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Melvin L. Tinnin
Also filed as: JWALAPATHY RAVINDRA · TINNIN MELVIN · TINNIN MELVIN L · TINNIN MELVIN LEE
77 granted patents·17 pending applications·751 citations·filing 1998–2025
99Inventor score
Files withSTEERING SOLUTIONS IP HOLDING35DELPHI TECH INC15TINNIN MELVIN L10GM GLOBAL TECH OPERATIONS INC8TINNIN MELVIN LEE6
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94 records- 0198US9764757B2Steering column energy absorbing rake lockSTEERING SOLUTIONS IP HOLDING·Filed 2015·Granted Sep 19, 2017·23 cites·15 claims
- 0298US9428213B2Energy absorbing device for a steering columnSTEERING SOLUTIONS IP HOLDING·Filed 2015·Granted Aug 30, 2016·18 cites·7 claims
- 0397US11623678B2Dual direction locking mechanism for telescoping steering columnSTEERING SOLUTIONS IP HOLDING·Filed 2021·Granted Apr 11, 2023·4 cites·7 claims
- 0496US11685422B1Energy absorbing assembly for an adjustable steering columnSTEERING SOLUTIONS IP HOLDING·Filed 2021·Granted Jun 27, 2023·4 cites·17 claims
- 0596US10239552B2Rotation control assembly for a steering columnSTEERING SOLUTIONS IP HOLDING·Filed 2016·Granted Mar 26, 2019·14 cites·20 claims
- 0694US10023222B2Steering column assembly having an energy absorption assemblySTEERING SOLUTIONS IP HOLDING·Filed 2016·Granted Jul 17, 2018·11 cites·19 claims
- 0793US11794802B1Steering column actuator assembly travel stopSTEERING SOLUTIONS IP HOLDING·Filed 2022·Granted Oct 24, 2023·2 cites·17 claims
- 0893US11753064B2Energy absorbing apparatusSTEERING SOLUTIONS IP HOLDING·Filed 2021·Granted Sep 12, 2023·2 cites·3 claims
- 0993US11685423B1Energy absorbing apparatusSTEERING SOLUTIONS IP HOLDING·Filed 2021·Granted Jun 27, 2023·2 cites·18 claims
- 1093US10577010B2Telescoping steering columnSTEERING SOLUTIONS IP HOLDING·Filed 2018·Granted Mar 3, 2020·10 cites·20 claims
- 1192US8783717B2Steering column telescope lockTINNIN MELVIN LEE·Filed 2010·Granted Jul 22, 2014·23 cites·18 claims
- 1292US8021235B2Rolling element shaft assemblyNEXTEER BEIJING TECH CO LTD·Filed 2008·Granted Sep 20, 2011·14 cites·26 claims
- 1392US7533594B2Position control apparatus for steering columnDELPHI TECH INC·Filed 2006·Granted May 19, 2009·39 cites·20 claims
- 1490US7635149B2Rocker-arm lock device of an adjustable steering column assemblyGM GLOBAL TECH OPERATIONS INC·Filed 2007·Granted Dec 22, 2009·29 cites·23 claims
- 1589US8657338B2Position lock for steering columnBUZZARD DONALD A·Filed 2012·Granted Feb 25, 2014·15 cites·20 claims
- 1689US8438944B2Telescope positive lock for steering columnRIDGWAY JASON ROBERT·Filed 2010·Granted May 14, 2013·22 cites·16 claims
- 1788US11613298B1Mounting bracket assemblySTEERING SOLUTIONS IP HOLDING·Filed 2021·Granted Mar 28, 2023·2 cites·20 claims
- 1887US8888131B2Position lock for steering columnANSPAUGH MICHAEL P·Filed 2012·Granted Nov 18, 2014·16 cites·20 claims
- 1987US6450532B1Energy absorber for motor vehicle steering columnDELPHI TECH INC·Filed 2000·Granted Sep 17, 2002·41 cites·19 claims
- 2087US6036228AAdjustable steering column for motor vehicleGEN MOTORS CORP·Filed 1998·Granted Mar 14, 2000·64 cites·10 claims
- 2186US12337893B1Energy absorption strap integrated with a telescope drive bracketSTEERING SOLUTIONS IP HOLDING·Filed 2023·Granted Jun 24, 2025·1 cites·7 claims
- 2286US7497470B2Energy absorbing apparatusDELPHI TECH INC·Filed 2005·Granted Mar 3, 2009·14 cites·16 claims
- 2385US6749222B2Responsive energy absorbing device for steering columnsDELPHI TECH INC·Filed 2002·Granted Jun 15, 2004·35 cites·3 claims
- 2484US10494011B2Dual direction locking mechanism for telescoping steering columnSTEERING SOLUTIONS IP HOLDING·Filed 2017·Granted Dec 3, 2019·3 cites·8 claims
