Patents by Inventor Peter Sturges

Peter Sturges 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).

  • Mechanism for absorbing energy transmitted through a vehicle steering column
    Patent number: 5131286
    Abstract: A mechanism for absorbing energy transmitted through a vehicle steering column in an impact situation having a steering column support bracket which houses a clamp bolt for positionally adjusting the steering column. The bolt is located by cam/spacers which are located in a slot; a slanted slot extension is provided which has a smaller width than the diameter of the bolt. Upon impact by the driver into the steering wheel, the bolt is forced into the slot extension, thereby deforming the slot which absorbs energy as it yields.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 1991
    Date of Patent: July 21, 1992
    Assignee: The Torrington Company
    Inventors: Peter Sturges, Nicholas Henry-Moore