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TINNIN MELVIN L
US55 patents
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STEERING SOLUTIONS IP HOLDING
24 patentsUS9764757B2Sep 19, 2017
Steering column energy absorbing rake lock
STEERING SOLUTIONS IP HOLDING23 citations94
US10023222B2Jul 17, 2018
Steering column assembly having an energy absorption assembly
STEERING SOLUTIONS IP HOLDING11 citations84
US9428213B2Aug 30, 2016
Energy absorbing device for a steering column
STEERING SOLUTIONS IP HOLDING18 citations84
US10577010B2Mar 3, 2020
Telescoping steering column
STEERING SOLUTIONS IP HOLDING10 citations83
US11685422B1Jun 27, 2023
Energy absorbing assembly for an adjustable steering column
STEERING SOLUTIONS IP HOLDING4 citations75
US11623678B2Apr 11, 2023
Dual direction locking mechanism for telescoping steering column
STEERING SOLUTIONS IP HOLDING4 citations74
US11794802B1Oct 24, 2023
Steering column actuator assembly travel stop
STEERING SOLUTIONS IP HOLDING2 citations73
US11753064B2Sep 12, 2023
Energy absorbing apparatus
STEERING SOLUTIONS IP HOLDING2 citations73
US11685423B1Jun 27, 2023
Energy absorbing apparatus
STEERING SOLUTIONS IP HOLDING2 citations73
US10494011B2Dec 3, 2019
Dual direction locking mechanism for telescoping steering column
STEERING SOLUTIONS IP HOLDING3 citations73
US9545942B2Jan 17, 2017
Assembly detection means
STEERING SOLUTIONS IP HOLDING3 citations73
US9278706B2Mar 8, 2016
Telescoping steering column
STEERING SOLUTIONS IP HOLDING3 citations73
US9162700B2Oct 20, 2015
Multi purpose friction plate assembly
STEERING SOLUTIONS IP HOLDING4 citations73
US9969345B2May 15, 2018
Energy absorbing strap retaining device
STEERING SOLUTIONS IP HOLDING4 citations72
US9845105B2Dec 19, 2017
Adjustment mounting bracket assembly for steering column
STEERING SOLUTIONS IP HOLDING2 citations72
US9862404B2Jan 9, 2018
Steering column assembly
STEERING SOLUTIONS IP HOLDING2 citations71
US11613298B1Mar 28, 2023
Mounting bracket assembly
STEERING SOLUTIONS IP HOLDING2 citations68
US10882548B2Jan 5, 2021
Stowable steering column apparatus
STEERING SOLUTIONS IP HOLDING6 citations65
US12065190B2Aug 20, 2024
Dual direction locking mechanism for telescoping steering column
STEERING SOLUTIONS IP HOLDING0 citations62
US11890929B2Feb 6, 2024
Low cost stamped shift assembly and steering column
STEERING SOLUTIONS IP HOLDING0 citations62
US11685421B1Jun 27, 2023
Spring bumper assembly for an adjustable steering column
STEERING SOLUTIONS IP HOLDING0 citations62
US11014447B2May 25, 2021
Low cost stamped shift assembly and steering column
STEERING SOLUTIONS IP HOLDING1 citations62
US9428210B2Aug 30, 2016
Position lock for steering column
STEERING SOLUTIONS IP HOLDING2 citations62
US12337893B1Jun 24, 2025
Energy absorption strap integrated with a telescope drive bracket
STEERING SOLUTIONS IP HOLDING1 citations59
DELPHI TECH INC
8 patentsUS6948741B2Sep 27, 2005
Telescoping steering column assembly
DELPHI TECH INC25 citations92
US7533594B2May 19, 2009
Position control apparatus for steering column
DELPHI TECH INC39 citations89
US6435555B1Aug 20, 2002
Collapsible steering column and method
DELPHI TECH INC23 citations86
US7293481B2Nov 13, 2007
Single-motor power telescope and tilt steering column
DELPHI TECH INC12 citations84
US7077432B2Jul 18, 2006
Steering column assembly having break-away device
DELPHI TECH INC16 citations84
US7574941B2Aug 18, 2009
Adjustable steering column assembly having a rake and telescope locking system
DELPHI TECH INC12 citations83
US7497470B2Mar 3, 2009
Energy absorbing apparatus
DELPHI TECH INC14 citations83
US7281448B2Oct 16, 2007
One-touch manual telescope and tilt steering column
DELPHI TECH INC15 citations83
GM GLOBAL TECH OPERATIONS INC
7 patentsUS7635149B2Dec 22, 2009
Rocker-arm lock device of an adjustable steering column assembly
GM GLOBAL TECH OPERATIONS INC29 citations90
US7798525B2Sep 21, 2010
Collapsible steering column assembly
GM GLOBAL TECH OPERATIONS INC10 citations84
US7819426B2Oct 26, 2010
Over-center locking mechanism for steering column assembly
GM GLOBAL TECH OPERATIONS INC12 citations83
US7730804B2Jun 8, 2010
Central lock device of an adjustable steering column assembly
GM GLOBAL TECH OPERATIONS INC8 citations83
US7640824B2Jan 5, 2010
Central lock device of an adjustable steering column assembly
GM GLOBAL TECH OPERATIONS INC9 citations83
US7621197B2Nov 24, 2009
Releasable push/pull lock device of an adjustable steering column assembly
GM GLOBAL TECH OPERATIONS INC8 citations83
US7743681B2Jun 29, 2010
Steering column assembly having an actuation mechanism for telescoping and tilting movement
GM GLOBAL TECH OPERATIONS INC4 citations61
TINNIN MELVIN L
5 patentsUS8863609B2Oct 21, 2014
On-center single-sided clamp mechanism in steering column
TINNIN MELVIN L10 citations83
US8850918B2Oct 7, 2014
Positive lock for raking and telescoping steering column
TINNIN MELVIN L4 citations72
US9205859B2Dec 8, 2015
Intermediate shaft connection assurance device
TINNIN MELVIN L4 citations70
US8955881B2Feb 17, 2015
Telescoping steering column having rake spring
TINNIN MELVIN L2 citations62
US8770058B2Jul 8, 2014
System and method for fixing a position of a steering column
TINNIN MELVIN L1 citations62
CLARK MICHAEL W
2 patentsNEXTEER BEIJING TECH CO LTD
1 patentBUZZARD DONALD A
1 patentCYMBAL WILLIAM D
1 patentBURNS KEVIN M
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