Patents by Inventor Erik Arnold

Erik Arnold 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).

  • Flat electric heater element, in particular for glass panes of a motor vehicle
    Patent number: 8916799
    Abstract: Flat electric heater element having a self-adhesive surface for the purpose of adhesive-bonding to a glass pane of a motor vehicle, and having a passage opening to allow the passage of signals from/to a signaling device which is installed in the motor vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 23, 2014
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventors: Jose A. Martinez, Erik Arnold
  • FLAT ELECTRIC HEATER ELEMENT, IN PARTICULAR FOR GLASS PANES OF A MOTOR VEHICLE
    Publication number: 20100032421
    Abstract: Flat electric heater element having a self-adhesive surface for the purpose of adhesive-bonding to a glass pane of a motor vehicle, and having a passage opening to allow the passage of signals from/to a signaling device which is installed in the motor vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2007
    Publication date: February 11, 2010
    Applicant: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.
    Inventors: Jose A. Martinez, Erik Arnold
  • Vehicle light heater
    Patent number: 7262388
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a system for reducing condensation on the inner surface of a vehicle light cover, and preventing or deicing ice build up on the exterior of the cover. In an embodiment, a heater is mounted to a carrier and the heat produced by the heater prevents the occurrence of condensation on the inner surface of the light cover or build up of ice on the outer surface. In an embodiment, one or more vents may be provided in the carrier and one or more corresponding holes may be provided in the heater so as to increase the flow of air across the inner surface of the light cover. A controller may be provided to control activation of the heater.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2007
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc
    Inventors: Cary Moreth, Edward F. Bulgajewski, Erik Arnold
  • Power distribution system
    Patent number: 7245504
    Abstract: A power distribution system is provided for an automobile mirror assembly or the like, and includes a flexible membrane having electrical traces electrically connected to the vehicle electrical system, and connecting sites for electrically connecting to various power consumers in the mirror assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2007
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc
    Inventors: Cary P. Moreth, Edward Bulgajewski, Timothy A. Norris, Erik Arnold, Laurence M. Hearn, James A. Turek, Kenneth G. Irish, Michael M. Cubon
  • Vehicle light heater
    Publication number: 20060245202
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a system for reducing condensation on the inner surface of a vehicle light cover, and preventing or deicing ice build up on the exterior of the cover. In an embodiment, a heater is mounted to a carrier and the heat produced by the heater prevents the occurrence of condensation on the inner surface of the light cover or build up of ice on the outer surface. In an embodiment, one or more vents may be provided in the carrier and one or more corresponding holes may be provided in the heater so as to increase the flow of air across the inner surface of the light cover. A controller may be provided to control activation of the heater.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2005
    Publication date: November 2, 2006
    Inventors: Cary Moreth, Edward Bulgajewski, Erik Arnold
  • Power distribution system
    Publication number: 20040169999
    Abstract: A power distribution system is provided for an automobile mirror assembly or the like, and includes a flexible membrane having electrical traces electrically connected to the vehicle electrical system, and connecting sites for electrically connecting to various power consumers in the mirror assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2004
    Publication date: September 2, 2004
    Inventors: Cary P. Moreth, Edward Bulgajewski, Timothy A. Norris, Erik Arnold, Laurence M. Hearn, James A. Turek, Kenneth G. Irish, Michael M. Cubon