering column assembly includes a column jacket. The column assembly also includes a drive bracket movable in a telescope direction, the drive bracket coupled to the column jacket to move the column jacket in the telescope direction. The column assembly further includes a plate operatively coupled to the column jacket and operatively coupled to the drive bracket, the plate defining a slot extending from an open end of the plate. The column assembly yet further includes a tab disposed within the slot to prevent pivoting of the drive bracket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2020
    Publication date: December 16, 2021
    Inventors: Ben D. Reichard, Nicholas M. Messing, Dusten L. Dittenbir, Jason L. Myers