Patents by Inventor Axel Wagner

Axel Wagner 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).

  • Publication number: 20240125362
    Abstract: A pulsation damper for damping pressure medium vibrations in a hydraulic system, has a membrane within a bore of a housing, which membrane is exposed to the pressure medium on its one side and faces a gas-filled cavity inside the housing on its other side, the bore of which is closed by means of a plug. The membrane, in conjunction with the plug and a hollow-cylindrical support body, forms an independently handleable, functionally pre-testable assembly, for which purpose the membrane is substantially cup-shaped, and the support body extends into it.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2020
    Publication date: April 18, 2024
    Applicant: Continental Teves AG & Co. OHG
    Inventors: Uwe Greiff, Volker Grings, Axel Hinz, Christoph Wagner, Stefan Schmitt, Petra Fischbach-Borazio
  • Patent number: 9221332
    Abstract: The invention relates to a plastic fuel tank (1) for motor vehicles having at least one tank wall (2) surrounding at least one fuel volume, wherein the tank wall (2) is provided at least in a certain area or certain areas with means for increasing flexural rigidity in the form of two-dimensionally extended reinforcing layers (3) connected materially and/or positively thereto (FIG. 1).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2015
    Assignee: Kautex Textron GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Klaus Gebert, Axel Wagner
  • Patent number: 8636163
    Abstract: The invention relates to a motor vehicle fuel tank (1) of thermoplastics having at least one filler neck (4) not moulded on in one piece, the latter being connected in a fluid-tight manner to the fuel tank (4), wherein the filler neck (5) is inserted into an opening (5) in the fuel tank (1) and is sealed by sealing means (11) at its outer circumference relative to the fuel tank (1) in the opening (5). The filler neck (4) is clamped axially against the tank wall (2), with the seal acting radially.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2014
    Assignee: Kautex Textron GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Klaus Gebert, Axel Wagner
  • Patent number: 8573712
    Abstract: An electronically controllable brake system includes an electronic controller installed within the motor vehicle for actuating electrohydraulic components of the brake system and for operating the electrohydraulic components during the process of filled with hydraulic fluid and for removing air from hydraulic components of the brake system. A filling sequence is performed according to a predetermined filling profile that utilizes on-board sensors that detect brake system pressure and identify a defined pressure in conformity with a desired filling profile.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2013
    Assignee: Continental Teces AG & Co., oHG
    Inventors: Martin Bächle, Axel Wagner, Michael Hitzel, Thorsten Ullrich, Jens Lerchenberger
  • Patent number: 8251109
    Abstract: The invention relates to a filler neck (1) for a fuel tank of a motor vehicle which has at least one tubular section (3) provided in the area of the filler inlet to receive the outlet pipe (4) of a fuel delivery nozzle. The filler neck (1) according to the invention has the distinguishing feature of at least one insert forming a constriction as a flame barrier, which encloses the outlet pipe (4), forming at least one gas passage gap (7), the gap dimension being selected so that any flashback is prevented.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2012
    Assignee: Kautex Textron GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Klaus Gebert, Axel Wagner
  • Patent number: 8215464
    Abstract: A hydraulic unit for a motor vehicle brake system operating on the recirculation principle, in which each brake circuit has in the region of the hydraulic unit a prefilling location which opens into the pump suction conduit between the pressure-retaining valve and the change-over valve for the purpose of receiving brake fluid. The hydraulic unit can thereby be prefilled with lower complexity and cost in terms of time and processes prior to installation in the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2012
    Assignee: Contential Teves AG & Co. oHG
    Inventors: Axel Wagner, Martin Baechle, Michael Hitzel
  • Publication number: 20100237080
    Abstract: The invention relates to a plastic fuel tank (1) for motor vehicles having at least one tank wall (2) surrounding at least one fuel volume, wherein the tank wall (2) is provided at least in a certain area or certain areas with means for increasing flexural rigidity in the form of two-dimensionally extended reinforcing layers (3) connected materially and/or positively thereto (FIG. 1).
