Patents by Inventor Bernd Semler

Bernd Semler 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).

  • Sensor for a belt retractor
    Patent number: 6957790
    Abstract: A sensor for triggering a vehicle occupant restraint system, in particular a locking mechanism of a belt retractor, comprises an inertia body, a lower shell in which the inertia body is received, and an upper shell which rests on the inertia body and into which it projects. The upper shell is part of a pivotally mounted sensor lever which swings on displacement of the inertia body and activates the locking mechanism. At least one of the shells has at least one projecting support section for abutment of the inertia body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2005
    Assignee: TRW Occupant Restraint Systems GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Thomas Kielwein, Jürgen Rink, Bernd Semler
  • Sensor for a belt retractor
    Publication number: 20030234310
    Abstract: A sensor for triggering a vehicle occupant restraint system, in particular a locking mechanism of a belt retractor, comprises an inertia body, a lower shell in which the inertia body is received, and an upper shell which rests on the inertia body and into which it projects. The upper shell is part of a pivotally mounted sensor lever which swings on displacement of the inertia body and activates the locking mechanism. At least one of the shells has at least one projecting support section for abutment of the inertia body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2003
    Publication date: December 25, 2003
    Applicant: TRW Occupant Restraint Systems GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Thomas Kielwein, Jurgen Rink, Bernd Semler