Patents by Inventor William C. Baskett

William C. Baskett 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).

  • Adjustable steering column mechanism
    Patent number: 5161425
    Abstract: An adjustable steering column apparatus includes two opposed toothed surfaces 36, 38. One toothed surface is disposed on a bracket fixed to the vehicle body structure. The other toothed surface is formed on a clamp plate 24 which includes resilient wings 44, 46 which lift the mating toothed surfaces out of engagement when adjustment is to be carried out.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 1991
    Date of Patent: November 10, 1992
    Assignee: Ford Motor Company
    Inventors: William C. Baskett, Gordon M. Denney
  • Adjustable steering column mounting assembly
    Patent number: 5074586
    Abstract: An adjustable steering column has a shaft in a casing both mounted on a beam which extends alongside the upper part of the shaft. The beam is secured to a bracket fixed to the vehicle structure and the beam remains parallel with the column throughout the range of adjustment of the column.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 1990
    Date of Patent: December 24, 1991
    Assignee: Ford Motor Company
    Inventor: William C. Baskett