Patents by Inventor Ronald C. Singleterry

Ronald C. Singleterry 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).

  • Vehicle tilt-steering mechanism with universal joint
    Patent number: 6450058
    Abstract: A tilt-steering mechanism for a vehicle including a steering shaft, a steering wheel, universal joint interconnecting the steering shaft and the steering wheel wherein rotation of the steering wheel correspondingly rotates the steering shaft, the universal joint including a yoke defining a cavity therein and a shaft having a first end pivotably supported within the cavity in the yoke, and a locking structure for selectively locking the shaft of the universal joint at a predetermined angle to the steering shaft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2002
    Assignee: IMO Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Frederick E. Latz, Ronald C. Singleterry, Andrew K. Stiteler, Terry W. Craftchick
  • Vehicle tilt-steering mechanism
    Publication number: 20010042419
    Abstract: A tilt-steering mechanism for a vehicle including a steering shaft, a steering wheel, universal joint interconnecting the steering shaft and the steering wheel wherein rotation of the steering wheel correspondingly rotates the steering shaft, the universal joint including a yoke defining a cavity therein and a shaft having a first end pivotably supported within the cavity in the yoke, and a locking structure for selectively locking the shaft of the universal joint at a predetermined angle to the steering shaft.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2001
    Publication date: November 22, 2001
    Inventors: Frederick E. Latz, Ronald C. Singleterry, Andrew K. Stiteler, Terry W. Craftchick
  • Universal joint for vehicle steering system
    Patent number: 6293167
    Abstract: A universal joint is provided having a generally cup-shaped yolk. The yolk includes a base and a generally cylindrical wall projecting therefrom. The wall partially defines a cavity in the yolk. A shaft extends a longitudinal axis and has a ball on the first end thereof. The ball is receivable within the cavity and the yolk. Mounting structure is provided for pivotably supporting the ball in the cavity of the yolk.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2001
    Assignee: IMO Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Frederick E. Latz, Ronald C. Singleterry, Andrew K. Stiteler, Terry W. Craftchick