Patents by Inventor Fredie Gouge

Fredie Gouge 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).

  • Stop for absorbing lateral loads
    Patent number: 11919566
    Abstract: An X-axis steering column includes a cap, a U-shaped tab attached to the cap, and an upper tube that slides relative to a lower tube. An attachment for attaching the cap to the U-shaped tab includes two screws and at least one stop in contact with at least one lateral groove. The at least one stop is configured to absorb lateral loads without any longitudinal movement of the steering column being impeded, including during adjustment of the steering column or during an impact due to a collision.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2024
    Assignee: Robert Bosch Automotive Steering Vendome
    Inventors: Nicolas Genet, Thomas Jorigne, Fredie Gouge
  • Stop for Absorbing Lateral Loads
    Publication number: 20220355852
    Abstract: An X-axis steering column includes a cap, a U-shaped tab attached to the cap, and an upper tube that slides relative to a lower tube. An attachment for attaching the cap to the U-shaped tab includes two screws and at least one stop in contact with at least one lateral groove. The at least one stop is configured to absorb lateral loads without any longitudinal movement of the steering column being impeded, including during adjustment of the steering column or during an impact due to a collision.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2020
    Publication date: November 10, 2022
    Inventors: Nicolas Genet, Thomas Jorigne, Fredie Gouge