Patents by Inventor Johnny Elizabertus Anna Wulms

Johnny Elizabertus Anna Wulms 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).

  • Winding mechanism for a sunscreen, said sunscreen and roof assembly
    Patent number: 9067480
    Abstract: A winding mechanism for a sunscreen for use in an open roof construction for a vehicle includes a winding tube which is rotatable around a central axis of rotation for winding and unwinding the sunscreen. At least one spring member biases the winding tube in a direction for winding the sunscreen thereon. A sleeve protects the spring member from causing noises and is manufactured of a flexible layered material, having at least a first and a second layer connected to each other and having different properties so that the layer in contact with the spring is wear resistant and the other layer has an elastic ability.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2015
    Assignee: Inalfa Roof Systems Group B.V.
    Inventor: Johnny Elizabertus Anna Wulms
  • WINDING MECHANISM FOR A SUNSCREEN, SAID SUNSCREEN AND ROOF ASSEMBLY
    Publication number: 20140014757
    Abstract: A winding mechanism for a sunscreen for use in an open roof construction for a vehicle includes a winding tube which is rotatable around a central axis of rotation for winding and unwinding the sunscreen. At least one spring member biases the winding tube in a direction for winding the sunscreen thereon. A sleeve protects the spring member from causing noises and is manufactured of a flexible layered material, having at least a first and a second layer connected to each other and having different properties so that the layer in contact with the spring is wear resistant and the other layer has an elastic ability.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2012
    Publication date: January 16, 2014
    Applicant: INALFA ROOF SYSTEMS GROUP B.V.
    Inventor: Johnny Elizabertus Anna Wulms