Inventor

Joen C. Bodtker

Inventor

Gaines, MI, US

Overview

1994–2021

Patent span

Performing operations

Primary field (CPC B)

Patents· 44 as inventor

Public. Assignee & technology derived from the patent record. Each patent links to its LexDana page.

B62Dprimary

B62DMotor vehicles43%

Y10TTechnical subjects covered by former us classification14%

F16DCouplings for transmitting rotation12%

B60RVehicles, vehicle fittings, or vehicle parts, not otherwise provided for8%

F16FSprings4%

F16HGearing4%

B60NSeats specially adapted for vehicles3%

F16BDevices for fastening or securing constructional elements or machine parts together, e.g. nails, bolts, circlips, clamps, clips or wedges3%

F16CShafts3%

Y10STechnical subjects covered by former uspc cross-reference art collections [xracs] and digests3%

PatentTitleYear

11,104,370Steering column assembly with integrated energy absorption strap2021 11,097,776Nested energy absorption strap assembly2021 11,091,198Energy absorption strap assembly for steering column2021 10,913,493Power steering system2021 10,676,121Retractable steering column assembly and method2020 10,676,126Rotation control assembly for a steering column2020 10,611,396Motion control assembly for adjustable steering column2020 10,589,774Counter rotation steering wheel2020 10,577,009Retractable steering column assembly and method2020 10,414,426Steering shaft assembly having a sleeve2019 10,351,159Retractable steering column with a radially projecting attachment2019 10,336,362Absorption strap assembly2019 10,239,552Rotation control assembly for a steering column2019 10,160,473Steering column decoupling system2018 10,160,477Electric power steering column assembly2018 10,160,472Steering column with stationary hub2018 10,144,383Steering wheel with video screen and airbag2018 10,112,640Steering column assembly having a restriction assembly2018 10,099,715Stationary energy absorption strap control assembly for vehicle steering column2018 10,093,339Steering column assembly having a locking assembly2018 10,029,725Torque feedback system for a steer-by-wire vehicle, vehicle having steering column, and method of providing feedback in vehicle2018 9,868,458'Adjustable steering column assembly having a locking assembly'2018 9,845,106Overload protection for belt drive mechanism2017 9,828,024Power steering system2017 9,784,327'Centering mechanism for double cardan joints'2017 9,759,265'Centering mechanism for double cardan joints'2017 9,670,965'Centering mechanism arrangement for double cardan joints'2017 9,664,237'Sector journal bearing'2017 9,644,687'Centering mechanism arrangement for double cardan joints'2017 9,618,053'Universal joint'2017 9,550,514'Retractable steering column system with air bag, vehicle having the same, and method'2017 9,545,942'Assembly detection means'2017 9,221,427'System for selectively locking a steering column'2015 8,220,355'Electric steering column lock with single direction actuator travel'2012 8,056,437'Electric steering column lock with single direction actuator travel'2011 7,878,543'Ball ramp clamping mechanism'2011 7,861,615'Adjustable steering column assembly'2011 7,836,790'Tilt steering column assembly for a vehicle'2010 7,806,619'Shaft assembly with lash free bipot joint connection'2010 6,482,119'Low noise planetary isolator'2002 5,915,875'End play take up retaining ring'1999 5,855,142'Retainer for ball screw crossover tube'1999 5,762,162'Electric power steering apparatus'1998 5,320,587'Differential case with ring gear attachment'1994

Career & activity timeline

Assembled from patent assignee/location history and declaration credentials.

1994–1999Patents assigned to GEN MOTORS CORP (4)· patent assignee history

1994–2012Based in Flint, MI, US· patent location history

2010–2011Patents assigned to GM GLOBAL TECH OPERATIONS INC (3)· patent assignee history

2011–2012Patents assigned to BODTKER JOEN C (2)· patent assignee history

2011–2012Patents assigned to HARRIS DAVID E (2)· patent assignee history

2012–2021Patents assigned to STEERING SOLUTIONS IP HOLDING (34)· patent assignee history

2015–2021Based in Gaines, MI, US· patent location history

Inventor activity

Assignee and location history derived from the patent record.

Assignees

Assignee	Patents	Span
STEERING SOLUTIONS IP HOLDING	34	2012–2021
GEN MOTORS CORP	4	1994–1999
GM GLOBAL TECH OPERATIONS INC	3	2010–2011
BODTKER JOEN Cself	2	2011–2012
HARRIS DAVID E	2	2011–2012

Locations

Location	Patents	Span
Gaines, MI, US	33	2015–2021
Flint, MI, US	11	1994–2012