Patents by Inventor Werner Berhard
Werner Berhard 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).
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Patent number: 10315588Abstract: A semi-rigid panel of foam insulation is secured transversely between the front fenders and certain body structures of a motor vehicle at several locations. Specifically, the insulation is located and secured to the fender by a retainer or clip having a channel that receives the insulation panel; the panel includes projections or lugs that are complementary to and seat within with frame or body member openings, ribs or other features; is secured within an integrated bracket or holder in the upper plenum having a slot or channel having a width equal to the thickness of the insulation; and includes a hook or lip that is received within an air inlet of the heating and air conditioning system of the vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: September 7, 2017Date of Patent: June 11, 2019Assignee: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLCInventors: Thilo Schaefer, Werner Berhard, Peter Weingaertner
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Publication number: 20190071032Abstract: A semi-rigid panel of foam insulation is secured transversely between the front fenders and certain body structures of a motor vehicle at several locations. Specifically, the insulation is located and secured to the fender by a retainer or clip having a channel that receives the insulation panel; the panel includes projections or lugs that are complementary to and seat within with frame or body member openings, ribs or other features; is secured within an integrated bracket or holder in the upper plenum having a slot or channel having a width equal to the thickness of the insulation; and includes a hook or lip that is received within an air inlet of the heating and air conditioning system of the vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 7, 2017Publication date: March 7, 2019Inventors: Thilo Schaefer, Werner Berhard, Peter Weingaertner
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Patent number: 9499086Abstract: A motor vehicle includes a seat arrangement, a cargo space situated behind the seat arrangement, an adjustable loading panel arranged inside the cargo space, guide rails located in the cargo space for the adjustable, laterally guided accommodation of the adjustable loading panel, and slide or roller bearings for mounting the adjustable loading panel in the guide rails. An actuating handle is mounted in the adjustable loading panel and movable through exposure to a spring action for swiveling an eccentric mounted in the adjustable loading panel out of a position that fixes the adjustable loading panel in place and into a position that releases the adjustable loading panel for adjustment purposes, and for adjusting the adjustable loading panel.Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 2013Date of Patent: November 22, 2016Assignee: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLCInventors: Ralf Gaudig, Werner Berhard
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Patent number: 9010831Abstract: A motor vehicle with a cargo space situated behind a seat arrangement and an adjustable loading panel arranged inside the cargo space is provided. Guides for adjustably accommodating the loading panel are located in the cargo space. Mounted in the loading panel is an actuating handle, which can be moved through exposure to a spring action for swiveling at least one eccentric mounted in the loading panel out of a position that fixes the loading panel in place into a position that releases the loading panel for adjustment purposes, and for adjusting the loading panel. The configuration makes it possible to ergonomically load the cargo space with the continuous adjustment and automatic braking of the loading panel.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2013Date of Patent: April 21, 2015Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations LLCInventors: Ralf Gaudig, Werner Berhard
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Patent number: 8652611Abstract: A bionically designed plastic molded part is provided, in particular a carrier, for a motor vehicle, with at least one low-load region for accommodating relatively low loads, which is formed using thin-wall technology, and at least one high-load region for accommodating relatively high loads, which is formed using plastic foam technology and connected to at least one low-load region.Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 2010Date of Patent: February 18, 2014Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations LLCInventors: Ralf Gaudig, Klaus Kuhlmann, Werner Berhard
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Publication number: 20130343846Abstract: A motor vehicle includes a seat arrangement, a cargo space situated behind the seat arrangement, an adjustable loading panel arranged inside the cargo space, guide rails located in the cargo space for the adjustable, laterally guided accommodation of the adjustable loading panel, and slide or roller bearings for mounting the adjustable loading panel in the guide rails. An actuating handle is mounted in the adjustable loading panel and movable through exposure to a spring action for swiveling an eccentric mounted in the adjustable loading panel out of a position that fixes the adjustable loading panel in place and into a position that releases the adjustable loading panel for adjustment purposes, and for adjusting the adjustable loading panel.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 27, 2013Publication date: December 26, 2013Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLCInventors: Ralf GAUDIG, Werner BERHARD
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Publication number: 20130270858Abstract: A motor vehicle with a cargo space situated behind a seat arrangement and an adjustable loading panel arranged inside the cargo space is provided. Guides for adjustably accommodating the loading panel are located in the cargo space. Mounted in the loading panel is an actuating handle, which can be moved through exposure to a spring action for swiveling at least one eccentric mounted in the loading panel out of a position that fixes the loading panel in place into a position that releases the loading panel for adjustment purposes, and for adjusting the loading panel. The configuration makes it possible to ergonomically load the cargo space with the continuous adjustment and automatic braking of the loading panel.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 12, 2013Publication date: October 17, 2013Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLCInventors: Ralf GAUDIG, Werner BERHARD
