Patents by Inventor Matt R. Gohlke

Matt R. Gohlke 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: 9623836
    Abstract: A number of variations may include a product comprising: a pretensioner that moves from a first position to a second position, several with a with guide loop assembly comprising: a guide loop; a pretensioner, wherein the pretensioner is attached to the guide loop; and wherein the pretensioner moves a guide loop from a first position to a second position upon deployment. A number of variations may also include a slot in the pretensioner body through which motion is communicated to a seatbelt anchor or guide loop to move it from a first position to a second position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2017
    Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations LLC
    Inventors: Peter P. Kujawa, George J. Strnad, Matt R. Gohlke, Scott D. Thomas
  • Publication number: 20160121846
    Abstract: A number of variations may include a product comprising: a pretensioner that moves from a first position to a second position, several with a with guide loop assembly comprising: a guide loop; a pretensioner, wherein the pretensioner is attached to the guide loop; and wherein the pretensioner moves a guide loop from a first position to a second position upon deployment. A number of variations may also include a slot in the pretensioner body through which motion is communicated to a seatbelt anchor or guide loop to move it from a first position to a second position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2014
    Publication date: May 5, 2016
    Inventors: Peter P. Kujawa, George J. Strnad, Matt R. Gohlke, Scott D. Thomas
  • Patent number: 9139159
    Abstract: A vehicle and a locking assembly for a seat belt are disclosed. A strap is disposed between a locking member and an engagement surface of a support. The strap is spaced from the engagement surface when the locking member is in an initial position. The strap engages the engagement surface when the locking member is in a transitional position to apply a variable load to the strap. The strap engages the engagement surface when the locking member is in a final position to apply a final load to the strap. At least one of the support and the locking member includes a device that restricts rotation of the locking member to limit the final load applied to the strap when the locking member is in the final position such that the strap is movable relative to the locking member when a force applied to the strap exceeds the final load.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2015
    Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations LLC
    Inventors: Steven J. Richter, George J. Strnad, Matt R. Gohlke