Patents by Inventor Meinolf Kothenburger

Meinolf Kothenburger 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).

  • Transverse beam and method of manufacturing a transverse beam
    Patent number: 6145271
    Abstract: A transverse beam forming an at least indirect component of a composite suspension control arm shaft has over a substantial part of its length a trough-shaped torsion portion with a U-shaped or V-shaped cross-section formed by chipless deformation of a tubular hollow section, end portions having a circular cross-section and intermediate portions with a continuously changing cross-section from the end portions to the torsion portion, wherein the double walls of the torsion portion have in the transition areas from the torsion portion to the intermediate portions transversely directed embossments or impressions at the deepest point of the torsion portion, wherein the embossments or impressions engage in each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 1997
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2000
    Assignee: Benteler AG
    Inventors: Heinz Kossmeier, Meinolf Kothenburger, Wigbert Christophliemke