Patents by Inventor Michael GOTZE

Michael GOTZE 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).

  • Climate control by in-seat humidity sensor module
    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
  • CLIMATE CONTROL BY IN-SEAT HUMIDITY SENSOR MODULE
    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
  • Seat assembly with temperature or humidity sensor
    Patent number: 9511646
    Abstract: A sensor module for integration within a seat assembly is provided. The sensor module comprises a temperature and/or humidity sensor (21) and a separate sensor support (51) for mechanically supporting said temperature and/or humidity sensor. The sensor support is configured to be arranged on or in a support layer below an air-permeable cover of the seat assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2016
    Assignee: Sensirion AG
    Inventors: Christoph Müller, Michael Götze, Markus Graf
  • SEAT ASSEMBLY WITH TEMPERATURE OR HUMIDITY SENSOR
    Publication number: 20150239321
    Abstract: A sensor module for integration within a seat assembly is provided. The sensor module comprises a temperature and/or humidity sensor (21) and a separate sensor support (51) for mechanically supporting said temperature and/or humidity sensor. The sensor support is configured to be arranged on or in a support layer below an air-permeable cover of the seat assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2015
    Publication date: August 27, 2015
    Applicant: Sensirion AG
    Inventors: Christoph MÜLLER, Michael GÖTZE, Markus GRAF