Patents by Inventor Harmut Fitz

Harmut Fitz 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).

  • Driver authorisation system
    Publication number: 20060113841
    Abstract: A driver authorization system for a vehicle includes an on-board identification device for communicating with a mobile release device to verify usage authorization, an ignition lock, ignition keys, and a control unit for activating ignition lock functions (such as starting and switching off the engine) when the ignition key is brought into a corresponding position in the ignition lock. The ignition lock functions can be activated by means of the control unit using a pushbutton (6), that can be mounted in, actuated while mounted, and removed from the ignition lock.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2003
    Publication date: June 1, 2006
    Applicant: DaimlerChrysler AG
    Inventors: Hannelore Dornbach, Harmut Fitz, Michael Geber, Joern-Marten Ohle