Charles J Scheib

US Patent:

6517114, Feb 11, 2003

Filed:

Oct 24, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/702906

Inventors:

Charles Joseph Scheib - Kettering OH
Stephen Moore Pitrof - Bellbrook OH
George Frank Richards - Springfield OH
David C. McClellan - Xenia OH
Sang Jun Park - Suwon, KR

Assignee:

Delphi Technologies Inc - Troy MI
Hyundai Motor Company

International Classification:

B62D 2514

US Classification:

280779, 180 90, 74492, 296 70, 29620302

Abstract:

An integrated steering column structural system for distributing a load of a steering column within a vehicle is disclosed. The structural system includes a steering column bracket for retaining the steering column and for distributing the steering column load throughout the vehicle. The structural system further includes a plurality of load distribution components for receiving the load of the steering column and ultimately distributing the load to a vehicle structural frame. The steering column bracket utilizes a plurality of pathways through which to distribute the load of the steering column to the load distribution components.

US Patent:

6639988, Oct 28, 2003

Filed:

Aug 15, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/930096

Inventors:

Mansour Ashtiani - Beverly Hills MI
Charles J. Scheib - Kettering OH
Emanuele Bianchini - Charlestown MA
David J. Brace - Grosse Pointe MI

Assignee:

Delphi Technologies, Inc. - Troy MI

International Classification:

H04B 100

US Classification:

381 86, 381116, 381117, 381190

Abstract:

A member for producing an audible sound in a vehicle including a speaker area having an upper surface and a lower surface, the speaker area being located on the member. A piezo bimorph is attached to the speaker area, the piezo bimorph including a first piezoelectric element attached to the upper surface of the speaker area, and a second piezoelectric element attached to the lower surface of the speaker area. An amplifier in electrical communication with the piezo bimorph, the amplifier supplying an electrical field to the piezo bimorph, the piezo bimorph causing the speaker area and the member to vibrate, causing an audible sound.

US Patent:

6648402, Nov 18, 2003

Filed:

Feb 22, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/805683

Inventors:

Charles Joseph Scheib - Kettering OH
Stephen Moore Pitrof - Bellbrook OH
Young I Moon - Troy OH
George Frank Richards - Springfield OH

Assignee:

Delphi Technologies, Inc. - Troy MI

International Classification:

B60R 2700

US Classification:

29620302, 296 70, 296 72, 296208, 180 90, 280779

Abstract:

A structural member for providing a structural load path from a structural system to the floor of a vehicle is provided. The structural member has a stud plate with a plurality of studs extending therefrom. The studs are adapted to structurally connect to the steering column support structure, the structural system, and the center brace. The center brace also includes a plurality of molded attachment features for integrally attaching vehicle components to the center brace.

US Patent:

7093850, Aug 22, 2006

Filed:

Nov 14, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/714162

Inventors:

Richard Allen Merrifield - Spring Valley OH, US
Charles J. Scheib - Kettering OH, US

Assignee:

Delphi Technologies, Inc. - Troy MI

International Classification:

B60R 21/20

US Classification:

2807283, 280732

Abstract:

An instrument panel and method of making an instrument panel for use in a vehicle having a passenger side airbag module is disclosed. The instrument panel comprising: a first outer layer having a show surface and an inner surface; an intermediary layer disposed on the inner surface; an inner layer disposed on the intermediary layer; a plurality of cuts in the show surface, the plurality of cuts defining a deployable door in the instrument panel and the plurality of cuts in the show surface are not visually perceivable. The plurality of cuts being in the show surface of the first outer layer and the plurality of cuts do not extend all the way through the first outer layer.

US Patent:

7128360, Oct 31, 2006

Filed:

May 14, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/846003

Inventors:

Charles Scheib - Grand Rapids MI, US
Richard Allen Merrifield - Spring Valley OH, US
Ronald F. Widin - Beavercreek OH, US

Assignee:

Delphi Technologies, Inc. - Troy MI

International Classification:

B62D 25/14

US Classification:

296 70, 180 90

Abstract:

An integrated structural system for a vehicle is provided. The integrated structural system includes a molded duct system configured to guide airflow having a first section and a second section and configured to operably attach a vehicle component thereto. The integrated structural system also includes a metal structure integrated with the molded duct system by means for integrating the metal structure with the molded duct system forming an integrated structural load path assembly. The integrated structural load path assembly is configured as a load bearing area to distribute a load of the vehicle component operably attached thereto. The means for integrating the metal structure with said molded duct system include, but not limited to, at least one of, sonic welding, heat staking, insert molding, and gluing.

US Patent:

7175203, Feb 13, 2007

Filed:

Mar 14, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/079444

Inventors:

Charles Joseph Scheib - Kettering OH, US

Assignee:

Delphi Technologies, Inc. - Troy MI

International Classification:

B62D 21/00

US Classification:

280781, 280784, 280785

Abstract:

In a vehicle frame, a console frame structure is assembled to a chassis or main frame structure using a flap retainer. The chassis includes a bracket having a slot with a forward closed end and a rear open end. The console frame structure includes a post that is inserted into the slot for assembly. A flap retainer is attached to the bracket adjacent the slot and includes a fixed portion attached near the closed end and a free portion adjacent the open end. The flap retainer defines an opening sized and shaped for receiving the post. During assembly, the flap retainer flexes so that the free portion is spaced apart from the open end of the slot to allow the post to be inserted. The flap retainer returns to a retaining position to capture the post within the opening of the flap retainer. In the event of a vehicle impact, the flap retainer secures the post to prevent the console frame structure from becoming dislodged.

US Patent:

7784187, Aug 31, 2010

Filed:

Oct 31, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/555119

Inventors:

Charles Scheib - Grand Rapids MI, US
Richard Allen Merrifield - Spring Valley OH, US
Ronald F. Widin - Beavercreek OH, US

Assignee:

Inteva Products LLC - Troy MI

International Classification:

B21D 53/88

US Classification:

298972, 29592, 164120, 180 90, 296 70

Abstract:

An integrated structural system for a vehicle is provided. The integrated structural system includes a molded duct system configured to guide airflow having a first section and a second section and configured to operably attach a vehicle component thereto. The integrated structural system also includes a metal structure integrated with the molded duct system by means for integrating the metal structure with the molded duct system forming an integrated structural load path assembly. The integrated structural load path assembly is configured as a load bearing area to distribute a load of the vehicle component operably attached thereto. The means for integrating the metal structure with said molded duct system include, but not limited to, at least one of, sonic welding, heat staking, insert molding, and gluing.

US Patent:

7819297, Oct 26, 2010

Filed:

Feb 14, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/030980

Inventors:

Kevin R. Doll - Mason OH, US
Bret W. Smith - Kings Mills OH, US
William D. Kelly - Mason OH, US
Joshua R. Uth - Mason OH, US
Charles J. Scheib - Loveland OH, US

Assignee:

Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc. - Cincinnati OH

International Classification:

A61B 17/068

US Classification:

2271761, 227 19, 2271752, 606139, 606219

Abstract:

A reusable surgical stapling apparatus that is configured for use with disposable loading units. Various embodiments include a first handle segment and a second handle segment that is detachably coupled to the first handle segment to form a handle housing. A firing assembly may be removably supported in the handle housing as a lift out removable unit for sterilization purposes. Various sterilization methods are disclosed.