Patents by Inventor Marcus Braem

Marcus Braem 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).

  • SHAFT ALIGNMENT COMPONENT AND METHODS OF ALIGNING SHAFT ASSEMBLIES
    Publication number: 20260110328
    Abstract: A shaft assembly includes at least a first shaft section having a first shaft body defining a cavity and a first aperture extending through the first shaft body, and at least a second shaft section having a second shaft body and a second aperture extending through the second shaft body. The second shaft section is received within the cavity of the first shaft body, such that the second shaft body axially translates within the cavity relative to the first shaft section. An alignment component is formed in the at least first shaft section, the alignment component being a non-punctured alignment component. The second shaft body contacts the alignment component when the first aperture of the first shaft body is aligned with the second aperture of the second shaft body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2024
    Publication date: April 23, 2026
    Inventors: Kyle R. Mazure, Benjamin J. Kolhagen, Bryce T. Silvernail, Marcus Braem
  • Toothed connection for mating steering system components
    Patent number: 12486873
    Abstract: A connection assembly includes a male component having a male connection end portion. The connection assembly also includes a female component having a female connection end portion for receiving the male connection end within a bore defined therein, wherein the male component and the female component each have a non-circular cross-section within a connection assembly thereof. The connection assembly further includes a first plurality of teeth formed on an outer surface of the male component. The connection assembly yet further includes a second plurality of teeth formed on an inner surface of the female component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2024
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2025
    Assignee: Steering Solutions IP Holding Corporation
    Inventors: Michael E. Partyka, William J. Knight, Marcus Braem
  • TOOTHED CONNECTION FOR MATING STEERING SYTEM COMPONENTS
    Publication number: 20240392839
    Abstract: A connection assembly includes a male component having a male connection end portion. The connection assembly also includes a female component having a female connection end portion for receiving the male connection end within a bore defined therein, wherein the male component and the female component each have a non-circular cross-section within a connection assembly thereof. The connection assembly further includes a first plurality of teeth formed on an outer surface of the male component. The connection assembly yet further includes a second plurality of teeth formed on an inner surface of the female component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2024
    Publication date: November 28, 2024
    Inventors: Michael E. Partyka, William J. Knight, Marcus Braem