Patents Assigned to S.A.R.L.
  • Mirror Assembly with Single Heating Element for Multiple Surfaces
    Publication number: 20090316265
    Abstract: A rearview mirror assembly for a motor vehicle includes a mirror bracket fixedly secured to the motor vehicle. A mirror case is secured to the mirror bracket. The mirror case defines a primary opening. A backing plate is operatively connected to the mirror case. A mirror is fixedly secured to the backing plate. The mirror defines a substrate having a first surface and a second surface. The second surface defines a primary mirror surface and a spot mirror surface formed within the second surface. The rearview mirror assembly also includes a heating element fixedly secured to the second surface of the mirror for heating the mirror. The heating element includes a primary portion fixedly secured to the primary surface and a secondary portion fixedly secured to the spot mirror surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2009
    Publication date: December 24, 2009
    Applicant: Visiocorp Patents S.a.r.l.
    Inventors: Michael E. Karpus, Gary J. Sinelli
  • OPTICAL SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETECTING OPTICAL SYSTEM OBSCURATION IN A VEHICLE
    Publication number: 20090315723
    Abstract: An optical system is proposed which is configured to detect an obscuration of the optical components and to optionally initiate measures, which either warn the driver and/or activate a heater which reduces the detected obscuration of the image. The system is controlled by a method for detecting an obscuration, which comprises a high reliability for detecting obscurations through the evaluation of additional sensors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2009
    Publication date: December 24, 2009
    Applicant: Visiocorp Patents S.a.r.l
    Inventors: Frank Linsenmaier, Daniel Wagner, Oliver Eder, Hans-Clemens Steffel
  • IMAGING SYSTEM, SENSOR UNIT WITH AN IMAGING SYSTEM AND VEHICLE MIRROR COMPRISING AN IMAGING SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20090314968
    Abstract: The invention relates to an imaging system comprising an imaging sensor and an optical path for transmitting optical information collected in at least one field of view to the imaging sensor. The at least two optical paths are coupled to a jointly useable optical lens of an optical sensor unit by deflecting at least once a main optical axis of at least one of the optical paths.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2009
    Publication date: December 24, 2009
    Applicant: Visiocorp Patents S.a.r.l.
    Inventor: Linsenmaier Frank
  • Method for the purification of triorganophosphites by treatment with a basic additive
    Patent number: 7629484
    Abstract: One or more triorganophosphite components are separated from a crude phosphite mixture containing acidic hydrolysis products. The crude phosphite mixture is contacted with a basic additive to produce a second mixture comprising a first phase and a second phase. The first phase comprises the basic additive and acidic hydrolysis products. The second phase comprises one or more triorganophosphite components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2009
    Assignee: Invista North America S.A.R.L.
    Inventor: Joachim C. Ritter
  • Enhanced sole assembly with offset hole
    Patent number: 7627961
    Abstract: A sole assembly including a midsole made of resilient cushion material and having an upper support surface configured to support a plantar region of a human foot, a lower surface and a sidewall connecting the upper and lower surfaces. An outsole is provided on the lower surface and configured to provide traction with a ground surface. Further, at least one sidewall hole provided in the sidewall and configured to provide ventilation to the foot, wherein the at least one sidewall hole is provided at a predetermined position in the sidewall in order to accommodate a characteristic of the foot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2009
    Assignee: Fila Luxembourg S.A.R.L.
    Inventors: Chris Brewer, Olivier Henrichot
  • Method of altering operation of work machine based on work tool performance footprint to maintain desired relationship between operational characteristics of work tool and work machine
    Patent number: 7630793
    Abstract: A method of operating a work machine includes sensing at least one operational characteristic of a work tool indicative of current work tool performance. The method also includes altering the operation of the work machine in response to the sensing to maintain a desired relationship between the at least one operational characteristic of the work tool and at least one operational characteristic of the work machine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2009
    Assignee: Caterpillar S.A.R.L.
    Inventors: Dante Toran Thomas, Mark Andrew Sporer, Kevin Edward Pielmeier, Joseph Dale Groves
  • System and method for reconciling billing mismatch
    Patent number: 7623637
    Abstract: A system and method for reconciling the differences in pricing breakout definitions between telecommunication carriers so that rates and codes can be communicated between carriers in a format that is compatible with the systems of the respective carriers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 2, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2009
    Assignee: ITXC IP Holdings S.a.r.l.
