Patents by Inventor Alexander Czinki

Alexander Czinki 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).

  • Foldable vehicle seat
    Patent number: 8197006
    Abstract: A vehicle seat includes a pivotable backrest, a locking/unlocking mechanism and an adjustment mechanism. The backrest is counterbalanced such that torque produced by the weight of the backrest during pivoting is adjustable by a counter torque.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2012
    Assignee: Johnson Controls GmbH
    Inventors: Alexander Czinki, Hans Schmodde, Clemens Lowinski, Piotr Szableswki, Richard Boudinot, Sven Natus, Robert Schüle
  • Device for an adjusting mechanism, said adjusting mechanism and method
    Patent number: 7667345
    Abstract: A device for blocking and for releasing an adjusting mechanism having at least two parts which are movable relative to each other is disclosed. The device comprises a blocker configured to be brought at least into a blocking position and a release position relative to the adjusting mechanism. The device further comprises an actuator for changing the position of the blocker between the blocking position and the release position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2010
    Assignee: Johnson Controls GmbH
    Inventors: Mario Budweg, Wolfgang Pellenz, Alexander Czinki, Ralf Hoge, Richard Boudinot, Piotr Szablewski
  • Foldable Vehicle Seat
    Publication number: 20080272637
    Abstract: A vehicle seat includes a pivotable backrest including a counterbalance electric and/or pneumatic drive, a locking/unlocking mechanism and an adjustment mechanism.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2005
    Publication date: November 6, 2008
    Applicant: Johnson Controls GmbH
    Inventors: Alexander Czinki, Hans Schmodde, Clemens Lowinski, Piotr Szableswki, Richard Boudinot, Sven Natus, Robert Schule
  • Interior fitting for a vehicle and method for the production thereof
    Publication number: 20070151835
    Abstract: An interior fitting for a vehicle, particularly for a motor vehicle, comprises a supporting body, which is provided, at least in areas, with a sensor-functional planar structure and with a covering layer that is located on the side facing the interior. Different output signals can be generated by means of the planar structure according to the location of action thereupon. According to the invention, the covering layer is flexibly designed and completely covers the sensor-functional planar structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 2, 2004
    Publication date: July 5, 2007
    Inventors: Michael Rakers, Olaf Stoschek, Tamas Karacsonyi, Alexander Czinki, Benjamin Gunther, Holger Carsten, Hasan Kurt, Hugues Gall, Michael Schmaul, Christoph Bellenberg, Arie Van Den Beukel, Philipp Helmich, Joachim Schulz, Johan Vissers
  • Paneling element for the roof of a vehicle interior
    Patent number: 7237834
    Abstract: A panel system for use within an interior of a vehicle includes a panel member configured for placement along the overhead portion of the interior of the vehicle. A support member substantially surrounds the panel member and is configured for attachment to the vehicle. The support member includes frame segments interconnected by connectors. At least one fastener is provided for securing the panel member to the support member. An accessory mounted is to a receiving structure on a frame segment and is configured for use by an occupant of the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2007
    Assignee: Johnson Controls GmbH
    Inventors: Alexander Czinki, Jürgen Kretschmer, Torsten Leenaerts, Wolfgang Mueller
  • Device for an adjusting mechanism, said adjusting mechanism and method
    Publication number: 20060250009
    Abstract: A device for blocking and for releasing an adjusting mechanism having at least two parts which are movable relative to each other is disclosed. The device comprises a blocker configured to be brought at least into a blocking position and a release position relative to the adjusting mechanism. The device further comprises an actuator for changing the position of the blocker between the blocking position and the release position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2004
    Publication date: November 9, 2006
    Inventors: Mario Budweg, Alexander Czinki, Alexander Hoge, Richard Boudinot, Piotr Szabkewski
  • Paneling element for the roof of a vehicle interior
    Publication number: 20040239151
    Abstract: A panel system for use within an interior of a vehicle includes a panel member configured for placement along the overhead portion of the interior of the vehicle. A support member substantially surrounds the panel member and is configured for attachment to the vehicle. The support member includes frame segments interconnected by connectors. At least one fastener is provided for securing the panel member to the support member. An accessory mounted is to a receiving structure on a frame segment and is configured for use by an occupant of the vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2004
    Publication date: December 2, 2004
    Inventors: Alexander Czinki, Jurgen Kretschmer, Torsten Leenaerts, Wolfgang Mueller