Patents by Inventor Günter K. Clute

Günter K. Clute 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).

  • Active anti-bunching D-ring seat belt system
    Patent number: 7806439
    Abstract: A motor vehicle seat belt system having an active system for avoiding bunching of webbing in a D-ring during a rapid deceleration event. The system includes a controlled locking mechanism engageable with a rotatably mounted D-ring to restrict backward rotation of the D-ring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2010
    Assignee: Autoliv ASP, Inc.
    Inventor: Günter K. Clute