Patents by Inventor Eric Blass

Eric Blass 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: 8998328
    Abstract: The invention relates to a fitting for a vehicle seat, in particular for a motor vehicle seat, comprises a first fitting part and a second fitting part that can be rotated with respect to each other, a clip ring that is fixed to the first fitting part for holding both fitting parts axially together by an outer ring section and engaging the second fitting part by an inner annular section, and stops that define the limits of the relative rotation of both fitting parts and that comprise at least one limiting stop embodied as a clip ring and at least one locking stop joined to the second fitting part such that the limiting stop protrudes outwards from outside of the annular section of the clip ring, and the limiting stop is provided on a structural part secured to the second fitting part.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2015
    Assignee: Keiper GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Martin Stilleke, Andreas Rabbach, Eric Blass
  • Patent number: 8915548
    Abstract: A fitting for a vehicle seat, in particular for a motor vehicle seat, includes a first fitting part, on which a ring gear is formed, a second fitting part, on which a gear is formed. The gear meshes with the ring gear, whereby the two fitting parts are in transmission connection with each other. It also includes a rotatably supported eccentric for driving a relative rolling motion of the gear and the ring gear, wherein the eccentric rotates in the circumferential direction and is driven by a carrier. An installation space is provided between the first fitting part and the second fitting part, wherein a separating ring is arranged in the installation space. The separating ring divides the installation space into an outer installation space, and an inner installation space.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 23, 2014
    Assignee: Keiper GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Martin Stilleke, Eric Blass, Arkadius Rock
  • Patent number: 8905479
    Abstract: For a fitting for a vehicle seat, in particular for a motor vehicle seat, comprising a first fitting part and a second fitting part, which are in a transmission connection with each other by means of a spur gear and a ring gear, which mesh with each other, and comprising a rotating eccentric driven by a carrier for driving a relative rolling motion of the spur gear and the ring gear, wherein the first fitting part accommodates the eccentric, which is supported on the second fitting part, the fitting is associated with one of at least two load classes and comprises components that are parameterized in regard to the associated load class and components that are carry-over parts for all load classes, wherein the fitting parts are parameterized components and the eccentric is one of the carry-over parts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2014
    Assignee: Keiper GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Ulrich Lehmann, Martin Stilleke, Christian Jokiel, Artur Komainda, Eric Blass
  • Publication number: 20130207433
    Abstract: For a fitting for a vehicle seat, in particular for a motor vehicle seat, comprising a first fitting part and a second fitting part, which are in a transmission connection with each other by means of a spur gear and a ring gear, which mesh with each other, and comprising a rotating eccentric driven by a carrier for driving a relative rolling motion of the spur gear and the ring gear, wherein the first fitting part accommodates the eccentric, which is supported on the second fitting part, the fitting is associated with one of at least two load classes and comprises components that are parameterized in regard to the associated load class and components that are carry-over parts for all load classes, wherein the fitting parts are parameterized components and the eccentric is one of the carry-over parts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2011
    Publication date: August 15, 2013
    Inventors: Ulrich Lehmann, Martin Stilleke, Christian Jokiel, Artur Komainda, Eric Blass
  • Publication number: 20130207434
    Abstract: The invention relates to a fitting for a vehicle seat, in particular for a motor vehicle seat, comprises a first fitting part and a second fitting part that can be rotated with respect to each other, a clip ring that is fixed to the first fitting part for holding both fitting parts axially together by an outer ring section and engaging the second fitting part by an inner annular section, and stops that define the limits of the relative rotation of both fitting parts and that comprise at least one limiting stop embodied as a clip ring and at least one locking stop joined to the second fitting part such that the limiting stop protrudes outwards from outside of the annular section of the clip ring, and the limiting stop is provided on a structural part secured to the second fitting part.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2011
    Publication date: August 15, 2013
    Applicant: KEIPER GMBH & CO KG
    Inventors: Martin Stilleke, Andreas Rabbach, Eric Blass
  • Publication number: 20130090204
    Abstract: A fitting for a vehicle seat, in particular for a motor vehicle seat, includes a first fitting part, on which a ring gear is formed, a second fitting part, on which a gear is formed. The gear meshes with the ring gear, whereby the two fitting parts are in transmission connection with each other. It also includes a rotatably supported eccentric for driving a relative rolling motion of the gear and the ring gear, wherein the eccentric rotates in the circumferential direction and is driven by a carrier. An installation space is provided between the first fitting part and the second fitting part, wherein a separating ring is arranged in the installation space. The separating ring divides the installation space into an outer installation space, and an inner installation space.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2011
    Publication date: April 11, 2013
    Inventors: Martin Stilleke, Eric Blass, Arkadius Rock