Patents by Inventor Johann Riepl

Johann Riepl 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: 11859727
    Abstract: Disclosed is an actuator unit for opening or closing a valve opening of a valve for a pneumatic adjusting device of a vehicle seat, comprising a circuit board with a top side extending in a circuit board plane, an actuating element with an actuating section for opening or closing the valve opening and a bending section connected to the actuating section, and an actuator element with a first end mechanically connected to the actuating section and a second end mechanically connected to the circuit board. The actuator element is configured to, when actuated, bend the bending section such that the actuating section is moved between a first position for opening the valve opening and a second position for closing the valve opening. The actuating section is arranged on a first side and the bending section is arranged on a second side, situated opposite the first side, respective of the circuit board plane.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Assignee: Conti Temic microelectronic GmbH
    Inventors: Michael Beuschel, Johann Steinberger, Johann Riepl, Stefan Bauer
  • Publication number: 20220325815
    Abstract: Disclosed is an actuator unit for opening or closing a valve opening of a valve for a pneumatic adjusting device of a vehicle seat, comprising a circuit board with a top side extending in a circuit board plane, an actuating element with an actuating section for opening or closing the valve opening and a bending section connected to the actuating section, and an actuator element with a first end mechanically connected to the actuating section and a second end mechanically connected to the circuit board. The actuator element is configured to, when actuated, bend the bending section such that the actuating section is moved between a first position for opening the valve opening and a second position for closing the valve opening. The actuating section is arranged on a first side and the bending section is arranged on a second side, situated opposite the first side, respective of the circuit board plane.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2020
    Publication date: October 13, 2022
    Inventors: Michael Beuschel, Johann Steinberger, Johann Riepl, Stefan Bauer
  • Patent number: 10286811
    Abstract: A device for pneumatically adjusting a seat in a transport vehicle, in particular in a motor vehicle, including one or more adjusting devices, each of which includes a pneumatic actuating device for adjusting the seat by generating pneumatic pressure, and including a trigger device, which the actuating device is switched from a standby state to an active state in response to a trigger signal when the device is being operated. The pneumatic actuating device brings about an adjustment of the seat in the active state. The pneumatic actuating device is designed such that the actuating device is mechanically preloaded in the standby state, and the mechanical preload is released in the active state in order to thus bring about the adjustment of the seat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2019
    Assignee: Conti Temic microelectronic GmbH
    Inventors: Michael Beuschel, Mehmet Cini, Johann Riepl
  • Publication number: 20180093593
    Abstract: A device (DV) for damping pressure fluctuations in a pressure medium (DM) comprises the following features. It has a base body (GK) in which an intake chamber (AK11) is provided, which has an intake-chamber opening (OA1) which is located at a first side (S1) of the base body. A first expansion chamber (EK11) is furthermore provided in the base body, which has a first expansion-chamber opening (OE1), which is likewise located at the first side of the base body. A partition wall (T1) separates the intake chamber from the first expansion chamber. A cover element (AD) for positioning on a contact surface (AF) of the first side of the base body is furthermore provided in order to close the intake chamber and the first expansion chamber to the outside.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2016
    Publication date: April 5, 2018
    Inventors: Michael BEUSCHEL, Bernhard HUMPERT, Johann RIEPL, Michael SCHNELL
  • Publication number: 20160339803
    Abstract: A device for pneumatically adjusting a seat in a transport vehicle, in particular in a motor vehicle, including one or more adjusting devices, each of which includes a pneumatic actuating device for adjusting the seat by generating pneumatic pressure, and including a trigger device, which the actuating device is switched from a standby state to an active state in response to a trigger signal when the device is being operated. The pneumatic actuating device brings about an adjustment of the seat in the active state. The pneumatic actuating device is designed such that the actuating device is mechanically preloaded in the standby state, and the mechanical preload is released in the active state in order to thus bring about the adjustment of the seat.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2015
    Publication date: November 24, 2016
    Inventors: Michael Beuschel, Mehmet Cini, Johann Riepl
  • Patent number: 9428081
    Abstract: A filter element for a pneumatic adjusting arrangement, e.g., a vehicle seat, includes a filter chamber that is fillable with pressure media and includes first and second flexible films connected together along a connecting seam to define the filter chamber. A filter medium for removing particles entrained in the pressure medium is arranged in the filter chamber and separates the filter chamber into first and second chamber regions. The pressure medium may flow into the first chamber region via a pressure medium inlet line, flow into the second chamber region via the filter medium, and flow out of the second chamber region via at least one pressure medium outlet line. By realizing the filter element or the filter chamber thereof from flexible films, the filter element can be installed in a space-saving manner and with a form that can be adapted to the situation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2016
    Assignee: CONTI TEMIC MICROELECTRONIC GMBH
    Inventors: Johann Riepl, Andreas Schaeftner
  • Publication number: 20140375108
    Abstract: A filter element for a pneumatic adjusting arrangement, e.g., a vehicle seat, includes a filter chamber that is fillable with pressure media and includes first and second flexible films connected together along a connecting seam to define the filter chamber. A filter medium for removing particles entrained in the pressure medium is arranged in the filter chamber and separates the filter chamber into first and second chamber regions. The pressure medium may flow into the first chamber region via a pressure medium inlet line, flow into the second chamber region via the filter medium, and flow out of the second chamber region via at least one pressure medium outlet line. By realizing the filter element or the filter chamber thereof from flexible films, the filter element can be installed in a space-saving manner and with a form that can be adapted to the situation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2014
    Publication date: December 25, 2014
    Applicant: Conti Temic microelectronic GmbH
    Inventors: Johann Riepl, Andreas Schaeftner