Patents by Inventor Arno Pruellage

Arno Pruellage 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).

  • Motor-vehicle convertible-top system, and a method for operating a motor-vehicle convertible-top system
    Patent number: 6054821
    Abstract: A convertible-top system for a motor vehicle has a signal-processing arrangement for detecting actuating commands and for controlling drive mechanisms for the convertible-top system in open and/or closed loop as a function of the actuating commands. The signal-processing arrangement emits signals, which are a function of the state of the convertible-top system, to at least one operating device of at least one external component not belonging to the convertible-top system. The external components are influenced by way of the control signals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 1998
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2000
    Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbH
    Inventors: Stefan Koch, Rolf Kremser, Michael Soellner, Arno Pruellage, Rob Millar, Adrian Mitcham
  • Method and apparatus for testing automotive control units
    Patent number: 5490065
    Abstract: A method and a device for testing control units are presented, serving the purpose of operation and quality testing of automotive control units. The method comprises event control of individual test steps with defined signals from and to the test unit, thus reducing the test time. The method, furthermore, encompasses a test with square wave signals applied to the control unit, which are recognized by the control unit and read out to the test unit, thus increasing the depth of the test.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 1994
    Date of Patent: February 6, 1996
    Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbH
    Inventors: Harald Hoenninger, Michael Horbelt, Arno Pruellage, Hans Seitel