Patents by Inventor David E. Klauzenberg

David E. Klauzenberg 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).

  • Vehicle window switch orientation
    Patent number: 6445082
    Abstract: A window switch orientation for a motor vehicle is provided. The vehicle includes a first switch assembly that is disposed within the instrument panel of the vehicle along the longitudinal centerline of the vehicle. The first switch assembly is adapted to control the translation of the front left and front right windows. The vehicle also includes a second switch assembly that is disposed within the center console of the vehicle along the longitudinal centerline thereof. The second switch assembly is adapted to control the translation of the rear left and rear right windows. This allows the driver and front passenger to activate all of the windows of the vehicle with ease while reducing costs associated with window switch orientations of the prior art.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 1999
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2002
    Assignee: DaimlerChrysler Corporation
    Inventors: David E. Klauzenberg, Ronald W. Siebenschuh