Patents by Inventor Kurt Schulz
Kurt Schulz 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).
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Patent number: 10214074Abstract: Disclosed is a vehicle HVAC system that provides for installation, serviceability, or replacement of at least one actuator servo without removal of the HVAC assembly from the vehicle. As due to the tight space limitations, the present invention provides for at least one fastener-less mounting element of the servo assembly to be attached to the HVAC assembly, without the need for additional fasteners which would require additional space to access with a tool.Type: GrantFiled: October 18, 2013Date of Patent: February 26, 2019Assignees: DENSO International America, Inc., DENSO CORPORATIONInventors: Nicholas Mazzocco, Daniel Okray, Christopher Wisniewski, Kurt Schulz
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Patent number: 10052934Abstract: A fresh air and recirculation air switching case using a rotary door, since an introduced air flows along an inner surface of a circumferential wall of the rotary door, a convex grid is formed on an inner surface of the circumferential wall of the rotary door. In this system, the air flow directed toward a suction inlet is prevented from becoming turbulent behind the rotary door and the air flow noise can be suppressed.Type: GrantFiled: May 10, 2013Date of Patent: August 21, 2018Assignee: DENSO International America, Inc.Inventors: Nathan Dorland, Nicholas Mazzocco, Daniel Okray, Kurt Schulz, Melissa Buczek
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Patent number: 9469272Abstract: A motor vehicle seat belt retractor having load limiting features for controlling seat belt restraint loads for a retractor having a spool for storing belt webbing and rotatable with respect to a retractor frame, and a locking mechanism for locking the spool to provide vehicle occupant restraint. A load limiting element coupled with the spool limits restraint loading of the seat belt webbing upon locking of the spool. A rotational displacement limiting mechanism limits the displacement of the load limiting element, the limiting mechanism having a cam forming a spiral flight rotatable with the load limiting element and a cam follower engaging the spiral flight. The cam and the cam follower interengage to reach an end position preventing further relative angular displacement beyond a predetermined angular displacement of the load limiting element. Embodiments provide various configurations for the cam and cam follower elements.Type: GrantFiled: March 6, 2014Date of Patent: October 18, 2016Assignee: AUTOLIV ASP, INC.Inventors: Kenneth Kohlndorfer, Kurt Schulz
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Publication number: 20150251627Abstract: A motor vehicle seat belt retractor having load limiting features for controlling seat belt restraint loads for a retractor having a spool for storing belt webbing and rotatable with respect to a retractor frame, and a locking mechanism for locking the spool to provide vehicle occupant restraint. A load limiting element coupled with the spool limits restraint loading of the seat belt webbing upon locking of the spool. A rotational displacement limiting mechanism limits the displacement of the load limiting element, the limiting mechanism having a cam forming a spiral flight rotatable with the load limiting element and a cam follower engaging the spiral flight. The cam and the cam follower interengage to reach an end position preventing further relative angular displacement beyond a predetermined angular displacement of the load limiting element. Embodiments provide various configurations for the cam and cam follower elements.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 6, 2014Publication date: September 10, 2015Applicant: Autoliv ASP, Inc.Inventors: Kenneth Kohlndorfer, Kurt Schulz
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Publication number: 20150111482Abstract: Disclosed is a vehicle HVAC system that provides for installation, serviceability, or replacement of at least one actuator servo without removal of the HVAC assembly from the vehicle. As due to the tight space limitations, the present invention provides for at least one fastener-less mounting element of the servo assembly to be attached to the HVAC assembly, without the need for additional fasteners which would require additional space to access with a tool.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 18, 2013Publication date: April 23, 2015Applicants: DENSO International America, Inc.Inventors: Nicholas Mazzocco, Daniel Okray, Christopher Wisniewski, Kurt Schulz
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Publication number: 20140335774Abstract: A fresh air and recirculation air switching case using a rotary door, since an introduced air flows along an inner surface of a circumferential wall of the rotary door, a convex grid is formed on an inner surface of the circumferential wall of the rotary door. In this system, the air flow directed toward a suction inlet is prevented from becoming turbulent behind the rotary door and the air flow noise can be suppressed.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 10, 2013Publication date: November 13, 2014Applicant: DENSO International America, Inc.Inventors: Nathan Dorland, Nicholas Mazzocco, Daniel Okray, Kurt Schulz, Melissa Buczek
