Patents by Inventor Jorg Ruschulte

Jorg Ruschulte 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: 9061422
    Abstract: A device for handling objects is provided, comprising at least one inflatable air chamber and a retaining unit for objects, which is attached to the air chamber, to a robot or manipulator, characterized by at least one device for handling objects. Also provided is a method for handling objects using the aforementioned device, characterized by the steps of: moving the device with the side thereof comprising the retaining unit to the object to be handled in a first position; establishing an adhesive connection between the retaining unit and the object to be handled, thus retaining the object; moving the device to a desired second position, and releasing the object from the retaining unit by inflating the at least one air chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2015
    Assignee: GLOBAL SAFETY TEXTILES GMBH
    Inventors: Jörg Ruschulte, Christoph Riethmueller
  • Publication number: 20140030455
    Abstract: The invention relates to a textile structure element, having textile stretch elements and integrated textile support elements, wherein, in places, the stretch elements and the support elements are interconnected and allow, at least in part, a spatial expansion of at least one fillable stretch element and/or support element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 2, 2012
    Publication date: January 30, 2014
    Applicant: GLOBAL SAFETY TEXTILES GMBH
    Inventors: Jörg Ruschulte, Thomas Stegmaier, Julian Sartori
  • Publication number: 20140010628
    Abstract: The invention relates to a device for handling objects, comprising at least one inflatable air chamber and a retaining unit for objects, which is attached to the air chamber, to a robot or manipulator, characterized by at least one device for handling objects, and to a method for handling objects using the aforementioned device, characterized by the steps of: moving the device with the side thereof comprising the retaining unit to the object to be handled in a first position; establishing an adhesive connection between the retaining unit and the object to be handled, thus retaining the object; moving the device to a desired second position, and releasing the object from the retaining unit by inflating the at least one air chamber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2012
    Publication date: January 9, 2014
    Applicant: GLOBAL SAFETY TEXTILES GMBH
    Inventors: Jörg Ruschulte, Christoph Riethmueller
  • Publication number: 20140007764
    Abstract: The invention relates to an actuating device with at least one textile airbag that has at least two textile fabric layers that lie one over the other, said airbag comprising a first fillable chamber of a first size, wherein the chamber can be brought from a non-filled or only slightly filled inoperative state into a filled actuated state by filling with a fluid. The airbag has anchoring points on which said airbag can be connected to objects to be actuated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2012
    Publication date: January 9, 2014
    Applicant: GLOBAL SAFETY TEXTILES GMBH
    Inventor: Jörg Ruschulte
  • Publication number: 20090314378
    Abstract: Fabric for an airbag, comprising warp threads and weft threads, in particular using multifilaments, characterized by a weave density greater than the 95% Professor Walz standard. It can also have a permeability (LD) of less than 3 l/dm2/min (at 500 Pa differential pressure) pursuant to ISO 9237, and can be characterized by a warp/weft insertion ratio greater than 1.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2007
    Publication date: December 24, 2009
    Applicant: ITG Automotive Safety Textiles GmbH
    Inventors: Norbert Huber, Jörg Ruschulte, Thomas Eschbach, Thomas Gerspach
  • Publication number: 20090194188
    Abstract: Disclosed is a fabric comprising first and second warp threads and first and second weft threads. Said fabric is characterized in that the first warp threads and the first weft threads form a basic fabric while the second warp threads, along with the second weft threads, form a covering fabric that adjoins the basic fabric, the second warp threads also being interwoven with the first weft threads.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2007
    Publication date: August 6, 2009
    Applicant: ITG AUTOMOTIVE SAFETY TEXTILES GMBH
    Inventor: Jörg Ruschulte
  • Patent number: 7375806
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for inspecting quality criteria of flat textile structures embodied in a multi-layer form according to a contour, in particular woven, stitched, knitted, sewn or non-woven finished structures, preferably provided with cut areas or holes, separated or forming a material web, in particular when said structures are used for producing airbags. The inventive method is carried out using image-forming inspection means, in particular optical inspection means, preferably a linear array camera or CCD array camera, whereby a relative motion is produced between the structures to be inspected and the camera, and the structure is arranged at least by area at a defined distance from the image-forming inspection means, preferably on the substantially flat surface of a control table or inspection line. The texture of the structure is analyzed according to a segmentation method. Characteristics such as center of gravity, area, main axes, etc.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2008
    Assignee: BST Safety Textiles GmbH
    Inventors: Robert Daul, Jörg Ruschulte
  • Publication number: 20080014394
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to a textile construction for using in passenger restraint systems including air bags, side curtain air bags and air belts. The textile construction is characterized in that it contains plastically deformable filaments which enable the surface of the textile construction to increase when air pressure is applied and to further increase when stuck by an object such as a passenger. The textile construction is also provided with an especially elastic coating.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2007
    Publication date: January 17, 2008
    Inventors: Johann Berger, Norbert Huber, Jorg Ruschulte
  • Publication number: 20070262571
    Abstract: The invention relates to an occupant restraint system for land, water, space or aircraft, in particular motor vehicles, the system including at least two airbags, which can be inflated in the event of a vehicle collision. The system includes devices which are suitable for interconnecting the air bags at least temporarily in the event of a collision.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2007
    Publication date: November 15, 2007
    Applicant: BST Safety Textiles GmbH
    Inventors: Jorg Ruschulte, Heniz Busskamp
  • Publication number: 20060037283
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for inserting a folded airbag into an oblong cover, which is characterized in that the airbag, before or during insertion, is compressed into an insertion tool and is then inserted into the oblong cover by means of said insertion tool.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2005
    Publication date: February 23, 2006
    Inventors: Ralf Krause, Karl-Heinz Egle, Jorg Ruschulte
  • Publication number: 20050161919
    Abstract: The invention relates to a two-ply airbag consisting of a textile surface structure, said plies lying opposite one another and enclosing at least one chamber that can be filled with gas. The piles have surfaces that face outwards. The airbag is characterized in that coatings, which are suitable for sealing and reinforcing the airbag, are applied to said surfaces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2004
    Publication date: July 28, 2005
    Inventors: Johann Berger, Holger Saint-Denis, Norbert Huber, Jorg Ruschulte
  • Publication number: 20030166367
    Abstract: The invention relates to a textile construction for using in passenger restraint systems. Said textile construction is characterised in that it contains plastically deformable filaments which enable the surface of the textile construction to increase when pressure is applied in at least one surface direction. The inventive textile construction is also provided with an especially elastic coating.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2003
    Publication date: September 4, 2003
    Inventors: Johann Berger, Norbert Huber, Jorg Ruschulte