Patents by Inventor Gary Wellman

Gary Wellman 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 and bearing assembly
    Patent number: 10414427
    Abstract: A vibration-free, rotatable, sealed support for a steering intermediate shaft, adapted to accommodate slight irregularities in the outside diameter of the intermediate shaft, with reduced complexity and cost of manufacture, and improved reliability, compared to bearing and seal assemblies known to the art, comprising a mounting flange, a sealing member, and a monolithic bearing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2019
    Assignee: BRC Rubber & Plastics Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Wagner, Gary Wellman
  • Steering Column and Bearing Assembly
    Publication number: 20180050721
    Abstract: A vibration-free, rotatable, sealed support for a steering intermediate shaft, adapted to accommodate slight irregularities in the outside diameter of the intermediate shaft, with reduced complexity and cost of manufacture, and improved reliability, compared to bearing and seal assemblies known to the art, comprising a mounting flange, a sealing member, and a monolithic bearing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2017
    Publication date: February 22, 2018
    Applicant: BRC Rubber & Plastics, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Wagner, Gary Wellman