Patents by Inventor Peter Sprafke
Peter Sprafke 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).
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Patent number: 11889223Abstract: A cooled infrared camera includes a window housing comprising a plate having an opening, a window positioned in the opening of the plate, a first sidewall having a first end connected to the plate, a first flange connected to a second end of the first sidewall such that the first sidewall is between the plate and the first flange, a first explosively welded joint between the plate and the first sidewall, and a second explosively welded joint between the first sidewall and the first flange. A header is connected to the first flange of the window housing, and a warm end is connected to the header. The cooled infrared camera further includes a hermetically sealed chamber within the window housing and the header.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2021Date of Patent: January 30, 2024Assignee: Raytheon CompanyInventors: Stephen Marinsek, Thomas Peter Sprafke
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Publication number: 20220321806Abstract: A cooled infrared camera includes a window housing comprising a plate having an opening, a window positioned in the opening of the plate, a first sidewall having a first end connected to the plate, a first flange connected to a second end of the first sidewall such that the first sidewall is between the plate and the first flange, a first explosively welded joint between the plate and the first sidewall, and a second explosively welded joint between the first sidewall and the first flange. A header is connected to the first flange of the window housing, and a warm end is connected to the header. The cooled infrared camera further includes a hermetically sealed chamber within the window housing and the header.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 31, 2021Publication date: October 6, 2022Inventors: Stephen Marinsek, Thomas Peter Sprafke
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Patent number: 10272885Abstract: The invention relates to a wiper blade adapter unit with a wiper blade adapter (10), which is provided for a connection to a wiper arm adapter and has at least one receiving area (12, 14) having at least one contact surface (16, 18) provided for fastening at least one carrier element (20, 22) of a wiper blade. The invention states that the at least one contact surface (16, 18) has a maximum length of 20 mm.Type: GrantFiled: November 20, 2012Date of Patent: April 30, 2019Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbHInventors: Hubert Verelst, Jan Van Hoye, Jan Bonroy, Geert Jans, Dominik De Rop, Peter Sprafke
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Publication number: 20140325786Abstract: The invention relates to a wiper blade adapter unit with a wiper blade adapter (10), which is provided for a connection to a wiper arm adapter and has at least one receiving area (12, 14) having at least one contact surface (16, 18) provided for fastening at least one carrier element (20, 22) of a wiper blade. The invention states that the at least one contact surface (16, 18) has a maximum length of 20 mm.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 20, 2012Publication date: November 6, 2014Inventors: Hubert Verelst, Jan Van Hoye, Jan Bonroy, Geert Jans, Dominik De Rop, Peter Sprafke
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Patent number: 8034275Abstract: To provide an assembly which is as small as possible which contains a well-protected component and effectively dissipates heat, and to provide a device and a method for use in the rapid manufacture of such an assembly, an assembly includes a component and a housing from which the component is partially separated by narrow casting gaps filled with a casting compound containing a relatively large amount of filler. For the manufacture of such an assembly, a device is used for filling with casting compound and which includes a mounting for securing the assembly in a position which permits air to escape from the casting gaps, which have an external connection during filling. Also there are supply containers and supply lines for the casting compound which open into the casting gaps, and an apparatus for generating pressure. A method which is used to fill narrow casting gaps with casting compound by using such a device.Type: GrantFiled: November 4, 2009Date of Patent: October 11, 2011Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbHInventors: Kristian Leo, Michael Jupe, Peter Sprafke, Markus Muzic, Wolfgang Endres
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Patent number: 8006547Abstract: A sensor for a transmission-shift control of a motor vehicle is described. The sensor is connectable to a supply voltage (Vs) and to ground (GND). The sensor generates a signal voltage (Vout). The signal voltage (Vout) may assume two signals (high, low), both signals (high, low) being different from the supply voltage (Vs) and from ground (GND).Type: GrantFiled: April 8, 2005Date of Patent: August 30, 2011Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbHInventors: Peter Weiberle, Peter Sprafke, Martin Gerhaeusser
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Patent number: 7859852Abstract: In a controller, in particular for motor vehicle transmissions, having a holder (1) on which an electronic circuit component (2) and at least one flexible printed-circuit film (3) connected to the electronic circuit component (2) by means of electric connection means (7) are arranged, it is proposed to arrange on the holder (1) a frame component (5) which surrounds the electronic circuit component (2), and to connect the electric connection means (7) connected to the electronic circuit component electrically to the at least one flexible printed-circuit film (3), through at least one opening (15) in the frame component (5).Type: GrantFiled: August 9, 2006Date of Patent: December 28, 2010Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbHInventors: Gerhard Wetzel, Peter Sprafke, Ulrich Trescher
