Patents by Inventor Elbert Owens

Elbert Owens 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).

  • Apparatus for use in turning steerable vehicle wheels
    Patent number: 9102354
    Abstract: An apparatus (10) for use in turning steerable vehicle wheels (14, 16) includes a steering member (12) which is linearly movable relative to the vehicle to effect turning movement of the steerable vehicle wheels. A pinion (28) is disposed in meshing engagement with a rack portion (30) of the steering member (12). A steering column (22) is connected with the pinion (28) and with a vehicle steering wheel (20) such that rotation of the steering wheel results in linear movement of the steering member. An electrically powered steering unit (40) is connected to the steering member (12) for providing steering feel to the operator. A hydraulic power steering motor (60) mechanically connected to the steering member provides steering assist to the steerable wheels (14, 16).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2015
    Assignee: TRW AUTOMOTIVE U.S. LLC
    Inventors: Daniel E. Williams, Elbert Owens
  • APPARATUS FOR USE IN TURNING STEERABLE VEHICLE WHEELS
    Publication number: 20130240287
    Abstract: An apparatus (10) for use in turning steerable vehicle wheels (14, 16) includes a steering member (12) which is linearly movable relative to the vehicle to effect turning movement of the steerable vehicle wheels. A pinion (28) is disposed in meshing engagement with a rack portion (30) of the steering member (12). A steering column (22) is connected with the pinion (28) and with a vehicle steering wheel (20) such that rotation of the steering wheel results in linear movement of the steering member. An electrically powered steering unit (40) is connected to the steering member (12) for providing steering feel to the operator. A hydraulic power steering motor (60) mechanically connected to the steering member provides steering assist to the steerable wheels (14, 16).
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2011
    Publication date: September 19, 2013
    Applicant: TRW Automotive US LLC
    Inventors: Daniel E. Williams, Elbert Owens