Patents by Inventor Kurt Schleif

Kurt Schleif 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).

  • Apparatus and a method for assessing an anchorage position
    Patent number: 7384099
    Abstract: An apparatus for assessing a position of an anchorage of a child restraint anchorage system. The apparatus includes a frame, an engagement arm, and a latch pin. The engagement arm is adapted to receive the anchorage and is disposed proximate the frame. The latch pin is disposed at least partially within the engagement arm and is adapted to rotate to secure the engagement arm to the anchorage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2008
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Kurt Schleif, Robert Michel
  • Apparatus and a method for assessing an anchorage position
    Patent number: 7346996
    Abstract: An apparatus for assessing a position of an anchorage of a child restraint anchorage system. The apparatus includes a base, a first slide assembly, and a second slide assembly. The first slide assembly is movably disposed on the base for engaging a seat back. The second slide assembly is movably disposed on the base and includes a measurement tool for measuring the position of an anchorage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2008
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventor: Kurt Schleif
  • Apparatus and a method for assessing visibility of a child restraint anchorage
    Patent number: 7267464
    Abstract: An apparatus for assessing visibility of an anchorage disposed proximate a vehicle seat. The apparatus includes a mounting assembly adapted to engage a first anchorage and a laser adapted to project a beam toward a second anchorage. The mounting assembly is pivotable about the first anchorage to adjust an angle at which the beam is projected toward the second anchorage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2007
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Kurt Schleif, Robert Michel
  • Tool and method for measuring force associated with engaging a child restraint anchorage
    Patent number: 7126462
    Abstract: A tool for measuring force associated with engaging an anchorage of a child restraint anchorage system of a motor vehicle. The tool includes a force measuring device, an engagement arm having a slot, and a guide mechanism. The engagement arm transmits force to the measuring device when the anchorage is seated within the slot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2006
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Kurt Schleif, Robert Michel
  • APPARATUS AND A METHOD FOR ASSESSING AN ANCHORAGE POSITION
    Publication number: 20060226692
    Abstract: An apparatus for assessing a position of an anchorage of a child restraint anchorage system. The apparatus includes a base, a first slide assembly, and a second slide assembly. The first slide assembly is movably disposed on the base for engaging a seat back. The second slide assembly is movably disposed on the base and includes a measurement tool for measuring the position of an anchorage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2005
    Publication date: October 12, 2006
    Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
    Inventor: Kurt Schleif
  • Tool and a method for assessing an indicator mark position
    Patent number: 7065889
    Abstract: A tool for assessing the position of an indicator mark disposed on a seat of a vehicle. The tool includes an arm adapted to contact an anchorage and a plurality of lasers adapted to project a set of beams toward the seat. The set of beams define an area indicative of a desired location of the indicator mark.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2006
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Kurt Schleif, Robert Michel
  • TOOL AND METHOD FOR MEASURING FORCE ASSOCIATED WITH ENGAGING A CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE
    Publication number: 20060103515
    Abstract: A tool for measuring force associated with engaging an anchorage of a child restraint anchorage system of a motor vehicle. The tool includes a force measuring device, an engagement arm having a slot, and a guide mechanism. The engagement arm transmits force to the measuring device when the anchorage is seated within the slot.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2004
    Publication date: May 18, 2006
    Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
    Inventors: Kurt Schleif, Robert Michel
  • AN APPARATUS AND A METHOD FOR ASSESSING AN ANCHORAGE POSITION
    Publication number: 20060103199
    Abstract: An apparatus for assessing a position of an anchorage of a child restraint anchorage system. The apparatus includes a frame, an engagement arm, and a latch pin. The engagement arm is adapted to receive the anchorage and is disposed proximate the frame. The latch pin is disposed at least partially within the engagement arm and is adapted to rotate to secure the engagement arm to the anchorage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2004
    Publication date: May 18, 2006
    Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
    Inventors: Kurt Schleif, Robert Michel
  • AN APPARATUS AND A METHOD FOR ASSESSING VISIBILITY OF A CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE
    Publication number: 20060102411
    Abstract: An apparatus for assessing visibility of an anchorage disposed proximate a vehicle seat. The apparatus includes a mounting assembly adapted to engage a first anchorage and a laser adapted to project a beam toward a second anchorage. The mounting assembly is pivotable about the first anchorage to adjust an angle at which the beam is projected toward the second anchorage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2004
    Publication date: May 18, 2006
    Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
    Inventors: Kurt Schleif, Robert Michel
  • A TOOL AND A METHOD FOR ASSESSING AN INDICATOR MARK POSITION
    Publication number: 20060101659
    Abstract: A tool for assessing the position of an indicator mark disposed on a seat of a vehicle. The tool includes an arm adapted to contact an anchorage and a plurality of lasers adapted to project a set of beams toward the seat. The set of beams define an area indicative of a desired location of the indicator mark.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2004
    Publication date: May 18, 2006
    Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
    Inventors: Kurt Schleif, Robert Michel