Patents by Inventor Vlad Negrut

Vlad Negrut 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).

  • Dual-member inertia-activated locking mechanism for vehicle door handle assembly
    Patent number: 8783742
    Abstract: A dual-member locking mechanism for a vehicle door handle assembly activated by an inertial force acting on the locking mechanism, comprising a first lever having a first axis of rotation; and a second lever having a second axis of rotation; wherein the first lever is engageable with the door handle assembly; the second lever comprises a weight member and a finger member; the finger member is engageable with the first lever; and the second lever is rotatable around the second axis of rotation in response to the inertial force.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2014
    Assignee: Kiekert Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Livianu Dorin Puscas, Karl Lambertz, Vlad Negrut
  • DUAL-MEMBER INERTIA-ACTIVATED LOCKING MECHANISM FOR VEHICLE DOOR HANDLE ASSEMBLY
    Publication number: 20090223263
    Abstract: A dual-member locking mechanism for a vehicle door handle assembly activated by an inertial force acting on the locking mechanism, comprising a first lever having a first axis of rotation; and a second lever having a second axis of rotation; wherein the first lever is engageable with the door handle assembly; the second lever comprises a weight member and a finger member; the finger member is engageable with the first lever; and the second lever is rotatable around the second axis of rotation in response to the inertial force.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2009
    Publication date: September 10, 2009
    Applicant: KIEKERT AG
    Inventors: Livianu Dorin Puscas, Karl Lambertz, Vlad Negrut
  • Air cleaner, valve cover and intake manifold assembly
    Patent number: 7114475
    Abstract: An air cleaner, intake manifold, and valve cover are integrated together for attachment to a vehicle engine. The air cleaner is positioned directly between the intake manifold and valve cover to provide a compact induction module. The induction module is mounted to the engine as a single unit. A throttle body is also incorporated into the intake manifold. A tube interconnects the air cleaner and the throttle body. An air filter is installed within the air cleaner to remove contaminants from air prior to entry into the tube.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2006
    Assignee: Siemens VDO Automotive Inc.
    Inventors: James K. Vanderveen, Vlad Negrut
  • Air cleaner, valve cover and intake manifold assembly
    Publication number: 20040031460
    Abstract: An air cleaner, intake manifold, and valve cover are integrated together for attachment to a vehicle engine. The air cleaner is positioned directly between the intake manifold and valve cover to provide a compact induction module. The induction module is mounted to the engine as a single unit. A throttle body is also incorporated into the intake manifold. A tube interconnects the air cleaner and the throttle body. An air filter is installed within the air cleaner to remove contaminants from air prior to entry into the tube.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2003
    Publication date: February 19, 2004
    Applicant: Siemens VDO Automotive, Inc.
    Inventors: James K. Vanderveen, Vlad Negrut