Patents Represented by Attorney Karl Horman
  • Patent number: 5963347
    Abstract: The invention relates to an opto-electronic integrated circuit which is optically connected by holograms. An optimum arrangement for as high an integration density as possible of the light sources, detectors, or other opto-electronic components is achieved by light emanating from some of these components of the circuit is reflected back repeatedly and in a point reflected manner onto the circuit by one or more holograms and, selectively and in addition, by optical lenses, with an intensity defined by the hologram, and that the reflected back light impinges partially or totally on components. It is also possible to manufacture a chip which in its interior incorporates a plurality of such structures. On its surface there are provided light sources (2), which radiate light downwardly through the light pervious substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 1996
    Date of Patent: October 5, 1999
    Inventor: Matthias Budil
  • Patent number: 4823905
    Abstract: An apparatus for use in an automotive vehicle for activating a safety device in response to an impact force exceeding a predetermined level. The apparatus includes elongated structure mounted to the body of a vehicle with one end recessed from the periphery of the body and movable relative thereto in response to such an impact force. The elongated structure is operatively connected, as by a cable, with the safety device to activate the latter in response to movement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 1987
    Date of Patent: April 25, 1989
    Assignee: Audi AG.
    Inventor: Ferdinand Piech