Stephen Charles Bruck from 785 Mystic Woods Dr, Howell, MI 48843, age 68, Phone: 810 632-6222

Isbn (Books And Publications)

Blood Compatible Synthetic Polymers: An Introduction
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Author:

Stephen D. Bruck
ISBN #:

0398029318

Controlled Drug Delivery: Basic Concepts
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Author:

Stephen D. Bruck
ISBN #:

0849351812

Controlled Drug Delivery: Clinical Applications
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Author:

Stephen D. Bruck
ISBN #:

0849351820

Properties Of Biomaterials In The Physiological Environment
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Author:

Stephen D. Bruck
ISBN #:

0849356857

Us Patents

Seat Integrated Latch Recliner Assembly With Inertial Locking Mechanism
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US Patent:

6502903, Jan 7, 2003
Filed:

Jan 11, 2001
Appl. No.:

09/758780
Inventors:

Stephen C. Bruck - Fraser MI
Tyrone Secord - Troy MI
Assignee:

BAE Industries, Inc. - Centerline MI
International Classification:

B60N 202
US Classification:

29737811, 29737812
Abstract:

A latch assembly for a seat back including a lower support bracket and an upwardly extending arm. A latch gear, mounted to the arm at the hinged connection, includes a first plurality of teeth. First and second cams pivotally secure to the support bracket and are operable to rotate in opposite directions. A pawl is engageable by one or both of the cams and includes additional teeth arrayed in opposing fashion to those of the latch gear. The pawl has an extending end configuration defined by an upwardly/arcuately extending surface. A wedge block includes shoulder support surfaces, the pawl engaging a first surface upon being rotated between latched and disengaged positions. In response to an inertial load, the pawl shifts in a lateral direction to engage upon a second shoulder support surface, the plurality of teeth being forcibly interengaged against those of the latch gear.

Cup Style Spacer For Attaching An Upper Arm To A Seat Frame Forming A Part Of A Seat Integrated Restraint Mechanism
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US Patent:

6543855, Apr 8, 2003
Filed:

Aug 24, 2001
Appl. No.:

09/938984
Inventors:

Stephen C. Bruck - Fraser MI
Assignee:

Bae Industries, Inc. - Centerline MI
International Classification:

B60N 268
US Classification:

29744021, 29745218, 29744016, 411183, 411180
Abstract:

A fastener assembly for attaching a seat back to a seat bottom forming a part of a recliner mechanism. The seat back includes a plurality of apertures defined therethrough. The seat bottom includes a pivotally engaged and extending arm having a first side and a second side and to which the seat back is engaged. The fastener assembly includes a substantially cup shaped spacer having an inner annular rim defining an open interior. A multi-sided nut is provided having an enlarged and substantially annular shaped end portion integrally formed therewith. A polygonal recess is defined through the lower seatback arm and matches an exterior configuration of the nut to permit insertion of the nut through the recess and so that the enlarged annular portion abuts against the first side of the arm and the nut extending beyond the second side and through the inner annular rim defined in the spacer. Edge portions of the nut associated with boundaries established between each pair of adjoining sides are then shear against cup spacer and to secure the nut and spacer to the arm. Upon aligning the apertures in the seat back with the assembled nut and cup spacer secured to the extending arm, bolt fasteners engage the seat back to the seat bottom.

Seat Integrated Latch Recliner Assembly With Inertial Locking Mechanism
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US Patent:

6644746, Nov 11, 2003
Filed:

Aug 24, 2001
Appl. No.:

09/938986
Inventors:

Stephen C. Bruck - Fraser MI
Tyrone Secord - Troy MI
Keith Brantley - Utica MI
Assignee:

BAE Industries, Inc. - Centerline MI
International Classification:

B60N 202
US Classification:

29737811
Abstract:

A latch assembly for maintaining a seat back in upright position responsive to inertial loads. Support plates include hinged upwardly extending arms defining a seat back. A latch gear includes a first plurality of exteriorly arrayed teeth. A first cam operates a second pivotal cam so that, upon rotation, the second cam rotates in an opposite direction to move into and out of contact with a pawl. The pawl is pivotally and translatably secured to the support plates and includes additional teeth arrayed opposite to the latch gear teeth and an extending end with an upwardly/arcuate shape. A wedge block defines first and second shoulder supports. In operation, the pawl engages the first support surface of the block. In response to inertial loads, the pawl shifts radially to be engaged upon the second support surface, the pawl teeth being forcibly interengaged with the latch gear teeth.

Lead Screw And Gear Box For Use With A Motorized Adjustable Seat Back And Exhibiting A Nut And Nylon Spacer Bushing In Abutting Engagement With A Slotted Catcher Bracket For Preventing End-Play Of The Lead Screw As Well As Buzz, Squeak And Rattle In Tensile And Compressive Loading Situations
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US Patent:

7188904, Mar 13, 2007
Filed:

Jan 30, 2004
Appl. No.:

10/769354
Inventors:

Stephen Bruck - Howell MI, US
Jeffrey A. Gabalski - West Bloomfield MI, US
Assignee:

BAE Industries, Inc. - Centerline MI
International Classification:

B60N 2/23
US Classification:

29736214, 29736211
Abstract:

A powered seat assembly for reducing end-play of an associated lead screw interconnecting a pivotally secured seat back to a motor gear box. A motor actuates the lead screw through an input to the motor gear box and in order to pivotally readjust the seat back. The seat assembly includes a base plate, the seat back pivotally securing to a forward location of the base plate, the motor gear box securing to a rearward location. A bracket secures to an intermediate location of the base plate, a slot defined in an extending portion of the bracket defining a passage therethrough for the lead screw. A spacer bushing is supported upon the lead screw and adheres against a face of the bracket opposite the pivotally secured seat back. The spacer bushing absorbs tensile loading forces applied axially along the lead screw and in a direction towards the seat back in order to prevent movement of the lead screw in and out of the motor gear box as well as preventing the occurrence of buzz, squeak and rattle noises accompanied by metal-to-metal contact within the assembly.

