Patents by Inventor Jeffrey Ottenhoff

Jeffrey Ottenhoff 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).

  • Publication number: 20050167964
    Abstract: An energy absorption device for use in a steering column assembly in a motor vehicle includes a steering column bracket having a groove formed therein. A sheet strap is mounted on the groove in a hooked configuration and has a first end and a second end. An insert is mounted on the first end of the sheet strap. A pop rivet is mounted to the steering column bracket and extends across the groove to prevent the insert from moving. A pin is mounted on the second end of the sheet strap opposite the first end. The pin is adapted to be coupled to a fixed portion of the motor vehicle. The sheet strap unwinds during an impact event thereby absorbing energy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2004
    Publication date: August 4, 2005
    Inventors: Mirjana Jurik, Jeffrey Ottenhoff
  • Publication number: 20050167965
    Abstract: A steering column bracket for a motor vehicle includes a body defining a bore adapted to receive a lower mounting bracket. A pair of wings extend out from the body on opposite sides thereof. A bracing is formed on at least a portion of a surface of the body and a at least a portion of a surface of the wings. The bracing includes of a plurality of ribs defining pockets. The bracing provides stiffness to the steering column bracket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 2, 2004
    Publication date: August 4, 2005
    Inventors: Mirjana Jurik, Donald Mahoney, Jeffrey Ottenhoff
  • Publication number: 20050151362
    Abstract: A damping pad for use with a steering column bracket includes a body having a plurality of ribs formed thereon. A plurality of retention posts extend from the body and have a hollow central shaft and a plurality of wings extending radially outwardly therefrom. The wings extend outwardly in a spiral and have a reduced cross section from the hollow central shaft out to an extremity of the wings.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2004
    Publication date: July 14, 2005
    Inventors: Mirjana Jurik, Jeffrey Ottenhoff, Thomas Dziegielewski