Patents by Inventor Thorsten Mauff

Thorsten Mauff 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).

  • Fastener and coupling for connecting a circuit board to a mount
    Patent number: 11540411
    Abstract: A coupling for connecting a circuit board to a mount with a fastener. The mount may be connected to a component. The fastener includes a first snap-fit connection formation for establishing a snap-fit connection with a second snap-fit connection formation provided on the mount. When connected, the fastener clamps the circuit board against the mount. The fastener further includes a first engagement formation configured to engage with a second engagement formation on the mount for bracing the snap-fit connection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2022
    Assignee: Aptiv Technologies Limited
    Inventors: Ralf Slawik, Thorsten Mauff
  • Fastener and Coupling for Connecting a Circuit Board to a Mount
    Publication number: 20210392769
    Abstract: A coupling for connecting a circuit board to a mount with a fastener. The mount may be connected to a component. The fastener includes a first snap-fit connection formation for establishing a snap-fit connection with a second snap-fit connection formation provided on the mount. When connected, the fastener clamps the circuit board against the mount. The fastener further includes a first engagement formation configured to engage with a second engagement formation on the mount for bracing the snap-fit connection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2021
    Publication date: December 16, 2021
    Inventors: Ralf Slawik, Thorsten Mauff