Patents by Inventor Michael Letz

Michael Letz 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).

  • Belt buckle
    Patent number: 8622430
    Abstract: A seat belt buckle (1) with a fastening fitting (2) for mounting in a motor vehicle has a retainer (5) permanently connected to the belt buckle (1) and a bolt (7) through which the retainer (5) is held rotatable with regard to the fastening fitting (2). A spring (6, 8) that impinges upon the belt buckle (1) in a rest position (R), has a supporting portion (65, 85), which restricts the rotational movement of the belt buckle (1) is restricted with regard to the fastening fitting (2).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2014
    Assignee: Autoliv Development AB
    Inventors: Michael Letz, Thomas Kubbe
  • Belt Buckle
    Publication number: 20110127760
    Abstract: A seat belt buckle (1) with a fastening fitting (2) for mounting in a motor vehicle has a retainer (5) permanently connected to the belt buckle (1) and a bolt (7) through which the retainer (5) is held rotatable with regard to the fastening fitting (2). A spring (6, 8) that impinges upon the belt buckle (1) in a rest position (R), has a supporting portion (65, 85), which restricts the rotational movement of the belt buckle (1) is restricted with regard to the fastening fitting (2).
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2009
    Publication date: June 2, 2011
    Inventors: Michael Letz, Thomas Kubbe