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Patent number: 7749134Abstract: A control module, in particular for a transmission of a motor vehicle, has a substrate part, a control unit situated on a substrate part, which has a first housing part and a second housing part and a housing interior situated between the first housing part and the second housing part, in which an electronic circuit component attached to the first housing part is situated, and has at least one flexible printed circuit foil for electrically connecting the circuit component to electric components situated outside the housing interior on the substrate part, the first housing part of the control unit being situated flat on a contact area of the substrate part and the second housing part being situated within the contact area on the first housing part.Type: GrantFiled: August 26, 2005Date of Patent: July 6, 2010Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbHInventors: Gerhard Wetzel, Peter Sprafke, Martin Gerhaeusser
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Publication number: 20100149763Abstract: In a controller, in particular for motor vehicle transmissions, having a holder (1) on which an electronic circuit component (2) and at least one flexible printed-circuit film (3) connected to the electronic circuit component (2) by means of electric connection means (7) are arranged, it is proposed to arrange on the holder (1) a frame component (5) which surrounds the electronic circuit component (2), and to connect the electric connection means (7) connected to the electronic circuit component electrically to the at least one flexible printed-circuit film (3), through at least one opening (15) in the frame component (5).Type: ApplicationFiled: August 9, 2006Publication date: June 17, 2010Inventors: Gerhard Wetzel, Peter Sprafke, Ulrich Trescher
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Publication number: 20100052214Abstract: To provide an assembly which is as small as possible which contains a well-protected component and effectively dissipates heat, and to provide a device and a method for use in the rapid manufacture of such an assembly, an assembly includes a component and a housing from which the component is partially separated by narrow casting gaps filled with a casting compound containing a relatively large amount of filler. For the manufacture of such an assembly, a device is used for filling with casting compound and which includes a mounting for securing the assembly in a position which permits air to escape from the casting gaps, which have an external connection during filling. Also there are supply containers and supply lines for the casting compound which open into the casting gaps, and an apparatus for generating pressure. A method which is used to fill narrow casting gaps with casting compound by using such a device.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 4, 2009Publication date: March 4, 2010Inventors: Kristian Leo, Michael Jupe, Peter Sprafke, Markus Muzic, Wolfgang Endres
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Patent number: 7656674Abstract: A control module, in particular for a motor vehicle transmission, which includes a first housing part, on which an electronic circuit part is located, a second housing part, and a carrier, on which a flexible conductor film is located; the flexible conductor film is electrically connected—in a housing interior located between the first housing part and the second housing part—with the circuit part and the flexible conductor film is electrically connected outside of the housing interior—with electrical components mounted on the carrier, the control module having a stack-shaped design, with which the carrier rests, via a first side, on an interior side of the first housing part on which the circuit part is mounted, the circuit part is located in a recess in the carrier, the flexible conductor film is located on the second side of carrier, which faces away from the first housing part, and the second housing part is mounted on a side of the flexible conductor film facing away from the second side of the carrier.Type: GrantFiled: January 17, 2006Date of Patent: February 2, 2010Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbHInventors: Gerhard Wetzel, Peter Sprafke
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Patent number: 7635258Abstract: To provide an assembly which is as small as possible which contains a well-protected component and effectively dissipates heat, and to provide a device and a method for use in the rapid manufacture of such an assembly, an assembly includes a component and a housing from which the component is partially separated by narrow casting gaps filled with a casting compound containing a relatively large amount of filler. For the manufacture of such an assembly, a device is used for filling with casting compound and which includes a mounting for securing the assembly in a position which permits air to escape from the casting gaps, which have an external connection during filling. Also there are supply containers and supply lines for the casting compound which open into the casting gaps, and an apparatus for generating pressure. A method which is used to fill narrow casting gaps with casting compound by using such a device.Type: GrantFiled: February 23, 2006Date of Patent: December 22, 2009Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbHInventors: Kristian Leo, Michael Jupe, Peter Sprafke, Markus Muzic, Wolfgang Endres
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Publication number: 20090235727Abstract: A sensor for a transmission-shift control of a motor vehicle is described. The sensor is connectable to a supply voltage (Vs) and to ground (GND). The sensor generates a signal voltage (Vout). The signal voltage (Vout) may assume two signals (high, low), both signals (high, low) being different from the supply voltage (Vs) and from ground (GND).Type: ApplicationFiled: April 8, 2005Publication date: September 24, 2009Inventors: Peter Weiberle, Peter Sprafke, Martin Gerhaeusser
