Patents by Inventor Steven Eugene Meeker
Steven Eugene Meeker 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).
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Patent number: 6773164Abstract: A wheel-speed-sensor connector-plug bracket and a vehicle wheel bearing including such bracket. The bracket is adapted for removable attachment to a sensor ring of a wheel speed sensor of a vehicle wheel bearing, is adapted for attachment to a non-bearing vehicle component, and is adapted for attaching thereto a connector plug of the wheel speed sensor. The wheel bearing includes a vehicle-wheel-bearing non-rotatable section and a wheel speed sensor having a sensor ring assembly. The sensor ring assembly has a sensor ring attached to the non-rotatable section, a connector plug adapted for electrical connection to a vehicle computer cable, an electrical conductor, and a bracket. The electrical conductor electrically connects the sensor ring to the connector plug. The bracket is adapted for removable attachment to the sensor ring, and is adapted for attachment to a non-bearing vehicle component. The connector plug is attachable to the bracket.Type: GrantFiled: March 20, 2002Date of Patent: August 10, 2004Assignee: Delphi Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Steven Eugene Meeker, Todd Michael Kroeger, Gerald Patrick Collins
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Publication number: 20030179967Abstract: A wheel-speed-sensor connector-plug bracket and a vehicle wheel bearing including such bracket. The bracket is adapted for removable attachment to a sensor ring of a wheel speed sensor of a vehicle wheel bearing, is adapted for attachment to a non-bearing vehicle component, and is adapted for attaching thereto a connector plug of the wheel speed sensor. The wheel bearing includes a vehicle-wheel-bearing non-rotatable section and a wheel speed sensor having a sensor ring assembly. The sensor ring assembly has a sensor ring attached to the non-rotatable section, a connector plug adapted for electrical connection to a vehicle computer cable, an electrical conductor, and a bracket. The electrical conductor electrically connects the sensor ring to the connector plug. The bracket is adapted for removable attachment to the sensor ring, and is adapted for attachment to a non-bearing vehicle component. The connector plug is attachable to the bracket.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 20, 2002Publication date: September 25, 2003Inventors: Steven Eugene Meeker, Todd Michael Kroeger, Gerald Patrick Collins
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Patent number: 6574865Abstract: A wheel bearing assembly for supporting a wheel is provided. The assembly includes a spindle defining a rotational axis and a support member for supporting the spindle. A wheel hub has a flange for securing the wheel thereto. The wheel hub is supported on the spindle and is rotatable about the rotational axis. A bearing assembly has first and second bearing members in spaced relationship from one another with a plurality of bearings interposed between the bearing members to permit relative rotation between the bearing members about the rotational axis. The first bearing member is arranged adjacent to the spindle and the second bearing member is arranged adjacent to either the wheel hub or the support member. An inner surface of the first bearing member has an annular counterbore. The spindle is deformed into the counterbore to axially secure the first bearing member to the spindle and prevent relative rotation between the spindle and the first bearing member about the rotational axis.Type: GrantFiled: April 5, 2002Date of Patent: June 10, 2003Assignee: Delphi Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Steven Eugene Meeker, Richard Allen Scheufler, Jr., George Leonard Hurrell, II, Scott A. Maddox, Christopher J. Zuck
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Patent number: 6575535Abstract: A wheel spindle flange (and the like) has stud holes with soft surface hardness formed therein which permit non-rotational splines, studs and the like to be press-fitted therein with minimal press force at a centered press zone established between intentionally formed and dimensioned counterbores within the flange to minimize flange distortion and lateral run out of the spindle.Type: GrantFiled: May 8, 2002Date of Patent: June 10, 2003Assignee: Delphi Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Steven Eugene Meeker, Richard Allen Scheufler, Jr., Christopher J. Zuck, John R. Beverick
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Patent number: 6485187Abstract: A wheel bearing assembly for supporting a wheel is provided. The assembly includes a spindle defining a rotational axis and a support member for supporting the spindle. A wheel hub has a flange for securing the wheel thereto. The wheel hub is supported on the spindle and is rotatable about the rotational axis. A bearing assembly has first and second bearing members in spaced relationship from one another with a plurality of bearings interposed between the bearing members to permit relative rotation between the bearing members about the rotational axis. The first bearing member is arranged adjacent to the spindle and the second bearing member is arranged adjacent to either the wheel hub or the support member. An inner surface of the first bearing member has an annular counterbore. The spindle is deformed into the counterbore to axially secure the first bearing member to the spindle and prevent relative rotation between the spindle and the first bearing member about the rotational axis.Type: GrantFiled: October 24, 2000Date of Patent: November 26, 2002Assignee: Delphi Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Steven Eugene Meeker, Richard Allen Scheufler, Jr., George Leonard Hurrell, II, Scott A. Maddox, Christopher J. Zuck
