Patents by Inventor Josef Dirmeyer
Josef Dirmeyer 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: 7679156Abstract: An optical module has a circuit carrier, a housed semiconductor element placed on the circuit carrier, and a lens unit for projecting electromagnetic radiation onto the semiconductor element. The lens unit, which is constructed separate from the cased semiconductor element, preferably comprises a lens assembly formed of, for example, three lenses and of a diaphragm. The three lenses, optionally together with the diaphragm, are aligned in a well-defined manner due to their geometric design so that no additional optical adjustment is necessary. According to the invention, a support is formed, at least in sections, on the case of the semiconductor element, and the lens unit is placed thereon thus being supported. The concept is that by forming a support directly on the case of a cased semiconductor element even with classically cased semiconductor chips, it is possible to construct a camera module with which every mechanical focus setting can be eliminated.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2004Date of Patent: March 16, 2010Assignee: Siemens AktiengesellschaftInventors: Danut Bogdan, Josef Dirmeyer, Henryk Frenzel, Harald Schmidt
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Patent number: 7584667Abstract: A system for measuring the weight of a seat occupant is used to control airbag deployment. The system is incorporated into a vehicle seat supported on inboard and outboard track assemblies. The inboard and outboard track assemblies are mounted to a vehicle structure such that a center track portion remains unsupported. A first sensor assembly is mounted to the inboard track assembly and a second sensor assembly is mounted to the outboard track assembly. The first sensor assembly generates a first signal in response to measuring deflection of the inboard track assembly due to seat occupant weight. The second sensor assembly generates a second signal in response to measuring deflection of the outboard track assembly due to seat occupant weight. A central processor determines seat occupant weight based on the first and second signals. The central processor communicates with the airbag system to control the deployment of the airbag based on seat occupant weight.Type: GrantFiled: July 6, 2005Date of Patent: September 8, 2009Assignee: Continental Automotive Systems US, Inc.Inventors: Harald Lichtinger, Ralf Oestreicher, Josef Dirmeyer
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Patent number: 7578198Abstract: A system for measuring the weight of a seat occupant is used to control airbag deployment. The system is incorporated into a vehicle seat supported on inboard and outboard track assemblies. The inboard and outboard track assemblies are mounted to a vehicle structure such that a center track portion remains unsupported. A first sensor assembly is mounted to the inboard track assembly and a second sensor assembly is mounted to the outboard track assembly. The first sensor assembly generates a first signal in response to measuring deflection of the inboard track assembly due to seat occupant weight. The second sensor assembly generates a second signal in response to measuring deflection of the outboard track assembly due to seat occupant weight. A central processor determines seat occupant weight based on the first and second signals. The central processor communicates with the airbag system to control the deployment of the airbag based on seat occupant weight.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2004Date of Patent: August 25, 2009Assignee: Continental Automotive Systems US, Inc.Inventors: Harald Lichtinger, Ralf Oestreicher, Josef Dirmeyer
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Patent number: 7570439Abstract: An optical module has a circuit carrier, a housed semiconductor element disposed on the circuit carrier, and a lens unit for projecting electromagnetic radiation onto the semiconductor element. The lens unit preferably includes a lens assembly with, say, three lenses and a diaphragm. The lenses, optionally together with the diaphragm, are aligned in a well-defined manner due to their geometric design so that no additional optical adjustment is necessary. The lenses are held in a type of lens holder that is an integral component of the housing of the semiconductor element.Type: GrantFiled: September 22, 2004Date of Patent: August 4, 2009Assignee: Siemens AktiengesellschaftInventors: Danut Bogdan, Josef Dirmeyer, Henryk Frenzel, Harald Schmidt
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Publication number: 20060239632Abstract: An optical module has a circuit carrier, a housed semiconductor element disposed on the circuit carrier, and a lens unit for projecting electromagnetic radiation onto the semiconductor element. The lens unit preferably includes a lens assembly with, say, three lenses and a diaphragm. The lenses, optionally together with the diaphragm, are aligned in a well-defined manner due to their geometric design so that no additional optical adjustment is necessary. The lenses are held in a type of lens holder that is an integral component of the housing of the semiconductor element.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 22, 2004Publication date: October 26, 2006Inventors: Danut Bogdan, Josef Dirmeyer, Henryk Frenzel, Harald Schmidt
