Patents by Inventor Heinz Rind

Heinz Rind 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: 5121616
    Abstract: A steering lock for motor vehicles comprises a locking element which prevents rotation of the vehicle's steering shaft (2) . The locking element is spring-loaded into a locking portion and can be shifted to the unlocking position against the action of the spring by a locking cylinder (3) and a rotary eccentric (16). The locking element consists of a locking sleeve (8) which surrounds the steering shaft (2), is mounted axially mobile but secured to remain fixed against rotation in the steering lock housing (1), and has locking teeth (12) at one end. The locking sleeve (8) co-operates with a locking ring (7) fastened to the steering shaft (2) and which also has locking teeth (11) at one end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 1990
    Date of Patent: June 16, 1992
    Assignee: Tibbe KG
    Inventor: Heinz Rind