Patents by Inventor Juergen Schnitzer

Juergen Schnitzer 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).

  • Device for protecting the knees of vehicle occupants
    Patent number: 6769713
    Abstract: A knee protection device for vehicle occupants comprises at least one airbag, which, in the inflated operation position, extends in front of the knees of a vehicle occupant, lies against the knees in the event of a restraint and prevents the knees from shifting forward. A knee-protection device, which functions well, is easily constructed and avoids injury during the inflation of the airbag. The airbag or air cushion comprises at least two transversely extending airbags, which are disposed directly one behind another in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle. Adjoining airbags are coupled to one another on the side, facing the knees, by an approximately tangentially extending outer fabric bridge or by an otherwise disposed fabric bridge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2004
    Assignee: Dr. Ing. H.C.F. Porsche AG
    Inventors: Martin Kamm, Juergen Schnitzer
  • Device for protecting the knees of vehicle occupants
    Publication number: 20020195802
    Abstract: A knee protection device for vehicle occupants comprises at least one airbag, which, in the inflated operation position, extends in front of the knees of a vehicle occupant, lies against the knees in the event of a restraint and prevents the knees from shifting forward. A knee-protection device, which functions well, is easily constructed and avoids injury during the inflation of the airbag. The airbag or air cushion comprises at least two transversely extending airbags, which are disposed directly one behind another in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle. Adjoining airbags are coupled to one another on the side, facing the knees, by an approximately tangentially extending outer fabric bridge or by an otherwise disposed fabric bridge.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2002
    Publication date: December 26, 2002
    Inventors: Martin Kamm, Juergen Schnitzer