Patents by Inventor Carsten Glaser

Carsten Glaser 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: 10150443
    Abstract: Airbag module arrangement for a car is disclosed having an airbag module including an inflatable airbag to protect of at least one occupant of the car, a body section of the vehicle having a fixing point to attach the airbag module. The airbag module arrangement includes a fastening element attached in the fixing point on the body section. An airbag ramp in the direction of steering of the anti-inflatable airbags with an airbag ramp connection attached to the body section which is screwless.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2018
    Assignee: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC
    Inventors: Kyriakos Kallidis, Carsten Glaser, Michael Polster, Thomas Roemer, Thorsten Best
  • Patent number: 9914426
    Abstract: An airbag system for a motor vehicle includes an airbag arrangement with at least one airbag and a gas generator for filling the airbag arrangement. A base body includes two end regions, and an ignition element protrudes from the base body between the two end regions. The folded airbag arrangement in a packed state envelops at least one of the end regions in multiple layers on one part of its outer periphery.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2018
    Assignee: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC
    Inventors: Carsten Glaser, Markus Fischer
  • Publication number: 20170174175
    Abstract: Airbag module arrangement for a car is disclosed having an airbag module including an inflatable airbag to protect of at least one occupant of the car, a body section of the vehicle having a fixing point to attach the airbag module. The airbag module arrangement includes a fastening element attached in the fixing point on the body section. An airbag ramp in the direction of steering of the anti-inflatable airbags with an airbag ramp connection attached to the body section which is screwless.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2016
    Publication date: June 22, 2017
    Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC
    Inventors: Kyriakos KALLIDIS, Carsten GLASER, Michael POLSTER, Thomas ROEMER, Thorsten BEST
  • Publication number: 20160257279
    Abstract: An airbag system for a motor vehicle includes an airbag arrangement with at least one airbag and a gas generator for filling the airbag arrangement. A base body includes two end regions, and an ignition element protrudes from the base body between the two end regions. The folded airbag arrangement in a packed state envelops at least one of the end regions in multiple layers on one part of its outer periphery.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2016
    Publication date: September 8, 2016
    Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC
    Inventors: Carsten GLASER, Markus FISCHER
  • Publication number: 20150158370
    Abstract: A steering wheel is provided with an active ventilation device, in particular for a motor vehicle, which includes, but is not limited to a fan arrangement with a fan with which ambient air can be sucked in through at least one air inlet opening of the steering wheel, one air duct for conducting air to at least one air outlet opening of the steering wheel. At least one of these air ducts is formed as a hollow space in a foam element of the steering wheel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2013
    Publication date: June 11, 2015
    Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC
    Inventors: Carsten GLASER, Kyriakos KALLIDIS, Markus FISCHER
  • Patent number: 8882136
    Abstract: A side paneling system for a pillar of a motor vehicle is provided. The system includes a side paneling part for covering the pillar and an airbag arranged between the side paneling part and the pillar, at least one connecting element for releasably connecting the side paneling part to the pillar so that with an airbag (10) activating itself the side paneling part can move away from the pillar with the airbag, a catch band that is indirectly or directly connected to the side paneling part, so that the side paneling part is indirectly or directly fastened to the pillar with the catch band even with an activated airbag and the released connecting element. The side paneling part is in two parts with a first part and a second part, so that only the second part can move away from the pillar with the airbag.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2014
    Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations LLC
    Inventors: Carsten Glaser, Thorsten Best
  • Patent number: 8827128
    Abstract: A cargo carrier system is presented for a motor vehicle with a supporting frame for accommodating at least one object and with an energy supply device for supplying the object accommodated on the supporting frame with electric energy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2014
    Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations LLC
    Inventors: Thomas Degenstein, Carsten Glaser, Felice De Rogatis
  • Patent number: 8439393
    Abstract: An attachment device is provided for securing a cladding element covering an airbag to a motor vehicle body. The airbag is designed to deploy during and/or after activation of the airbag, predominantly in a main direction of force exertion, encompassing a mount that is attachable or attached to the motor vehicle body in an assembly direction, and an insert that is attachable or attached to the cladding element. The insert is connectable or connected with the mount by means of a first connection device and the attachment device is designed to open in an opening direction during and/or after activation of the airbag by releasing the first connection device. The opening direction coincides with and/or mirrors the main direction of force exertion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2013
    Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations LLC
    Inventor: Carsten Glaser
  • Publication number: 20120205413
    Abstract: A cargo carrier system is presented for a motor vehicle with a supporting frame for accommodating at least one object and with an energy supply device for supplying the object accommodated on the supporting frame with electric energy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2012
    Publication date: August 16, 2012
    Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC
    Inventors: Thomas DEGENSTEIN, Carsten GLASER, Felice De ROGATIS
  • Patent number: 8100459
    Abstract: A sun visor device is provided for the window of a motor vehicle with a cover that can be moved in a first direction and in an opposite second direction. A locking mechanism is also provided for locking the cover in different positions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2012
    Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations LLC
    Inventor: Carsten Glaser
  • Publication number: 20110248480
