Patents by Inventor Chris R. Connolly

Chris R. Connolly 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).

  • Steering column support system
    Patent number: 5957498
    Abstract: A steering column support structure for an automotive vehicle comprising a plastic instrument panel including duct structure having rear reinforcing ribs and front reinforcing ribs. Upper metal struts are secured to the rear reinforcing ribs. Lower metal struts are secured to the rear reinforcing ribs. The rear ends of the upper and lower struts are secured together. The front ends of the upper and lower struts are rigidly secured to vehicle support structure. The lower struts are secured to the steering column.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 1997
    Date of Patent: September 28, 1999
    Assignee: Chrysler Corporation
    Inventors: Joseph P. Holland, John Schambre, Michael D. Tesauro, Chris R. Connolly, Liliana Neag, Raymond C. Deyonker