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Publication number: 20080039851Abstract: In the field of canine humeral osteotomy, an osteotomy plate including a proximal plate portion lying substantially in a first plane for application to the humerus. The proximal plate portion has a bottom surface adapted for application to the surface of the humerus, and the proximal plate portion has at least one overlapping hole formed therein. The osteotomy plate also includes a distal plate portion lying substantially in a second plane for application to the humerus. The distal plate portion has a bottom surface adapted for application to the surface of the humerus, and the distal plate portion has at least one overlapping hole formed therein. The osteotomy plate also includes a transition region connecting the proximal plate portion to the distal plate portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 25, 2006Publication date: February 14, 2008Inventors: Kurt Schulz, Michael Khowaylo, Patrick White, Robert Young
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Patent number: 7137648Abstract: A load-limiting device has a mechanical structure designed to dissipate forces applied by a vehicle occupant to a safety belt during a crash. The load limiting device comprises a housing and a deformable member, at least one of which is configured for connection to a vehicle safety belt and the other of which is configured for connection to a structural part of a vehicle. The housing and the deformable member are moveable relative to each other when force is applied to the one of those members. The housing supports a hardened member formed of a material which is harder than the deformable member and which is positioned to engage and deform the deformable member as the deformable member is being moved relative to the housing.Type: GrantFiled: February 18, 2005Date of Patent: November 21, 2006Assignee: Key Safety Systems, Inc.Inventors: Kurt Schulz, Barney Bauer
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Publication number: 20060010246Abstract: A system and method for providing a graphical human-machine machine interface for a machine having controllable parts. The system utililzes client-side graphics rendering for clients in communication over a wide area network to create an interactive interface. The rendered graphical objects are interactive and represent controllable parts of the machine such that the graphical objects change appearance to reflect interaction with the machine. Optionally, the system employs server-side graphics rendering for clients in communication via a local area network.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2003Publication date: January 12, 2006Inventors: Kurt Schulz, Brent Meranda, Alex Rozenson, Jerry Koch
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Publication number: 20050155043Abstract: A system and method for providing a graphical human-machine interface (“HMI”) for a machine having controllable parts. The system and method implement an HMI in real time using a standard browser over a network. The system and method permits remote users to make modifications to the HMI and to the control status of the machine. Any subsequent modifications are transmitted to the machine and all remote users in real time. Thus, the system and method allow a remote user to effectively monitor and control machines and processes without the need for the operator to be physically present at the location where the machine or process is located or being performed.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 8, 2004Publication date: July 14, 2005Inventors: Kurt Schulz, Corey O'Brien, Alex Rozenson, Mark Smith
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Publication number: 20050146126Abstract: A new and useful load-limiting device for a vehicle occupant restraint is provided. The load-limiting device comprises a mechanical structure designed to dissipate forces applied by a vehicle occupant to the load-limiting device during a crash, to absorb energy applied to a vehicle occupant during a crash. Moreover, the design of the load-limiting device of the present invention provides significant flexibility in designing the predetermined manner in which the load-limiting device dissipates forces during a crash, thereby providing flexibility in how energy of a vehicle occupant is absorbed during a crash. In its basic form, the load limiting device comprises a housing and a deformable member, at least one of which is configured for connection to a vehicle safety belt and the other of which is configured for connection to an anchor point (e.g. a structural part of a vehicle).Type: ApplicationFiled: February 18, 2005Publication date: July 7, 2005Inventors: Kurt Schulz, Barney Bauer
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Patent number: 6913288Abstract: A load-limiting device has a mechanical structure designed to dissipate forces applied by a vehicle occupant to a safety belt during a crash. The load limiting device comprises a housing and a deformable member, at least one of which is configured for connection to a vehicle safety belt and the other of which is configured for connection to a structural part of a vehicle. The housing and the deformable member are moveable relative to each other when force is applied to the one of those members. The housing supports a hardened member formed of a material which is harder than the deformable member and which is positioned to engage and deform the deformable member as the deformable member is being moved relative to the housing.Type: GrantFiled: July 14, 2003Date of Patent: July 5, 2005Assignee: Key Safety Systems, Inc.Inventors: Kurt Schulz, Barney Bauer
