Patents by Inventor Niko Naether

Niko Naether 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).

  • Publication number: 20170001615
    Abstract: A calibration method is specified for an electro-hydraulic motor vehicle brake system. The brake system comprises a piston for building up a hydraulic pressure in the brake system, a first actuator having an electric motor, and a second actuator having a brake pedal interface. The first actuator and the second actuator are both capable of activating the piston, wherein a first sensor system detects a change in state of the first actuator, and a second sensor system detects a change in state of the second actuator. The calibration method starts with actuation of the electric motor, in order to activate the piston by means of the first actuator, wherein the second actuator follows the piston activation. During the piston activation, a first signal which is generated by the first sensor system and which permits a conclusion to be drawn about an extent of the piston activation, as well as a second signal which is generated by the second sensor system are detected.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2014
    Publication date: January 5, 2017
    Applicant: Lucas Automotive GmbH
    Inventors: Vanessa Adler, Kay Schlafke, Niko Naether, Karlheinz Schaust
  • Patent number: 9266517
    Abstract: A sensor assembly for use with a master cylinder is described. The master cylinder comprises an input-side activation element to which a signal transmitter element is coupled. The sensor module comprises a travel sensor for sensing travel carried out by the activation element, and a position sensor for sensing when a predefined position of the activation element is reached.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2016
    Assignee: Lucas Automotive GmbH
    Inventors: Josef Knechtges, Niko Naether, Thomas Baron, Karl-Heinz Schaust, Klaus Ullmer
  • Patent number: 8978457
    Abstract: A sensor module for use with a master cylinder of a brake system is described, wherein the master cylinder has an input-side activation element and an underpressure region for communicating with an underpressure brake booster. The sensor module comprises an underpressure sensor for detecting an underpressure in the underpressure region of the master cylinder as well as at least one further sensor for detecting a signal transmitter which is rigidly coupled to the activation element. The underpressure sensor and the at least one further sensor are accommodated in a housing of the sensor module. An opening in the housing permits communication between the underpressure sensor and the underpressure region of the master cylinder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2015
    Assignee: Lucas Automotive GmbH
    Inventors: Niko Naether, Thomas Baron, Karl-Heinz Schaust, Klaus Ullmer, Josef Knechtges
  • Publication number: 20140144223
    Abstract: A sensor assembly for use with a master cylinder is described. The master cylinder comprises an input-side activation element to which a signal transmitter element is coupled. The sensor module comprises a travel sensor for sensing travel carried out by the activation element, and a position sensor for sensing when a predefined position of the activation element is reached.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2011
    Publication date: May 29, 2014
    Applicant: LUCAS AUTOMOTIVE GMBH
    Inventors: Josef Knechtges, Niko Naether, Thomas Baron, Karl-Heinz Schaust, Klaus Ullmer
  • Publication number: 20130205881
    Abstract: A sensor module for use with a master cylinder of a brake system is described, wherein the master cylinder has an input-side activation element and an underpressure region for communicating with an underpressure brake booster. The sensor module comprises an underpressure sensor for detecting an underpressure in the underpressure region of the master cylinder as well as at least one further sensor for detecting a signal transmitter which is rigidly coupled to the activation element. The underpressure sensor and the at least one further sensor are accommodated in a housing of the sensor module. An opening in the housing permits communication between the underpressure sensor and the underpressure region of the master cylinder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2011
    Publication date: August 15, 2013
    Applicant: LUCAS AUTOMOTIVE GMBH
    Inventors: Niko Naether, Thomas Baron, Karl-Heinz Schaust, Klaus Ullmer, Josef Knechtges