Patents by Inventor Dirk Nolten

Dirk Nolten 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: 9855899
    Abstract: An apparatus for mounting a free-standing display element is disclosed herein. The apparatus is u-shaped, and provides a joint that allows movement in a rotational manner to and from the viewer of the display. The mounting may occur in a motor vehicle. In response to force being applied to the display, the apparatus is configured to either maintain (or lock into a position), or allow movement along the rotational axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2018
    Assignee: Visteon Global Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Andreas Rode, Dirk Nolten, Andres Gottschalk, Michael Grebenstein, Teodoro Deus
  • Publication number: 20170329407
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to a combined input and output device including a screen for displaying at least one operating element, a touchscreen arranged above screen, for detecting a position of a contact with the operating surface of the touchscreen, and a frame. The screen is arranged under the touchscreen in frame, and, on the frame, a plurality of mini switches are arranged, on which the touchscreen rests.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2017
    Publication date: November 16, 2017
    Inventors: Alexander van Laack, Bertrand Stelandre, Dirk Nolten
  • Publication number: 20160046243
    Abstract: An apparatus for mounting a free-standing display element is disclosed herein. The apparatus is u-shaped, and provides a joint that allows movement in a rotational manner to and from the viewer of the display. The mounting may occur in a motor vehicle. In response to force being applied to the display, the apparatus is configured to either maintain (or lock into a position), or allow movement along the rotational axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2015
    Publication date: February 18, 2016
    Inventors: Andreas Rode, Dirk Nolten, Andres Gottschalk, Michael Greberstein, Teodoro Deus