Patents by Inventor Udo Stiehl

Udo Stiehl 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).

  • Publication number: 20030022616
    Abstract: An air vent, in particular for venting an interior of a vehicle, comprises a frame and at least one check flap, an antenna being fitted to the frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2002
    Publication date: January 30, 2003
    Applicant: TRW Automotive Electronics & Components GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventor: Udo Stiehl
  • Patent number: 6458027
    Abstract: The invention relates to a valve, especially an air entry and air exit ventilation valve for the passenger compartment of a motor vehicle, comprising a housing (1) and at least one closing flap (2) which rests against transversal elements (5) of the housing (1) when in an inoperative position and which is connected to the housing (1) over a supporting area. According to the invention, the housing (1) and the closing flap (2) are produced in a two-component injection molding method, whereby the housing (1) is comprised of a hard material component, and the closing flap (2) is comprised of a material component that is softer than said hard material component. The supporting area of the closing flap (2) and/or of the area of the housing (1) interacting therewith comprise(s) at least one retaining profile which engages inside at least one recess.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2002
    Assignee: TRW Automotive Electronics & Components GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventor: Udo Stiehl