Patents Assigned to CONTINENTAL
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Patent number: 11161311Abstract: A dual layer cured composite article is provided that has an outer part having an outer part thickness composed of a first resin matrix having between 50 and 70 total weight percent of the outer part being an outer part mixed fiber filler, the outer part mixed fiber filler having an outer part primary fiber:carbon fiber ratio of 0.05-20:1. An inner part complementary to the outer part is provided and has an inner part thickness composed of a second resin matrix having between 40 and 60 total weight percent of the inner part of an inner mixed fiber filler, the inner mixed fiber filler having an inner part primary fiber:carbon fiber ratio of less than said outer part primary fiber:carbon fiber ratio. A joinder between the outer part and the inner part is provided. A process for producing such an article is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2017Date of Patent: November 2, 2021Assignee: CONTINENTAL STRUCTURAL PLASTICS, INC.Inventors: Dominique Boyer, Gaetan Boivin, Probir Kumar Guha, Marc-Philippe Toitgans
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Patent number: 11161396Abstract: A multilayer arrangement for a flat glazing unit. The multilayer arrangement extends in a main plane and has at least one narrow side, wherein the multilayer arrangement has a functional layer, layer electrodes are arranged on surface sides of the functional layer, which surface sides are oriented parallel in relation to the main plane, the layer electrodes each have at least one contact-making surface which is oriented parallel in relation to the main plane and on which a respective common supply electrode, which is different from the respective layer electrode, is arranged along a respective contact-making edge, and the contact-making edges are each at least a subregion of the narrow side. The invention also makes provision for at least portions of the contact-making surfaces to at least partially overlap as seen perpendicularly in relation to the main plane and/or for the supply electrodes to each have a comb structure.Type: GrantFiled: January 8, 2019Date of Patent: November 2, 2021Assignee: CONTINENTAL AUTOMOTIVE GMBHInventors: Tobias Frischmuth, Rene Hinterberger, Johannes Greil
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Patent number: 11156643Abstract: A current sensor including a measurement circuit and an electrical conductor having at least one first measurement path defined by a first pickup contact and a second pick-up contact at which a first voltage can be detected across the first measurement path, a first connection contact for electrically contacting a connection element, a second connection contact for electrically contacting a battery pole terminal, and a current feed contact for electrically contacting a device for providing a calibration current. The first measurement path is in series between the first connection contact and the second connection contact. A calibration current supplied at the current feed contact induces a current density distribution in the first measurement path, which converges with a current density distribution in the first measurement path, induced by a load current of equal current intensity supplied at the first connection contact.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2018Date of Patent: October 26, 2021Assignee: CONTINENTAL AUTOMOTIVE GMBHInventors: Martin Schramme, Ralf Schröppel, Andreas Aumer
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Patent number: 11149608Abstract: Disclosed is a method for selective catalytic reduction operating by desorbing ammonia from at least one storage cartridge in an exhaust line at the output of a motor vehicle engine, the cartridge being arranged in at least one bypass branch of a main line of the exhaust line. The exhaust gas flow rate in the bypass branch is controlled according to an estimated or measured temperature in the bypass branch and a desired amount of ammonia to be injected by desorption estimated in the exhaust line to provide a catalytic reduction of the nitrogen oxides present in the exhaust gas, a temperature of the cartridge being estimated according to the gas flow rate at the temperature estimated or measured during a given time interval and corresponding to an amount of desorbed ammonia equal to the desired amount of ammonia.Type: GrantFiled: September 19, 2018Date of Patent: October 19, 2021Assignees: CONTINENTAL AUTOMOTIVE FRANCE, CONTINENTAL AUTOMOTIVE GMBHInventor: Pascal Barbier
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Patent number: 11152167Abstract: A reconfigurable control device, in particular for use in a vehicle. Input keys on the reconfigurable control device allow a user to trigger different selection of modes. The control device is reconfigured by performing a first step of selecting a function mode by pressing one of the at least two input keys on the control device and a second step of selecting a function displayed on an array of mechanical switches. The selection of functions is refreshed with user trigger a fresh selection of mode.Type: GrantFiled: September 1, 2016Date of Patent: October 19, 2021Assignee: CONTINENTAL AUTOMOTIVE GMBHInventors: Ling Chih Teng, Jason Choon Leng Tan
