Patents by Inventor Michael Hiegler

Michael Hiegler 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: 11060686
    Abstract: A method for machining a holding device for a light module of a lighting device of a motor vehicle. An SMD semiconductor light source component arranged on the holding device is operated for light generation. An emission characteristic of a light-emitting surface of the SMD semiconductor light source component is determined. A mechanical feature with regard to the holding device is specified depending upon the emission characteristic. An optical element which co-operates optically with the SMD semiconductor light source component is specified depending upon the mechanical feature with regard to the SMD semiconductor light source component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2021
    Assignee: Marelli Automotive Lighting Reutlingen (Germany) GmbH
    Inventors: Narcis Barqueros, Martin Gottheil, Michael Hiegler, Uwe Bormann
  • Patent number: 10631414
    Abstract: A method for placing an SMD semiconductor light source component and a component of an illumination device for a motor vehicle. The SMD semiconductor light source component is operated so as to generate light, and the emission characteristics of the SMD semiconductor light source component are determined. In a subsequent step, the SMD semiconductor light source component and the component are positioned relative to one another in accordance with the emission characteristics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2020
    Assignee: Automotive Lighting Reutlingen GmbH
    Inventors: Narcis Barqueros, Martin Gottheil, Michael Hiegler, Uwe Bormann
  • Publication number: 20190353318
    Abstract: A method for machining a holding device for a light module of a lighting device of a motor vehicle. An SMD semiconductor light source component arranged on the holding device is operated for light generation. An emission characteristic of a light-emitting surface of the SMD semiconductor light source component is determined. A mechanical feature with regard to the holding device is specified depending upon the emission characteristic. An optical element which co-operates optically with the SMD semiconductor light source component is specified depending upon the mechanical feature with regard to the SMD semiconductor light source component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2017
    Publication date: November 21, 2019
    Inventors: Narcis Barqueros, Martin Gottheil, Michael Hiegler, Uwe Bormann
  • Patent number: 10292248
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for operating a first and a second light-emitting unit of a motor vehicle. A first voltage converter is provided for operating the first light-emitting unit. A second voltage converter is provided for operating the second light-emitting unit. A switching unit is arranged between the two light-emitting units and the voltage converters, such that the second voltage converter is connected to the first light-emitting unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2019
    Assignee: Automotive Lighting Reutlingen GmbH
    Inventors: Michael Hiegler, Uwe Bormann
  • Publication number: 20180270937
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for operating a first and a second light-emitting unit of a motor vehicle. A first voltage converter is provided for operating the first light-emitting unit. A second voltage converter is provided for operating the second light-emitting unit. A switching unit is arranged between the two light-emitting units and the voltage converters, such that the second voltage converter is connected to the first light-emitting unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2016
    Publication date: September 20, 2018
    Inventors: Michael Hiegler, Uwe Bormann
  • Publication number: 20180242461
    Abstract: A method for placing an SMD semiconductor light source component and a component of an illumination device for a motor vehicle. The SMD semiconductor light source component is operated so as to generate light, and the emission characteristics of the SMD semiconductor light source component are determined. In a subsequent step, the SMD semiconductor light source component and the component are positioned relative to one another in accordance with the emission characteristics.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2016
    Publication date: August 23, 2018
    Applicant: Automotive Lighting Reutlingen GmbH
    Inventors: Narcis Barqueros, Martin Gottheil, Michael Hiegler, Uwe Bormann
  • Patent number: 8754427
    Abstract: A lens arrangement for an LED display device includes a lens. The lens has a first lens surface and an optical axis. The optical axis penetrates the first lens surface of the lens. Furthermore, the lens arrangement includes a transparent transition body, which is firmly coupled with the lens on the first lens surface, which is more temperature-resistant than the lens and which has an optical axis that is parallel to the optical axis of the lens.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2014
    Assignee: OSRAM Opto Semiconductors GmbH
    Inventors: Stefan Groetsch, Moritz Engl, Steffen Koehler, Simon Bluemel, Michael Hiegler, Thomas Zeiler
  • Patent number: 8227821
    Abstract: A housing for an optoelectronic component which includes a carrier with a chip mounting surface is disclosed. An optical element which is produced separately from the carrier is applied to the carrier. The chip mounting surface and the optical element define a parting plane, the parting plane between carrier and optical element being arranged in the plane of the chip mounting surface. Also disclosed is an optoelectronic component having a housing of this type and a method for producing an optoelectronic component of this type.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2012
    Assignee: Osram Opto Semiconductors GmbH
    Inventors: Georg Bogner, Herbert Brunner, Michael Hiegler, Günter Waitl
  • Patent number: 8110437
    Abstract: A radiation-emitting or -receiving semiconductor chip 9 is soft-soldered for mounting on a leadframe 2 over which a prefabricated plastic encapsulant 5, a so-called premolded package, is injection-molded. Through the use of a low-melting solder 3 applied in a layer thickness of less than 10 ?m, the soldering process can be carried out largely without thermal damage to the plastic encapsulant 5.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2012
