Patents by Inventor Herbert Kleinlein

Herbert Kleinlein 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: 8049121
    Abstract: The invention relates to control unit for a domestic appliance, especially for a washing machine with a fascia panel (10) to which is assigned at least one control button (16), indicator (18) or similar arranged within a panel opening (12, 14), with a board 22 for mounting at least one electrical or electronic component (24, 26, 28) arranged at a distance behind the fascia panel (10), and with a sealing element (34) arranged between the fascia panel (10) and the board (22) by means of which the at least one electrical or electronic component (24, 26, 28) is to be protected against water or similar, whereby the sealing element (34) is attached to the fascia panel (10) of the control unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2011
    Assignee: BSH Bosch und Siemens Hausgeraete GmbH
    Inventors: Herbert Kleinlein, Lothar Knopp, Thomas Ludenia
  • Patent number: 7789519
    Abstract: A display window is particularly suited for LED and/or LC displays. The display window includes a lighting device and a microstructure for illuminating the display window. The microstructure is disposed on the side of the display window facing the display.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2010
    Assignee: BSH Bosch uns Siemens Hausgeraete GmbH
    Inventors: Günter Gietl, Erwin Helbrecht, Herbert Kleinlein, Lothar Knopp, Thomas Ludenia, Gerhard Mager, Peter Vogelsang
  • Publication number: 20090294265
    Abstract: The invention relates to control unit for a domestic appliance, especially for a washing machine with a fascia panel (10) to which is assigned at least one control button (16), indicator (18) or similar arranged within a panel opening (12, 14), with a board 22 for mounting at least one electrical or electronic component (24, 26, 28) arranged at a distance behind the fascia panel (10), and with a sealing element (34) arranged between the fascia panel (10) and the board (22) by means of which the at least one electrical or electronic component (24. 26, 28) is to be protected against water or similar, whereby the sealing element (34) is attached to the fascia panel (10) of the control unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2007
    Publication date: December 3, 2009
    Applicant: BSH BOSCH UND SIEMENS HAUSGERÄTE GMBH
    Inventors: Herbert Kleinlein, Lothar Knopp, Thomas Ludenia
  • Publication number: 20090129057
    Abstract: A display window is particularly suited for LED and/or LC displays. The display window includes a lighting device and a microstructure for illuminating the display window. The microstructure is disposed on the side of the display window facing the display.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 16, 2006
    Publication date: May 21, 2009
    Applicant: BSH BOSCH UND SIEMENS HAUSGERATE GMBH
    Inventors: Gunther Gietl, Erwin Helbrecht, Herbert Kleinlein, Lothar Knopp, Thomas Ludenia, Gerhard Mager, Peter Vogelsang
  • Patent number: 6865911
    Abstract: Usually disposed in the top region of a household laundry machine is a drawer that is intended for accommodating detergents or condensate and is connected to a three-dimensional grip plate at the front. During operation of the machine, the grip plate is inserted in a recess of an operating panel, which is disposed at least more or less flush with the surface of the front side of the machine. For childproof locking, a latching edge is provided on the frame of the recess, and a catch, which is retained in the latching position by a spring, is disposed in the rear cavity of the grip plate. By virtue of an arresting device, the catch can be retained outside the latching position if an arresting slide is located in an arresting position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2005
    Assignee: BSH Bosch und Siemens Hausgerate GmbH
    Inventors: Edwin Bolduan, Herbert Kleinlein, Horst Wiemer
  • Publication number: 20040093913
    Abstract: Usually disposed in the top region of a household laundry machine is a drawer that is intended for accommodating detergents or condensate and is connected to a three-dimensional grip plate at the front. During operation of the machine, the grip plate is inserted in a recess of an operating panel, which is disposed at least more or less flush with the surface of the front side of the machine. For childproof locking, a latching edge is provided on the frame of the recess, and a catch, which is retained in the latching position by a spring, is disposed in the rear cavity of the grip plate. By virtue of an arresting device, the catch can be retained outside the latching position if an arresting slide is located in an arresting position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2003
    Publication date: May 20, 2004
    Inventors: Edwin Bolduan, Herbert Kleinlein, Horst Wiemer
  • Patent number: 4814912
    Abstract: A magnetic-tape apparatus comprises a device for the power-assisted actuation of a tape-sensing lever during switching from the playing mode of the apparatus to the reverse-search mode of the apparatus. The direction of rotation of the reel discs is changed by means of a pivotal drive mechanism which is driven by a drive motor. The power for the controlled actuation of the tape-sensing lever is obtained in that a coupling gear associated with the pivotal drive mechanism engages with a stationary gear pin. This ensures that the coupling gear performs a controlled movement, which is used for controlling the tape-sensing lever.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 1987
    Date of Patent: March 21, 1989
    Inventors: Herbert Kleinlein, Ernst Bratenstein, Friedrich Gartner