Patents by Inventor Frank Huhnerbein

Frank Huhnerbein 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: 11787161
    Abstract: A trim element, in particular for a vehicle interior, which conveys a particular aesthetic impression. A trim element with a first decorative layer that is light-transmissive at least in part between a light-transmissive intermediate layer on a rear side of the first decorative layer and a transparent cover layer and a second decorative layer of the intermediate layer on a front side of the second decorative layer and a carrier, where the second decorative layer is visible at least in part through the intermediate layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2023
    Assignee: Joysonquin Automotive Systems GmbH
    Inventors: Ann-Kathrin Diehl, Frank Huhnerbein
  • Patent number: 11285869
    Abstract: A decorative part, in particular for a vehicle interior, having a decorative layer with a visible front surface, a support on a reverse side of the decorative layer and a light-conducting layer provided between the support and the decorative layer for backlighting at least part of the decorative layer, which is assigned a light-conducting element for generating light. For more uniform backlighting of the decorative layer, a light-conducting dome is provided on a reverse side of the light-conducting layer facing away from the decorative layer, which protrudes therefrom and is coupled in a light-conducting manner to the light-conducting layer and at its free end to the light element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2022
    Assignee: Joysonquin Automotive Systems GMBH
    Inventors: Thomas Abel, Frank Huhnerbein, Ann-Kathrin Diehl, Steffen Daschner
  • Publication number: 20210213890
    Abstract: A trim element, in particular for a vehicle interior, which conveys a particular aesthetic impression. A trim element with a first decorative layer that is light-transmissive at least in part between a light-transmissive intermediate layer on a rear side of the first decorative layer and a transparent cover layer and a second decorative layer of the intermediate layer on a front side of the second decorative layer and a carrier, where the second decorative layer is visible at least in part through the intermediate layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2021
    Publication date: July 15, 2021
    Inventors: Ann-Kathrin Diehl, Frank Huhnerbein
  • Publication number: 20200247314
    Abstract: A decorative part, in particular for a vehicle interior, having a decorative layer with a visible front surface, a support on a reverse side of the decorative layer and a light-conducting layer provided between the support and the decorative layer for backlighting at least part of the decorative layer, which is assigned a light-conducting element for generating light. For more uniform backlighting of the decorative layer, a light-conducting dome is provided on a reverse side of the light-conducting layer facing away from the decorative layer, which protrudes therefrom and is coupled in a light-conducting manner to the light-conducting layer and at its free end to the light element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2020
    Publication date: August 6, 2020
    Inventors: Thomas ABEL, Frank HUHNERBEIN, Ann-Kathrin DIEHL, Steffen DASCHNER
  • Patent number: 7537409
    Abstract: An improved locking device is essentially characterized by the following features: at least two recessed sections extend radially outwards from the central axis and are arranged at regular angular intervals from one another, a setting member or rotary member is provided in the inside of the pot-like or housing-like fixed element; the rotary member comprises an actuation portion with a locking element which is axially offset in the direction of the base; the locking element has a structure provided with locking arms which project radially outwards, so that the thus designed locking element can be axially inserted through the recess.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2009
    Assignee: Steelcase Werndl AG
    Inventor: Frank Huhnerbein
  • Publication number: 20080072515
    Abstract: An improved locking device is essentially characterized by the following features: at least two recessed sections extend radially outwards from the central axis and are arranged at regular angular intervals from one another, a setting member or rotary member is provided in the inside of the pot-like or housing-like fixed element; the rotary member comprises an actuation portion with a locking element which is axially offset in the direction of the base; the locking element has a structure provided with locking arms which project radially outwards, so that the thus designed locking element can be axially inserted through the recess.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2004
    Publication date: March 27, 2008
    Inventor: Frank Huhnerbein