Patents by Inventor Holger Kreile

Holger Kreile 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: 6357788
    Abstract: An airbag cover for an airbag unit in a motor vehicle is adapted to be torn open along predetermined lines on sudden inflation of the airbag to swing open in one or more parts along hinge lines. The cover is composed of two or more layers. A full-length tear line intended as a predetermined breaking line is provided only in the first layer on the side of the airbag.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2000
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2002
    Assignee: TRW Automotive Safety Systems GmbH
    Inventor: Holger Kreile
  • Publication number: 20010000418
    Abstract: An airbag cover for an airbag unit in a motor vehicle is adapted to be torn open along predetermined lines on sudden inflation of the airbag to swing open in one or more parts along hinge lines. The cover is composed of two or more layers. A full-length tear line intended as a predetermined breaking line is provided only in the first layer on the side of the airbag.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2000
    Publication date: April 26, 2001
    Applicant: TRW Automotive Safety Systems GmbH
    Inventor: Holger Kreile
  • Patent number: 6199897
    Abstract: An airbag cover for an airbag unit in a motor vehicle is adapted to be torn open along predetermined lines on sudden inflation of the airbag to swing open in one or more parts along hinge lines. The cover is composed of two or more layers. A full-length tear line intended as a predetermined breaking line is provided only in the first layer on the side of the airbag.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 1998
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2001
    Assignee: TRW Automotive Safety Systems GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventor: Holger Kreile
  • Patent number: 6149189
    Abstract: An apparatus (20) includes a cover cap (1) for an airbag unit accommodated in a steering wheel (20) and a frame part (3) for accommodating the airbag unit. The cover cap (1) has a body consisting of synthetic material, an actuating surface (8), an outer edge portion (18), and an integrally molded flexible web (2). The cover cap (1) is arranged for movement against an elastic return force (10) of the cover cap (1) thereby actuating horn contacts (9) in the actuating surface (8). The outer edge portion (18) of the cover cap (1) is located opposite and spaced apart from a corresponding surface (12) of the frame part (3). The flexible web (2) of the cover cap (1) extends toward the corresponding surface (12) of the frame part (3) for preventing dust and humidity from penetrating the steering wheel (20).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 1998
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2000
    Assignee: TRW Automotive Safety Systems GmbH
    Inventor: Holger Kreile