Patents by Inventor John M Stoiber

John M Stoiber 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 having magnesium capsules in the upper mounting bracket
    Patent number: 6494488
    Abstract: A steering column mounting bracket is provided with break-away capsules integrally formed therewith from the same material as the mounting bracket allowing the capsules to have a more consistent break-away load and reduce noise within the cabin of a vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2000
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2002
    Assignee: DaimlerChrysler Corporation
    Inventors: Mirjana Jurik, Jeff Szyskowski, Thomas Dziegielewski, John M Stoiber
  • Energy absorbing support system for a vehicle steering mechanism
    Patent number: 6439607
    Abstract: A vehicle steering mechanism can be supported for controlled collapse in crash situations, by constructing the support mechanism as a rigid assembly having a metal die casting as a principal component. The rigid die casting transmits a shock force from the vehicle steering wheel to shearable fasteners that connect the die casting to a mounting structure on the vehicle. Undesired resilience or spring in the steering shaft support mechanism is eliminated, such that the system has a desired predictability in frontal crash situations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2000
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2002
    Assignees: DaimlerChrysler Corporation, Applied Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Mirjana Jurik, Peter Escobedo, Jr., Thomas Dziegielewski, Scott D Laney, John M Stoiber
  • Steering column having a magnesium upper mounting bracket release break-away bar
    Patent number: 6394494
    Abstract: A steering column mounting bracket is provided with break-away bars integrally formed therewith to allow for a consistent break-away force and reduce noise in the cabin of an automobile. The break-away bars will allow for axial compression of the steering shaft during an accident involving a collision of an automobile.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2002
    Assignee: DaimlerChrysler Corporation
    Inventors: Mirjana Jurik, Jeff Szyskowski, Thomas Dziegielewski, John M Stoiber
  • Telescoping steering column and bracket
    Patent number: 6364357
    Abstract: A telescoping steering column is provided with a simple means to allow ease of movement of a telescoping steering shaft through a plurality of positions. This is accomplished by placing a biasing component on an exterior of a movable portion of the steering column to bias the movement of that portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2002
    Assignee: DaimlerChyrsler Corporation
    Inventors: Mirjana Jurik, Thomas Dziegielewski, Scott D Laney, John M Stoiber, Kurt E Hofmeister