    Inventors: Edward Hirschman, Jeffrey Bak, Avanish Pande, Aftab Hussain, John Cashman
  • LIGHT MODULE FOR A VEHICLE MIRROR ASSEMBLY AND VEHICLE MIRROR ASSEMBLY COMPRISING A LIGHT MODULE
    Publication number: 20090284365
    Abstract: The invention relates to a turn-indicator light module having an outer contour and comprising one or more light guiding elements and one or more visible-light emitting light sources coupled to at least one of the one or more light guiding elements, wherein at least one infrared light emitting light source is coupled to at least one of the one or more light guiding elements. At least a major portion of a longitudinal extension between a first end and a second end opposite of the first end of the one or more light guiding elements follows the outer contour and wherein the one or more light guiding elements are adapted to emit light at least along the major portion of their longitudinal extension.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2009
    Publication date: November 19, 2009
    Applicant: Visiocorp Patents S.a.r.l.
    Inventors: Daniel Wagner, Frank Linsenmaier
  • Shoe
    Publication number: 20090277044
    Abstract: A shoe (1), in particular a sports shoe, comprising a vamp (2) and a sole (3), said vamp (2) presenting side portions (4, 5), a front portion (7), a rear portion (6) and a portion (8) arranged to lie on the front part of the foot of a user wearing the shoe (1), the sole (3) presenting a metatarsal front portion (10), an arched central portion (11), and a rear heel portion (12). At least one among said vamp (2) and said sole (3) presents a part comprising a very hard ceramic material able to confer on said part a high wear resistance and hence a long life. This material is ceramic.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2006
    Publication date: November 12, 2009
    Applicant: FILA LUXEMBOURG S.A.R.L.
    Inventors: Savino Bove, Mikal Peveto, Conrad Piscioneri
  • FILTER DEVICE
    Publication number: 20090277847
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a filtering device, facilitating the filtration of media to be cleaned, and also the cleaning of the filter material or filter elements in a filtering device. Said filtering device comprises at least one filter element arranged in a housing, with at least one filter material and at least one rebound element. The invention further relates to a cleaning device, comprising at least one nozzle, which is arranged perpendicularly and/or angularly in relation to the filter element for removing a filter cake on the filter material, wherein the cleaning medium at least partially penetrates the filter material during cleaning. The rebound element deflects the cleaning medium at least partially for renewed penetration through the filter material, while at least partially removing the filter cake at the same time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2009
    Publication date: November 12, 2009
    Applicant: ETS Trade S.a.r.l.
    Inventors: Harald Schmidt, Frank Jonigkeit
  • Quick-release hinge
    Patent number: 7614117
    Abstract: The quick-release hinge includes a first member, a second member, an actuation member, and a knuckle that may be attached to one of the first or second members. The first member may have a first locking element and a first abutment surface configured to abut a surface of an object. The second member may have a second locking element and a second abutment surface configured to abut a second surface of the object. The second locking element may be configured to attach to the first locking element in order to connect the hinge to an object. The actuation member may be attached to the first locking element so that when the actuation member is actuated, the first locking element may rotate about one revolution or less in order to detach from the second locking element and disconnect the hinge from the object.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2009
    Assignee: Caterpillar S.A.R.L.
    Inventor: Rajesh Selvaraj
  • SIDE MIRROR ASSEMBLY FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE
    Publication number: 20090268321
    Abstract: A mirror includes a substrate of transparent material defining a first side and a second side. The second side includes a primary mirror surface defining a first focal axis and a secondary mirror surface defining a second focal axis. The second focal axis is directed in a direction different than the first focal axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2008
    Publication date: October 29, 2009
    Applicant: Visiocorp Patents S.a.r.l.
