Patents by Inventor Steven M. Brickner

Steven M. Brickner 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).

  • Method of forming a spark plug
    Patent number: 8747176
    Abstract: A method for forming a spark plug includes positioning an electrode center wire within an insulator and positioning at least one substance within the insulator and proximate the electrode center wire. The method further includes ultrasonically tamping the at least one substance to the electrode center wire.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2014
    Assignee: Fram Group IP LLC
    Inventors: Michael S. Lynch, Steven M. Brickner
  • Spark plug assembly for enhanced ignitability
    Patent number: 8659216
    Abstract: A spark plug is provided having an insulator with a center axis. A center electrode is coupled to the insulator and has a second end extending from an end of the insulator, the center electrode having a first tip member. A ground electrode is spaced apart from the center electrode, wherein the ground electrode has a first portion extending substantially parallel to the center axis and a second portion extending on an angle from the first portion and relative to the center axis. A second tip member is disposed on the second portion of the ground electrode such that the first tip member and the second tip member cooperate to form a gap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2014
    Assignee: Fram Group IP LLC
    Inventors: Matthew Brian Below, Steven M. Brickner, Jerry William Reeves, Jr.