Patents by Inventor Josef Märtz

Josef Märtz 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: 6705244
    Abstract: A method of fabricating an inflatable seat webbing, more particularly for a seat belt, comprising the steps of weaving a two-ply fabric having an upper ply and a lower ply, folding and placing outermost outer parts on adjoining parts so that all parts are located in sequence above or below a middle part to result in, as viewed in a warp direction, the configuration of a collapsed concertina, and tucking the middle part to the left as viewed from a predetermined direction in relation to fabric threads so that the upper ply and the lower ply of the middle part formerly facing each other now face outwards and sandwiching the folded outer parts and the middle part in between.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2004
    Inventors: Johann Berger, Josef Märtz
  • Patent number: 4099770
    Abstract: A device for the safety of occupants on automotive vehicle seats having two straps for extending over the occupant's shoulders with the two straps being combined in superposed relation at a distance behind and substantially above the shoulders of the occupant. A first securing arrangement is provided for coupling the combined straps to a portion of the vehicle and a second securing arrangement is provided which is securable to at least one portion of the vehicle and extends along at least a portion of the width of the vehicle seat. Guide devices are coupled to and movable with respect to the second securing arrangement with the guide devices receiving the two straps extending over the shoulders of the occupant and diverting the end portions of the straps at the level of the pelvis of the occupant to form lap belt portions connectable in front of the occupant. A seat member may also be provided which is retained on the vehicle seat by the guide devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 1976
    Date of Patent: July 11, 1978
    Assignee: Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Joachim Elsholz, Manfred Bortfeld, Josef Maertz, Erhard Poser