    Assignee: Osram Opto Semiconductors GmbH
    Inventors: Gunter Waitl, Georg Bogner, Michael Hiegler, Matthias Winter
  • Patent number: 8097937
    Abstract: A leadframe, a housing, a radiation-emitting component formed therefrom, and a method for producing the component includes the leadframe having a mount part with at least one bonding wire connecting area and at least one electrical solder connecting strip into which a separately manufactured thermal connecting part, which has a chip mounting area, is linked. To form a housing, the leadframe is sheathed, preferably, with a molding compound, with the thermal connecting part being embedded such that it can be thermally connected from the outside.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2012
    Assignee: OSRAM AG
    Inventors: Georg Bogner, Herbert Brunner, Michael Hiegler, Günter Waitl
  • Patent number: 7948694
    Abstract: An apparatus having a least one fixing element is specified, the fixing element being provided for fixing the apparatus to a housing body of an optoelectronic device and the apparatus being designed as a mount for a separate optical element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2011
    Assignee: Osram Opto Semiconductor GmbH
    Inventors: Georg Bogner, Michael Hiegler, Monika Rose, Günter Waitl, Manfred Wolf
  • Publication number: 20100038666
    Abstract: A lens arrangement for an LED display device includes a lens. The lens has a first lens surface and an optical axis. The optical axis penetrates the first lens surface of the lens. Furthermore, the lens arrangement includes a transparent transition body, which is firmly coupled with the lens on the first lens surface, which is more temperature-resistant than the lens and which has an optical axis that is parallel to the optical axis of the lens.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2007
    Publication date: February 18, 2010
    Inventors: Stefan Groetsch, Moritz Engl, Steffen Koehler, Simon Bluemel, Michael Hiegler, Thomas Zeiler
  • Publication number: 20090212306
    Abstract: An apparatus having at least one fixing element is specified, the fixing dement being provided for fixing the apparatus to a housing body of an optoelectronic device and the apparatus being designed as a mount for a separate optical element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2005
    Publication date: August 27, 2009
    Applicant: OSRAM OPTO SEMICONDUCTORS GMBH
    Inventors: Georg Bogner, Michael Hiegler, Monika Rose, Günter Waitl, Manfred Wolf
  • Patent number: 7501660
    Abstract: A housing is specified for an electronic component having at least two connecting parts (4a, 4b), which are partially in contact with the housing. The conductivity of at least subareas of the housing are set in a defined manner and current paths through the housing are formed between the connecting parts. The housing thus has a defined resistance (2), which is connected in parallel with an electronic component (1), and provides ESD protection for the component (1).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2009
    Assignee: Osram Opto Semiconductors GmbH
    Inventors: Josef Schmid, Stefan Grötsch, Michael Hiegler, Moritz Engl, Georg Bogner, Karlheinz Arndt, Markus Schneider
  • Publication number: 20080265266
    Abstract: A housing for an optoelectronic component which includes a carrier with a chip mounting surface is disclosed. An optical element which is produced separately from the carrier is applied to the carrier. The chip mounting surface and the optical element define a parting plane, the parting plane between carrier and optical element being arranged in the plane of the chip mounting surface. Also disclosed is an optoelectronic component having a housing of this type and a method for producing an optoelectronic component of this type.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2005
    Publication date: October 30, 2008
    Applicant: OSRAM OPTO SEMICONDUCTORS GMBH
    Inventors: Georg Bogner, Herbert Brunner, Michael Hiegler, Gunter Waitl
  • Publication number: 20060014429
    Abstract: A housing is specified for an electronic component having at least two connecting parts (4a, 4b), which are partially in contact with the housing. The conductivity of at least subareas of the housing are set in a defined manner and current paths through the housing are formed between the connecting parts. The housing thus has a defined resistance (2), which is connected in parallel with an electronic component (1), and provides ESD protection for the component (1).
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2005
    Publication date: January 19, 2006
    Applicant: Osram Opto Semiconductors GmbH
    Inventors: Josef Schmid, Stefan Grotsch, Michael Hiegler, Moritz Engl, Georg Bogner, Karlheinz Arndt, Markus Schneider
  • Publication number: 20050214968
    Abstract: A radiation-emitting or -receiving semiconductor chip 9 is soft-soldered for mounting on a leadframe 2 over which a prefabricated plastic encapsulant 5, a so-called premolded package, is injection-molded. Through the use of a low-melting solder 3 applied in a layer thickness of less than 10 ?m, the soldering process can be carried out largely without thermal damage to the plastic encapsulant 5.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2004
    Publication date: September 29, 2005
    Inventors: Gunter Waitl, Georg Bogner, Michael Hiegler, Matthias Winter
  • Publication number: 20040075100
    Abstract: A leadframe, a housing, a radiation-emitting component formed therefrom, and a method for producing the component includes the leadframe having a mount part with at least one bonding wire connecting area and at least one electrical solder connecting strip into which a separately manufactured thermal connecting part, which has a chip mounting area, is linked. To form a housing, the leadframe is sheathed, preferably, with a molding compound, with the thermal connecting part being embedded such that it can be thermally connected from the outside.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2003
    Publication date: April 22, 2004
    Inventors: Georg Bogner, Herbert Brunner, Michael Hiegler, Gunter Waitl