Patents by Inventor Thilo SCHAEFER
Thilo SCHAEFER 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: 10486620Abstract: An insulation module for a floor of a motor vehicle includes a panel of a molded and bound fiber material. The panel extends along a longitudinal axis (X). At least one notch is formed in the thickness direction (D) of the panel and extends at an angle between 0° and 30° to the longitudinal axis (X). At least one incision is formed in an outer edge of the panel and extends at an angle between 80° and 100° to the longitudinal axis (X) of the panel.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2018Date of Patent: November 26, 2019Assignee: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLCInventor: Thilo Schaefer
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Patent number: 10315588Abstract: A semi-rigid panel of foam insulation is secured transversely between the front fenders and certain body structures of a motor vehicle at several locations. Specifically, the insulation is located and secured to the fender by a retainer or clip having a channel that receives the insulation panel; the panel includes projections or lugs that are complementary to and seat within with frame or body member openings, ribs or other features; is secured within an integrated bracket or holder in the upper plenum having a slot or channel having a width equal to the thickness of the insulation; and includes a hook or lip that is received within an air inlet of the heating and air conditioning system of the vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: September 7, 2017Date of Patent: June 11, 2019Assignee: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLCInventors: Thilo Schaefer, Werner Berhard, Peter Weingaertner
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Patent number: 10272852Abstract: A motor vehicle includes a vehicle body having a trunk and an inner lining fastened to the body and delimiting the trunk. A functional component, such as a warning triangle and/or a first-aid box, is secured to the vehicle body within the trunk. In particular, the functional component is fastened between the body and the inner lining in a holding position.Type: GrantFiled: June 23, 2016Date of Patent: April 30, 2019Assignee: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLCInventors: Thilo Schaefer, Thomas Horst
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Patent number: 10272843Abstract: A motor vehicle having a cargo area for accommodating cargo and a movable cargo area floor for defining the bottom of the cargo area and supporting cargo on the cargo area floor. The cargo area floor includes a cargo floor support, a covering on the cargo floor support, and at least one stopping element arranged in front of the cargo area floor to limit a forwardly directed motion of the cargo area floor in the longitudinal direction. A section of the covering is arranged between the cargo floor support and the at least one stopping element.Type: GrantFiled: March 9, 2017Date of Patent: April 30, 2019Assignee: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLCInventors: Joerg Karger, Thilo Schaefer
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Publication number: 20190071032Abstract: A semi-rigid panel of foam insulation is secured transversely between the front fenders and certain body structures of a motor vehicle at several locations. Specifically, the insulation is located and secured to the fender by a retainer or clip having a channel that receives the insulation panel; the panel includes projections or lugs that are complementary to and seat within with frame or body member openings, ribs or other features; is secured within an integrated bracket or holder in the upper plenum having a slot or channel having a width equal to the thickness of the insulation; and includes a hook or lip that is received within an air inlet of the heating and air conditioning system of the vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 7, 2017Publication date: March 7, 2019Inventors: Thilo Schaefer, Werner Berhard, Peter Weingaertner
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Publication number: 20180208132Abstract: An insulation module for a floor of a motor vehicle includes a panel of a molded and bound fiber material. The panel extends along a longitudinal axis (X). At least one notch is formed in the thickness direction (D) of the panel and extends at an angle between 0° and 30° to the longitudinal axis (X). At least one incision is formed in an outer edge of the panel and extends at an angle between 80° and 100° to the longitudinal axis (X) of the panel.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 25, 2018Publication date: July 26, 2018Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLCInventor: Thilo Schaefer
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Publication number: 20170259746Abstract: The present disclosure provides a motor vehicle having a cargo area for accommodating cargo and a movable cargo area floor for defining the bottom of the cargo area and supporting cargo on the cargo area floor. The cargo area floor includes a cargo floor support, a covering on the cargo floor support, and at least one stopping element arranged in front of the cargo area floor to limit a forwardly directed motion of the cargo area floor in the longitudinal direction. A section of the covering is arranged between the cargo floor support and the at least one stopping element.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 9, 2017Publication date: September 14, 2017Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLCInventors: Joerg KARGER, Thilo SCHAEFER
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Publication number: 20170259745Abstract: A motor vehicle includes a body with a luggage compartment for holding cargo and a movable luggage compartment floor providing a lower border for the luggage compartment to support cargo on the luggage compartment floor. The floor includes a loading floor carrier and a cover on the loading floor carrier. An attachment pivotably mounts and holds the luggage compartment floor at a front end region. The cover is formed on a partial elongated section before a front end of the loading floor carrier in the longitudinal direction of the motor vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 9, 2017Publication date: September 14, 2017Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLCInventor: Thilo SCHAEFER
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Publication number: 20160375841Abstract: A motor vehicle includes a vehicle body having a trunk and an inner lining fastened to the body and delimiting the trunk. A functional component, such as a warning triangle and/or a first-aid box, is secured to the vehicle body within the trunk. In particular, the functional component is fastened between the body and the inner lining in a holding position.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 23, 2016Publication date: December 29, 2016Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLCInventors: Thilo SCHAEFER, Thomas HORST
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Patent number: 9415725Abstract: A load compartment arrangement for a vehicle is disclosed. The load compartment arrangement includes a board device with a loading board having a flap section pivotably connected to one another. The flap section assumes an upper position such that the loading board is in a low position. Conversely, the flap section assumes a lower position such that the loading board is a high position. The load compartment arrangement includes at least one load compartment-fixed holding device for holding the flap section in the lower position. A basic body of the flap section supports itself in the holding device and is secured in a direction directed towards the load compartment floor in a positively joined manner when the flap section assumes the lower position.Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 2014Date of Patent: August 16, 2016Assignee: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLCInventors: Thomas Horst, Thilo Schaefer