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Patent number: 11151879Abstract: A communication device including a mobile radio module for data communication via a mobile radio network and/or an internet access module for data communication via the internet, and a radio module for direct vehicle-to-X communication. The communication device is configured to receive status information and/or environment information of a road user from a processing device for operation of an internet service by the mobile radio module and/or internet access module and to re-emit the status information and/or environment information via the radio module by direct vehicle-to-X communication. A corresponding method to be carried out by a communication device and a method for improving the road safety of a road user are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: November 11, 2019Date of Patent: October 19, 2021Assignees: CONTINENTAL TEVES AG & CO. OHG, CONTINENTAL AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS, INC.Inventors: Sebastian Strunck, Ulrich Stählin
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Patent number: 11142028Abstract: A tire monitoring system electronic unit suitable for being mounted either on the tire inflation valve or on the internal surface of the tire. The system includes electronics for managing the electronic unit including sensors for measuring parameters of the tire, a microprocessor and a supply battery, and an antenna configured to be mountable on the management electronics; a way of securing the antenna and the electronic managing device to each other; the management electronics thus forming a common base capable of being used with an antenna that can be adapted to the intended location of the electronic unit, either on the tire inflation valve or on the internal surface of the tire.Type: GrantFiled: June 26, 2018Date of Patent: October 12, 2021Assignees: CONTINENTAL AUTOMOTIVE FRANCE, CONTINENTAL AUTOMOTIVE GMBHInventor: Jérémy Mieyan
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Patent number: 11143132Abstract: Disclosed is a method of alerting to the state of a high-pressure pump of an engine including a relief valve, a threshold pressure defining the opening pressure of the relief valve, the pump supplying fuel under pressure to a chamber equipped with a pressure sensor, including the following steps: initializing a computer when the engine is cut off during which cut-off a threshold pressure and a value of a first counter are collected in a memory associated with the computer; measuring the pressure of the fuel in the chamber; incrementing the first counter if the pressure of the fuel in the chamber is above or equal to the threshold pressure; and triggering an alert when the value of the first counter crosses a predetermined threshold.Type: GrantFiled: November 16, 2018Date of Patent: October 12, 2021Assignees: CONTINENTAL AUTOMOTIVE FRANCE, CONTINENTAL AUTOMOTIVE GMBHInventor: Philippe Serrecchia
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Patent number: 11142262Abstract: A vehicle component is provided that includes a first cured layer of a molding composition having a predominant fiber filler chopped glass fibers, a second cured layer of molding composition having a predominant fiber filler chopped carbon fibers, and an elastomeric bonding agent with elongation properties configured to accommodate the differential coefficients of linear thermal expansion between the first cured layer and the second cured layer. The second cured layer is substantially devoid of glass fiber. The bonding agent is an elastomeric adhesive, which is operative from ?40 to 205° C. The first cured layer forms an outer skin layer surface of a vehicle and the second cured layer forms an interior layer, where the outer skin layer surface has a class-A finish.Type: GrantFiled: January 17, 2020Date of Patent: October 12, 2021Assignee: CONTINENTAL STRUCTURAL PLASTICS, INC.Inventors: Probir Kumar Guha, Michael Siwajek, Michael J. Hiltunen, Shane Skop, Satish Haryadi
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Patent number: 11143515Abstract: A method for the generation of a merged free-space map in a motor vehicle or in an infrastructure unit, wherein free space maps are generated and transmitted using vehicle-to-X communication. Parametric free space maps are used in this case. An associated electronic control device and an associated storage medium are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: February 8, 2018Date of Patent: October 12, 2021Assignee: CONTINENTAL TEVES AG & CO. OHGInventor: Matthias Schreier
