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Steven M. Thomas
Also filed as: THOMAS STEVEN M · THOMAS STEVEN MARK · THOMAS STEVEN W
40 granted patents·9 pending applications·548 citations·filing 1982–2024
98Inventor score
Files withDELPHI TECH INC16MEANS IND INC8STEERING SOLUTIONS IP HOLDING8GEN MOTORS CORP6R J THOMAS MFG CO INC6
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49 records- 0196US7024272B2Virtual design, inspect and grind optimization processDELPHI TECH INC·Filed 2003·Granted Apr 4, 2006·82 cites·25 claims
- 0294US12054041B2Wheel hub clutch, wheel hub, wheel end system, axle, drivetrain, and vehicleMEANS IND INC·Filed 2022·Granted Aug 6, 2024·2 cites·30 claims
- 0392US6659218B2Steering systemDELPHI TECH INC·Filed 2002·Granted Dec 9, 2003·55 cites·9 claims
- 0491US6550565B2Variable road feedback device for steer-by-wire systemsDELPHI TECH INC·Filed 2001·Granted Apr 22, 2003·40 cites·19 claims
- 0590US5788278AEnergy-absorbing steering column for motor vehicleGEN MOTORS CORP·Filed 1997·Granted Aug 4, 1998·66 cites·5 claims
- 0687US6799654B2Hand wheel actuatorDELPHI TECH INC·Filed 2002·Granted Oct 5, 2004·48 cites·17 claims
- 0786US8011265B2Modular power actuatorNEXTEER BEIJING TECH CO LTD·Filed 2008·Granted Sep 6, 2011·23 cites·20 claims
- 0885US12416349B2Vehicle transmission and method of operationMEANS IND INC·Filed 2024·Granted Sep 16, 2025·0 cites·18 claims
- 0982US2023392643A1Torque transmitting shaftSTEERING SOLUTIONS IP HOLDING·Filed 2023·Application pending·0 cites
- 1082US2024343111A1Control of wheel hub clutch, wheel hub, wheel end system, axle, drivetrain, and vehicleMEANS IND INC·Filed 2024·Application pending·0 cites
- 1180US11739801B2Coupling assembly and ratcheting locking member for use thereinMEANS IND INC·Filed 2021·Granted Aug 29, 2023·1 cites·23 claims
- 1277US10174793B2Tripot constant velocity jointSTEERING SOLUTIONS IP HOLDING·Filed 2015·Granted Jan 8, 2019·2 cites·16 claims
- 1373US11767875B2Torque transmitting shaftSTEERING SOLUTIONS IP HOLDING·Filed 2021·Granted Sep 26, 2023·0 cites·5 claims
- 1473US6616537B2Constant velocity jointDELPHI TECH INC·Filed 2001·Granted Sep 9, 2003·12 cites·9 claims
- 1571US6186899B1Constant velocity jointDELPHI TECH INC·Filed 1998·Granted Feb 13, 2001·25 cites·13 claims
- 1668USD276302SCampfire grill or similar articleR J THOMAS MFG CO·Filed 1982·Granted Nov 13, 1984·11 cites·1 claims
- 1767US6733396B2Constant velocity jointDELPHI TECH INC·Filed 2002·Granted May 11, 2004·9 cites·8 claims
- 1867US6206785B1Constant velocity universal joint and methodDELPHI TECH INC·Filed 1999·Granted Mar 27, 2001·19 cites·5 claims
- 1964US5855449ACoupling between steering shaft and steering wheelGEN MOTORS CORP·Filed 1997·Granted Jan 5, 1999·28 cites·6 claims
- 2064US2025256566A1Active and passive overrunning wheel end disconnectMEANS IND INC·Filed 2024·Application pending·0 cites
- 2163US10948007B2Torque transmitting shaftSTEERING SOLUTIONS IP HOLDING·Filed 2018·Granted Mar 16, 2021·0 cites·2 claims
- 2262US7421363B2Method for virtual inspection of virtually machined partsDELPHI TECH INC·Filed 2003·Granted Sep 2, 2008·9 cites·14 claims
- 2360US12416338B2Actuation mechanism for coupling deviceMEANS IND INC·Filed 2022·Granted Sep 16, 2025·0 cites·19 claims
