Patents by Inventor Detlev Schmid

Detlev Schmid 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: 9193328
    Abstract: A device for anchoring a belt buckle (10) comprises a fitting (12) including a first end portion (20) and a second end portion (22) as well as a central portion (18) provided between the two end portions (20, 22). The central portion (18) has an opening for fastening the fitting (12) in a way affixed to the vehicle by means of a screw (16). The device further comprises a connecting strap (14) connected on the one hand to the belt buckle (10) and on the other hand to the fitting (12). According to the invention, the connecting strap (14) extends along the first end portion (20) and the central portion (18) of the fitting (12) and is threaded via a loop (30) into an eyelet (24) of the second end portion (22).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2015
    Assignee: TRW Automotive GmbH
    Inventors: Peter Haas, Detlev Schmid
  • Publication number: 20140373313
    Abstract: A device for anchoring a belt buckle (10) comprises a fitting (12) including a first end portion (20) and a second end portion (22) as well as a central portion (18) provided between the two end portions (20, 22). The central portion (18) has an opening for fastening the fitting (12) in a way affixed to the vehicle by means of a screw (16). The device further comprises a connecting strap (14) connected on the one hand to the belt buckle (10) and on the other hand to the fitting (12). According to the invention, the connecting strap (14) extends along the first end portion (20) and the central portion (18) of the fitting (12) and is threaded via a loop (30) into an eyelet (24) of the second end portion (22).
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2012
    Publication date: December 25, 2014
    Inventors: Peter Haas, Detlev Schmid
  • Patent number: 6254133
    Abstract: A height adjuster for a vehicle safety belt comprises a track and a slide piece which may be shifted within the track. The height adjuster further comprises an adjusting mechanism with a lever by which a movement of the slide piece can be unlocked or locked. Further, a deflection fitting is provided which is attached to the slide piece, and an impact protection member. The impact protection member is attached to the slide piece and extends from the slide piece in a direction away from the track. A cover part is provided which engages with the impact protection member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2001
    Assignee: TRW Occupant Restraint Systems GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventor: Detlev Schmid