Patents by Inventor Olaf Benkler

Olaf Benkler 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).

  • Energy absorbing deformation element
    Publication number: 20020074828
    Abstract: A deformation element is arranged in vehicle pillars and/or between an inside roof lining and a transverse roof support and comprises U-beam shaped elements connected through connecting ribs to form a unit. Reinforcement ribs are provided within the U-shaped beams of the deformation element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2001
    Publication date: June 20, 2002
    Applicant: Dr. Ing. h. c. F Porsche AG
    Inventor: Olaf Benkler