Patents by Inventor Thau Wolfgang

Thau Wolfgang 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).

  • Latch mechanism, components thereof and process of manufacture for components thereof
    Patent number: 5000495
    Abstract: An improved latch mechanism, components therefor and processes of manufacture of the components are disclosed. The improved latch mechanism comprises a ratchet, pawl, at least one release lever for releasing the pawl for releasing the ratchet and a locking lever for precluding the at least one release lever from releasing the pawl, the pivot point of the pawl and the at least one release lever being the same. The ratchet and pawl may abut one another along the center line of the striker receiving opening in a latch housing when the ratchet is in its locked position. A child proof safety lever is disclosed as is a one-piece method of manufacturing plastic housing carrying soft silencers, noise reducers, sealing portions and bumpers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 1988
    Date of Patent: March 19, 1991
    Assignee: KTM Locks, CMT Group, Division of Magna International, Inc.
    Inventors: Thau Wolfgang, Andrzej Bartczak