Patents by Inventor Dennis Pardonnet

Dennis Pardonnet 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).

  • Tilt steering column
    Patent number: 6685224
    Abstract: An apparatus for allowing translation of a steering wheel of a vehicle steering system along a predetermined path and retaining the steering wheel in a fixed orientation during translation along the predetermined path. The apparatus is comprised of a column mount adapted to be coupled to a steering column, a tilt head adapted to be coupled to the steering wheel in a desired orientation and at least one orientation link coupled to the column mount and tilt head. The apparatus is operable to allow relative translation of the tilt head with respect to said column mount while retaining the steering wheel in a desired orientation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2004
    Assignee: DaimlerChrysler Corporation
    Inventor: Dennis Pardonnet
  • Padded backrest device with stand-off spacer elements particularly for use with a tree trunk base
    Patent number: 6652027
    Abstract: A backrest device for use with a tree trunk. A rigid backing exhibits a substantially rectangular and planar shape and includes a first side and a second side. A foam cushion is secured to the first side of the rigid backing. A plurality of stand-off spacers extend from the second side of the rigid backing, each of the spacers further having a projecting end surface. First and second elongated strap fasteners extend from each of first and second side edges of the rigid backing and, upon positioning the rigid backing with the spacers in abutting contact with the tree trunk and inter-engaging the fasteners about a circumference of the tree trunk, the rigid backing and secured cushion are spaced an incremental distance from the surface of the tree trunk and in order to prevent water running down the trunk from contacting the padded backrest or the back of the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2003
    Inventor: Dennis Pardonnet
  • Tilt steering column
    Publication number: 20030122359
    Abstract: An apparatus for allowing translation of a steering wheel of a vehicle steering system along a predetermined path and retaining the steering wheel in a fixed orientation during translation along the predetermined path. The apparatus is comprised of a column mount adapted to be coupled to a steering column, a tilt head adapted to be coupled to the steering wheel in a desired orientation and at least one orientation link coupled to the column mount and tilt head. The apparatus is operable to allow relative translation of the tilt head with respect to said column mount while retaining the steering wheel in a desired orientation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2001
    Publication date: July 3, 2003
    Inventor: Dennis Pardonnet