Patents by Inventor Frank Goemmel

Frank Goemmel 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: 9743544
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a part of a housing producible by means of a mold and having at least one positioning element, which is arranged on one of the inner sides of the part of the housing. The positioning element is produced from the same mold half of the mold of the part of the housing used to produce one of the external sides of the part of the housing. The positioning element is also a component of this part of the housing, wherein the positioning element forms at least one reference surface. The positioning element is thereby produced from the same mold half used to produce that part of the housing to which another part of the housing, or a part to be arranged on and/or inside the housing, is to be added or attached by means of the positioning element. The tolerance during assembly is thus primarily determined by the positioning element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2017
    Assignee: Lear Corporation
    Inventor: Frank Gömmel
  • Publication number: 20130342088
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a part of a housing producible by means of a mold and having at least one positioning element, which is arranged on one of the inner sides of the part of the housing. The positioning element is produced from the same mold half of the mold of the part of the housing used to produce one of the external sides of the part of the housing. The positioning element is also a component of this part of the housing, wherein the positioning element forms at least one reference surface. The positioning element is thereby produced from the same mold half used to produce that part of the housing to which another part of the housing, or a part to be arranged on and/or inside the housing, is to be added or attached by means of the positioning element. The tolerance during assembly is thus primarily determined by the positioning element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2013
    Publication date: December 26, 2013
    Inventor: Frank Gömmel
  • Patent number: 8009410
    Abstract: In at least one embodiment, a keyfob assembly comprising a housing and a battery chamber is provided. The housing includes a plurality of electrical components positioned therein for transmitting radio frequency (RF) signals to a vehicle. The battery chamber is positioned within the housing and includes at least one removable battery operably coupled to the electrical components for powering the electrical components. The battery chamber is capable of being slideably removed from the housing to facilitate battery exchange.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2011
    Assignee: Lear Corporation GmbH
    Inventors: Frank Goemmel, John Burca
  • Publication number: 20090244824
    Abstract: In at least one embodiment, a keyfob assembly comprising a housing and a battery chamber is provided. The housing includes a plurality of electrical components positioned therein for transmitting radio frequency (RF) signals to a vehicle. The battery chamber is positioned within the housing and includes at least one removable battery operably coupled to the electrical components for powering the electrical components. The battery chamber is capable of being slideably removed from the housing to facilitate battery exchange.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2009
    Publication date: October 1, 2009
    Applicant: LEAR CORPORATION GMBH
    Inventors: Frank Goemmel, John Burca
  • Patent number: 7514642
    Abstract: A remote function actuator with pressure equalization. A base or enclosure of the actuator (key fob) has one or more openings covered by a breathable waterproof membrane. The opening allows pressure equalization between the inside of the actuator and the outside environment, and the membrane material maintains the enclosure watertight for the electronic system positioned inside the actuator. Positioning the membrane in a recess and/or under a cover member helps protect the membrane from being damaged.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2009
    Assignee: Lear Corporation GmbH
    Inventors: John Burca, Frank Goemmel
  • Patent number: 7336491
    Abstract: A heat dissipation device for electrical components includes an outer surface and an inner surface. The outer surface is configured for mounting the electrical components thereon, wherein the components are mounted to the outer surface to allow the transfer of heat from the electrical components to the heat dissipation device and ambient air. The inner surface defines a cavity within the heat dissipation device that also enables housing of the electrical components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2008
    Assignee: Lear Corporation
    Inventors: Frank Goemmel, Roland Hammer
  • Publication number: 20070131530
    Abstract: A remote function actuator with pressure equalization. A base or enclosure of the actuator (key fob) has one or more openings covered by a breathable waterproof membrane. The opening allows pressure equalization between the inside of the actuator and the outside environment, and the membrane material maintains the enclosure watertight for the electronic system positioned inside the actuator. Positioning the membrane in a recess and/or under a cover member helps protect the membrane from being damaged.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2005
    Publication date: June 14, 2007
    Applicant: LEAR CORPORATION
    Inventors: John Burca, Frank Goemmel
  • Publication number: 20070053164
    Abstract: A heat dissipation device for electrical components includes an outer surface and an inner surface. The outer surface is configured for mounting the electrical components thereon, wherein the components are mounted to the outer surface to allow the transfer of heat from the electrical components to the heat dissipation device and ambient air. The inner surface defines a cavity within the heat dissipation device that also enables housing of the electrical components.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 6, 2005
    Publication date: March 8, 2007
    Applicant: LEAR CORPORATION
    Inventors: Frank Goemmel, Roland Hammer