Patents by Inventor Christopher W. Gibbs

Christopher W. Gibbs 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).

  • Rake actuator assembly for steering column and method of assembly
    Patent number: 11845485
    Abstract: A rake actuator assembly for a vehicle steering system includes an electric actuator. The rake actuator assembly also includes a leadscrew driven by the electric actuator. The rake actuator assembly further includes an actuator nut translated along the leadscrew during rotation of the leadscrew. The rake actuator assembly yet further includes a leadscrew housing defining a mounting recess or hole sized to receive a mounting protrusion extending from a mounting structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2023
    Assignee: Steering Solutions IP Holding Corporation
    Inventors: Christopher W. Gibbs, Dusten L Dittenbir
  • ACTUATOR LEADSCREW ASSEMBLY FOR STEERING COLUMN
    Publication number: 20230356767
    Abstract: An actuator leadscrew assembly is provided. The assembly includes a leadscrew shaft extending longitudinally. The assembly also includes a first bearing pressed over the leadscrew shaft. The assembly further includes a housing pressed over the leadscrew shaft and in abutment with the first bearing. The assembly yet further includes a second bearing pressed over the leadscrew shaft and in abutment with the housing. The assembly also includes a retaining ring disposed over the leadscrew shaft retaining the second bearing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2023
    Publication date: November 9, 2023
    Inventors: Christopher W. Gibbs, James E. Rouleau, Harmony J. Hudnall
  • RAKE ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY FOR STEERING COLUMN AND METHOD OF ASSEMBLY
    Publication number: 20230331282
    Abstract: A rake actuator assembly for a vehicle steering system includes an electric actuator. The rake actuator assembly also includes a leadscrew driven by the electric actuator. The rake actuator assembly further includes an actuator nut translated along the leadscrew during rotation of the leadscrew. The rake actuator assembly yet further includes a leadscrew housing defining a mounting recess or hole sized to receive a mounting protrusion extending from a mounting structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2022
    Publication date: October 19, 2023
    Inventors: Christopher W. Gibbs, Dusten L. Dittenbir
  • Actuator leadscrew assembly for steering column
    Patent number: 11718340
    Abstract: An actuator leadscrew assembly is provided. The assembly includes a leadscrew shaft extending longitudinally. The assembly also includes a first bearing pressed over the leadscrew shaft. The assembly further includes a housing pressed over the leadscrew shaft and in abutment with the first bearing. The assembly yet further includes a second bearing pressed over the leadscrew shaft and in abutment with the housing. The assembly also includes a retaining ring disposed over the leadscrew shaft retaining the second bearing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2023
    Assignee: Steering Solutions IP Holding Corporation
    Inventors: Christopher W. Gibbs, James E. Rouleau, Harmony J. Hudnall
  • ACTUATOR LEADSCREW ASSEMBLY FOR STEERING COLUMN
    Publication number: 20210061341
    Abstract: An actuator leadscrew assembly is provided. The assembly includes a leadscrew shaft extending longitudinally. The assembly also includes a first bearing pressed over the leadscrew shaft. The assembly further includes a housing pressed over the leadscrew shaft and in abutment with the first bearing. The assembly yet further includes a second bearing pressed over the leadscrew shaft and in abutment with the housing. The assembly also includes a retaining ring disposed over the leadscrew shaft retaining the second bearing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2020
    Publication date: March 4, 2021
    Inventors: Christopher W. Gibbs, James E. Rouleau, Harmony J. Hudnall