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2010
    Publication date: September 23, 2010
    Applicant: KAUTEX TEXTRON GMBH & CO. KG
    Inventors: Klaus Gebert, Axel Wagner
  • Publication number: 20100213757
    Abstract: A hydraulic unit for a motor vehicle brake system operating on the recirculation principle, in which each brake circuit has in the region of the hydraulic unit a prefilling location which opens into the pump suction conduit between the pressure-retaining valve and the change-over valve for the purpose of receiving brake fluid. The hydraulic unit can thereby be prefilled with lower complexity and cost in terms of time and processes prior to installation in the vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 15, 2010
    Publication date: August 26, 2010
    Applicant: Continental Teves AG & Co. oHG
    Inventors: Axel Wagner, Martin Baechle, Michael Hitzel
  • Publication number: 20100193075
    Abstract: The invention relates to a filler neck (1) for a fuel tank of a motor vehicle which has at least one tubular section (3) provided in the area of the filler inlet to receive the outlet pipe (4) of a fuel delivery nozzle. The filler neck (1) according to the invention has the distinguishing feature of at least one insert forming a constriction as a flame barrier, which encloses the outlet pipe (4), forming at least one gas passage gap (7), the gap dimension being selected so that any flashback is prevented.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2009
    Publication date: August 5, 2010
    Applicant: KAUTEX TEXTRON GMBH & CO. KG
    Inventors: Klaus Gebert, Axel Wagner
  • Publication number: 20100032436
    Abstract: The invention relates to a motor vehicle fuel tank (1) of thermoplastics having at least one filler neck (4) not moulded on in one piece, the latter being connected in a fluid-tight manner to the fuel tank (4), wherein the filler neck (5) is inserted into an opening (5) in the fuel tank (1) and is sealed by sealing means (11) at its outer circumference relative to the fuel tank (1) in the opening (5). The filler neck (4) is clamped axially against the tank wall (2), with the seal acting radially.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2009
    Publication date: February 11, 2010
    Applicant: KAUTEX TEXTRON GMBH & CO. KG
    Inventors: Klaus Gebert, Axel Wagner
  • Patent number: 7461906
    Abstract: The invention solves the problem of supplying fresh fluid, in particular in electrohydraulic brake systems, to all areas of the conduit systems that are not reached in a conventional brake fluid change. Therefore, the invention provides that a change of the pressure fluid be assisted by a hydraulic pump, during which change among others pressure fluid is delivered by means of the pump out of the pressure fluid reservoir through the inlet valves and out of the system through opened wheel bleeder connections.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2008
    Assignee: Continental Teves Ag & Co. oHG
    Inventors: Martin Baechle, Axel Wagner, Michael Hitzel
  • Patent number: 7374253
    Abstract: The invention discloses a method for determining the air content of the brake fluid in a hydraulic braking system. This method also permits determining the quality of the bleeding of the braking system. The principle of the method is a comparison of the volume intake with the respectively achieved pressure. The correlation is compared to nominal values. As the volume intake is determined by the clearance, the system is set by means of a pre-actuation to an initial condition before each actual measurement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2008
    Assignee: Continental Teves AG & Co. oHG
    Inventors: Gunther Buschmann, Martin Baechle, Axel Wagner, Michael Hitzel
  • Publication number: 20060192426
    Abstract: The problem underlying the invention resides in that in particular in electrohydraulic brake systems certain areas in the conduit system are not reached during conventional bleeding. This especially occurs if, during repair work carried out on the system, the intake conduit of the pump of the system is detached. Accordingly, in the practice of the invention, a pump-operated bleeding is provided wherein, among other things, pressure fluid from the pressure fluid reservoir, with the outlet valves opened, is returned, by means of the outlet valves, by the pump to the reservoir. To that effect, the pump and the outlet valves, respectively, can be actuated in clockwise manner, thereby producing pressure pulses capable to remove adhering air bubbles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2003
    Publication date: August 31, 2006
    Inventors: Martin Baechle, Axel Wagner, Michael Hitzel
  • Publication number: 20060152072
    Abstract: The invention solves the problem of supplying fresh fluid, in particular in electrohydraulic brake systems, to all areas of the conduit systems that are not reached in a conventional brake fluid change. Therefore, the invention provides that a change of the pressure fluid be assisted by a hydraulic pump, during which change among others pressure fluid is delivered by means of the pump out of the pressure fluid reservoir through the inlet valves and out of the system through opened wheel bleeder connections.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2003
    Publication date: July 13, 2006
    Inventors: Martin Baechle, Axel Wagner, Michael Hitzel
  • Patent number: 6455188
    Abstract: A battery lock for a communication unit with holding means for holding an internal battery in operating position in a battery compartment. The holding means includes features to hold, lift and release the battery in the compartment from the battery compartment. The battery compartment includes protruding parts corresponding to slots on the battery, where the protruding parts co-operates with holding means of the battery to hold the battery in the battery compartment. The holding means of the battery lock includes first protruding parts to hold the battery in the battery compartment, grips to lift and release the battery, holes to hinge the battery lock in the battery compartment, second protruding parts to lift the battery actuated by the grips and fastening means to fasten the battery lock to the battery compartment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2002
    Assignee: Nokia Mobile Phones Ltd.