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Patent number: 6860671Abstract: A D-ring assembly comprising a D-ring and a load limiting device. The D-ring has a slot therethrough for receiving a seatbelt webbing and for guiding the webbing from the retractor to the torso of a vehicle occupant. The load limiting device functions by absorbing kinetic energy of the vehicle occupant during a crash to control the deceleration forces experienced by the vehicle occupant. The load limiting device has a deforming member partially embedded in a swivel ball. When a predetermined amount of force is applied on the D-ring assembly, the swivel ball rotates causing the deforming member to create a channel in the load-limiting device.Type: GrantFiled: June 13, 2003Date of Patent: March 1, 2005Assignee: Key Safety Systems, Inc.Inventor: Kurt Schulz
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Publication number: 20050012318Abstract: A new and useful load-limiting device for a vehicle occupant restraint is provided. The load-limiting device comprises a mechanical structure designed to dissipate forces applied by a vehicle occupant to the load-limiting device during a crash, to absorb energy applied to a vehicle occupant during a crash. Moreover, the design of the load-limiting device of the present invention provides significant flexibility in designing the predetermined manner in which the load-limiting device dissipates forces during a crash, thereby providing flexibility in how energy of a vehicle occupant is absorbed during a crash. In its basic form, the load limiting device comprises a housing and a deformable member, at least one of which is configured for connection to a vehicle safety belt and the other of which is configured for connection to an anchor point (e.g. a structural part of a vehicle).Type: ApplicationFiled: July 14, 2003Publication date: January 20, 2005Inventors: Kurt Schulz, Barney Bauer
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Publication number: 20050012319Abstract: A new and useful load-limiting device for a vehicle occupant restraint is provided. The load-limiting device comprises a longitudinal, load-limiting member connected between the vehicle occupant restraint and an anchor point such as a vehicle seat or a structural part of the vehicle. The load-limiting member is configured to deform plastically to dissipate forces applied to the load-limiting member by the vehicle occupant during a crash. Moreover, according to the preferred embodiments, the design of the load-limiting member provides a new and useful form of plastic deformation to dissipate forces applied to the load-limiting member by the vehicle occupant restraint. Specifically, in one embodiment the load-limiting member comprises a deformable strip with a pattern of perforations disposed in staggered rows extending transverse to the strip.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 14, 2003Publication date: January 20, 2005Inventor: Kurt Schulz
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Publication number: 20040262893Abstract: An airbag module has an airbag inflator and an airbag. The airbag inflator inflates the airbag to form a frame with an opening. A support extends across the opening. The support may be a net.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 25, 2003Publication date: December 30, 2004Inventors: Peter C. Kempf, Barney Bauer, Kurt Schulz
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Publication number: 20040253048Abstract: A D-ring assembly comprising a D-ring and a load limiting device. The D-ring has a slot therethrough for receiving a seatbelt webbing and for guiding the webbing from the retractor to the torso of a vehicle occupant. The load limiting device functions by absorbing kinetic energy of the vehicle occupant during a crash to control the deceleration forces experienced by the vehicle occupant. The load limiting device has a deforming member partially embedded in a swivel ball. When a predetermined amount of force is applied on the D-ring assembly, the swivel ball rotates causing the deforming member to create a channel in the load-limiting device.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 13, 2003Publication date: December 16, 2004Inventor: Kurt Schulz
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Patent number: 6746074Abstract: A pedestrian protecting device for a vehicle has an airbag having a first wall comprising a flexible layer and a second wall comprising a vehicle body panel. An inflatable interior cavity is formed between the first wall and the second wall. An inflator has a conduit to conduct inflation gas between the first wall and the second wall.Type: GrantFiled: June 25, 2003Date of Patent: June 8, 2004Assignee: Key Safety Systems, Inc.Inventors: Peter C. Kempf, Barney Bauer, Kurt Schulz
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Patent number: 4974951Abstract: The invention contemplates a stereoscopic binocular surgical microscope wherein a principal objective of defined focal length is rigidly attached to the microscope and serves both observation-ray paths; an additional lens system is swingably positionable in and out of the ray paths for quick change of focal length, without changing the principal objective, and the additional lens system has provision for selective small radial adjustment of the axis of the additional lens system with respect to the axis of the principal objective, when in operative position.Type: GrantFiled: September 20, 1989Date of Patent: December 4, 1990Assignee: Carl ZeissInventors: Ulrich Sander, Kurt Schulz
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Patent number: D295004Type: GrantFiled: April 2, 1985Date of Patent: April 5, 1988Assignee: Carl-Zeiss-StiftungInventors: Kurt Schulz, Bruno Stich