Patents by Inventor Alexander Aulbach

Alexander Aulbach 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).

  • Patent number: 10906498
    Abstract: It is provided a gas generator support for attaching a gas generator of a vehicle occupant restraint system to a vehicle structure, comprising a receiving region for the gas generator as well as a first and a second fastening region, via which the gas generator support can be attached to the vehicle structure. The gas generator support is twisted about a longitudinal axis such that after attaching the first fastening region to the vehicle structure the second fastening region is pretensioned against the vehicle structure and with at least one abutment portion clampingly rests against the vehicle structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2021
    Assignee: Joyson Safety Systems Germany GMBH
    Inventors: Baki Özyürek, Alexander Aulbach, Wolfgang Siegel, Thomas Reichenbecher
  • Publication number: 20190071045
    Abstract: It is provided a gas generator support for attaching a gas generator of a vehicle occupant restraint system to a vehicle structure, comprising a receiving region for the gas generator as well as a first and a second fastening region, via which the gas generator support can be attached to the vehicle structure. The gas generator support is twisted about a longitudinal axis such that after attaching the first fastening region to the vehicle structure the second fastening region is pretensioned against the vehicle structure and with at least one abutment portion clampingly rests against the vehicle structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 5, 2018
    Publication date: March 7, 2019
    Applicant: Joyson Safety Systems Germany GmbH
    Inventors: Baki Özyürek, Alexander Aulbach, Wolfgang Siegel, Thomas Reichenbecher
  • Patent number: 7654555
    Abstract: The invention relates to a module (1) for an occupant-protection device of a motor vehicle. Said module containing a functional element (2), which can be activated if the motor vehicle is involved in a collision and which comprises an electrically conductive material and a fixing device (3) mechanically fixing the functional element (2) to the bodywork of the motor vehicle. According to the invention, the functional element (2) is electrically insulated in relation to the bodywork of the motor vehicle. According to the invention, the functional element (2) is electrically insulated in relation to the bodywork of the motor vehicle. This guarantees that the functional element, which can be activated in a collision, cannot electrically interact with the bodywork of the motor vehicle, is particular in the form of a voltage surge. The invention permits the reliability of a module for an occupant-protection device of a motor vehicle to be increased and prevents potential malfunctions in a simple manner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2010
    Assignee: Takata-Petri AG
    Inventors: Jochen Schaupp, Alexander Aulbach
  • Patent number: 7364191
    Abstract: The invention relates to a gas flow distributor for a lateral airbag module. The distributor is used to distribute a gas flow leaving a gas generator by the outflow openings thereof, in a targeted manner, in a gas bag which is to be inflated by the gas generator. According to an embodiment, the gas flow distributor is formed by a dimensionally stable receiving element surrounding outflow openings of the gas generator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2008
    Assignee: Takata-Petri (ULM) GmbH
    Inventors: Wolfgang Siegel, Alexander Aulbach, Rainer Heuschmid, Hans-Peter Sendelbach, Christian Weyrich
  • Publication number: 20060186645
    Abstract: A retaining device for an airbag module is provided. At least a portion of the airbag module is connected to the retaining device. The retaining device may include a hook and an element for fastening the device to a motor vehicle component. The component may be, for example, a vehicle seat or a vehicle door. The element for fastening the device to the motor vehicle component may include an opening and fastener arrangement or a clip type arrangement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2006
    Publication date: August 24, 2006
    Inventor: Alexander Aulbach
  • Publication number: 20050225063
    Abstract: The invention relates to a module (1) for an occupant-protection device of a motor vehicle. Said module containing a functional element (2), which can be activated if the motor vehicle is involved in a collision and which comprises an electrically conductive material and a fixing device (3) mechanically fixing the functional element (2) to the bodywork of the motor vehicle. According to the invention, the functional element (2) is electrically insulated in relation to the bodywork of the motor vehicle. According to the invention, the functional element (2) is electrically insulated in relation to the bodywork of the motor vehicle. This guarantees that the functional element, which can be activated in a collision, cannot electrically interact with the bodywork of the motor vehicle, is particular in the form of a voltage surge. The invention permits the reliability of a module for an occupant-protection device of a motor vehicle to be increased and prevents potential malfunctions in a simple manner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2002
    Publication date: October 13, 2005
    Applicant: TAKATA-PETRI (Ulm) GmbH
    Inventors: Jochen Schaupp, Alexander Aulbach
  • Publication number: 20050029784
    Abstract: The invention relates to a gas flow distributor for a lateral airbag module. Said distributor is used to distribute a gas ON flow leaving a gas generator by the outflow openings thereof, in a targeted manner, in a gas bag which is to be inflated by the gas generator. According to the invention, the gas flow distributor is formed by a dimensionally stable receiving element (1) surrounding the gas generator, at least in the region of the outflow openings.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2002
    Publication date: February 10, 2005
    Inventors: Wolfgang Siegel, Alexander Aulbach, Rainer Heuschmid, Hans-Peter Sendelbach, Christian Weyrich
  • Publication number: 20030155751
    Abstract: A safety system for occupants of motor vehicles that includes a safety shoulder belt and an air bag module for lateral protection of the head and thorax areas of the occupants. The air bag module includes an air bag which has an area that protects an occupant's thorax and an area that protects an occupant's head. The area for the protection of the thorax includes an upper section. The area for the protection of the thorax a least extent rearward in the upper section where the safety belt also runs. The area for protection of the head is configured to extend substantially above the shoulder belt and further rearward than the upper section of the area for protection of the thorax.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2003
    Publication date: August 21, 2003
    Applicant: TAKATA-PETRI (Ulm) GmbH
    Inventors: Alexander Aulbach, Wolfgang Siegel, Jens Eckle
  • Patent number: 6513828
    Abstract: A safety device for a motor vehicles that includes an airbag module which can be integrated in a vehicle seat. The airbag module includes a premanufactured modular unit which can be handled as a cohesive whole and has an inflatable airbag that may serve as a side airbag. The modular unit further includes a gas generator and a structural element forming part of a back wall of the vehicle seat being designed at the same time as a module covering for the modular unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2003
    Assignee: Takata-Petri AG
    Inventor: Alexander Aulbach
  • Publication number: 20020084630
    Abstract: A retaining device for an airbag module is provided. At least a portion of the airbag module is connected to the retaining device. The retaining device may include a hook and an element for fastening the device to a motor vehicle component. The component may be, for example, a vehicle seat or a vehicle door. The element for fastening the device to the motor vehicle component may include an opening and fastener arrangement or a clip type arrangement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2001
    Publication date: July 4, 2002
    Inventor: Alexander Aulbach
  • Publication number: 20020050702
    Abstract: A safety device for a motor vehicles that includes an airbag module which can be integrated in a vehicle seat. The airbag module includes a premanufactured modular unit which can be handled as a cohesive whole and has an inflatable airbag that may serve as a side airbag. The modular unit further includes a gas generator and a structural element forming part of a back wall of the vehicle seat being designed at the same time as a module covering for the modular unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2001
    Publication date: May 2, 2002
    Inventor: Alexander Aulbach