Stand-Off Bracket For Securing A Wire Harness Connector Assembly To Dc Electric Motor And Associated Method
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US Patent:

7189111, Mar 13, 2007
Filed:

May 19, 2005
Appl. No.:

11/132965
Inventors:

Jeffrey A. Gabalski - West Bloomfield MI, US
Stephen Bruck - Howell MI, US
Assignee:

BAE Industries, Inc. - Centerline MI
International Classification:

H01R 13/60
US Classification:

439542
Abstract:

An assembly and associated method for securing a connector to an electric motor. An elongated bracket has a specified shape and size and is constructed of a spring steel material. A pair of screws secure the bracket at a first end to a supporting location associated with the electric motor. A downwardly projecting portion associated with an intermediate location of the bracket biases the bracket in an angled fashion relative to the motor. An extending location of the bracket is arrayed in offset fashion relative a surface and includes an end-angled tab adapted to receive the connector in securely engaged fashion.

O-Ring Grooved Stop Rivet For Reducing Buzz, Squeak And Rattle Associated With A Motor Actuated Seat Assembly Between Upright Design And Load Floor Positions
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US Patent:

7364236, Apr 29, 2008
Filed:

Jul 15, 2005
Appl. No.:

11/182642
Inventors:

Jeff Gabalski - West Bloomfield MI, US
Stephen Bruck - Howell MI, US
Assignee:

BAE Industries, Inc. - Centerline MI
International Classification:

B60N 2/02
US Classification:

2973781
Abstract:

A buzz, squeak and rattle reducing stop rivet incorporated into at least one of first and second side locations of a seat assembly frame, the frame including a seat back pivotally actuated relative to a seat bottom. The stop rivet includes an elongated and substantially cylindrical shaped body exhibiting an annularly protruding, deformable and resilient O-ring, such as seated upon an annular recess defined about the body. The body is adapted to being secured to the seat back offset from its pivotal location relative the seat bottom and such that the O-ring member biases against a first location of the seat bottom at an upright position of the seat back as well as against a second location of the seat bottom at a folded floor position of the seat back.

Seat Assembly Including A Toothed Pawl Interengageable With A Seatback
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US Patent:

7364237, Apr 29, 2008
Filed:

Jul 25, 2005
Appl. No.:

11/188426
Inventors:

David M. Grable - Clinton Township MI, US
Stephen Bruck - Howell MI, US
Eric Trombley - Chesterfield Township MI, US
David L. Quittschreiber - Milford MI, US
Assignee:

BAE Industries, Inc. - Centerline MI
International Classification:

B60N 2/02
US Classification:

2973781, 297367, 297369, 29737812
Abstract:

A seatback assembly including a frame exhibiting a side-disposed and arcuate edge. An arm is pivotally secured to the frame. A pawl is in turn pivotally secured to the arm and is biased in engaging fashion relative to the arcuate extending edge via alternating and mating teeth and recess configurations established between the pawl and along at least one of first and second spaced apart locations defined along the arcuate edge. A cam is mounted to a further location of the seatback arm and biases the pawl against the frame. The cam is actuated to cause the pawl to disengage from the first configured sector location, the seatback arm pivoting towards the seat frame, whereupon the pawl matingly engages the second location along the arcuate seat sector edge to lock the seatback in a forwardly rotated and stowed position relative to the seat frame.

Combination Front And Rear Floor Latch Assembly For Selective Forward Tumbling And Removal Of A Rear Row Vehicle Seat
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US Patent:

7434862, Oct 14, 2008
Filed:

Oct 11, 2005
Appl. No.:

11/247638
Inventors:

Tavis Lutzka - Clawson MI, US
Stephen Bruck - Howell MI, US
Keith Brantley - Utica MI, US
Assignee:

BAE Industries, Inc. - Centerline MI
International Classification:

B60N 2/04
US Classification:

296 6503, 2485031, 297336
Abstract:

A multifunctional latch assembly associated with a rear row mounted and removable vehicle seat exhibiting a seat back pivotally secured to a seat bottom. The latch assembly releasably engages the seat bottom to front and rear floor supported strikers and to permit forward rotating seat dump and/or rearward seat removal. A first latch mechanism is mounted to a rear location of a frame associated with the seat bottom and includes a latch plate configured to engage the rear striker. A release lever is secured to a further location of the seat frame and is actuated a degree to permit the seat back to pivotally fold flat against the seat bottom, the release lever is further actuated a second degree to disengage the latch plate from the rear located striker and to permit forward rotation of the seat about the front supported striker. A second latch mechanism is mounted to a selected front location of the seat frame and includes an arcuately configured latch engaging the front striker. The second latch mechanism further includes a spring actuated hook engaging a lockout pin pivotally associated with the arcuately configured latch, upon a selected pivotal displacement of the seat frame relative the front floor supported striker, the seat subsequently being rearwardly displaced to permit removal from the vehicle.