Patents by Inventor Thomas Scheunpflug

Thomas Scheunpflug 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).

  • Mirror head for a rearview mirror, preferably an exterior rearview mirror
    Patent number: 8419199
    Abstract: The invention relates to a mirror head for an exterior rear view mirror for motor vehicles, comprising a mirror housing, which is fixed to the mirror support. To minimize vibrations caused by the force of the wind or similar, the mirror housing has a partial flexibility in relation to the mirror support. By subjecting the mirror housing to an appropriate force, said housing can be displaced in relation to the mirror support. A flexible connection between the mirror housing and the mirror support permits the vibrations at least to be minimized. The mirror head is designed for use as an exterior rear view mirror for motor vehicles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2013
    Assignee: SMR Patents S.a.r.l.
    Inventors: Dirk Mueller, Juergen Tilg, Thomas Scheunpflug, Kuersat Sonntag, Arne Schmierer
  • MIRROR HEAD FOR A REARVIEW MIRROR, PREFERABLY AN EXTERIOR REARVIEW MIRROR
    Publication number: 20100202074
    Abstract: The invention relates to a mirror head for an exterior rear view mirror for motor vehicles, comprising a mirror housing (3), which is fixed to the mirror support (4). To minimise vibrations caused by the force of the wind or similar, the mirror housing (3) has a partial flexibility in relation to the mirror support (4). By subjecting the mirror housing (3) to an appropriate force, said housing can be displaced in relation to the mirror support (4). A flexible connection between the mirror housing (3) and the mirror support (4) permits the vibrations at least to be minimised. The mirror head is designed for use as an exterior rear view mirror for motor vehicles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2006
    Publication date: August 12, 2010
    Applicant: Visiocorp Patents S.a.r.l.
    Inventors: Juergen Tilg, Thomas Scheunpflug, Kuersat Sonntag, Arne Schmierer
  • Plug connection device, especially for exterior rearview mirrors of motor vehicles
    Patent number: 6499992
    Abstract: A plug connection device has a plug housing having at least one contact and a complementary plug having at least one complementary contact. At least one of the plug housing and the complementary plug is moveable relative to the other one in two directions when the plug housing and the complementary plug are inserted into one another. A plug holder is provided in which the plug housing is received. The plug holder has flexible portions to allow compensation movements of the plug holder together with the plug housing relative to the complementary plug to thereby align the plug holder, the plug housing, and the complementary plug with one another for proper insertion and contacting.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2002
    Assignee: Reitter & Schefenacker GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Thomas Scheunpflug, Florin Secanu
  • Plug connection device, especially for exterior rearview mirrors of motor vehicles
    Publication number: 20020039852
    Abstract: A plug connection device has a plug housing having at least one contact and a complementary plug having at least one complementary contact. At least one of the plug housing and the complementary plug is moveable relative to the other one in two directions when the plug housing and the complementary plug are inserted into one another. A plug holder is provided in which the plug housing is received. The plug holder has flexible portions to allow compensation movements of the plug holder together with the plug housing relative to the complementary plug to thereby align the plug holder, the plug housing, and the complementary plug with one another for proper insertion and contacting.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2001
    Publication date: April 4, 2002
    Applicant: Reitter & Schefenacker GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Thomas Scheunpflug, Florin Secanu