Patents by Inventor Ingobert K. Lassrich

Ingobert K. Lassrich 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).

  • Valet keyfob system
    Patent number: 8487743
    Abstract: A system for activating a predetermined set of vehicle features on a vehicle is provided. The system comprises a valet keyfob in wireless communication with the vehicle and configured to activate the predetermined set of vehicle features when enabled, and a first processor coupled to the vehicle and configured to enable the valet keyfob to activate the predetermined set of vehicle features.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2013
    Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations LLC
    Inventors: David T. Proefke, Ingobert K. Lassrich, Thomas A. Wilson, Fred W. Huntzicker
  • Vehicle systems and methods of operating vehicle systems
    Patent number: 8414455
    Abstract: A vehicle system includes a transmission shifting means, an authorization means, an engine, and a control system. The transmission shifting means is capable of being shifted between a first position and a second position, where the first position represents a start mode. The authorization means adapted to detect an identification signal and to supply an authorization signal indicating the identification signal has been verified. The engine is adapted to turn on and to turn off. The control system is in operable communication with the transmission shifting means, the authorization means, and the engine. When the transmission shifting means is shifted to the first position, the transmission shifting means sends a first signal to the control system, the control system detects whether the authorization signal has been received from the authorization means, and if received, the control system provides a first command to the engine to turn on.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2013
    Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations, LLC
    Inventors: Scott A. McCullough, Ingobert K. Lassrich, David T. Proefke, Fred W. Huntzicker
  • VEHICLE SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF OPERATING VEHICLE SYSTEMS
    Publication number: 20100255953
    Abstract: A vehicle system includes a transmission shifting means, an authorization means, an engine, and a control system. The transmission shifting means is capable of being shifted between a first position and a second position, where the first position represents a start mode. The authorization means adapted to detect an identification signal and to supply an authorization signal indicating the identification signal has been verified. The engine is adapted to turn on and to turn off. The control system is in operable communication with the transmission shifting means, the authorization means, and the engine. When the transmission shifting means is shifted to the first position, the transmission shifting means sends a first signal to the control system, the control system detects whether the authorization signal has been received from the authorization means, and if received, the control system provides a first command to the engine to turn on.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2009
    Publication date: October 7, 2010
    Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS, INC.
    Inventors: SCOTT A. MCCULLOUGH, INGOBERT K. LASSRICH, DAVID T. PROEFKE, FRED W. HUNTZICKER
  • VALET KEYFOB SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20100039215
    Abstract: A system for activating a predetermined set of vehicle features on a vehicle is provided. The system comprises a valet keyfob in wireless communication with the vehicle and configured to activate the predetermined set of vehicle features when enabled, and a first processor coupled to the vehicle and configured to enable the valet keyfob to activate the predetermined set of vehicle features.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 18, 2008
    Publication date: February 18, 2010
    Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS, INC.
    Inventors: David T. Proefke, Ingobert K. Lassrich, Thomas A. Wilson, Fred W. Huntzicker