Patents by Inventor Bernhard Mathes

Bernhard Mathes 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).

  • REAR ATTACHMENT UNIT FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE
    Publication number: 20130056959
    Abstract: A rear attachment unit is provided for a motor vehicle body having a support and at least one connecting part connected thereto for fastening to a rear-end support structure of the body. The connecting part can be connected to the support structure by way of at least one fastening section and includes, but is not limited to a deformation structure with a geometrical shaped design for the absorption of mechanical forces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2012
    Publication date: March 7, 2013
    Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC
    Inventors: Bernhard MATHES, Martin OBERFRANK
  • Motor vehicle body with an adapter carrier for a roof module
    Patent number: 8141942
    Abstract: A motor vehicle body is proposed with a roof-carrying frame, upon which an adapter carrier is placed and secured for holding roof windows, sliding roofs, roof opening systems and/or roof module variants, and an adapter carrier suitable for installation in a motor vehicle body according to the invention. A corresponding method of manufacturing is also proposed for a motor vehicle body with a roof-carrying frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2012
    Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations LLC
    Inventors: Bernhard Mathes, Bernd Mildeberger, Richard Stahlhut, Tobias Stever
  • Motor vehicle body with an adapter carrier for a roof module, accompanying adapter carrier, as well as a method for its manufacture
    Patent number: 7922239
    Abstract: A motor vehicle body is proposed with a roof-carrying frame, upon which an adaptor carrier is placed and secured for holding roof windows, sliding roofs, roof opening systems and/or roof module variants, and an adapter carrier suitable for installation in a motor vehicle body according to the invention. A corresponding method of manufacturing is also proposed for a motor vehicle body with a roof-carrying frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2011
    Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations LLC
    Inventors: Bernhard Mathes, Bernd Mildeberger, Richard Stahlhut, Robias Stever
  • MOTOR VEHICLE BODY WITH AN ADAPTER CARRIER FOR A ROOF MODULE
    Publication number: 20110057482
    Abstract: A motor vehicle body is proposed with a roof-carrying frame, upon which an adapter carrier is placed and secured for holding roof windows, sliding roofs, roof opening systems and/or roof module variants, and an adapter carrier suitable for installation in a motor vehicle body according to the invention. A corresponding method of manufacturing is also proposed for a motor vehicle body with a roof-carrying frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2010
    Publication date: March 10, 2011
    Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS, INC.
    Inventors: Bernhard MATHES, Bernd MILDEBERGER, Richard STAHLHUT, Tobias STEVER
  • Motor Vehicle Body With An Adapter Carrier For A Roof Module, Accompanying Adapter Carrier, As Well As A Method For Its Manufacture
    Publication number: 20080231086
    Abstract: The present invention proposes a motor vehicle body with a roof-carrying frame (13), upon which an adapter carrier (7) is placed and secured for holding roof windows, sliding roofs, roof opening systems and/or roof module variants, and an adapter carrier (7) suitable for installation in a motor vehicle body according to the invention. The invention further indicates a corresponding manufacturing method.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 25, 2006
    Publication date: September 25, 2008
    Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS, INC.
    Inventors: Bernhard Mathes, Bernd Mildeberger, Richard Stahlhut, Tobias Stever
  • Fastening element
    Patent number: 4976578
    Abstract: A fastening element for connecting a component to an apertured panel. The fastening element has a shank with a rounded end for latching engagement with a female latch member. This female latch member is rigidly connected with the component to be fastened or formed integrally therewith. The shank is adapted for limited pivotal movement in the female latch member. During removal of the component, the spherical member is caused to disengage from the female latch member prior to the shank disengaging.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 1989
    Date of Patent: December 11, 1990
    Assignee: General Motors Corporation
    Inventors: Bernhard Mathes, Guenter Gosing, Martin Oberfrank