Patents by Inventor Armin Rothkugel

Armin Rothkugel 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).

  • Securing device for a seatbelt
    Patent number: 7404578
    Abstract: A securing device for a seatbelt, in particular a motor vehicle seatbelt, includes a receiving device for receiving a plug-in element and a locking device for retaining the plug-in element in the receiving device for the purpose of securing the seatbelt. The securing device, which can be manufactured in a particularly simple manner, enjoys reduced production costs. The locking device reduces manufacturing costs by being formed exclusively of a single-part closure spring that is secured in or on the receiving device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2008
    Assignee: Takata-Petri (Ulm) GmbH
    Inventor: Armin Rothkugel
  • Securing device for a seatbelt
    Publication number: 20060043723
    Abstract: A securing device for a seatbelt, in particular a motor vehicle seatbelt, includes a receiving device for receiving a plug-in element and a locking device for retaining the plug-in element in the receiving device for the purpose of securing the seatbelt. The securing device, which can be manufactured in a particularly simple manner, enjoys reduced production costs. The locking device reduces manufacturing costs by being formed exclusively of a single-part closure spring that is secured in or on the receiving device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2005
    Publication date: March 2, 2006
    Inventor: Armin Rothkugel