Patents by Inventor Frank Pflanzer

Frank Pflanzer 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: 8187108
    Abstract: A longitudinal shaft assembly for a motor vehicle, comprising at least a first shaft and a second shaft, a ball-type constant velocity joint for connecting the first shaft to the second shaft and at least one central bearing for supporting the longitudinal shaft assembly with respect to a body of the motor vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2012
    Assignee: GKN Driveline Deutschland GmbH
    Inventors: Wolfgang Lobel, Sven Lehmann, Frank Pflanzer
  • Publication number: 20100081511
    Abstract: A longitudinal shaft assembly for a motor vehicle, comprising at least a first shaft and a second shaft, a ball-type constant velocity joint for connecting the first shaft to the second shaft and at least one central bearing for supporting the longitudinal shaft assembly with respect to a body of the motor vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2009
    Publication date: April 1, 2010
    Inventors: Wolfgang Lobel, Sven Lehmann, Frank Pflanzer