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Patent number: 11140628Abstract: A method for saving power of a radio frequency (RF) system is provided herein. The method includes the steps of supplying a RF transmitter of the RF system configured for sending a RF transmission at a first transmission power level and supplying a RF receiver in communication with a controller of the RF system, the RF receiver configured for receiving the RF transmission from the RF transmitter. The controller includes a control algorithm to adjust the transmission power level of the RF transmitter based upon a status of a data frame to be received by the RF receiver. An RF system using the aforesaid method is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: September 11, 2017Date of Patent: October 5, 2021Assignee: CONTINENTAL AUTOMOTIVE GMBHInventor: Brian Sunil Nicholas Fernandes
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Patent number: 11135816Abstract: A process is provided for molding a resin matrix around a distribution of well distributed epoxy coated glass fibers to produce an article. The article is mass produced by the molding process based on a one or more layer structure, with an outer panel having a high degree of surface smoothness common to automotive body panels and a comparatively high tensile strength joinder thereto. The epoxy coated glass fibers are present in a single panel of an article or all such panels of a multiple layer article. The epoxy coated glass fibers can be present in an articles in a form of: chopped glass fibers that are intermixed and vary in orientation, a woven roving containing predominately epoxy glass fibers with carbon fibers dispersed there through, or non-woven fiber mats.Type: GrantFiled: April 11, 2017Date of Patent: October 5, 2021Assignee: CONTINENTAL STRUCTURAL PLASTICS, INC.Inventors: Philippe Bonte, Marc-Philippe Toitgans, Dominique Boyer, Michael J. Siwajek, Probir Kumar Guha, Michael J. Hiltunen, Shane Skop
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Patent number: 11131228Abstract: Disclosed is a method for preventing a risk of freezing in a device for supplying reducing agent to a selective catalytic reduction system in an exhaust line, a freezing temperature specific to the agent being stored in memory, the system including a controller operating the system and emitting pulses to an injector, the controller being inactive when the engine is switched off. With the combustion engine switched off, the controller is woken up at predetermined intervals to initiate an emission of a specific electric pulse to the injector with measurements of a current-strength and voltage of the electric pulse providing a value of the electrical resistance of the injector. A temperature of the reducing agent at the injector is estimated as a function of the measured resistance and, when at least the temperature thus estimated is below the freezing temperature, a purge of the device is initiated.Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 2018Date of Patent: September 28, 2021Assignees: CONTINENTAL AUTOMOTIVE FRANCE, CONTINENTAL AUTOMOTIVE GMBHInventors: Pascal Barbier, Sylvain Sirop
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Publication number: 20210293964Abstract: A lightweight, inexpensive LADAR sensor incorporating 3-D focal plane arrays is adapted specifically for modular manufacture and rapid field configurability and provisioning. The sensor generates, at high speed, 3-D image maps and object data at short to medium ranges. The techniques and structures described may be used to extend the range of long range systems as well, though the focus is on compact, short to medium range ladar sensors suitable for use in multi-sensor television production systems and 3-D graphics capture and moviemaking. 3-D focal plane arrays are used in a variety of physical configurations to provide useful new capabilities.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 22, 2021Publication date: September 23, 2021Applicant: CONTINENTAL ADVANCED LIDAR SOLUTIONS US, LLC.Inventors: Patrick Gilliland, Laurent Heughebaert, Joseph Spagnolia, Brad Short, Roger Stettner
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Patent number: 11124026Abstract: Thread depth ascertainment for vehicle tires involves a plurality of vehicles transmitting respective adaptation data to a central data processor. The data processing device forming optimization data on the basis thereof and transmitting the optimization data to the vehicles. The adaptation data are formed by the vehicles based on tire type, mileage and rotation speed of the tire and a velocity of the vehicle and at least one operating parameter of the tire, and the optimization data are used by each of the vehicles for ascertaining the tread depth of a relevant tire based on model of the ascertained tire type, wherein the model supplies the tread depth based on the rotation speed of the tire, the velocity of the vehicle and at least one operating parameter of the tire using at least one model parameter, which is determined based on the optimization data received from the central data processor.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2019Date of Patent: September 21, 2021Assignee: CONTINENTAL AUTOMOTIVE GMBHInventors: Matthias Kretschmann, Shichao You
