Patents by Inventor Bernd Gross

Bernd Gross 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).

  • Publication number: 20090309397
    Abstract: The invention relates to vehicle seat comprising a seat part and to a restraint device and a corresponding method of manufacture. The vehicle seat comprises an anti-submarining restraint device for preventing an occupant from slipping through on the vehicle seat when decelerated due to a crash, said restraint device being sellable to an extended inactive position and said restraint device being settable to an extended active position. The seat part, in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle, has a padding defining a seat area, and a padding support below said padding. The restraint device is arranged between the padding support and the padding and spaced apart from the lateral parts by means of a locking element (e.g. detent recesses (28) or the like) provided for locking the restraint device in the active position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2007
    Publication date: December 17, 2009
    Applicant: Johnson Controls GbmH
    Inventors: Bernd Gross, Harald Mund
  • Publication number: 20080122277
    Abstract: A structure element for a seat includes a plurality of positioning modules at which an adjusting device may be optionally provided for adjusting a height of the seat. The structure element is configured such that the adjusting device can be selectively arranged on any one of the plurality of positioning modules.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2005
    Publication date: May 29, 2008
    Inventors: Cornel Labuwy, Jorg Seibt, Bernd Gross
  • Publication number: 20060258763
    Abstract: Shaped articles of melamine/formaldehyde foam have a formaldehyde emission of less than 0.1 ppm, determined according to DIN 55666, and are obtainable by the following process: a) a foam is prepared from a melamine/formaldehyde precondensate having a molar melamine: formaldehyde ratio greater than 0.5, b) the foam obtained is annealed at below 200° C., and c) the annealed foam is molded in a press at from 160 to 240° C. and an absolute pressure from 5 to 100 bar in the course of from 15 to 120 seconds to give the shaped article.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2006
    Publication date: November 16, 2006
    Applicant: BASF AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT
    Inventors: Horst Baumgartl, Bernd Gross, Jens Schierholz
  • Publication number: 20050049321
    Abstract: Shaped articles of melamine/formaldehyde foam have a formaldehyde emission of less than 0.1 ppm, determined according to DIN 55666, and are obtainable by the following process: a) a foam is prepared from a melamine/formaldehyde precondensate having a molar melamine:formaldehyde ratio greater than 0.5, b) the foam obtained is annealed at below 200° C., and c) the annealed foam is molded in a press at from 160 to 240° C. and an absolute pressure from 5 to 100 bar in the course of from 15 to 120 seconds to give the shaped article.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2004
    Publication date: March 3, 2005
    Inventors: Horst Baumgartl, Bernd Gross, Jens Schierholz
  • Publication number: 20040202812
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a photoluminescent adhesive tape comprising a photolumninescent agent, two exposed adhesive layers and an intermediate backing layer. The invention also describes a method for using such an adhesive tape that allows recognition of an adhesive tape on a substrate by exposing the adhesive tape to electromagnetic radiation and detecting a responsive radiation with a photocell. By utilizing this method, the invention offers a method for attachment of two substrates to one another which is of improved reliability and efficiency.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2004
    Publication date: October 14, 2004
    Inventors: Pierre M. Congard, Bernd Gross, Mario Otte
  • Patent number: 6648292
    Abstract: The invention relates to a longitudinal seat adjustment system for seats, comprising two pairs of rails (10) which are set apart from each other. Said pairs of rails each consist of two U-shaped rails, an upper rail (11) and a lower rail (12). These two rails (11, 12) can be switched to a locking position or a release position by means of at least one spring-loaded, plate-shaped locking part (21). Said locking part (21) has teeth (15) on two opposite sides, these teeth engaging in recesses (14) or openings (16) in the rails. According to the invention, the edge areas (44) of the tooth-like recesses (14) in the lower rail (12) and/or the edge areas (45) of the slit-like openings (16) in the upper rail (11) are permanently deformable. Consequently, in the locking position, the teeth (15) of the plate-shaped locking part (21) which engage in the openings (16) and recesses (14) deform the edge areas of said opening (16) or recesses (14) in the event of a considerable load, for example in an accident.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2003
    Assignee: Keiper GmbH & Co.
    Inventors: Joachim Flick, Michael Borbe, Bernd Gross, Wolfgang Klahold
  • Publication number: 20020190182
    Abstract: The invention relates to a longitudinal seat adjustment system for seats, comprising two pairs of rails (10) which are set apart from each other. Said pairs of rails each consist of two U-shaped rails, an upper rail (11) and a lower rail (12). These two rails (11, 12) can be switched to a locking position or a release position by means of at least one spring-loaded, plate-shaped locking part (21). Said locking part (21) has teeth (15) on two opposite sides, these teeth engaging in recesses (14) or openings (16) in the rails. According to the invention, the edge areas (44) of the tooth-like recesses (14) in the lower rail (12) and/or the edge areas (45) of the slit-like openings (16) in the upper rail (11) are permanently deformable. Consequently, in the locking position, the teeth (15) of the plate-shaped locking part (21) which engage in the openings (16) and recesses (14) deform the edge areas of said opening (16) or recesses (14) in the event of a considerable load, for example in an accident.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2002
    Publication date: December 19, 2002
    Inventors: Joachim Flick, Michael Borbe, Bernd Gross, Wolfgang Klahold
  • Patent number: 5149574
    Abstract: Laminates of improved edge strength have a foam or honeycomb core layer A comprising a heat resistant plastic and cover layers B comprising fiber reinforced heat resistant plastic, at least one edge of the core layer being joined to a foam strip C of a heat resistant thermoplastic material whose density is higher than the density of the core.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 1991
    Date of Patent: September 22, 1992
    Assignee: BASF Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Bernd Gross, Heinz Weber, Georg Schuon
  • Patent number: 5135799
    Abstract: Laminates with stable attachment areas have a foam or honeycomb core layer A comprising a heat resistant plastic and cover layers B comprising fiber reinforced heat resistant plastic, the core layer having at least one foam insert C of a heat resistant thermoplastic material whose density is higher than the density of the core.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 1991
    Date of Patent: August 4, 1992
    Assignee: BASF Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Bernd Gross, Heinz Weber