Patents by Inventor Jörg Essinger

Jörg Essinger 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).

  • Decoupled pushbuttons
    Patent number: 6982389
    Abstract: A pushbutton configuration includes at least two neighboring pushbuttons, connecting webs, and spring legs. The connecting webs are in the form of constricted film hinges. The length of the connecting webs is, preferably, 3 to 10 mm, the width of the connecting webs is 0.5 to 2 mm, and the thickness of the connecting webs at their ends is 0.5 to 1.5 mm and at their constricted center is 0.15 to 1 mm, but, in any event, less than at their ends. The pushbutton configuration is preferably formed in one piece from readily flowing polyacetal, which has a high rigidity and restoring elasticity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2006
    Assignee: BSH Bosch und Siemens Hausgeraete GmbH
    Inventors: Jürgen Riecke, Jörg Essinger, Gil Jose Maria Saez