Patents by Inventor Michael S. Gregus

Michael S. Gregus 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).

  • Collapsible steering column assembly
    Patent number: 8123251
    Abstract: An adjustable steering column assembly for a vehicle preferably has a bracket for rigid attachment to the vehicle with a first slot defining a longitudinal adjustment path of the assembly. A steering shaft is journaled to a jacket of the assembly for rotation about an axis. A shuttle attaches rigidly to the jacket and adjustably to the bracket for telescoping and tilt adjustment of the assembly. The shuttle has a second slot that defines a collapse path with said second slot preferably having a first portion restraining said steering shaft in a normal state and a second portion that allows said steering shaft to move through said collapse path when in a collapsed state. A pin extends through said first and second slots for coupling said shuttle to said bracket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2012
    Assignee: Steering Solutions IP Holding Company
    Inventors: Leland N. Olgren, Michael S. Gregus, Donald A. Niedzielski, Germaine Niedzielski, legal representative, Roger A. Bourbina, Jeff A. Gregg
  • COLLAPSIBLE STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY
    Publication number: 20100212451
    Abstract: An adjustable steering column assembly for a vehicle preferably has a bracket for rigid attachment to the vehicle with a first slot defining a longitudinal adjustment path of the assembly. A steering shaft is journaled to a jacket of the assembly for rotation about an axis. A shuttle attaches rigidly to the jacket and adjustably to the bracket for telescoping and tilt adjustment of the assembly. The shuttle has a second slot that defines a collapse path with said second slot preferably having a first portion restraining said steering shaft in a normal state and a second portion that allows said steering shaft to move through said collapse path when in a collapsed state. A pin extends through said first and second slots for coupling said shuttle to said bracket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2009
    Publication date: August 26, 2010
    Inventors: Leland N. Olgren, Michael S. Gregus, Donald A. Niedzielski, Roger A. Bourbina, Jeff A. Gregg, Germaine Niedzielski
  • Collapsible steering column assembly
    Patent number: 7665767
    Abstract: An adjustable steering column assembly for a vehicle preferably has a bracket for rigid attachment to the vehicle with a first slot defining a longitudinal adjustment path of the assembly. A steering shaft is journaled to a jacket of the assembly for rotation about an axis. A shuttle attaches rigidly to the jacket and adjustably to the bracket for telescoping and tilt adjustment of the assembly. The shuttle has a second slot that defines a collapse path with said second slot preferably having a first portion restraining said steering shaft in a normal state and a second portion that allows said steering shaft to move through said collapse path when in a collapsed state. A pin extends through said first and second slots for coupling said shuttle to said bracket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2010
    Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations, Inc.
    Inventors: Leland N. Olgren, Michael S. Gregus, Jeff A. Gregg, Donald A. Niedzielski, Roger A. Bourbina
  • Collapsible steering column assembly
    Publication number: 20080217901
    Abstract: An adjustable steering column assembly for a vehicle preferably has a bracket for rigid attachment to the vehicle with a first slot defining a longitudinal adjustment path of the assembly. A steering shaft is journaled to a jacket of the assembly for rotation about an axis. A shuttle attaches rigidly to the jacket and adjustably to the bracket for telescoping and tilt adjustment of the assembly. The shuttle has a second slot that defines a collapse path with said second slot preferably having a first portion restraining said steering shaft in a normal state and a second portion that allows said steering shaft to move through said collapse path when in a collapsed state. A pin extends through said first and second slots for coupling said shuttle to said bracket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2007
    Publication date: September 11, 2008
    Inventors: Leland N. Olgren, Michael S. Gregus, Jeff A. Gregg, Donald A. Niedzielski, Roger A. Bourbina