Patents by Inventor Ute Schaaf

Ute Schaaf 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).

  • Side spoiler arrangement for a motor vehicle
    Patent number: 9284767
    Abstract: A side spoiler arrangement for a motor-driven tailgate of a motor vehicle is provided. The side spoiler arrangement case includes at least one spoiler element arranged along a lateral edge of a rear window. The spoiler element provides a function for improving the aerodynamics of the motor vehicle. An obstruction sensor device is fastened to the spoiler element and coupled to a drive of the tailgate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2016
    Assignee: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC
    Inventors: Klaus Brandscheid, Ute Schaaf
  • SIDE SPOILER ARRANGEMENT FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE
    Publication number: 20140367992
    Abstract: A side spoiler arrangement for a motor-driven tailgate of a motor vehicle is provided. The side spoiler arrangement case includes at least one spoiler element arranged along a lateral edge of a rear window. The spoiler element provides a function for improving the aerodynamics of the motor vehicle. An obstruction sensor device is fastened to the spoiler element and coupled to a drive of the tailgate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2014
    Publication date: December 18, 2014
    Inventors: Klaus Brandscheid, Ute Schaaf