Patents by Inventor Jean-Luc Klein
Jean-Luc Klein 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).
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Patent number: 9328759Abstract: In a fastening clip (10), in particular for a lining part (12) of a vehicle, including a base body (16) which has a retaining portion (20) for the lining part (12) and a fastening portion (22) provided thereon, which can be inserted into an opening (24) of a vehicle-fixed component (14), in particular of a vehicle body part, and which can latch therein, the fastening portion (22) includes at least two flexible latching wings (48) each held on a flexible web (40), the webs (40) being spaced apart from each other, and the latching wings (48) extending from the webs (40) away from each other, and a flexible connecting element (42) connecting the webs (40) on the entire length to each other being provided between the webs (40).Type: GrantFiled: January 6, 2014Date of Patent: May 3, 2016Assignee: TRW Automotive Electronics & Components GmbHInventors: Michel Kuhm, Jean Luc Klein
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Patent number: 8939690Abstract: An attachment device having a nut member, flange member, and tabs connecting the flange member to the nut member. The nut member extends along an axis and has an axial thread-engaging bore. The flange member extends transversely to the axis and has an opening, with the flange member being spaced axially from nut member. The tabs connect the flange member to the nut member, with each tab having a first end connected to the nut member and a second end connected to the flange. The nut member includes blocks having abutment faces defining a polygonal outline with side faces, with each tab extending alongside an abutment face on a side face.Type: GrantFiled: July 25, 2012Date of Patent: January 27, 2015Assignee: Faurecia Interieur IndustrieInventors: Michel Kuhm, Jean-Luc Klein, Dominique Duchet, Frédéric Lard
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Publication number: 20140196259Abstract: In a fastening clip (10), in particular for a lining part (12) of a vehicle, comprising a base body (16) which has a retaining portion (20) for the lining part (12) and a fastening portion (22) provided thereon, which can be inserted into an opening (24) of a vehicle-fixed component (14), in particular of a vehicle body part, and which can latch therein, the fastening portion (22) includes at least two flexible latching wings (48) each held on a flexible web (40), the webs (40) being spaced apart from each other, and the latching wings (48) extending from the webs (40) away from each other, and a flexible connecting element (42) connecting the webs (40) on the entire length to each other being provided between the webs (40).Type: ApplicationFiled: January 6, 2014Publication date: July 17, 2014Applicant: TRW Automotive Electronics & Components GmbHInventors: Michel Kuhm, Jean Luc Klein
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Patent number: 8601649Abstract: A clip (1) for fixing an element with a groove which is defined by two parallel hook-in edges, includes a tab (30) which is designed such that on two planes (35) and (36) which are parallel to each other it can cooperate with the groove. The tab (30) has a first surface (32) and a second surface (35). The first surface (32) extends completely set back with respect to the first plane (35) and in the thickness of the tab (30) to the second plane (36). The second surface (33) extends completely protruding from the second plane (36) to the outside of the tab (30) and opposite the first surface (32). The first surface (32) and the second surface (33) define an elastically deformable region. The volume defined by the second surface (33) and the second plane (36) is smaller than the volume defined by the first surface (32) and the first plane (35) or is equal to the same.Type: GrantFiled: November 4, 2009Date of Patent: December 10, 2013Assignee: TRW Automotive Electronics & Components GmbHInventors: Jean Luc Klein, Michel Kuhm
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Publication number: 20130101370Abstract: An attachment device having a nut member, flange member, and tabs connecting the flange member to the nut member. The nut member extends along an axis and has an axial thread-engaging bore. The flange member extends transversely to the axis and has an opening, with the flange member being spaced axially from nut member. The tabs connect the flange member to the nut member, with each tab having a first end connected to the nut member and a second end connected to the flange. The nut member includes blocks having abutment faces defining a polygonal outline with side faces, with each tab extending alongside an abutment face on a side face.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 25, 2012Publication date: April 25, 2013Applicant: FAURECIA INTERIEUR INDUSTRIEInventors: Michel Kuhm, Jean-Luc Klein, Dominique Duchet, Frédéric Lard
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Publication number: 20120110796Abstract: A clip (1) for fixing an element with a groove which is defined by two parallel hook-in edges, includes a tab (30) which is designed such that on two planes (35) and (36) which are parallel to each other it can cooperate with the groove. The tab (30) has a first surface (32) and a second surface (35). The first surface (32) extends completely set back with respect to the first plane (35) and in the thickness of the tab (30) to the second plane (36). The second surface (33) extends completely protruding from the second plane (36) to the outside of the tab (30) and opposite the first surface (32). The first surface (32) and the second surface (33) define an elastically deformable region. The volume defined by the second surface (33) and the second plane (36) is smaller than the volume defined by the first surface (32) and the first plane (35) or is equal to the same.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 4, 2009Publication date: May 10, 2012Inventors: Jean Luc Klein, Michel Kuhm
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Publication number: 20110243688Abstract: A retaining clip (1) for fixing an equipment on a structure, includes a base member (4), from which an anchoring end piece (3) extends with a first portion (80) which has a general shape tapered towards a free end opposite to the base member (4). The first portion (80) continues into a second portion (90) which substantially forms a fixation constriction (9) near the base member (4). An elastically deformable sliding surface (20) extends between the first portion (80) and the second portion (90), with which it is connected via a first contact bend and a second contact bend, respectively, which are separate from each other and each protrude at least on a part of their length on the one hand with respect to the sliding region (20) and on the other hand with respect to the first portion (80) or to the second portion (90), respectively.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 4, 2009Publication date: October 6, 2011Inventors: Jean Luc Klein, Michel Kuhm
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Patent number: 7785030Abstract: A connecting element (10), in particular for connecting a lining piece with a support, includes a head part (12) for fastening to the lining piece, and a foot part (14) for fastening to the support. The head part (12) and the foot part (14) are connected with each other elastically so that the foot part (14) is movable relative to the head part (12) in directions perpendicular to a central axis (A) of the connecting element (10).Type: GrantFiled: October 19, 2006Date of Patent: August 31, 2010Assignee: TRW AUtomotive Electronics & Components GmbH & Co. KGInventor: Jean-Luc Klein
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Publication number: 20070098523Abstract: A connecting element (10), in particular for connecting a lining piece with a support, includes a head part (12) for fastening to the lining piece, and a foot part (14) for fastening to the support. The head part (12) and the foot part (14) are connected with each other elastically so that the foot part (14) is movable relative to the head part (12) in directions perpendicular to a central axis (A) of the connecting element (10).Type: ApplicationFiled: October 19, 2006Publication date: May 3, 2007Inventor: Jean-Luc Klein
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Patent number: 6685407Abstract: The invention relates to a connecting element between a support, in particular part of a motor vehicle body and a bearing part which is to be fixed onto said support. The connecting element comprises an outer part (1) which can be connected to the bearing part and an inner part (2) which is used in the assembly position to expand at least one section of the outer part (1) behind and/or in an opening of the support. The outer part (1) has an upper flange (10), containing centered internal toothing (11) which can be engaged by counter-toothing (21) in the inner part (2), when in the assembly position. The inner part (2) has at least one catch groove in a catch area between two cylindrical sections. At least one counter-catch of the outer part (1) is inserted into said catch groove in the assembly position.Type: GrantFiled: April 15, 2002Date of Patent: February 3, 2004Assignee: TRW Carr FranceInventors: Jean-Paul Holzman, Jean-Luc Klein