- 2458US9945415B2Torque transmitting shaftSTEERING SOLUTIONS IP HOLDING·Filed 2015·Granted Apr 17, 2018·0 cites·7 claims
- 2558US6808456B2Constant velocity jointDELPHI TECH INC·Filed 2002·Granted Oct 26, 2004·4 cites·13 claims
- 2657USD497262SHandicapped accessible picnic tableR J THOMAS MFG CO INC·Filed 2003·Granted Oct 19, 2004·10 cites·1 claims
- 2755USD496799SHandicapped accessible picnic tableR J THOMAS MFG CO INC·Filed 2003·Granted Oct 5, 2004·9 cites·1 claims
- 2854US6135224AVibration isolator for motor vehicle intermediate steering shaftDELPHI TECH INC·Filed 1999·Granted Oct 24, 2000·18 cites·8 claims
- 2953US11187282B2High-speed, overrunning coupling and control assembly, coupling assembly and locking member which pivotally moves with substantially reduced frictionMEANS IND INC·Filed 2019·Granted Nov 30, 2021·0 cites·18 claims
- 3053US6918630B1Stability handicapped accessible picnic tableR J THOMAS MFG CO INC·Filed 2003·Granted Jul 19, 2005·4 cites·20 claims
- 3152USD493291SHandicapped accessible picnic tableR J THOMAS MFG CO INC·Filed 2003·Granted Jul 27, 2004·8 cites·1 claims
- 3251US11346404B2Coupling and control assembly for use in a motor vehicleMEANS IND INC·Filed 2019·Granted May 31, 2022·0 cites·9 claims
- 3350USD489539SHandicapped accessible picnic tableR J THOMAS MFG CO INC·Filed 2003·Granted May 11, 2004·7 cites·1 claims
- 3449US5823703AShaft couplingGEN MOTORS CORP·Filed 1997·Granted Oct 20, 1998·13 cites·8 claims
- 3547US10077798B2Tunable torque transmitting shaftSTEERING SOLUTIONS IP HOLDING·Filed 2015·Granted Sep 18, 2018·0 cites·8 claims
- 3647US5537890AMotor vehicle steering columnGEN MOTORS CORP·Filed 1995·Granted Jul 23, 1996·14 cites·3 claims
- 3746US11098764B2Universal joint or constant velocity joint torque transmission interfaceSTEERING SOLUTIONS IP HOLDING·Filed 2017·Granted Aug 24, 2021·0 cites·13 claims
- 3846US6733395B2Constant velocity jointDELPHI TECH INC·Filed 2002·Granted May 11, 2004·7 cites·15 claims
- 3946US2015198206A1Torque-transmitting joint and joint components, methods of manufacturing, and methods of inspectionNEXTEER BEIJING TECH CO LTD·Filed 2014·Application pending·0 cites
- 4045US2005054451A1Constant velocity jointDELPHI TECH INC·Filed 2004·Application pending·0 cites
- 4144USD490992SHandicapped accessible picnic tableR J THOMAS MFG CO INC·Filed 2003·Granted Jun 8, 2004·5 cites·1 claims
- 4243US10041546B2Multi-rate torsional barSTEERING SOLUTIONS IP HOLDING·Filed 2015·Granted Aug 7, 2018·0 cites·9 claims
- 4342US5639177ATelescopic shaft with control for antilash springGEN MOTORS CORP·Filed 1996·Granted Jun 17, 1997·11 cites·4 claims
- 4442US2003204286A1Method for modeling complex, three dimensional tool paths through a workpieceFiled 2003·Application pending·0 cites
- 4540US2004002391A1Constant velocity jointDELPHI TECH INC·Filed 2002·Application pending·0 cites
- 4639US2003054893A1Constant velocity jointDELPHI TECH INC·Filed 2001·Application pending·0 cites
- 4738US6688987B2Constant velocity jointDELPHI TECH INC·Filed 2003·Granted Feb 10, 2004·1 cites·11 claims
- 4837US6074303AConstant velocity universal jointGEN MOTORS CORP·Filed 1998·Granted Jun 13, 2000·5 cites·3 claims
- 4937US2005138883A1Frame and panel assemblyPENSHER SECURITY DOORS LTD·Filed 2002·Application pending·0 cites
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