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Patent number: 8480151Abstract: A motor vehicle is provided having at least one storage compartment, a storage compartment having at least one accommodation unit, and an accommodation unit for a storage compartment of a motor vehicle, including a plurality of frame sections making up a frame, with which the frame may mounted so as to be movable in the storage compartment, wherein in a space defined by the frame at least one retaining element of variable shape and connected to at least two frame sections is arranged to extend between the frame sections in the defined space, forming at least one restraining area.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2009Date of Patent: July 9, 2013Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations LLCInventors: Ralf Gaudig, Klaus Kuhlmann, Werner Berhard
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Patent number: 8464890Abstract: A storage device is provided for objects in a motor vehicle, that includes, but is not limited to a side wall which laterally defines a receiving space for the objects, as well as an elongate, elastic band element, which is mounted in a hinged manner in the region of its ends facing away from each other in the side wall. The band element can be deformed from a first stable curved position into a second stable, oppositely curved position in which it projects into the receiving space. A band-shaped molding is mounted in the band element, which molding projects from the curved plane of the band element.Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 2010Date of Patent: June 18, 2013Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations LLCInventors: Ralf Gaudig, Klaus Kuhlmann, Werner Berhard
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Publication number: 20110101722Abstract: A storage device is provided for objects in a motor vehicle, that includes, but is not limited to a side wall which laterally defines a receiving space for the objects, as well as an elongate, elastic band element, which is mounted in a hinged manner in the region of its ends facing away from each other in the side wall. The band element can be deformed from a first stable curved position into a second stable, oppositely curved position in which it projects into the receiving space. A band-shaped molding is mounted in the band element, which molding projects from the curved plane of the band element.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 23, 2010Publication date: May 5, 2011Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS, INC.Inventors: Ralf GAUDIG, Klaus KUHLMANN, Werner BERHARD
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Publication number: 20110086203Abstract: A bionically designed plastic molded part is provided, in particular a carrier, for a motor vehicle, with at least one low-load region for accommodating relatively low loads, which is formed using thin-wall technology, and at least one high-load region for accommodating relatively high loads, which is formed using plastic foam technology and connected to at least one low-load region.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 10, 2010Publication date: April 14, 2011Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS, INC.Inventors: Ralf GAUDIG, Klaus KUHLMANN, Werner BERHARD
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Publication number: 20110074173Abstract: A storage device is provided for an object in a motor vehicle, that includes, but is not limited to a base and a side wall that defines a receiving space for the object, as well as including, but not limited to at least one elongate, elastic band element, which is mounted in the area of its two ends at least in the side wall. The band element can be transferred from a position abutting against the side wall into a position connecting wall sections, in which it divides the receiving space. In the area of its respective end the band element, a bearing pin at the top and at the bottom is received, the upper bearing pin being mounted in the area of the upper end of the side wall in said side wall and the lower bearing pin being mounted in the base, adjacent to the side wall.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 24, 2010Publication date: March 31, 2011Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS, INC.Inventors: Ralf GAUDIG, Klaus KUHLMANN, Werner BERHARD
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Publication number: 20100155441Abstract: A motor vehicle is provided with at least one holding device, a holding device with at least one band unit and a band unit for a holding device used to clamp objects in place, which includes, but is not limited to an oblong band element with two band ends. The band element at least partially encompasses a flexible band material and the hinged units are secured to the band ends in order to realize an arrangement in which the band unit is hinged to the holding device.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2009Publication date: June 24, 2010Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS, INC.Inventors: Ralf Gaudig, Klaus Kuhlmann, Werner Berhard
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Publication number: 20100156132Abstract: A motor vehicle is provided having at least one storage compartment, a storage compartment having at least one accommodation unit, and an accommodation unit for a storage compartment of a motor vehicle, including a plurality of frame sections making up a frame, with which the frame may mounted so as to be movable in the storage compartment, wherein in a space defined by the frame at least one retaining element of variable shape and connected to at least two frame sections is arranged to extend between the frame sections in the defined space, forming at least one restraining area.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2009Publication date: June 24, 2010Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS, INC.Inventors: Ralf GAUDIG, Klaus KUHLMANN, Werner BERHARD
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Publication number: 20040222036Abstract: An electric power assisted steering system for motor vehicles having a worm gear mechanism is operatively connected to a drive shaft of an electric drive motor. A radial load is applied to the worm by a prestressing device, the prestressing device being configured as a hydraulic pressure device. It is possible to connect the drive shaft to the worm by means of a coupling, and the worm is mounted in this region by means of a pivotable bearing.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 18, 2004Publication date: November 11, 2004Inventors: Werner Berhard, Achim Schust, Oliver Hetzel, Joachim Fischer