    Inventor: Douglas J. Wilson
  • Auto dimming vehicle mirror
    Patent number: 7607788
    Abstract: A vehicle mirror assembly comprising a reflective element for reflecting incident light, the reflective element having a viewable side, a dimming element for varying the intensity of light reflected from the viewable side, a photo-electric power cell for powering the dimming element for varying the intensity of reflected light and a controller for controlling the dimming element in response to ambient light conditions, wherein, in use, the intensity of the light reflected from the viewable side is reduced in low ambient light conditions. In other embodiments a power source is defined, for providing interment power to power the dimming element for varying the intensity of light reflected, the power being supplied by the photo-electric power cell.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2009
    Assignee: SMR Patents S.a.r.l.
    Inventors: Robert William Gilbert, Kash Munir
  • Light unit and exterior mirror with a light unit
    Patent number: 7600905
    Abstract: The invention relates to a vehicle light unit with one or several lamps, in which light can be guided in a light conductor material, in particular a flashing direction indicator light unit. At least two light conductor sections (16a-16c) are brought together with a first end (18a-18c) and a second end (20a-20c) respectively at one of their ends (20a-20c) in a junction (30), which forms a decoupling region (24), into which light exits, which is guided in the light conductor sections (16a-16c) to the junction (30). Furthermore, the invention relates to an exterior mirror of a vehicle, which is equipped with a light unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2009
    Assignee: SMR Patents S.a.r.l.
    Inventors: Uwe Geiger, André Glaeser
  • Plastic Glass Interior Mirror With Illumination
    Publication number: 20090251913
    Abstract: The invention is related to a rear view mirror formed by a plastic glass structure and mirror housing. The plastic glass allows smooth edges and a bezel free appearance of the mirror. The plastic glass allows in addition to shine through the mirror body to create different types of illumination in the passenger's cabin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2009
    Publication date: October 8, 2009
    Applicant: Visiocorp Patents S.a.r.l.
    Inventors: Ulrich Bruhnke, Oliver Eder, Kurt Wilfinger
  • Plastic Glass Interior Mirror with Variable Reflectivity
    Publication number: 20090251785
    Abstract: The invention is related to an interior rear view mirror that is constructed by front plastic glass shaped in u-form and a mirror housing. The mirror comprises a second plastic glass which crate a inter glass space for a device which changes the reflectivity of the mirror.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2009
    Publication date: October 8, 2009
    Applicant: Visiocorp Patents S.a.r.l.
    Inventors: Ulrich Bruhnke, Oliver Eder, Kurt Wilfinger
  • SUN VISOR WITH PLASTIC MIRROR
    Publication number: 20090243330
    Abstract: A sun visor, comprising at least one mirror surface integrated in the sun visor body is proposed, wherein the sun visor body comprises a receiver for at least one mirror. The mirror comprises a support made of plastic glass, wherein guide elements for means for concealing the at least one mirror in the sun visor body are integrally molded at said support.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2009
    Publication date: October 1, 2009
    Applicant: Visiocorp Patents S.a.r.l.
    Inventors: Ulrich Bruhnke, Kurt Wilfinger
  • Peach tree name ‘JULIENICE’
    Patent number: PP20472
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of peach tree, denominated ‘JULIENICE’, has a higher earlier bloom and bigger fruit of longer shelf life. Moreover, trees are very vigorous.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2009
    Assignee: S.A.R.L. Agro Selection Fruits
    Inventors: Laurence Maillard, Arsene Maillard
  • Peach tree named ‘FLATPRINCESSE’
    Patent number: PP20478
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of flat peach tree, denominated ‘FLATPRINCESSE’, has a very high regular productivity and has the same good fruit quality as other varieties: ‘MAILLARFLAT’ ‘FLATPRETTY’ ‘FLATQUEEN’ ‘FLATNICE’.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2009
    Assignee: S.A.R.L. Agro Selection Fruits
    Inventors: Laurence Maillard, Arsene Maillard
  • Peach tree named ‘Juliepretty’
    Patent number: PP20611
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of peach tree, denominated ‘JULIEPRETTY’, has an appealing fruit with a long shelf-life both on the tree after growth completion and after harvesting, a round shape, an orange yellow flesh which tastes aromatic, and a skin colored with a red blush over a red-orange ground.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2009
    Assignee: S.A.R.L. Agro Selection Fruits
    Inventors: Laurence Maillard, Arsene Maillard