Patents by Inventor Lukas HOPPENAU

Lukas HOPPENAU 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: 11761876
    Abstract: A particulate matter (PM) sensor comprises a substrate forming a cavity (5), the substrate comprising a semiconductor chip (4), and a light source (1) arranged in the cavity (5). The light source (1) is adapted to emit a light beam (7). The light beam (7) forms a detection volume (8) for particulate matter (9) outside the cavity (5). Optionally, the particulate matter sensor comprises an optical element (2) delimiting the cavity (5) at one end. The optical element (2) is configured to shape the light beam (7). Further, the particulate matter sensor comprises at least one photodetector (3) that is integrated into a surface of the semiconductor chip (4). The surface into which the at least one photodetector (3) is integrated faces the detection volume (8). The at least one photodetector (3) is adapted to detect light (10) scattered by particulate matter (9) in the detection volume (8).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2023
    Assignee: Sensirion AG
    Inventors: Frank Gütle, Lukas Hoppenau, Lukas Rüthemann, David Pustan, Werner Hunziker
  • Publication number: 20230080848
    Abstract: A particulate matter (PM) sensor comprises a substrate forming a cavity (5), the substrate comprising a semiconductor chip (4), and a light source (1) arranged in the cavity (5). The light source (1) is adapted to emit a light beam (7). The light beam (7) forms a detection volume (8) for particulate matter (9) outside the cavity (5). Optionally, the particulate matter sensor comprises an optical element (2) delimiting the cavity (5) at one end. The optical element (2) is configured to shape the light beam (7). Further, the particulate matter sensor comprises at least one photodetector (3) that is integrated into a surface of the semiconductor chip (4). The surface into which the at least one photodetector (3) is integrated faces the detection volume (8). The at least one photodetector (3) is adapted to detect light (10) scattered by particulate matter (9) in the detection volume (8).
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2022
    Publication date: March 16, 2023
    Inventors: Frank GÜTLE, Lukas HOPPENAU, Lukas RÜTHEMANN, David PUSTAN, Werner HUNZIKER
  • Patent number: 11022590
    Abstract: An electronic component comprises a carrier (3), a sensor device (2) mounted on the carrier (3), which sensor device (2) comprises a sensor chip (21), and an electrostatic discharge protection element (1) for protecting the sensor chip (21) from an electrostatic discharge, which protection element (1) is mounted on the carrier (3).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2021
    Assignee: SENSIRION AG
    Inventors: Markus Wiget, Stephan Braun, Lukas Winkler, Markus Graf, Lukas Hoppenau, Tobias Schmid
  • Patent number: 10875429
    Abstract: The invention relates to a sensor module (1), comprising: at least a first sensor (10) that is designed to measure relative humidity and/or temperature, wherein the sensor module (1) is configured to be mounted in an automotive seat (2), which automotive seat (2) comprises a seat cover region (200) forming an outer surface (200a) of the seat that faces a passenger (P) sitting on the automotive seat (2), wherein the sensor module (1) is configured to be mounted such in said automotive seat (2) that it is spaced apart from said seat cover region (200). Further, the invention relates to an automotive seat (2) comprising such a sensor module (1).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2020
    Assignee: SENSIRION AUTOMOTIVE SOLUTIONS AG
    Inventors: Lukas Hoppenau, Michael Gotze, Markus Graf, Pascal Hunziker
  • Publication number: 20200026894
    Abstract: The invention relates to a sensor device (1) which comprises a circuit board (50) and at least one sensor (52) arranged on the circuit board (50). Further, the sensor device (1) comprises a housing (20) wherein the housing (20) comprises at least a first opening (30). The circuit board (50) comprises a marking (40), wherein the marking (40) codes information, and wherein the at least one first opening (30) is configured and arranged such that it leaves the marking (40) uncovered by the housing (20) such that the marking (40) is visible from outside of the housing (20) through the at least one first opening (30).
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2019
    Publication date: January 23, 2020
    Applicant: Sensirion Automotive Solutions AG
    Inventors: Lukas HOPPENAU, David PUSTAN
  • Publication number: 20190041372
    Abstract: An electronic component comprises a carrier (3), a sensor device (2) mounted on the carrier (3), which sensor device (2) comprises a sensor chip (21), and an electrostatic discharge protection element (1) for protecting the sensor chip (21) from an electrostatic discharge, which protection element (1) is mounted on the carrier (3).
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2017
    Publication date: February 7, 2019
    Inventors: Markus WIGET, Stephan BRAUN, Lukas WINKLER, Markus GRAF, Lukas HOPPENAU, Tobias SCHMID
  • Publication number: 20180370400
    Abstract: The invention relates to a sensor module (1), comprising: at least a first sensor (10) that is designed to measure relative humidity and/or temperature, wherein the sensor module (1) is configured to be mounted in an automotive seat (2), which automotive seat (2) comprises a seat cover region (200) forming an outer surface (200a) of the seat that faces a passenger (P) sitting on the automotive seat (2), wherein the sensor module (1) is configured to be mounted such in said automotive seat (2) that it is spaced apart from said seat cover region (200). Further, the invention relates to an automotive seat (2) comprising such a sensor module (1).
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2017
    Publication date: December 27, 2018
    Applicant: SENSIRION AUTOMOTIVE SOLUTIONS AG
    Inventors: Lukas HOPPENAU, Michael GOTZE, Markus GRAF, Pascal HUNZIKER