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Publication number: 20150151685Abstract: A load compartment arrangement for a vehicle is disclosed. The load compartment arrangement includes a board device with a loading board having a flap section pivotably connected to one another. The flap section assumes an upper position such that the loading board is in a low position. Conversely, the flap section assumes a lower position such that the loading board is a high position. The load compartment arrangement includes at least one load compartment-fixed holding device for holding the flap section in the lower position. A basic body of the flap section supports itself in the holding device and is secured in a direction directed towards the load compartment floor in a positively joined manner when the flap section assumes the lower position.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 2, 2014Publication date: June 4, 2015Inventors: Thomas Horst, Thilo Schaefer
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Patent number: 8925992Abstract: A vehicle is provided with a bodywork section, a fender and an insulating device. Between the bodywork section and the fender a free space is formed. The insulating device for noise and/or moisture insulation is arranged between a drive region and a passenger compartment of the vehicle in the free space. The insulating device along its longitudinal extension L comprises first lateral support regions, with which it supports itself on the bodywork section and on the fender. The insulating device comprises second lateral support regions, with which the insulating device supports itself angularly with respect to the longitudinal extension L on the bodywork section and on the fender. The insulating device comprises third lateral support regions, with which the insulating device supports itself parallel to the longitudinal extension and offset in or against the travelling direction F of the vehicle on the bodywork section and on the fender.Type: GrantFiled: July 29, 2013Date of Patent: January 6, 2015Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations LLCInventor: Thilo Schaefer
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Patent number: 8887850Abstract: A cover device is provided for an engine compartment of a motor vehicle, with at least one, in particular extensive, attenuator, at least a first section of which rests and/or abuts against at least one first engine compartment element situated in the engine compartment, and with at least one fastener, with which the attenuator can be secured or is secured directly or indirectly to the vehicle body, the at least one engine compartment element and/or at least one second engine compartment element situated in or on the engine compartment, in particular in a movable manner.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2012Date of Patent: November 18, 2014Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations LLCInventors: Thilo Schaefer, Serkan Imeci
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Patent number: 8777298Abstract: A motor vehicle having a windshield and a water chamber extending at the base of the windshield and having a joint. The water chamber is surrounded on at least a portion of its length on the underside by a channel that is at least superficially impermeable to water.Type: GrantFiled: May 6, 2013Date of Patent: July 15, 2014Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations LLCInventor: Thilo Schaefer
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Publication number: 20140028045Abstract: A vehicle is provided with a bodywork section, a fender and an insulating device. Between the bodywork section and the fender a free space is formed. The insulating device for noise and/or moisture insulation is arranged between a drive region and a passenger compartment of the vehicle in the free space. The insulating device along its longitudinal extension L comprises first lateral support regions, with which it supports itself on the bodywork section and on the fender. The insulating device comprises second lateral support regions, with which the insulating device supports itself angularly with respect to the longitudinal extension L on the bodywork section and on the fender. The insulating device comprises third lateral support regions, with which the insulating device supports itself parallel to the longitudinal extension and offset in or against the travelling direction F of the vehicle on the bodywork section and on the fender.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 29, 2013Publication date: January 30, 2014Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLCInventor: Thilo SCHAEFER
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Publication number: 20130300154Abstract: A motor vehicle having a windshield and a water chamber extending at the base of the windshield and having a joint. The water chamber is surrounded on at least a portion of its length on the underside by a channel that is at least superficially impermeable to water.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 6, 2013Publication date: November 14, 2013Inventor: Thilo SCHAEFER
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Patent number: 8579346Abstract: A handle, preferably for a motor vehicle, includes, but is not limited to a frame surrounding an upper part. At least one engagement hook is arranged on the frame, which can be hooked into at least one corresponding counterpart provided on the upper part, and with a lower part that can be arranged on the upper part, on which lower part at least one projection that can be placed against the engagement hook is provided.Type: GrantFiled: February 16, 2011Date of Patent: November 12, 2013Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations LLCInventors: Thilo Schaefer, Johann Kleeb
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Publication number: 20130057013Abstract: A cover device is provided for an engine compartment of a motor vehicle, with at least one, in particular extensive, attenuator, at least a first section of which rests and/or abuts against at least one first engine compartment element situated in the engine compartment, and with at least one fastener, with which the attenuator can be secured or is secured directly or indirectly to the vehicle body, the at least one engine compartment element and/or at least one second engine compartment element situated in or on the engine compartment, in particular in a movable manner.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2012Publication date: March 7, 2013Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLCInventors: Thilo SCHAEFER, Serkan IMECI
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Publication number: 20110197393Abstract: A handle, preferably for a motor vehicle, includes, but is not limited to a frame surrounding an upper part. At least one engagement hook is arranged on the frame, which can be hooked into at least one corresponding counterpart provided on the upper part, and with a lower part that can be arranged on the upper part, on which lower part at least one projection that can be placed against the engagement hook is provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 16, 2011Publication date: August 18, 2011Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLCInventors: Thilo SCHAEFER, Johann KLEEB
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Patent number: 7625032Abstract: A passenger compartment of a motor vehicle, in particular a passenger automobile, is provided having a dashboard, which has a lower cover connected thereto, and having a carpet laid out in the foot well of the vehicle, which is situated raised up from the foot well floor in the area of a forward front wall of the vehicle. In this passenger compartment, the carpet is provided with at least one molded-on support for the forward area of the cover of the dashboard in its raised area. A simple, and also secure mounting of a lower cover for a dashboard, which is rapid to mount, is provided in this way in a motor vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 2008Date of Patent: December 1, 2009Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations, Inc.Inventor: Thilo Schäfer