Patents by Inventor Gerald Kloiber

Gerald Kloiber 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: 11967444
    Abstract: In an embodiment a sensor element includes at least one carrier layer having a top side and an underside and at least one functional layer, wherein the functional layer is arranged at the top side of the carrier layer and includes a material having a temperature-dependent electrical resistance, wherein the sensor element is configured to be integrated as a discrete component directly into an electrical system, and wherein the sensor element is configured to measure a temperature.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2024
    Assignee: TDK Electronics AG
    Inventors: Jan Ihle, Thomas Bernert, Gerald Kloiber
  • Publication number: 20240096525
    Abstract: In an embodiment a sensor element includes at least one carrier layer having a top side and an underside, at least one functional layer arranged at the top side of the carrier layer and comprising a material having a temperature-dependent electrical resistance and at least one top electrode configured for electrically contacting the functional layer from a top side of the functional layer, wherein the top electrode is arranged directly on the functional layer, wherein the top electrode forms the top side of the sensor element, and wherein the sensor element is configured to be integrated as a discrete component directly into an electrical system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2023
    Publication date: March 21, 2024
    Inventors: Jan Ihle, Thomas Bernert, Gerald Kloiber
  • Publication number: 20220392674
    Abstract: An electrical component includes a base body having a contact surface on which a contact element is fastened by a solidified molten material, wherein the material is formed by a molten region of the contact element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2022
    Publication date: December 8, 2022
    Inventors: Thomas Stendel, Jan Ihle, Gerald Kloiber, Thomas Bernert
  • Patent number: 11450457
    Abstract: In a method for fastening a contact element (5, 6) in an electrical component (1), a contact element (5, 6) is arranged on a contact surface (3, 4) of a base body (2) of the component (1) and a laser beam (18) is directed onto a region (16, 17) of the contact element (5, 6) in such a way that the base body (2) is not located in the beam direction (24) of the laser beam (18). The contact element (5, 6) is partially melted by the laser beam (18), so that the molten material (7, 8) wets the contact surface (3, 4) and produces fastening of the contact element (5, 6) on the contact surface (3, 4).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2022
    Assignee: TDK Electronics AG
    Inventors: Thomas Stendel, Jan Ihle, Gerald Kloiber, Thomas Bernert
  • Publication number: 20220293305
    Abstract: In an embodiment a sensor element includes at least one carrier layer having a top side and an underside and at least one functional layer, wherein the functional layer is arranged at the top side of the carrier layer and includes a material having a temperature-dependent electrical resistance, wherein the sensor element is configured to be integrated as a discrete component directly into an electrical system, and wherein the sensor element is configured to measure a temperature.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2020
    Publication date: September 15, 2022
    Inventors: Jan Ihle, Thomas Bernert, Gerald Kloiber
  • Patent number: 11346726
    Abstract: A sensor element, a sensor arrangement, and a method for manufacturing a sensor element and a sensor arrangement are disclosed. In an embodiment, a sensor element includes a ceramic main body having at least one electrode arranged at the main body and having at least one contact piece for the electrical contacting of the electrode, wherein the contact piece is fastened to the electrode by welding or bonding.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2022
    Assignee: EPCOS AG
    Inventors: Heinz Strallhofer, Gerald Kloiber, Thomas Stendel, Jan Ihle
  • Publication number: 20210125757
    Abstract: In a method for fastening a contact element (5, 6) in an electrical component (1), a contact element (5, 6) is arranged on a contact surface (3, 4) of a base body (2) of the component (1) and a laser beam (18) is directed onto a region (16, 17) of the contact element (5, 6) in such a way that the base body (2) is not located in the beam direction (24) of the laser beam (18). The contact element (5, 6) is partially melted by the laser beam (18), so that the molten material (7, 8) wets the contact surface (3, 4) and produces fastening of the contact element (5, 6) on the contact surface (3, 4).
