Patents by Inventor David C McClellan

David C McClellan 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 structural support system and method
    Patent number: 6517114
    Abstract: An integrated steering column structural system for distributing a load of a steering column within a vehicle is disclosed. The structural system includes a steering column bracket for retaining the steering column and for distributing the steering column load throughout the vehicle. The structural system further includes a plurality of load distribution components for receiving the load of the steering column and ultimately distributing the load to a vehicle structural frame. The steering column bracket utilizes a plurality of pathways through which to distribute the load of the steering column to the load distribution components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2000
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2003
    Assignees: Delphi Technologies Inc, Hyundai Motor Company
    Inventors: Charles Joseph Scheib, Stephen Moore Pitrof, George Frank Richards, David C. McClellan, Sang Jun Park
  • Structural attachment system and method for a vehicle
    Patent number: 6497432
    Abstract: A structural attachment system for a vehicle is provided. The structural attachment system includes a first structural member and a vehicle component. The structural attachment system also includes an attachment assembly arranged relative to the first structural member and the vehicle component. The attachment assembly is designed and positioned to reinforce a load bearing area and to distribute a load of the vehicle component over the first structural member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2000
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2002
    Assignee: Delphi Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Charles Joseph Scheib, David C McClellan, Stephen Moore Pitrof, Richard Allen Merrifield
  • Structural attachment system
    Publication number: 20010024035
    Abstract: A structural attachment system for a vehicle is provided. The structural attachment system includes a first structural member and a vehicle component. The structural attachment system also includes an attachment assembly arranged relative to the first structural member and the vehicle component. The attachment assembly is designed and positioned to reinforce a load bearing area and to distribute a load of said vehicle component over said first structural member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2001
    Publication date: September 27, 2001
    Inventors: Charles Joseph Scheib, David C. McClellan, Stephen Moore Pitrof, Richard Allen Merrifield