Patents by Inventor Franz Ohlert

Franz Ohlert 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: 6102434
    Abstract: A mounting assembly for a lateral impact gas bag module comprises a fastening section and a mounting section. The fastening section is provided with at least one opening for a fastener stud. The mounting section comprises two side walls facing each other, and a transition section connecting the side walls to each other. At least one locking edge is provided in at least one of the side walls. This locking edge serves to lock a gas bag module in place in the mounting section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 1999
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2000
    Assignee: TRW Occupant Restraint Systems GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Franz Ohlert, Hans-Joachim Tietze
  • Patent number: 6070903
    Abstract: An assembly for a vehicle occupant restraint system comprises an inflator and a gas exit tube connected in a gas-tight manner thereto. The inflator is provided with a discharge portion for the gas generated by the inflator when required. The discharge portion comprises a circumferential groove having in cross-section a saw tooth profile with a flank perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the discharge portion. This flank is located on the side of the groove facing the gas exit tube. The gas exit tube comprises a portion which engages the groove in an interfitting manner by means of a plastically deformed portion and secures the gas exit tube axially thereto at the inflator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 1998
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2000
    Assignee: TRW Occupant Restraint Systems GmbH
    Inventors: Roland Beisswenger, Franz Ohlert