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2019
    Publication date: April 29, 2021
    Inventors: Thomas STENDEL, Jan IHLE, Gerald KLOIBER, Thomas BERNERT
  • Patent number: 10908030
    Abstract: A sensor element and a method for producing a sensor element are disclosed. In an embodiment a sensor element includes a ceramic carrier having a top side and an underside, a respective NTC layer arranged on the top side and on the underside of the carrier and at least one electrode, wherein a resistance of the respective NTC layer depends on a thickness and/or geometry of the respective NTC layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2021
    Assignee: EPCOS AG
    Inventors: Jan Ihle, Anke Weidenfelder, Christl Lisa Mead, Gerald Kloiber
  • Patent number: 10861624
    Abstract: A sensor element, a sensor arrangement, and a method for manufacturing a Sensor element are disclosed. In an embodiment, a sensor element includes a ceramic main body and at least one electrode arranged at the main body, wherein the electrode has at least one layer comprising nickel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2020
    Assignee: EPCOS AG
    Inventors: Heinz Strallhofer, Lutz Kirsten, Gerald Kloiber, Danilo Neuber, Jan Ihle
  • Patent number: 10788377
    Abstract: A sensor element and a method for producing a sensor element are disclosed. In an embodiment a sensor element for temperature measurement includes a ceramic carrier and at least one NTC layer printed on the carrier, wherein the NTC layer covers at least part of a surface of the carrier, and wherein the sensor element is designed for wireless contacting.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 29, 2020
    Assignee: EPCOS AG
    Inventors: Jan Ihle, Anke Weidenfelder, Christl Lisa Mead, Gerald Kloiber
  • Patent number: 10770204
    Abstract: An electrical device with a soldered joint is disclosed. In an embodiment, an electrical device includes at least one soldered joint having a first wire soldered at one end to the device, wherein the first wire bears with a bearing surface on the device, and wherein the first wire has at least one bend in a region of the bearing surface of the first wire on the device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2020
    Assignee: TDK Electronics AG
    Inventors: Gerald Kloiber, Heinz Strallhofer
  • Publication number: 20200066428
    Abstract: An electrical device with a soldered joint is disclosed. In an embodiment, an electrical device includes at least one soldered joint having a first wire soldered at one end to the device, wherein the first wire bears with a bearing surface on the device, and wherein the first wire has at least one bend in a region of the bearing surface of the first wire on the device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2018
    Publication date: February 27, 2020
    Inventors: Gerald Kloiber, Heinz Strallhofer
  • Patent number: 10446298
    Abstract: A method for producing an electrical component is disclosed. In an embodiment the method includes providing a carrier element providing a material having a temperature-dependent resistance, applying the material on a surface of the carrier element for producing a resistance layer on the carrier element and subsequently sintering the resistance layer for linking the resistance layer to the carrier element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2019
    Assignee: EPCOS AG
    Inventors: Josef Mörth, Gilbert Landfahrer, Gerald Kloiber, Anna Moshammer
  • Publication number: 20190204162
    Abstract: A sensor element and a method for producing a sensor element are disclosed. In an embodiment a sensor element for temperature measurement includes a ceramic carrier and at least one NTC layer printed on the carrier, wherein the NTC layer covers at least part of a surface of the carrier, and wherein the sensor element is designed for wireless contacting.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2016
    Publication date: July 4, 2019
    Applicants: EPCOS AG, EPCOS AG
    Inventors: Jan Ihle, Anke Weidenfelder, Christl Lisa Mead, Gerald Kloiber
  • Patent number: 10319493
    Abstract: An apparatus includes a main body having an electrode and a contact element. The contact element is directly mechanically and electrically conductively connected to the electrode in order to form an electrical connection between the main body and the contact element. The electrical and mechanical connection between the electrode and the contact element is free of melting regions of the materials of the electrode and of the contact element that are involved in the connection. Furthermore, the connection is realized in a manner free of connection material, for example, in a manner free of solder material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2019
    Assignee: EPCOS AG
    Inventors: Gerald Kloiber, Heinz Strallhofer
  • Publication number: 20180321091
    Abstract: A sensor element and a method for producing a sensor element are disclosed. In an embodiment a sensor element includes a ceramic carrier having a top side and an underside, a respective NTC layer arranged on the top side and on the underside of the carrier and at least one electrode, wherein a resistance of the respective NTC layer depends on a thickness and/or geometry of the respective NTC layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2016
    Publication date: November 8, 2018
    Inventors: Jan Ihle, Anke Weidenfelder, Christl Lisa Mead, Gerald Kloiber
  • Patent number: 10024725
    Abstract: The invention relates to a temperature sensor system comprising a first ceramic housing part comprising a sleeve-shaped lower part with a first lower end having a first opening, and a second upper end having a second opening, and an upper part connected to the second upper end. The temperature sensor system further comprises a temperature probe element which is at least partially arranged in the lower part and which has a ceramic sensor element housing, a sensor element arranged in the sensor element housing, and electrical supply lines. The sensor element housing is at least partially arranged in the first opening. The ceramic sensor element housing has a higher thermal conductivity than the first ceramic housing part. Also disclosed is a method for producing a temperature sensor system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2018
    Assignee: EPCOS AG
    Inventors: Jan Ihle, Oliver Bard, Gerald Kloiber
  • Publication number: 20180197662
    Abstract: A method for producing an electrical component is disclosed. In an embodiment the method includes providing a carrier element providing a material having a temperature-dependent resistance, applying the material on a surface of the carrier element for producing a resistance layer on the carrier element and subsequently sintering the resistance layer for linking the resistance layer to the carrier element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2016
    Publication date: July 12, 2018
    Inventors: Josef Mörth, Gilbert Landfahrer, Gerald Kloiber, Anna Moshammer
  • Patent number: 9958336
    Abstract: The invention relates to a temperature probe which comprises a functional ceramic probe element and a ceramic housing. The probe element is mounted in the ceramic housing so that at a face of the probe element has direct and form-fitting contact with the ceramic housing. The invention further relates to a method for producing a temperature probe.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2018
    Assignee: EPCOS AG
    Inventors: Jan Ihle, Gerald Kloiber
  • Patent number: 9958335
    Abstract: The invention relates to a temperature probe comprising two first ceramic plates, a second ceramic plate arranged between the first ceramic plates, and two third ceramic plates. Each of the two first ceramic plates comprises an opening in each in which an NTC sensor element is arranged. An electrode is arranged between the second ceramic plate and each of the first ceramic plates. The first and the second ceramic plates are arranged between the two third ceramic plates. An electrode is arranged between each third ceramic plate and a first ceramic plate. Each electrode electrically contacts an NTC sensor element. Each NTC sensor element is enclosed by ceramic plates. The first, the second and the third ceramic plates and the NTC sensor elements are sintered to form a ceramic body. The invention further relates to a method for producing a temperature probe.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2018
    Assignee: EPCOS AG
    Inventors: Jan Ihle, Gerald Kloiber