Patents by Inventor Dirk Wegener
Dirk Wegener 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).
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Patent number: 8382304Abstract: A dishwasher includes a housing having a washing chamber with an access opening. An access door is operable to close the access opening in a fluid tight manner. A movable loading unit is disposable in the washing chamber and is at least partially removable from the washing chamber through the access opening. The loading unit includes an illumination device.Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 2011Date of Patent: February 26, 2013Assignee: Miele & Cie. KGInventors: Dirk Wegener, Seyfettin Kara
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Patent number: 8343285Abstract: A method for carrying out a dishwashing cycle in a household dishwasher includes performing a wash step and dispensing an amount of a combination product from a dispenser during the wash step. The combination product includes a rinse agent and a cleaning agent. The method also includes performing a rinse step and dispensing an amount of the combination product from the dispenser during the rinse step.Type: GrantFiled: November 15, 2007Date of Patent: January 1, 2013Assignees: Miele & Cie. KG, Henkel AG & Co. KGAAInventors: Willi Buchmeier, Joerg Kinnius, Christian Nitsch, Dirk Wegener, Cornelius Wolf, Johannes Zipfel
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Patent number: 8309214Abstract: A composite member for a vehicle body a method for manufacturing such a composite member, in particular, for a vehicle roof, with a fiber-free outer skin (12) and a fiber-reinforced support layer (16), which is deposited at the inner side of the outer skin in order to support the outer skin. The side of the support layer (16) that faces away from the outer skin (12) is provided with a fiber-reinforced reinforcing layer (18) for reinforcing the support layer. The reinforcing layer has a higher fiber concentration than the support layer.Type: GrantFiled: April 18, 2005Date of Patent: November 13, 2012Assignees: Webasto AG, Bayer MaterialScience AGInventors: Detlef Mies, Frank Kiesewetter, Dirk Wegener, Jan Wokoeck
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Publication number: 20120204912Abstract: A water-using household appliance includes a treatment chamber, a water softener for wash or rinse water, a regenerating device associated with the water softener and configured to contain a supply of brine, and a storage container disposed in a thermally conductive relationship with the treatment chamber. The storage container includes a liquor volume, a regeneration volume for producing the brine supply, and a first outlet operable for substantially emptying the storage container.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 15, 2012Publication date: August 16, 2012Applicant: MIELE & CIE. KGInventors: Markus Druecker, Ralph Steinmeier, Dirk Wegener
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Patent number: 8097675Abstract: Isocyanate mixtures comprising: (a) NCO prepolymers having an NCO content of 1.5 to 18 wt. %; and (b) 1 to 40 wt. % of monomeric 2,2?-diisocyanatodiphenylmethane, based on the isocyanate mixture; wherein the isocyanate mixture has a total NCO content of from 2 to 22 wt. %; polyisocyanate polyaddition products prepared therefrom; and methods of making the same.Type: GrantFiled: March 26, 2009Date of Patent: January 17, 2012Assignees: Bayer MaterialScience AG, Polytex Sportbelage Produktions GmbHInventors: Zdenka Finder, Jens Krause, Friedhelm Faehling, Manfred Schmidt, Dirk Wegener
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Publication number: 20110253650Abstract: A rack insert for a dishwasher rack includes a plurality of undulated wire members disposed successively along a loading direction of a dishwasher. Each undulating wire member includes first and second ends and extends across a majority of a width direction of the dishwasher rack. Each undulating wire member includes a plurality of curves and a tine integrally formed at each of the first and second ends. Each tine extends upward in a vertical direction of the dishwasher.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 8, 2011Publication date: October 20, 2011Applicant: MIELE & CIE. KGInventors: Eugen Renz, Dirk Wegener
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Publication number: 20110215689Abstract: A dishwasher includes a housing having a washing chamber with an access opening. An access door is operable to close the access opening in a fluid tight manner. A movable loading unit is disposable in the washing chamber and is at least partially removable from the washing chamber through the access opening. The loading unit includes an illumination device.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 3, 2011Publication date: September 8, 2011Applicant: MIELE & CIE. KGInventors: Dirk Wegener, Seyfettin Kara
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Publication number: 20110192808Abstract: An insert for a rack of a dishwasher includes a bowl holder having a frustoconical shape and a contact rib. The contact rib has an exterior side and a sawtooth profile disposed on the exterior side.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 4, 2011Publication date: August 11, 2011Applicant: MIELE & CIE. KGInventors: David Buhl, Dirk Wegener, Pia Theyson
