Patents Examined by Arlo Etienne
  • Effortless entry system and method
    Patent number: 6825752
    Abstract: The vehicle port control system has a capaciflective sensor, a port, a lock securing the port, and a control unit. The capaciflective sensor senses the presence of objects a predetermined distance from the vehicle port. The sensor communicates its readings to the control unit, which controls the actuation of the lock.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2004
    Assignee: Siemens VDO Automotive Corporation
    Inventors: Pratik Kumar Nahata, Tjarko Leifer, Edwin T. Li, Tejas B. Desai, Susan A. Johnson, Mark Cutkosky