Patents by Inventor Joachim Font

Joachim Font 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: 6691565
    Abstract: A steering angle sensor arrangement for determining the steering angle of a steering wheel arrangement has an incremental code track and a sensing device. The code track is assigned to either of a rotatable portion of the steering wheel or a fixed portion. The sensing device for sensing the code track can be assigned to the other assembly. The sensing device generates an incremental signal from which the steering angle can be determined. At the incremental track has at least one reference mark, which modifies the incremental signal for determining the absolute position of the steering wheel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2004
    Assignee: Takata-Petri AG
    Inventor: Joachim Font
  • Publication number: 20030094054
    Abstract: A device for determining the steering angle of a steering wheel. The device includes a code carrier and a device for sensing a code which is provided on the code carrier, which code carrier and device are rotated with respect to one another when the steering angle changes, the device for sensing the code generating an output signal from which the steering angle can be determined. The code carrier is formed by means of one of two gear mechanism elements, which are arranged one behind the other on a common axle and have an operative connection to a drive element, which is driven by the steering wheel, and which are rotated with respect to one another when the steering angle changes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2002
    Publication date: May 22, 2003
    Applicant: TAKATA-PETRI AG
    Inventor: Joachim Font
  • Publication number: 20020022913
    Abstract: A steering angle sensor arrangement for determining the steering angle of a steering wheel arrangement has an incremental code track and a sensing device. The code track is assigned to either of a rotatable portion of the steering wheel or a fixed portion. The sensing device for sensing the code track can be assigned to the other assembly. The sensing device generates an incremental signal from which the steering angle can be determined. At the incremental track has at least one reference mark, which modifies the incremental signal for determining the absolute position of the steering wheel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2001
    Publication date: February 21, 2002
    Inventor: Joachim Font