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Patent number: 7972676Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the production of fiber-reinforced composite components in which an outer film is bonded with a layer containing fiber-reinforced polyurethane, characterised in that a) first an elastic intermediate layer which has a modulus of elasticity of 0.5 MPa to 50 MPa and a thickness of 0.3 mm to 6 mm, is applied to the outer film which has a thickness in the range of 0.2 mm to 5 mm, and then b) at least one other layer is applied to the back of the intermediate layer, at least one layer containing fiber-reinforced polyurethane being applied.Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 2006Date of Patent: July 5, 2011Assignee: Bayer MaterialScience AGInventors: Ingo Kleba, Frank Berghahn, Andreas Petersohn, Hans-Guido Wirtz, Klaus Franken, Detlef Mies, Marc Schütze, Dirk Wegener
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Publication number: 20110155222Abstract: The solar module according to the invention consists of a transparent adhesive layer (1), in which the solar cells (3) that are interconnected by cell connectors (2) are embedded. A transparent, UV stable, thin front layer (4), composed for example of a thin pane of glass, is located above said adhesive layer. The supporting sandwich element (5), consisting of a nucleic layer (6) and glass fibre layers (7) bonded by means of polyurethane is located on the rear face. Fastening elements (8) and an electric socket (9) are integrated into the supporting sandwich element. A barrier film (10), which prevents the entry of water and oxygen, adjoins the sandwich element. The solar module has peripheral edge protection (11) consisting of elastomeric polyurethane, which prevents the lateral penetration of water, dirt and oxygen. The invention also relates to a method for producing the solar module.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 12, 2009Publication date: June 30, 2011Applicant: Bayer MaterialScience AGInventors: Hubert Ehbing, Gunther Stollwerck, Dirk Wegener, Jens Krause, Elke Springer, Heike Schmidt, Frank Schauseil
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Publication number: 20110074261Abstract: A dishwasher includes a washing tub, a latch keeper disposed on the washing tub and mounted on a push rod, and a pivotable door configured to close the washing tub. The door includes a latching mechanism configured to engage the latch keeper in accordance with a closing of the door. An actuator is configured to move the push rod in an opening direction so as to open the door to an ajar position. A return device is configured to return the latch keeper in a direction opposite to the opening direction approximately at least to an initial position upon a further opening of the door.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 2, 2009Publication date: March 31, 2011Applicant: MIELE & CIE. KGInventors: Walter Assmann, Dirk Wegener, Stefan Tiekoetter, Volker Marks, Cornelius Wolf, Markus Druecker, Benjamin Held, David Buhl
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Patent number: 7896972Abstract: A dishwasher includes a tub, a hinged door for closing the tub, a sealing gasket disposed between the tub and the door, a device control unit, a closing plate connected to the tub and movable by a motor, a latching element disposed on the door, and a closing tab disposed on the closing plate for engaging with the latching element for closing the door and enabling the device control unit to partially open the door. The closing plate is movable into first and second positions to bring the door into respective first and second partially open positions with respective first and second gap widths. The second gap width is larger than the first gap width.Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 2006Date of Patent: March 1, 2011Assignee: Miele & Cie. KGInventors: Erik Berends, Markus Druecker, Dirk Wegener
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Publication number: 20110023264Abstract: An electrical appliance including a housing containing an electric motor and a storage battery pack for energizing the electric motor at an operating voltage of more than 42 volts. The storage battery pack includes a plurality of storage battery cells electrically connected so as to form at least two cell groups having a cell voltage of less than 42 volts. A connector assembly includes a bridge circuit configured to electrically connect the cell groups with each other so as to provide the operating voltage of more than 42 volts while establishing electrical connection between the storage battery pack and the electric motor.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 28, 2009Publication date: February 3, 2011Applicant: MIELE & CIE. KGInventors: Oliver Liebig, Dirk Wegener
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Patent number: 7874041Abstract: A suction hose for vacuum cleaner includes a tubular inner part, a jacket part and a locking device. The inner part is variable in length and includes a hose wall having a coil spring integrated therein, the coil spring being configured to automatically return the inner part from an extended position to a shortened position. The jacket part is configured to completely receive the inner part when the inner part is in the shortened position, the jacket part including a tubular shape. The locking device is configured to fix the inner part, in the shortened position, in the jacket part. The locking device includes a tubular member configured to surround the inner part, the tubular member including a first part of a first snap-fit device configured to cooperate with the jacket part so as to connect the tubular member and the jacket part.Type: GrantFiled: November 17, 2005Date of Patent: January 25, 2011Assignee: Miele & Cie. KGInventors: Kai Buller, Dirk Wegener
