Patents by Inventor Thomas Reddig

Thomas Reddig 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: 6955394
    Abstract: The invention relates to a structural component for a motor vehicle, especially a stretcher to be used in the driver's compartment. The structural component (10) is configured as a lightweight component that comprises a shell-shaped base (12) and plastic reinforcement ribs (20, 26) molded onto said base. The aim of the invention is to provide an improved structural component that has the advantages of a lightweight component while being capable of fulfilling other functions in addition to its structural function. To this end, at least one channel (16) is completely or partially injection-molded into the interior (14) of the base (12) along with the reinforcement ribs (20).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2005
    Assignee: Behr GmbH & Co.
    Inventors: Thomas Reddig, Walter Wolf
  • Patent number: 6921127
    Abstract: The invention relates to a component, in particular a crossmember for arranging between A-pillars of a motor vehicle, having an essentially tubular base body in which at least one duct is provided. In order to provide an improved lightweight component which can be produced in a more simple manner using fewer working steps and therefore more cost-effectively and in which, in an advantageous manner, a duct can be integrated, it is proposed that the base body is lined on the inside with plastic in order to form duct walls consisting of plastic. The component according to the invention is used as a dashboard support in a motor vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 26, 2005
    Assignee: BEHR GmbH & Co.
    Inventors: Thomas Feith, Sabine Neuss, Thomas Reddig, Walter Wolf
  • Patent number: 6502897
    Abstract: Disclosed is a component in a hybrid construction, in particular a cross member for arranging between A-pillars of a motor vehicle, having a shell-shaped base body which is stiffened by plastic reinforcing ribs and in which at least one duct is provided. In order to be able to integrate a duct in an advantageous manner, it is proposed that the duct is formed at least in some areas from a plastic shell which is injected together with the reinforcing ribs, extends in the longitudinal direction of the component and can be closed by means of a cover so as to form the duct. The component according to the invention is used as a dashboard support in a motor vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2003
    Assignee: Behr GmbH & Co.
    Inventors: Sabine Neuss, Thomas Reddig, Walter Wolf
  • Publication number: 20020153750
    Abstract: The invention relates to a component, in particular a crossmember for arranging between A-pillars of a motor vehicle, having an essentially tubular base body in which at least one duct is provided. In order to provide an improved lightweight component which can be produced in a more simple manner using fewer working steps and therefore more cost-effectively and in which, in an advantageous manner, a duct can be integrated, it is proposed that the base body is lined on the inside with plastic in order to form duct walls consisting of plastic.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2002
    Publication date: October 24, 2002
    Inventors: Thomas Feith, Sabine Neuss, Thomas Reddig, Walter Wolf
  • Patent number: 6422633
    Abstract: A cross member in a hybrid motor vehicle construction is arranged between A-columns of a motor vehicle. The cross member has a basic body which is widened in a center area at least on one side and is designed as part of a housing of a heating and/or air conditioning system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2002
    Assignee: Behr GmbH & Co.
    Inventors: Sabine Neuss, Thomas Reddig, Walter Wolf
  • Publication number: 20020030386
    Abstract: Disclosed is a component in a hybrid construction, in particular a cross member for arranging between A-pillars of a motor vehicle, having a shell-shaped base body which is stiffened by plastic reinforcing ribs and in which at least one duct is provided. In order to be able to integrate a duct in an advantageous manner, it is proposed that the duct is formed at least in some areas from a plastic shell which is injected together with the reinforcing ribs, extends in the longitudinal direction of the component and can be closed by means of a cover so as to form the duct. The component according to the invention is used as a dashboard support in a motor vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2001
    Publication date: March 14, 2002
    Applicant: BEHR GmbH & Co.
    Inventors: Sabine Neuss, Thomas Reddig, Walter Wolf
  • Publication number: 20010024047
    Abstract: A cross member in a hybrid motor vehicle construction is arranged between A-columns of a motor vehicle. The cross member has a basic body which is widened in a center area at least on one side and is designed as part of a housing of a heating and/or air conditioning system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2001
    Publication date: September 27, 2001
    Applicant: Behr GmbH & Co.
    Inventors: Sabine Neuss, Thomas Reddig, Walter Wolf