Patents by Inventor Falk Langer
Falk Langer 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: 10998649Abstract: A spring-force connection having a housing part, a pivot lever, an electrically conductive connecting device and a contact spring by means of which a conductor (L) can apply force to the connecting device. The contact spring can be pivoted between release and clamping positions and has a pressing and a clamping limb, connected to the pressing limb using a bending joint. The pivot lever has a driver and the pressing limb is arranged between the pressing device and the driver in the closed position of the pivot lever and, by pivoting the pivot lever into its closed position, the pressing device can indirectly apply force to the pressing limb so that the contact spring is pivoted into its clamping position, so that the conductor applies force to the connecting device with the clamping limb and, by pivoting the pivot lever into its open position, the driver can indirectly apply force to the pressing limb so that the contact spring is pivoted into its release position.Type: GrantFiled: February 20, 2018Date of Patent: May 4, 2021Assignee: PHOENIX CONTACT GMBH & CO. KGInventors: Michael Lüdke, Frank Mellies, Jörg Hohmeier, Falk Langer, Torsten Tasche
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Publication number: 20200059014Abstract: A spring-force connection having a housing part, a pivot lever, an electrically conductive connecting device and a contact spring by means of which a conductor (L) can apply force to the connecting device. The contact spring can be pivoted between release and clamping positions and has a pressing and a clamping limb, connected to the pressing limb using a bending joint. The pivot lever has a driver and the pressing limb is arranged between the pressing device and the driver in the closed position of the pivot lever and, by pivoting the pivot lever into its closed position, the pressing device can indirectly apply force to the pressing limb so that the contact spring is pivoted into its clamping position, so that the conductor applies force to the connecting device with the clamping limb and, by pivoting the pivot lever into its open position, the driver can indirectly apply force to the pressing limb so that the contact spring is pivoted into its release position.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 20, 2018Publication date: February 20, 2020Inventors: Michael LÜDKE, Frank MELLIES, Jörg HOHMEIER, Falk LANGER, Torsten TASCHE
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Patent number: 9812821Abstract: The disclosure relates to a connection module, including a plurality of connections for functional elements and a plurality of operating indicators. At least one of the operating indicators has a display element, and the display element has a base, which is disposed as a light guide and which has a light in-coupling surface and a light out-coupling surface.Type: GrantFiled: January 14, 2014Date of Patent: November 7, 2017Assignee: PHOENIX CONTACT GMBH & CO KGInventors: Willi Hagemeier, Falk Langer
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Patent number: 9520666Abstract: The disclosure relates to a contact carrier including an electrical contact and a contact arm which is connected to the electrical contact in an electrically conducting manner. The contact arm includes a tolerance-compensating portion and a contact base formed on the tolerance-compensating portion for electrically contacting the electrical contact with a contact surface.Type: GrantFiled: February 6, 2014Date of Patent: December 13, 2016Assignee: PHOENIX CONTACT GMBH & CO KGInventors: Willi Hagemeier, Falk Langer
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Publication number: 20150372409Abstract: The disclosure relates to a contact carrier including an electrical contact and a contact arm which is connected to the electrical contact in an electrically conducting manner. The contact arm (includes a tolerance-compensating portion and a contact base formed on the tolerance-compensating portion for electrically contacting the electrical contact with a contact surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 6, 2014Publication date: December 24, 2015Applicant: PHOENIX CONTACT GMBH & CO KGInventors: Willi HAGEMEIER, Falk LANGER
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Publication number: 20150372432Abstract: The disclosure relates to a connection module, including a plurality of connections for functional elements and a plurality of operating indicators. At least one of the operating indicators has a display element, and the display element has a base, which is disposed as a light guide and which has a light in-coupling surface and a light out-coupling surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 14, 2014Publication date: December 24, 2015Applicant: PHOENIX CONTACT GmbH & Co KGInventors: Willi HAGEMEIER, Falk LANGER
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Patent number: 8036804Abstract: The invention relates to a method for controlling speed and/or distance in motor vehicles having distance-related longitudinal control systems, wherein during clear driving, a clear drive acceleration value is set to reach a preset speed, and while following a detected target object, a following acceleration value is set to maintain a preset distance from the target object, and wherein if the target object is lost during a following drive operation, a transition acceleration value is set. According to the invention, the transition acceleration value is set for the duration of a time interval, which is dependent on the speed at the time of the target object loss.Type: GrantFiled: March 17, 2011Date of Patent: October 11, 2011Assignee: Bayerische Motoren Werke AktiengesellschaftInventors: Maria-Christina Laiou, Alexander Meske, Falk Langer