- 2583US10676126B2Rotation control assembly for a steering columnSTEERING SOLUTIONS IP HOLDING·Filed 2018·Granted Jun 9, 2020·3 cites·14 claims
- 2683US8863609B2On-center single-sided clamp mechanism in steering columnTINNIN MELVIN L·Filed 2013·Granted Oct 21, 2014·10 cites·13 claims
- 2783US8430428B2Steering column assembly comprising a mounting capsuleTINNIN MELVIN LEE·Filed 2009·Granted Apr 30, 2013·15 cites·19 claims
- 2882US8931805B2Telescoping shaft roller assembly in steering columnBUZZARD DONALD A·Filed 2012·Granted Jan 13, 2015·10 cites·16 claims
- 2981US10882548B2Stowable steering column apparatusSTEERING SOLUTIONS IP HOLDING·Filed 2018·Granted Jan 5, 2021·6 cites·5 claims
- 3080US9969345B2Energy absorbing strap retaining deviceSTEERING SOLUTIONS IP HOLDING·Filed 2015·Granted May 15, 2018·4 cites·12 claims
- 3179US12065190B2Dual direction locking mechanism for telescoping steering columnSTEERING SOLUTIONS IP HOLDING·Filed 2023·Granted Aug 20, 2024·0 cites·4 claims
- 3279US8850918B2Positive lock for raking and telescoping steering columnTINNIN MELVIN L·Filed 2012·Granted Oct 7, 2014·4 cites·20 claims
- 3378US9545942B2Assembly detection meansSTEERING SOLUTIONS IP HOLDING·Filed 2014·Granted Jan 17, 2017·3 cites·11 claims
- 3478US9205859B2Intermediate shaft connection assurance deviceTINNIN MELVIN L·Filed 2012·Granted Dec 8, 2015·4 cites·18 claims
- 3578US8857851B2Restrained shift cable bracket in an adjustable steering columnCLARK MICHAEL W·Filed 2013·Granted Oct 14, 2014·5 cites·10 claims
- 3678US8783718B1Restrained shift cable bracket with an E/A release in an adjustable steering columnCLARK MICHAEL W·Filed 2013·Granted Jul 22, 2014·6 cites·11 claims
- 3778US6948741B2Telescoping steering column assemblyDELPHI TECH INC·Filed 2003·Granted Sep 27, 2005·25 cites·11 claims
- 3878US2025256760A1Energy absorption strap integrated with a telescope drive bracketSTEERING SOLUTIONS IP HOLDING·Filed 2025·Application pending·0 cites
- 3977US7819426B2Over-center locking mechanism for steering column assemblyGM GLOBAL TECH OPERATIONS INC·Filed 2008·Granted Oct 26, 2010·12 cites·19 claims
- 4077US7574941B2Adjustable steering column assembly having a rake and telescope locking systemDELPHI TECH INC·Filed 2007·Granted Aug 18, 2009·12 cites·22 claims
- 4176US9162700B2Multi purpose friction plate assemblySTEERING SOLUTIONS IP HOLDING·Filed 2014·Granted Oct 20, 2015·4 cites·20 claims
- 4276US8978510B2Steering column telescope and E/A locking deviceBUZZARD DONALD A·Filed 2013·Granted Mar 17, 2015·7 cites·19 claims
- 4376US7621197B2Releasable push/pull lock device of an adjustable steering column assemblyGM GLOBAL TECH OPERATIONS INC·Filed 2007·Granted Nov 24, 2009·8 cites·24 claims
- 4475US11014447B2Low cost stamped shift assembly and steering columnSTEERING SOLUTIONS IP HOLDING·Filed 2017·Granted May 25, 2021·1 cites·8 claims
- 4575US10351159B2Retractable steering column with a radially projecting attachmentSTEERING SOLUTIONS IP HOLDING·Filed 2016·Granted Jul 16, 2019·2 cites·15 claims
- 4675US7798525B2Collapsible steering column assemblyGM GLOBAL TECH OPERATIONS INC·Filed 2008·Granted Sep 21, 2010·10 cites·19 claims
- 4775US6799486B2Interactive energy absorbing systemDELPHI TECH INC·Filed 2002·Granted Oct 5, 2004·23 cites·25 claims
- 4874US7077432B2Steering column assembly having break-away deviceDELPHI TECH INC·Filed 2003·Granted Jul 18, 2006·16 cites·6 claims
- 4974US6802536B2Adaptive energy absorbing device for a steering columnDELPHI TECH INC·Filed 2003·Granted Oct 12, 2004·19 cites·10 claims
- 5073US6435555B1Collapsible steering column and methodDELPHI TECH INC·Filed 2001·Granted Aug 20, 2002·23 cites·13 claims
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