Patents by Inventor Samuel G. Johnson

Samuel G. Johnson 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).

  • Steering column
    Patent number: 5678454
    Abstract: A steering column (10) has a first steering column member (12) movable axially relative to a second steering column member (14). A support (68, 144) for connecting the steering column to a vehicle frame includes first and second clamping members (68, 144) at least partially circumscribing a member (58) connected to the first steering column member (12) for clamping the member (58) connected to the first steering column member (12) to lock the first steering column member (12) in any one of an infinite number of positions relative to the second steering column member (14). The first clamping member (68) is adapted to be connected to the vehicle frame. The second clamping member (144) has a first end portion (148) connected to the first clamping member (68) and a second end portion (142). A cam (122) engaging the second end portion (142) of the second clamping member (144) applies a clamping force to the second clamping member (144).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 1995
    Date of Patent: October 21, 1997
    Assignee: TRW Inc.
    Inventors: Mark A. Cartwright, Gary L. Vander Molen, Samuel G. Johnson
  • Tilt-telescope steering column
    Patent number: 5363716
    Abstract: A steering column has a first steering column member movable axially relative to a second steering column member. An input shaft is connected with the steering wheel and supported on the first steering column member for pivotable movement relative to the first steering column member. A first lock locks the first steering column member in any one of an infinite number of axial positions relative to the second steering column member. A second lock locks the input shaft in any one of an infinite number of pivot positions relative to the first steering column member. A member to unlock the first and second locks has a first position in which the first lock is unlocked and the second lock is locked. The member has another position in which the second lock means is unlocked and the first lock is locked.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 1993
    Date of Patent: November 15, 1994
    Assignee: TRW Inc.
    Inventors: John A. Budzik, Jr., Mark A. Cartwright, Mark A. Hoagland, Samuel G. Johnson, III, Murthy N. Nemani, Gerald K. Oxley, Philip S. Peterson, Gerald W. Thomas, Frederick D. Venable, Daniel L. White