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Patent number: 8027774Abstract: A method ensures the standstill of a motor vehicle. Before reaching the standstill, an electronic control unit checks whether a predefined inclination threshold is exceeded, whether the velocity has fallen below a predefined travel velocity threshold, and whether there is a negative vehicle acceleration. If all three conditions exist simultaneously, an increased setpoint braking torque is predefined until the motor vehicle reaches the standstill.Type: GrantFiled: November 27, 2007Date of Patent: September 27, 2011Assignee: Bayerische Motoren Werke AktiengesellschaftInventors: Maria-Christina Laiou, Falk Langer
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Publication number: 20110166764Abstract: The invention relates to a method for controlling speed and/or distance in motor vehicles having distance-related longitudinal control systems, wherein during clear driving, a clear drive acceleration value is set to reach a preset speed, and while following a detected target object, a following acceleration value is set to maintain a preset distance from the target object, and wherein if the target object is lost during a following drive operation, a transition acceleration value is set. According to the invention, the transition acceleration value is set for the duration of a time interval, which is dependent on the speed at the time of the target object loss.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 17, 2011Publication date: July 7, 2011Inventors: Maria-Christina Laiou, Alexander Meske, Falk Langer
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Patent number: 7970525Abstract: The invention relates to a method for determining the vehicle speed of a motor vehicle, wherein a provisional first speed value is determined for high speeds and a provisional second speed value is determined for low speeds and the vehicle speed is determined as a function of the determined provisional first speed value either from the provisional first speed value or from the provisional second speed value, or from a combination of the first and second speed values.Type: GrantFiled: May 21, 2009Date of Patent: June 28, 2011Assignee: Bayerische Motoren Werke AktiengesellschaftInventors: Maria-Christina Laiou, Alexander Meske, Walter Kagerer, Falk Langer
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Patent number: 7933709Abstract: The invention relates to a method for controlling speed and/or distance in motor vehicles having distance-related longitudinal control systems, wherein during clear driving, a clear drive acceleration value is set to reach a preset speed, and while following a detected target object, a following acceleration value is set to maintain a preset distance from the target object, and wherein if the target object is lost during a following drive operation, a transition acceleration value is set. According to the invention, the transition acceleration value is set for the duration of a time interval, which is dependent on the speed at the time of the target object loss.Type: GrantFiled: May 21, 2009Date of Patent: April 26, 2011Assignee: Bayerische Motoren Werke AktiengesellschaftInventors: Maria-Christina Laiou, Alexander Meske, Falk Langer
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Publication number: 20090265073Abstract: The invention relates to a method for determining the vehicle speed of a motor vehicle, wherein a provisional first speed value is determined for high speeds and a provisional second speed value is determined for low speeds and the vehicle speed is determined as a function of the determined provisional first speed value either from the provisional first speed value or from the provisional second speed value, or from a combination of the first and second speed values.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 21, 2009Publication date: October 22, 2009Inventors: Maria-Christina Laiou, Alexander Meske, Walter Kagerer, Falk Langer
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Publication number: 20090228185Abstract: The invention relates to a method for controlling speed and/or distance in motor vehicles having distance-related longitudinal control systems, wherein during clear driving, a clear drive acceleration value is set to reach a preset speed, and while following a detected target object, a following acceleration value is set to maintain a preset distance from the target object, and wherein if the target object is lost during a following drive operation, a transition acceleration value is set. According to the invention, the transition acceleration value is set for the duration of a time interval, which is dependent on the speed at the time of the target object loss.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 21, 2009Publication date: September 10, 2009Inventors: Maria-Christina Laiou, Alexander Meske, Falk Langer
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Publication number: 20080133099Abstract: A method ensures the standstill of a motor vehicle. Before reaching the standstill, an electronic control unit checks whether a predefined inclination threshold is exceeded, whether the velocity has fallen below a predefined travel velocity threshold, and whether there is a negative vehicle acceleration. If all three conditions exist simultaneously, an increased setpoint braking torque is predefined until the motor vehicle reaches the standstill.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 27, 2007Publication date: June 5, 2008Applicant: Bayerische Motoren Werke AktiengesellschaftInventors: Maria-Christina LAIOU, Falk Langer
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Patent number: 5723642Abstract: Optically active phosphines of the general formula I or II ##STR1## where the variables have the following meanings: X is an optically active terpene radical,R is an unsubstituted or substituted phenyl radical,Y is a bridge member having 1-10 C atoms in the formula In is 1,2 or 3 andm is 0,1 or 2 with the proviso that n+m=3 in the formula IIn is 1 or 2 andm is 0 or 1 with the proviso that n+m=2, their preparation and use are described.Type: GrantFiled: May 6, 1996Date of Patent: March 3, 1998Assignee: BASF AktiengesellschaftInventors: Rainer Sturmer, Lothar Laupichler, Paul Knochel, Falk Langer