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Publication number: 20080108478Abstract: A control module, in particular for a transmission of a motor vehicle, has a substrate part, a control unit situated on a substrate part, which has a first housing part and a second housing part and a housing interior situated between the first housing part and the second housing part, in which an electronic circuit component attached to the first housing part is situated, and has at least one flexible printed circuit foil for electrically connecting the circuit component to electric components situated outside the housing interior on the substrate part, the first housing part of the control unit being situated flat on a contact area of the substrate part and the second housing part being situated within the contact area on the first housing part.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 26, 2005Publication date: May 8, 2008Inventors: Gerhard Wetzel, Peter Sprafke, Martin Gerhaeusser
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Publication number: 20080019106Abstract: A control module is provided, in particular for a motor vehicle transmission, with a first housing part 6, on which an electronic circuit part 7 is located, a second housing part 14, and with a carrier 2, on which a flexible conductor film 9 is located; the flexible conductor film 9 is electrically connected—in a housing interior 16 located between the first housing part and the second housing part—with the circuit part and the electrical components 4, 3 mounted on carrier 2 outside the housing interior; a stack-shaped design is provided, with which carrier 2, 2a, 2b rests, with a first side, on an interior side 6a of first housing part 6 on which the circuit part is mounted, circuit part 7 is located in a recess 31 in carrier 2, 2a, 2b, flexible conductor film 9 is located on the second side of carrier 2, 2a, 2b, which faces away from first housing part 6, and second housing part 14 is mounted on flexible conductor film 9.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 17, 2006Publication date: January 24, 2008Inventors: Gerhard Wetzel, Peter Sprafke
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Publication number: 20060170310Abstract: To provide an assembly which is as small as possible which contains a well-protected component and effectively dissipates heat, and to provide a device and a method for use in the rapid manufacture of such an assembly, an assembly includes a component and a housing from which the component is partially separated by narrow casting gaps filled with a casting compound containing a relatively large amount of filler. For the manufacture of such an assembly, a device is used for filling with casting compound and which includes a mounting for securing the assembly in a position which permits air to escape from the casting gaps, which have an external connection during filling. Also there are supply containers and supply lines for the casting compound which open into the casting gaps, and an apparatus for generating pressure. A method which is used to fill narrow casting gaps with casting compound by using such a device.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 23, 2006Publication date: August 3, 2006Inventors: Kristian Leo, Michael Jupe, Peter Sprafke, Markus Muzic, Wolfgang Endres
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Patent number: 7061160Abstract: To provide an assembly which is as small as possible which contains a well-protected component and effectively dissipates heat, and to provide a device and a method for use in the rapid manufacture of such an assembly, an assembly includes a component and a housing from which the component is partially separated by narrow casting gaps filled with a casting compound containing a relatively large amount of filler. For the manufacture of such an assembly, a device is used for filling with casting compound and which includes a mounting for securing the assembly in a position which permits air to escape from the casting gaps, which have an external connection during filling. Also there are supply containers and supply lines for the casting compound which open into the casting gaps, and an apparatus for generating pressure. A method which is used to fill narrow casting gaps with casting compound by using such a device.Type: GrantFiled: July 8, 2002Date of Patent: June 13, 2006Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbHInventors: Kristian Leo, Michael Jupe, Peter Sprafke, Markus Muzic, Wolfgang Endres
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Publication number: 20040075369Abstract: A piezoelectric component, including a ceramic actuator having a coating made of an elastomer. The elastomer is a heat conductive elastomer including a filler which is manufactured based upon aluminum dioxide, titanium dioxide, boron nitride, aluminum nitride, silicon carbide and/or preferably silicon dioxide.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 14, 2003Publication date: April 22, 2004Inventors: Kristian Leo, Markus Muzic, Wolfgang Endres, Rudolf Heinz, Peter Sprafke, Alexander Hedrich, Michael Jupe
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Publication number: 20030085634Abstract: To provide an assembly which is as small as possible which contains a well-protected component and effectively dissipates heat, and to provide a device and a method for use in the rapid manufacture of such an assembly, an assembly includes a component and a housing from which the component is partially separated by narrow casting gaps filled with a casting compound containing a relatively large amount of filler. For the manufacture of such an assembly, a device is used for filling with casting compound and which includes a mounting for securing the assembly in a position which permits air to escape from the casting gaps, which have an external connection during filling. Also there are supply containers and supply lines for the casting compound which open into the casting gaps, and an apparatus for generating pressure. A method which is used to fill narrow casting gaps with casting compound by using such a device.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 8, 2002Publication date: May 8, 2003Inventors: Kristian Leo, Michael Jupe, Peter Sprafke, Markus Muzic, Wolfgang Endres