Patents by Inventor Jochen Michelmann
Jochen Michelmann 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).
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Patent number: 10960795Abstract: An air conditioning device for a vehicle seat, comprising at least one air distribution module (1) having at least one air distribution chamber which is open on the top side (4) opposite the carrier layer (6), and wherein the carrier layer (6) has at least one extension section (12) which projects beyond the part of the carrier layer that is not covered by the bottom side of the insert and can be used for mounting a fan, a fan housing or a fan bracket on the air distribution module (1), by at least surface parts of the extension section (12) surrounding at least partially the fan and/or a fan housing and/or the fan bracket. The extension section (12), or a respective tab (13) as part of the extension section (12), is provided with at least one adhesive layer (18) on its top and/or bottom side.Type: GrantFiled: March 8, 2017Date of Patent: March 30, 2021Assignee: I.G. BAUERHIN GmbHInventors: Stefan Bauer, Felix Henss, Saskia Bialek, Thorsten Schleucher, Jochen Michelmann
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Patent number: 10370019Abstract: A steering wheel cover, having a circumferential length and a transverse width, comprises a plurality of layers that cover each other at least partially in projection. The layers include a lower electrically conductive shielding layer and an upper cover layer, between which are arranged, starting from the shielding layer, an insulation layer and at least one electrically conductive sensor layer. The shielding layer and/or the sensor layer has/have a conductor structure with conductors extending in the length and width directions of the steering wheel cover. The shielding layer and/or the sensor layer is/are electrically connected to connecting conductors of a connecting cable. The electrical connection is formed by a metal foil. The steering wheel cover serves to detect whether a driver's hand is on the steering wheel.Type: GrantFiled: November 11, 2016Date of Patent: August 6, 2019Assignee: I. G. BAUERHIN GMBHInventors: Jochen Michelmann, Klaus Flittner, Martin Mueller
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Publication number: 20170282764Abstract: An air conditioning device for a vehicle seat, comprising at least one air distribution module (1) having at least one air distribution chamber which is open on the top side (4) opposite the carrier layer (6), and wherein the carrier layer (6) has at least one extension section (12) which projects beyond the part of the carrier layer that is not covered by the bottom side of the insert and can be used for mounting a fan, a fan housing or a fan bracket on the air distribution module (1), by at least surface parts of the extension section (12) surrounding at least partially the fan and/or a fan housing and/or the fan bracket. The extension section (12), or a respective tab (13) as part of the extension section (12), is provided with at least one adhesive layer (18) on its top and/or bottom side.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 8, 2017Publication date: October 5, 2017Inventors: STEFAN BAUER, FELIX HENSS, SASKIA BIALEK, THORSTEN SCHLEUCHER, JOCHEN MICHELMANN
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Publication number: 20170137050Abstract: A steering wheel cover, having a circumferential length and a transverse width, comprises a plurality of layers that cover each other at least partially in projection. The layers include a lower electrically conductive shielding layer and an upper cover layer, between which are arranged, starting from the shielding layer, an insulation layer and at least one electrically conductive sensor layer. The shielding layer and/or the sensor layer has/have a conductor structure with conductors extending in the length and width directions of the steering wheel cover. The shielding layer and/or the sensor layer is/are electrically connected to connecting conductors of a connecting cable. The electrical connection is formed by a metal foil. The steering wheel cover serves to detect whether a driver's hand is on the steering wheel.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 11, 2016Publication date: May 18, 2017Inventors: JOCHEN MICHELMANN, KLAUS FLITTNER, MARTIN MUELLER
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Patent number: 9494629Abstract: The invention relates to a method and an apparatus for capacitive seat-occupancy recognition for vehicle seats. The apparatus which is based on the method comprises a reference capacitor that possesses a capacitance with respect to a first reference potential of a vehicle, an electrode integrated into a seat sensor that possess a capacitance with respect to a first reference potential, an at least parasitically-present capacitance of the sensor electrode with respect to a second reference potential or the vehicle ground, a first switch that connects the reference capacitor and a reference-voltage source of known voltage connected with the reference potential, a second switch that connects the sensor electrode with reference capacitor, and a third switch that connects the sensor electrode with the reference potential and the at least parasitically-present capacitance with the vehicle ground.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2013Date of Patent: November 15, 2016Assignee: I.G. BAUERHIN GMBHInventors: Axel Farr, Jochen Michelmann
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Patent number: 9061617Abstract: An air conditioning unit includes a shaped body forming at least one part of a seat cushion. The shaped body has a seating surface and an opposite lower side. An air flow module is arranged at the lower side of the shaped body. The air flow module includes an air mover and has an air inlet opening and an air outlet opening. The shaped body has at least one air through-hole extending from the seating surface to the air flow module. The air flow module is in fluid communication with the at least one air through-hole in the shaped body. At least one channel extends in a radial direction adjacent the lower surface of the shaped body. The air flow module is in fluid communication with the at least one channel, and provides airflow between the seating surface of the shaped body and the at least one channel.Type: GrantFiled: May 16, 2012Date of Patent: June 23, 2015Assignee: IGB Automotive Ltd.Inventors: Dmitri Axakov, Raghvendra Trimbakrao Joshi, Lizhuo Zhang, Dieter Barthel, Jochen Michelmann