    Inventors: Michael McKay, Lars Friis, Axel Wagner, Peter Gorm Christensen, Rasmus Christ Jansen
  • Patent number: 6424924
    Abstract: A method and a device are provided for determining the amount of fuel in the fuel tank of a motor vehicle. The fuel tank has a main storage reservoir which is provided with a filling level meter for determining the respective fuel therein and a reserve reservoir which is of substantially smaller volume in comparison with the main storage reservoir, which is closed in itself, and which is supplied with fuel by a pump from the main storage reservoir. After the main storage reservoir is emptied, the fuel reserve which is then still contained in the reserve reservoir is calculated as the difference of a defined volume of the reserve reservoir (12) and the fuel consumption summed over time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2002
    Assignee: Kautex Textron GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Axel Wagner, Rüdiger Walter
  • Patent number: 6359787
    Abstract: Portable electronic apparatus such as a radio telephone includes an outer housing containing electronic components for its operation. A printed circuit board assembly including, for example, a printed circuit board and an accompanying protective shield member, is mounted on supports integral with the interior structure of the outer housing so as to be physically spaced from the outer housing and from the electronic components contained within the outer housing. Resilient cushion members in the form of resilient or rubber-like pads are interposed between the printed circuit board assembly and the supports thereby substantially isolating the printed circuit board from the effect of a physical shock to the outer housing, as would occur if the apparatus were dropped. More specifically, wherein the resilient cushion members firmly engage the printed circuit board at a plurality of spaced locations engaged, variously, with the upper surface, with the lower surface, and with the peripheral edge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2000
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2002
    Assignee: Nokia Mobile Phones
    Inventors: Ari Peltolehto, Maja Lund, Peter Gorm Christensen, Hannu Hyytiainen, Kim Sulkakoski, Jari Viitala, Axel Wagner
  • Patent number: 6192869
    Abstract: A fuel tank has a delivery unit which is arranged within the tank body and which has a reservoir. The delivery unit can be introduced into the tank body through a closable opening in the wall thereof. The tank further includes a filling level measuring device which is arranged outside the reservoir of the delivery unit and which can also be introduced into the tank body through the opening. The measuring device can be introduced into the tank body separately from the delivery unit and is held in its operative position by a holder mounted to the opening. The holder can be in the form of a ring mounted to the edge of the opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 1999
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2001
    Assignee: Kautex Textron GmbH & Co. KG.
    Inventors: Rainer Hahner, Rüdiger Walter, Axel Wagner, Andreas G. R. Puempel, Lou Savoni, Jim Siekmann
  • Patent number: 6176260
    Abstract: A fuel tank for a motor vehicle, comprising a tank body with a smaller reservoir which is arranged therein and which is inserted into the tank body through a closable opening in the wall thereof, and joined thereto. The reservoir is deformable at least in portions of the wall defining same. After the reservoir has been at least partially inserted into the tank body, it undergoes a change in shape resulting in an increase in its volume within the tank body and a change in its cross-section such that the largest cross-section of the reservoir is larger than the cross-section of the opening of the wall in the tank body, that is available for insertion of the reservoir. The reservoir is defined at its ends by rigid components and the deformable wall portion of the reservoir is in the region between those components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 1999
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2001
    Assignee: Kautex Textron GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Rainer Hahner, R{umlaut over (u)}diger Walter, Axel Wagner, Andreas G. R. Puempel, Lou Savoni, Jim Siekmann
  • Patent number: 6029719
    Abstract: 1. A fuel tank (1) having a filler neck (3) closable by a filling flap (2), the volatile fuel components (5) located in free space (4) of the fuel tank (1) being able to be fed into a storage chamber (7) filled with an absorption element (6), including a vent line (8) that connects the free space (4) to the storage chamber (7) and is closable by a valve (9). The filler neck (3), on the side facing away from the fuel tank (1), has a plug fitting (10) with a valve support (11). The valve (9) includes a sealing flap (12), the sealing flap (12) and the filling flap (2) forming components of the valve support (11), each being able to pivot about a shaft (13,14), and, being acted upon by spring tension, each being able to be placed against a valve seat (15,16) in the valve support (11).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 1998
    Date of Patent: February 29, 2000
    Assignees: Firma Carl Freudenberg, Kautex Textron GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Hartmut Hor, Joachim Heinemann, Jurgen Kriebel, Axel Wagner