Patents by Inventor Kerstin Krether

Kerstin Krether 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).

  • Fastening mechanism
    Patent number: 10352341
    Abstract: A fastening mechanism used to connect or fasten a component to a structure or frame. The mechanism includes first and second complementary fastening members. A spring element extends between the first fastening member and the component. The first fastening member including a protruding frictional connection support portion including a bearing face or surface contacting or engaging the structure or frame. The bearing face is radially spaced from a body of the first fastening member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2019
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Hubertus von Chappuis, Irfan Kumlali, Christoph Meier, Kerstin Krether
  • FASTENING MECHANISM
    Publication number: 20160297475
    Abstract: A fastening mechanism used to connect or fasten a component to a structure or frame. The mechanism includes first and second complementary fastening members. A spring element extends between the first fastening member and the component. The first fastening member including a protruding frictional connection support portion including a bearing face or surface contacting or engaging the structure or frame. The bearing face is radially spaced from a body of the first fastening member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 8, 2016
    Publication date: October 13, 2016
    Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Hubertus von Chappuis, Irfan Kumlali, Christoph Meier, Kerstin Krether