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Publication number: 20020153762Abstract: A wheel spindle flange (and the like) has stud holes with soft surface hardness formed therein which permit non-rotational splines, studs and the like to be press-fitted therein with minimal press force at a centered press zone established between intentionally formed and dimensioned counterbores within the flange to minimize flange distortion and lateral run out of the spindle.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 8, 2002Publication date: October 24, 2002Applicant: Delphi Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Steven Eugene Meeker, Richard Allen Scheufler, Christopher J. Zuck, John R. Beverick
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Publication number: 20020110300Abstract: A wheel bearing assembly for supporting a wheel is provided. The assembly includes a spindle defining a rotational axis and a support member for supporting the spindle. A wheel hub has a flange for securing the wheel thereto. The wheel hub is supported on the spindle and is rotatable about the rotational axis. A bearing assembly has first and second bearing members in spaced relationship from one another with a plurality of bearings interposed between the bearing members to permit relative rotation between the bearing members about the rotational axis. The first bearing member is arranged adjacent to the spindle and the second bearing member is arranged adjacent to either the wheel hub or the support member. An inner surface of the first bearing member has an annular counterbore. The spindle is deformed into the counterbore to axially secure the first bearing member to the spindle and prevent relative rotation between the spindle and the first bearing member about the rotational axis.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 5, 2002Publication date: August 15, 2002Applicant: Delphi Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Steven Eugene Meeker, Richard Allen Scheufler, George Leonard Hurrell, Scott A. Maddox, Christopher J. Zuck
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Patent number: 6408669Abstract: A wheel spindle flange (and the like) has stud holes with soft surface hardness formed therein which permit non-rotational splines, studs and the like to be press-fitted therein with minimal press force at a centered press zone established between intentionally formed and dimensioned counterbores within the flange to minimize flange distortion and lateral run out of the spindle.Type: GrantFiled: November 15, 2000Date of Patent: June 25, 2002Assignee: Delphi Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Steven Eugene Meeker, Richard Allen Scheufler, Jr., Christopher J. Zuck, John R. Beverick
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Patent number: 6170993Abstract: A ball bearing has an outer race, an inner race and a plurality of balls disposed between the races. The balls are spaced on a pitch diameter to provide a rolling medium between the races to accommodate differential rotation between the races. The ball spacing is maintained by a separator having a pocket for each ball. The pockets are distributed around the pitch diameter in a random manner to reduce vibratory impulses which might be imposed by the surfaces of the races.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 1998Date of Patent: January 9, 2001Assignee: General Motors CorporationInventors: George Leonard Hurrell, II, Steven Eugene Meeker, Raymond Beryl Brough
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Patent number: 5898997Abstract: A wheel bearing spindle is produced by an improved method which provides adequate structural clearance from the sharp edge of a wheel drum hub, while actually improving the effective yield strength of the spindle. The spindle is produced from a near net shape steel forging which has a cylindrical spindle and flat wheel flange radiating therefrom. The circular hub of a brake drum fits radially closely over the pilot, and abuts with the wheel flange. Therefore, the juncture of the pilot and flange needs to be relieved or cut away somehow, both radially and axially, in order to assure non interference with the circular edge of the hub, which could prevent the rest of the hub from intimately abutting the surface of the wheel flange. The radial component of the clearance is provided by conventionally machining a channel radially into the pilot. This can be done, since it does not weaken the flange.Type: GrantFiled: July 3, 1995Date of Patent: May 4, 1999Assignee: General Motors CorporationInventors: Steven Eugene Meeker, Richard Allen Scheufler, Jr.