    Abstract: An attachment device is provided for securing a cladding element covering an airbag to a motor vehicle body. The airbag is designed to deploy during and/or after activation of the airbag, predominantly in a main direction of force exertion, encompassing a mount that is attachable or attached to the motor vehicle body in an assembly direction, and an insert that is attachable or attached to the cladding element. The insert is connectable or connected with the mount by means of a first connection device and the attachment device is designed to open in an opening direction during and/or after activation of the airbag by releasing the first connection device. The opening direction coincides with and/or mirrors the main direction of force exertion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 7, 2011
    Publication date: October 13, 2011
    Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC
    Inventor: Carsten GLASER
  • Patent number: 8007023
    Abstract: A protective sunshade arrangement is provided for the windowpane of a motor vehicle with a frame that features two opposing longitudinal struts for guiding a cover that can be extracted in an extracting direction from a cover roller arranged between the longitudinal struts. The frame furthermore features at least one first transverse strut that extends between the longitudinal struts and is arranged behind the cover roller referred to the extracting direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2011
    Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations LLC
    Inventor: Carsten Glaser
  • Patent number: 7967362
    Abstract: A motor vehicle is provided that includes, but is not limited to a windowpane and a protective sunscreen for the windowpane, and the protective sunscreen exhibits a cover that can be moved from a non-use position into a use position, in which the cover at least partially covers the windowpane. The cover exhibits a rigid load-bearing section that accommodates at least one sun visor, which can be moved from a non-use position into a use position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2011
    Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations LLC
    Inventor: Carsten Glaser
  • Patent number: 7934746
    Abstract: A motor vehicle with a passenger compartment is provided with an A-column, which is arranged to the side of a windshield of the motor vehicle, as well as a cross strut joined with the A-column. The A-column and cross strut are spaced apart from each other and joined with a lateral wall section of the passenger compartment. A cladding section is further arranged on the side facing the vehicle interior, which is joined with the A-column. The A-column accommodates an airbag that is arranged between the A-column and the first cladding section, and extends toward the front until over the area where the cross strut engages the A-column.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2011
    Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations LLC
    Inventors: Carsten Glaser, Thomas Roemer, Michael Silz
  • Publication number: 20110089673
    Abstract: A vehicle passenger compartment cladding element is provided for a column of a motor vehicle with a head airbag module arranged in the area of the column, which has a base body with an open profile cross section, and a front cover, which accommodates an attachment bracket for securing to a vehicle structure and at least one support element, which to be supported against the vehicle structure is arranged to the side of the attachment bracket toward the edge of the base body on the front cover.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2010
    Publication date: April 21, 2011
    Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS, INC.
    Inventor: Carsten GLASER
  • Publication number: 20110057472
    Abstract: A shading system for a motor vehicle includes, but is not limited to two guide rails disposed laterally spaced apart from one another along a central axis for receiving at least one shading element. The guide rails are at least partially unequally spaced apart from one another, and the shading element is disposed between the guide rails, and the shading element includes, but is not limited to at least one contour plate and at least two compensating plates. The compensating plates are disposed in a non-usage position in a recess inside the contour plate, and the compensating plates may be pivoted out from the recess about an axis of rotation at least partially for transfer from the non-usage position into a usage position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2010
    Publication date: March 10, 2011
    Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS, INC.
    Inventor: Carsten GLASER
  • Publication number: 20090315361
    Abstract: A motor vehicle is provided that includes, but is not limited to a windowpane and a protective sunscreen for the windowpane, and the protective sunscreen exhibits a cover that can be moved from a non-use position into a use position, in which the cover at least partially covers the windowpane. The cover exhibits a rigid load-bearing section that accommodates at least one sun visor, which can be moved from a non-use position into a use position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2009
    Publication date: December 24, 2009
    Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS, INC.
    Inventor: Carsten GLASER
  • Publication number: 20090267379
    Abstract: A sun visor device is provided for the window of a motor vehicle with a cover that can be moved in a first direction and in an opposite second direction. A locking mechanism is also provided for locking the cover in different positions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2009
    Publication date: October 29, 2009
    Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS, INC.
    Inventor: Carsten GLASER
  • Publication number: 20090267378
    Abstract: A protective sunshade arrangement is provided for the windowpane of a motor vehicle with a frame that features two opposing longitudinal struts for guiding a cover that can be extracted in an extracting direction from a cover roller arranged between the longitudinal struts. The frame furthermore features at least one first transverse strut that extends between the longitudinal struts and is arranged behind the cover roller referred to the extracting direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2009
    Publication date: October 29, 2009
    Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS, INC.
    Inventor: Carsten GLASER
  • Publication number: 20090267330
    Abstract: A motor vehicle with a passenger compartment is provided with an A-column, which is arranged to the side of a windshield of the motor vehicle, as well as a cross strut joined with the A-column. The A-column and cross strut are spaced apart from each other and joined with a lateral wall section of the passenger compartment. A cladding section is further arranged on the side facing the vehicle interior, which is joined with the A-column. The A-column accommodates an airbag that is arranged between the A-column and the first cladding section, and extends toward the front until over the area where the cross strut engages the A-column.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2009
    Publication date: October 29, 2009
    Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS, INC.
    Inventors: Carsten GLASER, Thomas ROEMER, Michael SILZ