Patents by Inventor Alwin Verlage

Alwin Verlage 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).

  • Lighting arrangement for the ignition lock of a motor vehicle
    Patent number: 6874921
    Abstract: A lighting arrangement for the ignition lock of a motor vehicle has a light ring comprising a translucent material and fitted on to the housing of an engine immobilizer of the vehicle. Light-guide extensions in leg form lead to the light ring from light emitting diodes on the circuit board of the immobilizer. Preferably arranged at the side of the light ring which is towards the ignition lock are notches for producing a light-dark pattern, wherein the notch depth and position can vary for the purposes of producing a uniform emission of light.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2005
    Assignee: Visteon Global Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Alwin Verlage, Lars Baumgarten
  • Lighting arrangment for the ignition lock of a motor vehicle
    Publication number: 20020154511
    Abstract: A lighting arrangement for the ignition lock of a motor vehicle has a light ring comprising a translucent material and fitted on to the housing of an engine immobilizer of the vehicle. Light-guide extensions in leg form lead to the light ring from light emitting diodes on the circuit board of the immobilizer. Preferably arranged at the side of the light ring which is towards the ignition lock are notches for producing a light-dark pattern, wherein the notch depth and position can vary for the purposes of producing a uniform emission of light.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2002
    Publication date: October 24, 2002
    Applicant: Visteon Global Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Alwin Verlage, Lars Baumgarten