Patents by Inventor Bernd Herkommer

Bernd Herkommer 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).

  • Impact test stand for vehicle components
    Patent number: 6609409
    Abstract: An impact test stand for vehicle components, such as interior parts, operating parts and components of an occupant restraint system includes a stationary frame and an impact body. The impact body is mounted on a carriage. The carriage is guided by a guide track and driven by a linear drive. By accelerating the carriage, the impact body is driven against the component to be tested.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2000
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2003
    Assignee: TRW Occupant Restraint Systems GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Heinz Bock, Armin Dworschak, Bernd Herkommer