Patents by Inventor Christian Zammert

Christian Zammert 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).

  • Patent number: 12320168
    Abstract: An electronic sensor module for a handle may have one sensor unit having a movable sensor element and a fixed sensor element which is arranged spaced apart from and opposite the movable sensor element. The module may also have an electronics unit which is electrically connected to the sensor elements for triggering a switching signal and on which the fixed sensor element is arranged. At least the movable sensor element may be encapsulated at least in some regions by a foam material and is designed as an integrated component in the form of a preassembly unit. Connection elements of the movable sensor element protrude from the foam material in a preassembly state and are connected to the electronics unit in an assembled state. A handle module and to a movable vehicle element are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2025
    Assignee: Witte Automotive GmbH
    Inventors: Reinaldo Mensch, Christian Zammert, Markus Herdering
  • Patent number: 12123228
    Abstract: An outside door handle module for a vehicle may have one handle element having a handle outer side and a handle inner side. The module may also have one gesture sensor and an actuation sensor. The gesture sensor may be arranged on or in the handle outer side and the actuation sensor may be arranged on or in the handle inner side.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2024
    Assignee: Witte Automotive GmbH
    Inventors: Reinaldo Mensch, Christian Zammert
  • Publication number: 20220195760
    Abstract: An electronic sensor module for a handle may have one sensor unit having a movable sensor element and a fixed sensor element which is arranged spaced apart from and opposite the movable sensor element. The module may also have an electronics unit which is electrically connected to the sensor elements for triggering a switching signal and on which the fixed sensor element is arranged. At least the movable sensor element may be encapsulated at least in some regions by a foam material and is designed as an integrated component in the form of a preassembly unit. Connection elements of the movable sensor element protrude from the foam material in a preassembly state and are connected to the electronics unit in an assembled state. A handle module and to a movable vehicle element are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2021
    Publication date: June 23, 2022
    Applicant: WITTE Automotive GmbH
    Inventors: Reinaldo MENSCH, Christian ZAMMERT, Markus HERDERING
  • Publication number: 20220195759
    Abstract: An outside door handle module for a vehicle may have one handle element having a handle outer side and a handle inner side. The module may also have one gesture sensor and an actuation sensor. The gesture sensor may be arranged on or in the handle outer side and the actuation sensor may be arranged on or in the handle inner side.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2021
    Publication date: June 23, 2022
    Applicant: WITTE Automotive GmbH
    Inventors: Reinaldo MENSCH, Christian ZAMMERT
  • Publication number: 20190226249
    Abstract: The invention relates to an apparatus for influencing the movability of a door which can be moved between a closed position and an open position, in particular of a motor vehicle, which apparatus comprises a sensor system for determining the door position and/or the door moving speed, an actuating device for setting a resistance to movement of the door, and a control device for controlling the actuating device as a function of the determined door position and/or the door moving speed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2017
    Publication date: July 25, 2019
    Inventors: Christian Zammert, Michael Linner, Janosch Jordan