Patents by Inventor Mario Budweg

Mario Budweg 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: 8961056
    Abstract: An adjusting device for a vehicle component includes a first fitting part arranged on an axis of rotation and a second fitting part arranged on the axis of rotation. The relative position of the first fitting part and the second fitting part with respect to each other is adjustable. The adjusting device also includes an eccentric arranged on and rotatable about the axis of rotation and a plurality of first rotating members arranged concentrically about the eccentric. The first rotating members are configured to roll along the first fitting part. The adjusting device further includes a plurality of subcomponents that each include a first fitting-part element of the first fitting part and a second fitting-part element of the second fitting part. The plurality of subcomponents are arranged substantially symmetrically with respect to a plane of symmetry that extends at right angles to the axis of rotation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2015
    Assignee: Johnson Controls GmbH
    Inventors: Jürgen Otto, Ingo Kienke, Martin Zynda, Joachim Blenz, Kirubaharan Albert, Mario Budweg
  • Patent number: 8282167
    Abstract: Disclosed is an adjustment fitting for a motor vehicle component, especially a vehicle seat. Said adjustment fitting comprises a first part and a second part which is rotatable relative to the first part about a rotational shaft by means of a gear unit. The gear unit encompasses a first gear on the first part of the fitting and a second gear on the second part of the fitting, the second gear being disposed eccentric to the first gear. Two wedge segments are provided for securing the eccentric arrangement of the first gear relative to the second gear. The inventive adjustment fitting is characterized in that the wedge segments have an inner radius and an outer radius while the adjustment fitting further comprises a decelerating element which is fitted with an extension that starts at the rotational shaft, runs in an axial direction, and corresponds approximately to the outer radius of the wedge segments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2012
    Assignee: Johnson Controls GmbH
    Inventors: Albert Kirubaharan, Ingo Kienke, Mario Budweg, Jurgen Otto
  • Patent number: 8282168
    Abstract: A component for a vehicle seat includes a plurality of plate-like elements generally parallel to one another, with pairs of the elements being connected, such as by welding. At least one element of each pair has a bend that creates a gap spacing with respect to the other element of the pair. Each element is connected to a next element to form a further pair in the region of the spacing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2012
    Assignee: Johnson Controls Technology Company
    Inventors: Ingo Kienke, Jurgen Otto, Mario Budweg, Kirubaharan Reginold Albert
  • Patent number: 8240768
    Abstract: An adjustment device for a vehicle component, in particular for the back rest of a vehicle seat, is proposed having a first fitting and a second fitting, wherein the relative position of the two fittings to one another can be changed by means of eccentric means, wherein a rotation of the eccentric means by means of a drive element is provided, wherein the adjustment device has a central element which is connected in a rotationally fixed fashion to the first fitting, wherein the drive element is provided mounted in an overlapping region by means of the central element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 2, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2012
    Assignee: Johnson Controls GmbH
    Inventors: Ingo Kienke, Juergen Otto, Mario Budweg, Albert Reginold Kirubaharan, Bruce A. Hiemstra, Michael Kapusky, Michael Bittner
  • Publication number: 20100181816
    Abstract: A component for a vehicle seat includes a plurality of plate-like elements generally parallel to one another, with pairs of the elements being connected, such as by welding. At least one element of each pair has a bend that creates a gap spacing with respect to the other element of the pair. Each element is connected to a next element to form a further pair in the region of the spacing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2007
    Publication date: July 22, 2010
    Applicant: Johnson Control Technology Company
    Inventors: Ingo Kienke, Jurgen Otto, Mario Budweg, Kirubaharan Rreginold Albert
  • Publication number: 20100171352
    Abstract: An adjustment device for a vehicle component, in particular for the back rest of a vehicle seat, is proposed having a first fitting and a second fitting, wherein the relative position of the two fittings to one another can be changed by means of eccentric means, wherein a rotation of the eccentric means by means of a drive element is provided, wherein the adjustment device has a central element which is connected in a rotationally fixed fashion to the first fitting, wherein the drive element is provided mounted in an overlapping region by means of the central element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 2, 2008
    Publication date: July 8, 2010
    Applicant: Johnson Controls GmbH
    Inventors: Ingo Kienke, Juergen Otto, Mario Budweg, Albert Reginold Kirubaharan
  • Patent number: 7667345
    Abstract: A device for blocking and for releasing an adjusting mechanism having at least two parts which are movable relative to each other is disclosed. The device comprises a blocker configured to be brought at least into a blocking position and a release position relative to the adjusting mechanism. The device further comprises an actuator for changing the position of the blocker between the blocking position and the release position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2010
    Assignee: Johnson Controls GmbH
    Inventors: Mario Budweg, Wolfgang Pellenz, Alexander Czinki, Ralf Hoge, Richard Boudinot, Piotr Szablewski
  • Publication number: 20090309404
    Abstract: Disclosed is an adjustment fitting for a motor vehicle component, especially a vehicle seat. Said adjustment fitting comprises a first part and a second part which is rotatable relative to the first part about a rotational shaft by means of a gear unit. The gear unit encompasses a first gear on the first part of the fitting and a second gear on the second part of the fitting, the second gear being disposed eccentric to the first gear. Two wedge segments are provided for securing the eccentric arrangement of the first gear relative to the second gear. The inventive adjustment fitting is characterized in that the wedge segments have an inner radius and an outer radius while the adjustment fitting further comprises a decelerating element which is fitted with an extension that starts at the rotational shaft, runs in an axial direction, and corresponds approximately to the outer radius of the wedge segments.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2007
    Publication date: December 17, 2009
    Inventors: Albert Kirubaharan, Ingo Kienke, Mario Budweg, Jurgen Otto
  • Publication number: 20090072605
    Abstract: An adjusting device for a vehicle component includes a first fitting part arranged on an axis of rotation and a second fitting part arranged on the axis of rotation. The relative position of the first fitting part and the second fitting part with respect to each other is adjustable. The adjusting device also includes an eccentric arranged on and rotatable about the axis of rotation and a plurality of first rotating members arranged concentrically about the eccentric. The first rotating members are configured to roll along the first fitting part. The adjusting device further includes a plurality of subcomponents that each include a first fitting-part element of the first fitting part and a second fitting-part element of the second fitting part. The plurality of subcomponents are arranged substantially symmetrically with respect to a plane of symmetry that extends at right angles to the axis of rotation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 7, 2005
    Publication date: March 19, 2009
    Inventors: Jurgen Otto, Ingo Kienke, Martin Zynda, Joachim Blenz, Kirubaharan Albert, Mario Budweg
  • Publication number: 20060250009
    Abstract: A device for blocking and for releasing an adjusting mechanism having at least two parts which are movable relative to each other is disclosed. The device comprises a blocker configured to be brought at least into a blocking position and a release position relative to the adjusting mechanism. The device further comprises an actuator for changing the position of the blocker between the blocking position and the release position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2004
    Publication date: November 9, 2006
    Inventors: Mario Budweg, Alexander Czinki, Alexander Hoge, Richard Boudinot, Piotr Szabkewski