Patents by Inventor Jakob Moos

Jakob Moos 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).

  • Energy absorbing steering column for vehicles, particularly motor vehicles
    Patent number: 3934897
    Abstract: A steering column for absorbing impact energy comprising a steering shaft mounted for rotation in a vehicle by an upper bearing. The steering shaft can be turned by a steering wheel operatively connected to the upper end of the shaft by first energy absorbing device which deforms in a controlled manner when impacted. The steering shaft also has an integral helical portion between the upper and lower ends which collapses under a predetermined load if the vehicle is impacted so that the steering wheel remains in position and so that impact energy is absorbed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 1974
    Date of Patent: January 27, 1976
    Assignee: General Motors Corporation
    Inventor: Jakob Moos