Patents by Inventor Andreas Thurner

Andreas Thurner 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).

  • Patent number: 11925275
    Abstract: A sustainable and lightweight bag having a unique weaving pattern. A system utilizing the bag having multiple systems to provide a sustainable alternative to single use plastic bags.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2024
    Assignee: THURNER INC.
    Inventors: Annette Thurner, Andreas Thurner
  • Publication number: 20230256796
    Abstract: A multi-axis hinge mechanism for a vehicle door. The multi-axis hinge mechanism moves the vehicle door laterally and vertically by means of multiple axial rotations. An actuator pivots the door hinges attaching the door to the vehicle to move the door away from the vehicle while a set of gears translates the motion of the actuator into a vertical rotation of the door.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2023
    Publication date: August 17, 2023
    Applicant: Karma Automotive LLC
    Inventors: Jorge Sordelli, Herbert Ruisinger, Jacques Flynn, Andre Franco Luis, Andreas Thurner
  • Patent number: 11660940
    Abstract: A multi-axis hinge mechanism for a vehicle door. The multi-axis hinge mechanism moves the vehicle door laterally and vertically by means of multiple axial rotations. An actuator pivots the door hinges attaching the door to the vehicle to move the door away from the vehicle while a set of gears translates the motion of the actuator into a vertical rotation of the door.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2023
    Assignee: Karma Automotive LLC
    Inventors: Jorge Sordelli, Herbert Ruisinger, Jacques Flynn, Andre Franco Luis, Andreas Thurner
  • Publication number: 20220160145
    Abstract: A sustainable and lightweight bag having a unique weaving pattern. A system utilizing the bag having multiple systems to provide a sustainable alternative to single use plastic bags.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2020
    Publication date: May 26, 2022
    Inventors: Annette THURNER, Andreas THURNER
  • Patent number: 11208046
    Abstract: A cargo loading system for loading or unloading cargo to a motor vehicle. The cargo loading system includes a compartment, a cargo storage device within the compartment, and a positioning mechanism. The cargo storage device includes a stored and loading position. The positioning mechanism controls the movement of the cargo storage device between the stored position and loading position. The loading position is positioned so that it is configured to be ease loading and loading of cargo to and from the motor vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 28, 2021
    Assignee: KARMA AUTOMOTIVE LLC
    Inventors: Zhinan Liu, Andreas Thurner
  • Patent number: 11148589
    Abstract: A vehicle roof lighting unit for illuminating an interior compartment of the vehicle. The unit includes one or more direct light emitting elements, wherein each of the direct light emitting elements are configured to illuminate a portion of the interior compartment, and wherein the one or more direct light emitting elements are located on the exterior of the vehicle roof lighting unit. The unit also includes one or more indirect light emitting elements for providing general lighting for the entire interior compartment, wherein the one or more indirect light emitting elements are concealed from view and the light from the one or more indirect light emitting elements reflects off a curved reflective structure. The unit further includes a control panel, wherein the control panel is located on the exterior of the vehicle roof lighting unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2021
    Assignee: KARMA AUTOMOTIVE LLC
    Inventors: Zhinan Liu, Andre Franco Luis, Andreas Thurner
  • Patent number: 11130417
    Abstract: A charging system for an electric vehicle, comprising a charging station, a charging station stand, a charging cable held by the charging station stand, a charging plug, and a charging port of the electric vehicle. The charging cable is attached to a power source at its first end and to the charging plug at its second end. The charging cable is also retractable. The charging port is mounted on the topside of the electric vehicle and is designed to connect with the charging plug in a manner that keeps the charging cable clear of the floor and the surface of the electric vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 28, 2021
    Assignee: KARMA AUTOMOTIVE LLC
    Inventors: Jacques Flynn, Andreas Thurner, Andre Franco Luis
  • Patent number: 10919455
    Abstract: A storage compartment of a vehicle including a passenger compartment and a passenger compartment door controlling access to the passenger compartment. The storage compartment includes a base and a side wall surrounding a storage volume. The storage compartment is located forward of a footwell of the passenger compartment, the storage compartment is further positioned so that an opening to the storage volume is accessible from a lateral side of the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2021
    Assignee: Karma Automotive LLC
    Inventors: Jacques Flynn, Andre Franco Luis, Andreas Thurner
  • Publication number: 20200324663
    Abstract: A charging system for an electric vehicle, comprising a charging station, a charging station stand, a charging cable held by the charging station stand, a charging plug, and a charging port of the electric vehicle. The charging cable is attached to a power source at its first end and to the charging plug at its second end. The charging cable is also retractable. The charging port is mounted on the topside of the electric vehicle and is designed to connect with the charging plug in a manner that keeps the charging cable clear of the floor and the surface of the electric vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2019
    Publication date: October 15, 2020
    Applicant: KARMA AUTOMOTIVE LLC
    Inventors: Jacques FLYNN, Andreas THURNER, Andre Franco LUIS
  • Patent number: D902080
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2020
    Assignee: Karma Automotive LLC
    Inventors: Samuel Floro Lim, Raul M. Cenan, Alexander Klatt, Andreas Thurner, Andre Franco Luis
  • Patent number: D910490
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2021
    Assignee: Karma Automotive LLC
    Inventors: Samuel Floro Lim, Zhinan Bryan Liu, Jacques Flynn, Raul Cenan, Andreas Thurner
  • Patent number: D925402
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2021
    Assignee: KARMA AUTOMOTIVE LLC
    Inventors: Jacques Flynn, Andreas Thurner
  • Patent number: D927404
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2021
    Assignee: KARMA AUTOMOTIVE LLC
    Inventors: Zhinan Liu, Andre Franco Luis, Andreas Thurner
  • Patent number: D974988
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2023
    Assignee: MULLEN TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventor: Andreas Thurner
  • Patent number: D987477
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2023
    Assignee: MULLEN TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventor: Andreas Thurner
  • Patent number: D1003788
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2023
    Assignee: MULLEN TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventor: Andreas Thurner
  • Patent number: D1003789
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2023
    Assignee: MULLEN TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventor: Andreas Thurner
  • Patent number: D1004505
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2023
    Assignee: MULLEN TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: Andreas Thurner, Charles Coldham
  • Patent number: D1017083
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2024
    Assignee: MULLEN TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventor: Andreas Thurner
  • Patent number: D1021729
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2024
    Assignee: MULLEN TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventor: Andreas Thurner