Patents by Inventor Thorsten HAMBUSCH

Thorsten HAMBUSCH 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: 11535198
    Abstract: A filling apparatus for a vehicle, in particular for a motor vehicle, includes a body flap, which forms an outer skin of the vehicle, at least in some sections, and is designed to be pivoted between a first position and a second position which is different from the first position. The body flap has an opening. A device opens and closes the opening by way of a pivotable cover element which is provided at the opening. A filler neck or a container, which is arranged in relation to the opening such that the filler neck or the container, or the container via the filler neck, can be filled with a fluid via the opening when the body flap is in the first position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2022
    Assignee: Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventor: Thorsten Hambusch
  • Publication number: 20220250564
    Abstract: A bumper for a motor vehicle has at least one longitudinal beam and a transverse beam that is secured to the longitudinal beam. The transverse beam is designed as a hollow profile body and is produced by connecting, in a material fit, a plurality of straps and webs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2020
    Publication date: August 11, 2022
    Inventors: Oeztzan AKIF, Michael BARTHELS, Thorsten HAMBUSCH, Jyrki MAJAMAEKI
  • Publication number: 20210031728
    Abstract: A filling apparatus for a vehicle, in particular for a motor vehicle, includes a body flap, which forms an outer skin of the vehicle, at least in some sections, and is designed to be pivoted between a first position and a second position which is different from the first position. The body flap has an opening. A device opens and closes the opening by way of a pivotable cover element which is provided at the opening. A filler neck or a container, which is arranged in relation to the opening such that the filler neck or the container, or the container via the filler neck, can be filled with a fluid via the opening when the body flap is in the first position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2019
    Publication date: February 4, 2021
    Inventor: Thorsten HAMBUSCH
  • Patent number: 10837204
    Abstract: In order to improve the release movement of a closure bracket assembly for retaining or raising a pivotable front flap of a motor vehicle from a normal position into a protection position, a closure bracket having a closure bolt and a closure bracket upper part is provided. The closure bolt is secured in a lock in the normal position and in the protection position. A front flap securing device can be secured on the front flap. A pivot shaft is arranged on the front flap securing device and about which the front flap securing device is pivotally mounted for raising purposes. A closure bracket holder is provided on which the closure bracket is held. The pivot shaft is arranged on the closure bracket holder and the closure bolt can be pivoted in the lock during raising.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2020
    Assignee: Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Thorsten Hambusch, Norman Dix
  • Publication number: 20180044954
    Abstract: In order to improve the release movement of a closure bracket assembly for retaining or raising a pivotable front flap of a motor vehicle from a normal position into a protection position, a closure bracket having a closure bolt and a closure bracket upper part is provided. The closure bolt is secured in a lock in the normal position and in the protection position. A front flap securing device can be secured on the front flap. A pivot shaft is arranged on the front flap securing device and about which the front flap securing device is pivotally mounted for raising purposes. A closure bracket holder is provided on which the closure bracket is held. The pivot shaft is arranged on the closure bracket holder and the closure bolt can be pivoted in the lock during raising.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2017
    Publication date: February 15, 2018
    Inventors: Thorsten HAMBUSCH, Norman DIX