Patents by Inventor Eric Pitz

Eric Pitz 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: 9855824
    Abstract: The invention relates to a fragrancing device comprising a housing, a fragrance cartridge, a closure element and a blower, wherein the fragrance cartridge and/or the blower and/or the closure element is arranged inside the housing and the housing has a first opening and a second opening, wherein an air flow can flow through the housing from the first opening to the second opening, wherein the fragrance cartridge can be exposed and closed by the closure element, wherein the first opening and/or the fragrance cartridge is arranged upstream of the blower relative to the air flow direction in the housing and the second opening is arranged downstream of the blower relative to the air flow direction in the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2018
    Assignee: MAHLE INTERNATIONAL GMBH
    Inventors: Daniela Stiehler, Eric Pitz, Daniel Eberle, Martin Kayser
  • Publication number: 20160236542
    Abstract: The invention relates to a fragrancing device comprising a housing, a fragrance cartridge, a closure element and a blower, wherein the fragrance cartridge and/or the blower and/or the closure element is arranged inside the housing and the housing has a first opening and a second opening, wherein an air flow can flow through the housing from the first opening to the second opening, wherein the fragrance cartridge can be exposed and closed by the closure element, wherein the first opening and/or the fragrance cartridge is arranged upstream of the blower relative to the air flow direction in the housing and the second opening is arranged downstream of the blower relative to the air flow direction in the housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2014
    Publication date: August 18, 2016
    Applicant: MAHLE INTERNATIONAL GMBH
    Inventors: Daniela STIEHLER, Eric PITZ, Daniel EBERLE, Martin KAYSER
  • Patent number: 9308287
    Abstract: A fragrancing system for a motor vehicle, having a housing, in which a replaceable fragrance storage container is inserted, which has an opening for dispensing a fragrance which is covered by a closure mechanism which frees the opening for dispensing of the fragrance when actuated by an actuator. In a fragrancing system which is of simple construction and nevertheless operates reliably, the housing is provided with a cover, which for introduction of the fragrance storage container is mounted so as to be pivotable about an axis of rotation into a housing interior, wherein when the fragrance storage container is introduced it is locked by the cover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2016
    Assignee: MAHLE INTERNATONAL GmbH
    Inventors: Walter Wolf, Eric Pitz, Tobias Baumann
  • Publication number: 20150137395
    Abstract: A fragrancing system for a motor vehicle, having a housing, in which a replaceable fragrance storage container is inserted, which has an opening for dispensing a fragrance which is covered by a closure mechanism which frees the opening for dispensing of the fragrance when actuated by an actuator. In a fragrancing system which is of simple construction and nevertheless operates reliably, the housing is provided with a cover, which for introduction of the fragrance storage container is mounted so as to be pivotable about an axis of rotation into a housing interior, wherein when the fragrance storage container is introduced it is locked by the cover.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2014
    Publication date: May 21, 2015
    Inventors: Walter WOLF, Eric PITZ, Tobias BAUMANN
  • Patent number: 8837106
    Abstract: A method for controlling an ionization device for ionizing air for the ventilation of motor vehicle interiors. The ionization device releases ions of a first ion type at least intermittently. In addition, the ionization device is operated at least intermittently in at least one regeneration mode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2014
    Assignee: Behr GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Thomas Rais, Eric Pitz
  • Publication number: 20120212876
    Abstract: A method for controlling an ionization device for ionizing air for the ventilation of motor vehicle interiors. The ionization device releases ions of a first ion type at least intermittently. In addition, the ionization device is operated at least intermittently in at least one regeneration mode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2012
    Publication date: August 23, 2012
    Inventors: Thomas RAIS, Eric Pitz
  • Publication number: 20120214395
    Abstract: An air conduction channel for an ionization device is provided, whereby at least some parts of the air conduction channel have a locally active field compensation component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2012
    Publication date: August 23, 2012
    Inventors: Thomas RAIS, Eric PITZ
  • Publication number: 20080105754
    Abstract: The invention relates to a heating, ventilating or air-conditioning system, particularly for motor vehicles, and to a method for operating a system of this type, particularly for controlling the outflow characteristics (18) of a vent (1).
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2005
    Publication date: May 8, 2008
    Inventors: Wilhelm Baruschke, Dieter Heinle, Dietrich Klinger, Karl Lochmahr, Eric Pitz, Klaus Voigt
  • Publication number: 20080003938
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for regulating an air nozzle (3) for air-conditioning a motor vehicle. An actuator which is used to control a ventilation device and/or an actuator which is used to control the width of the air jet and/or an actuator which is used to control the direction of air and/or a heating device are associated with said air nozzle (3). At least one sensor, which is used to receive measuring values, is provided. The adjustment of the air nozzle (3) is regulated according to measuring values of the sensor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2005
    Publication date: January 3, 2008
    Inventors: Wilhelm Baruschke, Dieter Heinle, Dietrich Klingler, Karl Lochmahr, Eric Pitz, Klaus Voigt