Patents by Inventor Uwe Süess

Uwe Süess 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).

  • Container for gas storage tanks in a vehicle
    Patent number: 7624753
    Abstract: A container for gas storage tanks in a vehicle is disclosed as part of a fuel storage system. The container is dimensioned to include one or more storage tanks along with a flow control device, such as a pressure regulator or automatic valve. The container does not form a fluid-tight containment around the storage tank and includes one or more ventilation openings to allow a gas within the container to be vented therefrom. There is also one or more drain openings in the container to allow liquid within the container to be drained therefrom.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2009
    Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations, Inc.
    Inventors: Uwe Süess, Ludger Hilvert
  • Modular fuel storage system for a vehicle
    Patent number: 7270209
    Abstract: A gaseous fuel storage system for a vehicle is disclosed. The fuel storage system can be installed as a modular unit in the vehicle. The fuel storage system is pivotable relative to the vehicle to allow easy accessibility to the storage tanks without requiring the storage tanks to be unmounted from the vehicle. The fuel storage system also provides protection for the storage tanks through the use of shielding and energy absorbing material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2007
    Assignee: General Motors Corporation
    Inventor: Uwe Süess