Patents by Inventor Ari Winter

Ari Winter 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).

  • Push button panel for an elevator
    Patent number: 5587567
    Abstract: The invention relates to a push button panel for an elevator. The push button panel includes a front panel and push button areas provided on the front surface of the front panel. The front panel is made of a material having a high degree of rigidity. At least in the regions of the push button areas, the back surface of the front panel is provided with elements sensitive to pressure changes. The sensor element is connected by at least one signal conductor to the data transmission system of the elevator. The sensor element preferably consists of a film which, when subjected to mechanical work, produces an electric signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 1994
    Date of Patent: December 24, 1996
    Assignee: Kone Oy
    Inventors: Ari Winter, Johannes de Jong