Inventor · Ganderkesee, DE

Burkhard Schafer

18Patents
9h-index
27Co-inventors
68Inventor score

Filing activity: Aug 24, 1989 → Jul 14, 2005

Most-cited inventions

PatentTitleAreaCited byStatus
US5029489A Steering column with vertically adjustable steering wheel for motor vehicles Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies 47 Expired
US7159904B2 Steering column for a motor vehicle Performing Operations; Transporting 32 Expired
US5943916A Steering column assembly unit Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies 17 Expired
US5931501A Clamping device for an adjustable steering column of a motor vehicle Performing Operations; Transporting 14 Expired
US5104136A Steering tie rod for motor vehicle Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating 14 Expired
US5433667A Centered double cardan joint for steering shafts in motor vehicles Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating 13 Expired
US5685565A Collapsible intermediate steering shaft Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies 11 Expired
US5664806A Crash system for the steering column in a motor vehicle Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating 11 Expired
US5419581A Adjustable steering column for motor vehicles Performing Operations; Transporting 10 Expired
US5346255A Steering column with a safety element for a motor vehicle equipped with an inflatable air bag in the steering wheel Performing Operations; Transporting 9 Expired
US4971473A Ball-and-socket joint for motor vehicles Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies 9 Expired
US5481937A Telescopic steering column for motor vehicles Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating 6 Expired
US6318927A Fixing system comprising a plastic covered screw Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies 6 Expired
US6663738B2 Method for preparation of a polyolefin foil and its utilization Chemistry; Metallurgy 3 Expired
US5938239A Motor vehicle steering column assembly unit Performing Operations; Transporting 2 Expired
US6343812B1 Method for fixing an adjustable automobile steering column and device for carrying out the method Performing Operations; Transporting 1 Expired
US7422240B2 Deformation device for a steering column Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating 1 Active
US7534318B2 Method of producing textured mold-formed bodies, and mold-formed bodies manufactured according to the method Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies 1 Expired

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