This inventor holds 1 USPTO granted patent and 2 EPO patents. Top assignee: Daimler Chrysler Ag. Active years: 2000.
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Company Filing History:
Years Active: 2000
Title: Rainer Zipfel: Automotive Interior Innovation
Introduction
Rainer Zipfel is an inventor associated with Breisach, Germany. His patent work includes an automotive dashboard design intended to integrate an airbag cover discreetly into a vehicle’s fascia.
Latest Patents
Zipfel is credited with 1 patent. His patent, “Motor Vehicle Dashboard Assembly,” describes a panel fitted into an opening in a dashboard fascia. The panel incorporates an airbag cover that opens when an airbag inflates during a crash. Concealed, releasable latching projections on the panel’s rear engage with corresponding sockets, securing the panel around the cover without visible fasteners on the fascia.
Career Highlights
Zipfel’s listed company affiliations include DaimlerChrysler AG and Peguform GmbH. His patented dashboard assembly addresses the integration of airbag components into vehicle interiors while maintaining a clean visible surface.
Collaborations
Martin Kruse and Michael Sinner are identified as Zipfel’s coworkers.
Conclusion
Rainer Zipfel’s patent reflects a practical approach to automotive interior design, combining concealed panel attachment with an airbag cover designed to open during a crash.
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