Patents by Inventor Samuel D. Kinner

Samuel D. Kinner 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).

  • Patent number: 4607898
    Abstract: A conductor assembly for conveying signals between steering wheel and column to permit control of multiple functions (headlights, wipers, cruise control, etc.) from the steering wheel. Electrical connection is established through a multiple conductor ribbon-like cable which is wound about a central hub within the conductor assembly enclosure. When the wheel is turned from lock to lock, the cable doubles back upon itself so that a minimum cable length is required. To facilitate installation, the enclosure includes a self locking mechanism to insure that the cable cannot be wound or unwound until the assembly is installed on the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 1984
    Date of Patent: August 26, 1986
    Assignee: Sheller-Globe Corporation
    Inventors: Robert P. Reighard, Samuel D. Kinner, Mark Ciesielski