Patents by Inventor Benno Rosenberger

Benno Rosenberger has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 6668682
    Abstract: The invention relates to a steering wheel comprising a decorative covering, whereby a steering wheel frame having a steering wheel rim insert and spokes is at least partially covered in sections with foam and is provided with the decorative covering in sections, especially with a decorative wood. According to the invention, the steering wheel frame is provided with a foam sheathing in the areas (3, 4) which are provided for the decorative covering and which comprise outer dimensions that are smaller than those of the remaining areas. In addition, the invention provides that at least one dimensionally stable decorative covering part is fastened on said foam sheathing, and at least one centering means is provided between the foam sheathing and the decorative covering part.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2003
    Assignee: Takata-Petri AG
    Inventors: Jakob Emeneth, Benno Rosenberger
  • Patent number: 6418814
    Abstract: A steering wheel has at least one covering part affixed to a steering wheel rim. At least one mechanical connecting element, in particular a clip-type connecting part, is placed between the steering wheel rim and the covering part.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 1999
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2002
    Assignee: Takata-Petri AG
    Inventors: Jakob Emeneth, Benno Rosenberger, Karl-Walter Hock
  • Publication number: 20020029650
    Abstract: The invention relates to a steering wheel with at least one covering element, which is preferably affixed above an insert of the steering wheel rim (3). According to the invention, at least one mechanical connecting element (11), in particular a clip-type connecting part, is placed between the steering wheel (1) and the covering element (5, 6).
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 1999
    Publication date: March 14, 2002
    Applicant: FOLEY & LARDNER
    Inventors: JAKOB EMENETH, BENNO ROSENBERGER, KARL-WALTER HOCK