Patents by Inventor Christoph Kath

Christoph Kath 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).

  • Restraining device with dynamic “danger” zone
    Patent number: 6533317
    Abstract: An air bag restraint system includes a controller which is responsive to first sensor signals representing the position of an occupant and second sensor signals. The controller defines a danger zone according to the second sensor signals representing vehicle conditions, and inhibits air bag activation if the first sensor signal indicate the occupant is within the defined danger zone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2003
    Assignee: Volkswagen AG
    Inventor: Christoph Kath
  • Restraining device with dynamic "danger" zone
    Publication number: 20020063418
    Abstract: An air bag restraint system includes a controller which is responsive to first sensor signals representing the position of an occupant and second sensor signals. The controller defines a danger zone according to the second sensor signals representing vehicle conditions, and inhibits air bag activation if the first sensor signal indicate the occupant is within the defined danger zone.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2001
    Publication date: May 30, 2002
    Inventor: Christoph Kath