Patents by Inventor Gerhard Oehler

Gerhard Oehler 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: 6360969
    Abstract: A nozzle element is described, which can is inserted into a nozzle body, either fixed in position or adjustably, and together with the nozzle body forms a component of a windshield wiper system of a motor vehicle. The nozzle element consists of a hard metallic, ball-like base body and a cylindrical projection formed in one piece with the body. A hose-like resilient sleeve is pulled tightly onto the body, and closes off the outer ends of transverse channels which are in flow connection with a centered flow channel. Via the channel, washing fluid for the windshield is supplied under pressure. Thereby, the resilient sleeve bulges outwards so that the fluid can flow out of the nozzle element on the inside of the sleeve and on the outside of the cylindrical projection via an annular channel formed under pressure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2000
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2002
    Assignee: Valeo Auto-Electric Wischer und Motoren GmbH
    Inventors: Bruno Egner-Walter, Bruno Campesato, Gerhard Oehler
  • Patent number: 5865376
    Abstract: A nozzle element covering open channels through the use of a removable cover forming thus nozzles for a windshield washer system. A preferably flat seal elastically covers several apertures. Advantageous embodiments concern the division of the nozzle unit and the allocation of the seal to the channels ending at the apertures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 1996
    Date of Patent: February 2, 1999
    Assignee: ITT Automotive Europe GmbH
    Inventors: Oldrich Krizek, Frank Langenfelder, Gerhard Oehler, Eckhardt Schmid