Patents by Inventor Edward Kotowicz

Edward Kotowicz 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: 11083097
    Abstract: A pressure equalization element for equalizing the pressure of an interior space of a housing, in particular of an electric, motor or gearing housing, of a tank or the like, with respect to an outer side, is specified. The pressure equalization element includes a hole which is formed in a wall of the housing, a diaphragm which is attached on the interior space side in the region of the hole and which closes off the hole with respect to the outer side of the housing in water-tight but air-permeable fashion, and a holding structure which is formed on the housing in the region of the hole and which serves for accommodating an impact guard. The impact guard is connectable, on the outer side of the housing, to the holding structure and protects the diaphragm against mechanical action. A housing having the pressure equalization element is also specified.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2021
    Assignee: Vitesco Technologies GmbH
    Inventors: Nikolaus Kerner, Edward Kotowicz
  • Patent number: 10477714
    Abstract: A pressure compensation element for casings includes a connecting body in the form of a hollow body, a membrane seat having a contact surface for a membrane and an impact protection device. The membrane seat is arranged on the connecting body wherein the impact protection device is coupled to the connecting body. The membrane is arranged on the contact surface between the impact protection means and the membrane seat. The connecting body has a first opening arranged on a first free end, and a second opening leading to the contact surface of the membrane seat, wherein a spring element is arranged inside the second opening abutting the contact surface. The spring element provides a support contour for the membrane.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2019
    Assignee: Vitesco Technologies GmbH
    Inventor: Edward Kotowicz
  • Publication number: 20180263126
    Abstract: A pressure equalization element for equalizing the pressure of an interior space of a housing, in particular of an electric, motor or gearing housing, of a tank or the like, with respect to an outer side, is specified. The pressure equalization element includes a hole which is formed in a wall of the housing, a diaphragm which is attached on the interior space side in the region of the hole and which closes off the hole with respect to the outer side of the housing in water-tight but air-permeable fashion, and a holding structure which is formed on the housing in the region of the hole and which serves for accommodating an impact guard. The impact guard is connectable, on the outer side of the housing, to the holding structure and protects the diaphragm against mechanical action. A housing having the pressure equalization element is also specified.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2018
    Publication date: September 13, 2018
    Applicant: CONTINENTAL AUTOMOTIVE GMBH
    Inventors: Nikolaus Kerner, Edward Kotowicz
  • Patent number: 9995324
    Abstract: A pressure compensating device includes a diaphragm and a holding element. The holding element has a bearing surface facing the diaphragm. A cohesive or materially-bonded connection is formed at the bearing surface between the diaphragm and the holding element. The diaphragm is fixed to the bearing surface of the holding element by the cohesive connection. A cover which is fixed to the holding element has at least one first receiving device or receptacle at least partly receiving the diaphragm. The cover presses the diaphragm at least partly onto the cohesive connection and presses the cohesive connection onto the bearing surface of the holding element. A housing component having a pressure compensating device and a control unit having a housing are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2018
    Assignee: Continental Automotive GmbH
    Inventor: Edward Kotowicz
  • Publication number: 20170042052
    Abstract: A pressure compensation element for casings includes a connecting body in the form of a hollow body, a membrane seat having a contact surface for a membrane and an impact protection device. The membrane seat is arranged on the connecting body wherein the impact protection device is coupled to the connecting body. The membrane is arranged on the contact surface between the impact protection means and the membrane seat. The connecting body has a first opening arranged on a first free end, and a second opening leading to the contact surface of the membrane seat, wherein a spring element is arranged inside the second opening abutting the contact surface. The spring element provides a support contour for the membrane.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2015
    Publication date: February 9, 2017
    Inventor: Edward KOTOWICZ
  • Publication number: 20150330421
    Abstract: A pressure compensating device includes a diaphragm and a holding element. The holding element has a bearing surface facing the diaphragm. A cohesive or materially-bonded connection is formed at the bearing surface between the diaphragm and the holding element. The diaphragm is fixed to the bearing surface of the holding element by the cohesive connection. A cover which is fixed to the holding element has at least one first receiving device or receptacle at least partly receiving the diaphragm. The cover presses the diaphragm at least partly onto the cohesive connection and presses the cohesive connection onto the bearing surface of the holding element. A housing component having a pressure compensating device and a control unit having a housing are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2013
    Publication date: November 19, 2015
    Inventor: Edward KOTOWICZ
  • Patent number: 7934940
    Abstract: A ground connection system for electronic components that are exposed to vibrations, wherein the system is mounted on a ground carrier, has a metal bushing and an elastic damping element. One or more electrically conductive spiral springs are fitted inside the metal bushing together with the elastic damping element. The springs form an electrically conductive connection between the electronic component and the ground carrier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2011
    Assignee: Continental Automotive GmbH
    Inventor: Edward Kotowicz
  • Publication number: 20100130037
    Abstract: A ground connection system for electronic components that are exposed to vibrations, wherein the system is mounted on a ground carrier, has a metal bushing and an elastic damping element. One or more electrically conductive spiral springs are fitted inside the metal bushing together with the elastic damping element. The springs form an electrically conductive connection between the electronic component and the ground carrier.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2008
    Publication date: May 27, 2010
    Applicant: CONTINENTAL AUTOMOTIVE GMBH
    Inventor: Edward Kotowicz