Patents by Inventor Ralf Glaab

Ralf Glaab 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: 10829079
    Abstract: It is provided a gas bag for an airbag module of a motor vehicle, comprising at least two gas bag parts, which via at least one seam are connected to each other to form a gas bag to be filled with gas, so that the resulting gas bag has an inner wall facing the interior of the gas bag and an outer wall facing away therefrom, and comprising a flame protection layer that is arranged within the gas bag and is connected to the gas bag such that the flame protection layer sectionally covers the gas bag for protection against gases. In the flame protection layer at least one incision is formed, by which a foldable partial section is produced in the flame protection layer, which can be folded over a seam by means of which the gas bag parts are connected to each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2020
    Assignee: JOYSON SAFETY SYSTEMS GERMANY GMBH
    Inventor: Ralf Glaab
  • Publication number: 20190193664
    Abstract: It is provided a gas bag for an airbag module of a motor vehicle, comprising at least two gas bag parts, which via at least one seam are connected to each other to form a gas bag to be filled with gas, so that the resulting gas bag has an inner wall facing the interior of the gas bag and an outer wall facing away therefrom, and comprising a flame protection layer that is arranged within the gas bag and is connected to the gas bag such that the flame protection layer sectionally covers the gas bag for protection against gases. In the flame protection layer at least one incision is formed, by which a foldable partial section is produced in the flame protection layer, which can be folded over a seam by means of which the gas bag parts are connected to each other.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2017
    Publication date: June 27, 2019
    Applicant: Joyson Safety Systems Germany GmbH
    Inventor: Ralf GLAAB
  • Publication number: 20140117650
    Abstract: A gas bag for a vehicle occupant restraint system is provided. The gas bag comprises a first and a second gas bag layer which define an inflatable chamber of the gas bag. The first gas bag layer includes a first portion with an opening for at least partly introducing a gas generator and a second portion which is folded over towards the first portion and is connected with the first portion, so that the first and the second portion of the first gas bag layer form a receiving region for receiving a gas generator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2012
    Publication date: May 1, 2014
    Applicant: TAKATA AG
    Inventors: Ralf Glaab, Daniel Büttner
  • Patent number: 7963558
    Abstract: A method for producing an airbag package for an airbag module, which airbag package at least comprises an airbag and a protection covering surrounding the airbag is provided. The method using a first tool that comprises a recess for receiving the airbag package. The method comprising the steps of: covering the recess with an evenly outspread first protection covering part of the protection covering, folding the airbag, and inserting the folded airbag into the recess under interposition of the first protection covering part.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2011
    Assignee: Takata-Petri AG
    Inventors: Ralf Glaab, Stefan Hamels
  • Patent number: 7874583
    Abstract: An airbag arrangement for a vehicle occupant restraint system includes an inflatable airbag having at least one outflow opening through which gas can flow out of the airbag. The airbag arrangement also includes a stretchable element including a covering structure for adjustably covering a portion of the outflow opening. The covering structure moves relative to the outflow opening when the stretchable element is stretched. The airbag arrangement also includes a fastener for fastening the stretchable element to the airbag so the stretchable element stretches when the airbag inflates and the covering structure moves relative to the outflow opening changing the size of the covered portion of the outflow opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2011
    Assignee: Takata-Petri AG
    Inventors: Norbert Sahm, Claus Rudolf, Ralf Glaab, Nick Eckert, Dirk Franke
  • Patent number: 7758065
    Abstract: An airbag module including a gas generator with at least one laterally projecting fastening portion; a generator support; an airbag with an inflation opening; a cover cap; and latching elements for connecting the generator support to the cover cap. The airbag has a plate proximate to the inflation opening, the plate including an opening for the gas generator. Latching elements are provided to hold the plate and the airbag connected thereto, and to hold the fastening portion of the gas generator situated between the generator support and the plate. The plate, at least in the region of these latching elements, is larger than the external dimensioning of the folded airbag in the region of the inflation opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2010
    Assignee: Takata-Petri AG
    Inventors: Steffan Weigand, Frank Sauer, Stefan Hamels, Ralf Glaab
  • Patent number: 7614645
    Abstract: An airbag module comprises a gas generator provided with an electrical connection and an airbag provided with a gas generator opening. The gas generator opening is used to introduce the gas from the gas generator into the airbag and can be sealed with at least one fabric element. The gas generator and the electrical connection are arranged in the region of the gas generator opening. The at least one fabric element is arranged and embodied in such a way that the gas generator opening is sealed by the at least one fabric element during and/or following the airbag deployment in the region of the gas generator and/or the on the electrical connection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2009
    Assignee: Takata-Petri AG
    Inventor: Ralf Glaab
  • Publication number: 20090014987
    Abstract: An airbag module including a gas generator with at least one laterally projecting fastening portion; a generator support; an airbag with an inflation opening; a cover cap; and latching elements for connecting the generator support to the cover cap. The airbag has a plate proximate to the inflation opening, the plate including an opening for the gas generator. Latching elements are provided to hold the plate and the airbag connected thereto, and to hold the fastening portion of the gas generator situated between the generator support and the plate. The plate, at least in the region of these latching elements, is larger than the external dimensioning of the folded airbag in the region of the inflation opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 5, 2008
    Publication date: January 15, 2009
    Inventors: Steffen Weigand, Frank Sauer, Stefan Hamels, Ralf Glaab
  • Publication number: 20080290638
    Abstract: An airbag arrangement for a vehicle occupant restraint system includes an inflatable airbag having at least one outflow opening through which gas can flow out of the airbag. The airbag arrangement also includes a stretchable element including a covering structure for adjustably covering a portion of the outflow opening. The covering structure moves relative to the outflow opening when the stretchable element is stretched. The airbag arrangement also includes a fastener for fastening the stretchable element to the airbag so the stretchable element stretches when the airbag inflates and the covering structure moves relative to the outflow opening changing the size of the covered portion of the outflow opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2008
    Publication date: November 27, 2008
    Inventors: Norbert Sahm, Claus Rudolf, Ralf Glaab, Nick Eckert, Dirk Franke
  • Publication number: 20070278769
    Abstract: An airbag module comprises a gas generator provided with an electrical connection and an airbag provided with a gas generator opening. The gas generator opening is used to introduce the gas from the gas generator into the airbag and can be sealed with at least one fabric element. The gas generator and the electrical connection are arranged in the region of the gas generator opening. The at least one fabric element is arranged and embodied in such a way that the gas generator opening is sealed by the at least one fabric element during and/or following the airbag deployment in the region of the gas generator and/or the on the electrical connection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2007
    Publication date: December 6, 2007
    Inventor: Ralf Glaab