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Publication number: 20150168469Abstract: The invention relates to a method and an apparatus for capacitive seat-occupancy recognition for vehicle seats. The apparatus which is based on the method comprises a reference capacitor that possesses a capacitance with respect to a first reference potential of a vehicle, an electrode integrated into a seat sensor that possess a capacitance with respect to a first reference potential, an at least parasitically-present capacitance of the sensor electrode with respect to a second reference potential or the vehicle ground, a first switch that connects the reference capacitor and a reference-voltage source of known voltage connected with the reference potential, a second switch that connects the sensor electrode with reference capacitor, and a third switch that connects the sensor electrode with the reference potential and the at least parasitically-present capacitance with the vehicle ground.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2013Publication date: June 18, 2015Applicant: I.G. BAUERHIN GMBHInventors: Axel Farr, Jochen Michelmann
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Publication number: 20120315132Abstract: An air conditioning unit includes a shaped body forming at least one part of a seat cushion. The shaped body has a seating surface and an opposite lower side. An air flow module is arranged at the lower side of the shaped body. The air flow module includes an air mover and has an air inlet opening and an air outlet opening. The shaped body has at least one air through-hole extending from the seating surface to the air flow module. The air flow module is in fluid communication with the at least one air through-hole in the shaped body. At least one channel extends in a radial direction adjacent the lower surface of the shaped body. The air flow module is in fluid communication with the at least one channel, and provides airflow between the seating surface of the shaped body and the at least one channel.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 16, 2012Publication date: December 13, 2012Applicant: IGB AUTOMOTIVE LTD.Inventors: Dmitri Axakov, Raghvendra Trimbakrao Joshi, Lizhuo Zhang, Dieter Barthel, Jochen Michelmann
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Publication number: 20090134676Abstract: A motor vehicle seat with a seat heater comprises at least one heating element with metallic heating and/or contact conductors which are uninsulated or insulated with thin paint layers and which are applied to a carrier material. A textile layer with a liquid-repellent impregnation formed by an impregnating agent is arranged between the surface of the seat in contact with the user and the heating and/or contact conductors.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 13, 2008Publication date: May 28, 2009Inventors: Joshi Raghvendra Trimbakrao, Jochen Michelmann
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Patent number: 7067776Abstract: The invention concerns a controlling and monitoring device for avoiding damage through overheating in the case of flexible, textile surface heating elements which include at least two opposed contact conductors (3.1, 3.2) made of electrically conducting, non-insulated fibers or wires between which there extends a plurality of heating conductors (8) which are electrically connected to the contact conductors (3.1, 3.2) and to a current-voltage source. At least one additional conductor (1) is guided along at least one contact conductor over the heating conductors (8), wherein the additional conductor (1) is electrically insulated by a covering material and is connected to an electric or electronic evaluation switch (11).Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 2005Date of Patent: June 27, 2006Assignee: I.G. Bauerhin GmbHInventor: Jochen Michelmann
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Patent number: 7041943Abstract: An electrical heating element for heating units of seats and steering wheels is provided. The heating element comprises at least one conductor having at least one core-coated wire that serves as a heat conductor and/or as a contact conductor and/or as a lead for temperature probes. The coating comprises steel and the core comprises copper or a copper alloy, or the coating comprises copper or a copper alloy and the core comprises steel.Type: GrantFiled: February 14, 2003Date of Patent: May 9, 2006Assignee: I G Bauerhin GmbHInventor: Jochen Michelmann
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Publication number: 20050263519Abstract: The invention concerns a controlling and monitoring device for avoiding damage through overheating in the case of flexible, textile surface heating elements which include at least two opposed contact conductors (3.1, 3.2) made of electrically conducting, non-insulated fibers or wires between which there extends a plurality of heating conductors (8) which are electrically connected to the contact conductors (3.1, 3.2) and to a current-voltage source. At least one additional conductor (1) is guided along at least one contact conductor over the heating conductors (8), wherein the additional conductor (1) is electrically insulated by a covering material and is connected to an electric or electronic evaluation switch (11).Type: ApplicationFiled: May 24, 2005Publication date: December 1, 2005Applicant: I.G. Bauerhin GmbHInventor: Jochen Michelmann
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Publication number: 20030150850Abstract: An electrical heating element for heating units of seats and steering wheels is provided. The heating element comprises at least one conductor having at least one core-coated wire that serves as a heat conductor and/or as a contact conductor and/or as a lead for temperature probes. The coating comprises steel and the core comprises copper or a copper alloy, or the coating comprises copper or a copper alloy and the core comprises steel.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 14, 2003Publication date: August 14, 2003Inventor: Jochen Michelmann
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Patent number: 6531687Abstract: A two-dimensional heating element, especially for seat heaters in the motor vehicle sector, having a textile base material and contact conductors and heating conductors which are electrically conductive and touch one another. The contact conductors delimit heating areas. The heating conductors are laid effectively in the direction of stitch wales and orthogonal to the stitch wales in such a way that there are at least two zones functioning at least as a main heating area and at least as a secondary heating area with different heating capacities.Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 2001Date of Patent: March 11, 2003Assignee: I.G. Bauerhin GmbHInventor: Jochen Michelmann
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Publication number: 20010027973Abstract: A two-dimensional heating element, especially for seat heaters in the motor vehicle sector, having a textile base material and contact conductors and heating conductors which are electrically conductive and touch one another. The contact conductors delimit heating areas. The heating conductors are laid effectively in the direction of stitch wales and orthogonal to the stitch wales in such a way that there are at least two zones functioning at least as a main heating area and at least as a secondary heating area with different heating capacities.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 27, 2001Publication date: October 11, 2001Applicant: I.G. Bauerhin GmbHInventor: Jochen Michelmann