Patents by Inventor Kurt Wilfinger

Kurt Wilfinger 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: 9469520
    Abstract: A device for preventing the incorrect filling of a container includes a fuel delivery nozzle with an outlet pipe, a container filler neck, into which an end of the fuel nozzle is inserted and a permanent magnet assembly. The magnet assembly includes a first permanent magnet subassembly, with an individual magnet, on one of the outlet pipe and the filler neck and a second permanent magnet subassembly with a plurality of permanent magnets arranged in an annular pattern. The second permanent magnet subassembly is arranged on another of the outlet pipe and the filler neck whereby the first permanent magnet subassembly is arranged radially within the second permanent magnet subassembly, or vice versa, when the fuel nozzle is inserted. The second permanent magnet subassembly is arranged entirely rotatable and is oriented corresponding to the first permanent magnet subassembly when the fuel nozzle is inserted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2016
    Assignee: REUTTER GMBH
    Inventors: Felix Schulze, Kurt Wilfinger
  • Publication number: 20150210529
    Abstract: A device for preventing the incorrect filling of a container includes a fuel delivery nozzle with an outlet pipe, a container filler neck, into which an end of the fuel nozzle is inserted and a permanent magnet assembly. The magnet assembly includes a first permanent magnet subassembly, with an individual magnet, on one of the outlet pipe and the filler neck and a second permanent magnet subassembly with a plurality of permanent magnets arranged in an annular pattern. The second permanent magnet subassembly is arranged on another of the outlet pipe and the filler neck whereby the first permanent magnet subassembly is arranged radially within the second permanent magnet subassembly, or vice versa, when the fuel nozzle is inserted. The second permanent magnet subassembly is arranged entirely rotatable and is oriented corresponding to the first permanent magnet subassembly when the fuel nozzle is inserted.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2015
    Publication date: July 30, 2015
    Inventors: Felix SCHULZE, Kurt WILFINGER
  • Patent number: 8919971
    Abstract: The invention is related to an interior rear view mirror that is constructed by front plastic glass shaped in u-form and a mirror housing. The mirror comprises a second plastic glass which crate a inter glass space for a device which changes the reflectivity of the mirror.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2014
    Assignee: SMR Patents S.a.r.l.
    Inventors: Ulrich Bruhnke, Oliver Eder, Kurt Wilfinger
  • Patent number: 8608355
    Abstract: The invention is related to a rear view mirror formed by a plastic glass structure and mirror housing. The plastic glass allows smooth edges and a bezel free appearance of the mirror. The plastic glass allows in addition to shine through the mirror body to create different types of illumination in the passenger's cabin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2013
    Assignee: SMR Patents S.a.r.l.
    Inventors: Ulrich Bruhnke, Oliver Eder, Kurt Wilfinger
  • Patent number: 8336943
    Abstract: A sun visor, comprising at least one mirror surface integrated in the sun visor body is proposed, wherein the sun visor body comprises a receiver for at least one mirror. The mirror comprises a support made of plastic glass, wherein guide elements for means for concealing the at least one mirror in the sun visor body are integrally molded at said support.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2012
    Assignee: SMR Patents S.a.r.l.
    Inventors: Ulrich Bruhnke, Kurt Wilfinger
  • Publication number: 20090251913
    Abstract: The invention is related to a rear view mirror formed by a plastic glass structure and mirror housing. The plastic glass allows smooth edges and a bezel free appearance of the mirror. The plastic glass allows in addition to shine through the mirror body to create different types of illumination in the passenger's cabin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2009
    Publication date: October 8, 2009
    Applicant: Visiocorp Patents S.a.r.l.
    Inventors: Ulrich Bruhnke, Oliver Eder, Kurt Wilfinger
  • Publication number: 20090251785
    Abstract: The invention is related to an interior rear view mirror that is constructed by front plastic glass shaped in u-form and a mirror housing. The mirror comprises a second plastic glass which crate a inter glass space for a device which changes the reflectivity of the mirror.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2009
    Publication date: October 8, 2009
    Applicant: Visiocorp Patents S.a.r.l.
    Inventors: Ulrich Bruhnke, Oliver Eder, Kurt Wilfinger
  • Publication number: 20090243330
    Abstract: A sun visor, comprising at least one mirror surface integrated in the sun visor body is proposed, wherein the sun visor body comprises a receiver for at least one mirror. The mirror comprises a support made of plastic glass, wherein guide elements for means for concealing the at least one mirror in the sun visor body are integrally molded at said support.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2009
    Publication date: October 1, 2009
    Applicant: Visiocorp Patents S.a.r.l.
    Inventors: Ulrich Bruhnke, Kurt Wilfinger
  • Publication number: 20090187287
    Abstract: The invention is related to a climate control system with one dimmable device capable of variably reducing the transmission of radiation through a window, and a climate control unit coupled to and adapted to control the dimmable device. The dimmable device includes at least one inherent conductive polymer and at least one ionic liquid. The dimmable device is controlled to change colours and/or dimming levels by applying a voltage pulse of a first electrical polarisation for darkening and a second reverse polarized voltage pulse for bleaching.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2009
    Publication date: July 23, 2009
    Applicant: Visiocorp Patents S.a.r.l.
    Inventors: Ulrich Bruhnke, Kurt Wilfinger, Hans-Clemens Steffel
  • Publication number: 20090183209
    Abstract: The invention relates to an emergency reporting network system for vehicles such as automotive vehicles. This invention also relates to a security device used in an emergency reporting network system and able to communicate picture information of the vehicle's interior.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2009
    Publication date: July 16, 2009
    Applicant: Visiocorp Patents S.a.r.l.
    Inventor: Kurt Wilfinger
  • Publication number: 20040183462
    Abstract: A control device for signal lamps of a vehicle, having a signalling circuit for generating an intermittent signal current as load current for the signal lamps, and a signal switch for activating the signalling circuit. The control device, which can be implemented easily, generates a running light function for signal lamps of a vehicle. A clock circuit is provided which drives the load current of at least two signal lamps individually in each case with the aid of a prescribed clock sequence, in which case, acting as operating voltage source for this clock circuit, the signalling circuit feeds the latter the intermittent signal current. The control device can be used both in the context of a turn flasher and hazard warning function and for signalling the state of central locking or antitheft warning systems, and merely for controlling electroluminescence luminous strips with the aim of enhancing the overall visual impression of a vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2003
    Publication date: September 23, 2004
    Inventors: Markus Frank, Siegfried Kolb, Armin Staehle, Kurt Wilfinger