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Patent number: 11118908Abstract: A sensor for sensing a physical transmitter field dependent on a physical quantity to be measured, including: a sensor circuit for sensing the transmitter field and for outputting a sensor signal dependent on the transmitter field a circuit carrier having a first region in which at least a part of the sensor circuit is supported and a second region in which at least a first mechanical interface and a second mechanical interface for connecting the circuit carrier to a retainer are arranged, and a noise resistance element, which is arranged between the first region and the second region and which is designed to conduct structure-borne noise entering via the first mechanical interface to the second mechanical interface.Type: GrantFiled: June 25, 2015Date of Patent: September 14, 2021Assignee: CONTINENTAL TEVES AG & CO. OHGInventors: Thomas Fischer, Jakob Schillinger, Dietmar Huber, Stefan Günthner, Lothar Biebricher, Michael Schulmeister
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Patent number: 11112277Abstract: Disclosed is a camshaft or crankshaft sensor including a toothed target, a measuring cell adapted to supply a raw signal and a processor module having two modes of operation: 1) a measurement mode in which the processor module is adapted to supply an output port of the sensor a measurement signal representing the times of passage of the teeth of the target at the level of the measuring cell; and 2) a diagnostic mode in which the processor module is adapted to supply at the output port of the sensor a diagnostic signal different from the measurement signal and representing the amplitude of the raw signal. Also disclosed is a method and a module for diagnosing such a sensor.Type: GrantFiled: November 26, 2015Date of Patent: September 7, 2021Assignees: CONTINENTAL AUTOMOTIVE FRANCE, CONTINENTAL AUTOMOTIVE GMBHInventors: David Mirassou, Marie-Nathalie Larue, Yann Dinard, Olivier Marle
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Patent number: 11110799Abstract: A system for detecting command gestures made by a finger of a driver of a motor vehicle, the system including an interface pad, a light source that emits in the infrared toward the pad, an imaging sensor, for capturing images steered by the pad away from the driver, with a base frame and a movable plate, an optical zone of interest seen by the imaging sensor being defined at the interface between the base frame and the plate, the pad including an elastic deformable seal interposed between the base frame and the movable plate, the seal being absorbent at the optical wavelengths of interest, the pad including a reflective strip behind the seal from the point of view of the camera, so that the seal forms a zone that appears dim to the camera, the size of the dim zone depending on the pressure exerted on the plate.Type: GrantFiled: September 3, 2018Date of Patent: September 7, 2021Assignees: CONTINENTAL AUTOMOTIVE FRANCE, CONTINENTAL AUTOMOTIVE GMBHInventors: Pascal Clochard, Jérôme Wroblewski
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Patent number: 11105142Abstract: A door operating system for automatic opening of a door of a vehicle boot is provided. The door operating system includes an on-board device mountable on the vehicle and a mobile device. The on-board device includes a door opening mechanism, a boot door control module for activating the door opening mechanism, a door opening sensor, the door opening sensor being configured to receive a door opening signal for bringing the boot door control module into an automatic opening mode, and a presence sensor. The presence sensor is configured to detect a presence signal from a wireless vehicle access device. The mobile device includes a transmitter for sending the door opening signal to the door opening sensor, a transaction module for cashless purchasing of goods and for providing transaction data indicative of at least one physical parameter of the purchased goods, and a processor.Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 2016Date of Patent: August 31, 2021Assignee: CONTINENTAL AUTOMOTIVE GMBHInventors: Kah Heng Chia, Boon Chen Low
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Patent number: 11105835Abstract: A method for operating a current sensor, having a first measurement resistor, a second measurement resistor and a reference resistor. The first and second measurement resistors are arranged in series. The reference resistor is electrically disconnected from the first and second measurement resistors in a first measurement state and connected in parallel with the first measurement resistor in a second measurement state. In the first measurement state, identifying the respective first and second measurement resistors voltage drop and determining the ratio of the voltage drops.Type: GrantFiled: October 14, 2019Date of Patent: August 31, 2021Assignee: CONTINENTAL AUTOMOTIVE GMBHInventors: Martin Schramme, Martin Geiger