Patents by Inventor Walter J Kronner

Walter J Kronner 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).

  • Interior vehicle battery system and method
    Patent number: 6902020
    Abstract: A vehicle battery mounting method and thermal regulation system eliminate seat removal during battery maintenance and costly seat modifications. The thermal regulation system maintains the battery at a desired temperature range to encourage efficient charging and prolonged battery life.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2005
    Assignee: DaimlerChrysler Corporation
    Inventors: Walter J Kronner, Robert E Tilley, James E Van Hout
  • Interior vehicle battery system and method
    Publication number: 20040016580
    Abstract: A vehicle battery mounting method and thermal regulation system eliminate seat removal during battery maintenance and costly seat modifications. The thermal regulation system maintains the battery at a desired temperature range to encourage efficient charging and prolonged battery life.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2002
    Publication date: January 29, 2004
    Inventors: Walter J. Kronner, Robert E. Tilley, James E. Van Hout
  • Self adjusting length battery retaining strap for interior mounted underseat vehicular batteries
    Publication number: 20020021015
    Abstract: A storage compartment mounted to the floor of a motor vehicle under a seat. The compartment is for storing vehicle components such as car batteries. The compartment includes an opening secured by a strap and the strap is held in place by a removable fastener. The strap being formed of a deformable material that may stretch over a range of lengths and yet still maintain a consistent restraining force on a component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2001
    Publication date: February 21, 2002
    Inventors: Walter J. Kronner, Ernst Von Schlager, Jeffry J. Chisholm, Kevin E. Keas, James E. Van Hout
  • Passive restraint and interlock system for interior mounted removable vehicular components
    Patent number: 6264260
    Abstract: A storage compartment mounted to the floor of a motor vehicle under a seat. The compartment is for storing vehicle components such as car batteries. The compartment includes an opening secured by a strap and the strap is held in place by a removable fastener and a passive restraint. The passive restraint is meant to secure the strap when the removable fastener is not in place so that the contents of the compartment may not exit the compartment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2001
    Assignee: DaimlerChrysler Corporation
    Inventors: Walter J Kronner, James E Van Hout