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Publication number: 20100263159Abstract: A canister vacuum cleaner includes a housing, a suction hose connectable to the housing, a vacuum attachment, and a suction wand. The suction wand includes at least an upper wand section and a lower wand section that can be separated from one another, an upper end of the upper wand section being couplable with the suction hose, a lower end of a lower wand section being couplable with the vacuum attachment, at least one of the lower wand section and the vacuum attachment being configured to be held to the housing in a parked position by a first connector, a second connector being disposed on the upper wand section and attachable to the lower wand section.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 16, 2008Publication date: October 21, 2010Applicant: MIELE & CIE. KGInventors: Christian Finke, Volker Gerth, Dirk Wegener
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Patent number: 7754024Abstract: A dishwasher apparatus includes a dish rack having a wire member, and a feed tube for a spray arm rotatably disposed beneath the dish rack. An intensive washing zone is provided in a region of the dish rack, the intensive washing zone including a rod-shaped pipe element attached to the wire member and having an outlet nozzle. A pipe branch for the intensive washing zone is provided, the pipe branch being disposed in a region of the feed tube and communicating with the pipe element via a T-piece. An actuator is provided that cooperates with the pipe element so as to enable the intensive washing zone to be activated and deactivated.Type: GrantFiled: January 10, 2005Date of Patent: July 13, 2010Assignee: Miele & Cie. KGInventors: Stephan Koch, Dirk Wegener
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Patent number: 7740707Abstract: A method for operating a vacuum cleaner having a fan, an electronic control system for the fan and/or another load, and a dust chamber for receiving an air-permeable dust bag, includes providing the dust bag with an identifier, and providing the vacuum cleaner with an identifying device associated with the electronic control system and configured to identify the identifier. When the identifier fails to be identified, at least one of the fan and the other load is controlled using the electronic control system so as to reduce at least one parameter associated with an intake of dust into the dust bag.Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 2006Date of Patent: June 22, 2010Assignee: Miele & Cie. KGInventors: Andre Bertram, Kai Buller, Markus Druecker, Guenther Ennen, Seyfettin Kara, Stephan Koch, Martin Kornberger, Stefan Tiekoetter, Dirk Wegener, Cornelius Wolf
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Publication number: 20100043250Abstract: A method for carrying out a drying step in a dishwasher that includes a housing, a washing tub, a door with a hinged lower region operable to close the washing tub, an opening device for automatically opening the door to an ajar position and a condensation drying system including a cooling-air flow generator. The method includes guiding a portion of a cooling-air flow along a portion of an underside of a countertop covering a top of the dishwasher housing both before and after the door is opened to an ajar position.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 6, 2008Publication date: February 25, 2010Applicant: Miele & Cie KGInventors: Erik Berends, Martin Kornberger, Dirk Wegener
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Publication number: 20100018001Abstract: A suction hose for vacuum cleaner includes a tubular inner part, a jacket part and a locking device. The inner part is variable in length and includes a hose wall having a coil spring integrated therein, the coil spring being configured to automatically return the inner part from an extended position to a shortened position. The jacket part is configured to completely receive the inner part when the inner part is in the shortened position, the jacket part including a tubular shape. The locking device is configured to fix the inner part, in the shortened position, in the jacket part. The locking device includes a tubular member configured to surround the inner part, the tubular member including a first part of a first snap-fit device configured to cooperate with the jacket part so as to connect the tubular member and the jacket part.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 17, 2005Publication date: January 28, 2010Applicant: MIELE & CIE. KGInventors: Kai Buller, Dirk Wegener
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Publication number: 20100018556Abstract: A method for carrying out a dishwashing cycle in a household dishwasher includes performing a wash step and dispensing an amount of a combination product from a dispenser during the wash step. The combination product includes a rinse agent and a cleaning agent. The method also includes performing a rinse step and dispensing an amount of the combination product from the dispenser during the rinse step.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 15, 2007Publication date: January 28, 2010Applicants: Miele & Cie. KG, Henkel AG & Co. KGaAInventors: Willi Buchmeier, Joerg Kinnius, Christian Nitsch, Dirk Wegener, Cornelius Wolf, Johannes Zipfel