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Publication number: 20060202293Abstract: An optical module has a circuit carrier, a housed semiconductor element placed on the circuit carrier, and a lens unit for projecting electromagnetic radiation onto the semiconductor element. The lens unit, which is constructed separate from the cased semiconductor element, preferably comprises a lens assembly formed of, for example, three lenses and of a diaphragm. The three lenses, optionally together with the diaphragm, are aligned in a well-defined manner due to their geometric design so that no additional optical adjustment is necessary. According to the invention, a support is formed, at least in sections, on the case of the semiconductor element, and the lens unit is placed thereon thus being supported. The concept is that by forming a support directly on the case of a cased semiconductor element even with classically cased semiconductor chips, it is possible to construct a camera module with which every mechanical focus setting can be eliminated.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2004Publication date: September 14, 2006Inventors: Danut Bogdan, Josef Dirmeyer, Henryk Frenzel, Harald Schmidt
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Patent number: 6988413Abstract: A system for measuring the weight of a seat occupant is used to control airbag deployment. The system is incorporated into a vehicle seat supported on inboard and outboard track assemblies. The inboard and outboard track assemblies are mounted to a vehicle structure such that a center track portion remains unsupported. A first sensor assembly is mounted to the inboard track assembly and a second sensor assembly is mounted to the outboard track assembly. The first sensor assembly generates a first signal in response to measuring deflection of the inboard track assembly due to seat occupant weight. The second sensor assembly generates a second signal in response to measuring deflection of the outboard track assembly due to seat occupant weight. A central processor determines seat occupant weight based on the first and second signals. The central processor communicates with the airbag system to control the deployment of the airbag based on seat occupant weight.Type: GrantFiled: February 22, 2000Date of Patent: January 24, 2006Assignee: Siemens VDO Automotive CorporationInventors: Harald Lichtinger, Ralf Oestreicher, Josef Dirmeyer
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Publication number: 20050241872Abstract: A system for measuring the weight of a seat occupant is used to control airbag deployment. The system is incorporated into a vehicle seat supported on inboard and outboard track assemblies. The inboard and outboard track assemblies are mounted to a vehicle structure such that a center track portion remains unsupported. A first sensor assembly is mounted to the inboard track assembly and a second sensor assembly is mounted to the outboard track assembly. The first sensor assembly generates a first signal in response to measuring deflection of the inboard track assembly due to seat occupant weight. The second sensor assembly generates a second signal in response to measuring deflection of the outboard track assembly due to seat occupant weight. A central processor determines seat occupant weight based on the first and second signals. The central processor communicates with the airbag system to control the deployment of the airbag based on seat occupant weight.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 6, 2005Publication date: November 3, 2005Applicant: Siemens VDO Automotive CorporationInventors: Harald Lichtinger, Ralf Oestreicher, Josef Dirmeyer
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Publication number: 20050097971Abstract: A system for measuring the weight of a seat occupant is used to control airbag deployment. The system is incorporated into a vehicle seat supported on inboard and outboard track assemblies. The inboard and outboard track assemblies are mounted to a vehicle structure such that a center track portion remains unsupported. A first sensor assembly is mounted to the inboard track assembly and a second sensor assembly is mounted to the outboard track assembly. The first sensor assembly generates a first signal in response to measuring deflection of the inboard track assembly due to seat occupant weight. The second sensor assembly generates a second signal in response to measuring deflection of the outboard track assembly due to seat occupant weight. A central processor determines seat occupant weight based on the first and second signals. The central processor communicates with the airbag system to control the deployment of the airbag based on seat occupant weight.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 16, 2004Publication date: May 12, 2005Applicant: Siemens VDO Automotive CorporationInventors: Harald Lichtinger, Ralf Oestreicher, Josef Dirmeyer
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Publication number: 20050097972Abstract: A system for measuring the weight of a seat occupant is used to control airbag deployment. The system is incorporated into a vehicle seat supported on inboard and outboard track assemblies. The inboard and outboard track assemblies are mounted to a vehicle structure such that a center track portion remains unsupported. A first sensor assembly is mounted to the inboard track assembly and a second sensor assembly is mounted to the outboard track assembly. The first sensor assembly generates a first signal in response to measuring deflection of the inboard track assembly due to seat occupant weight. The second sensor assembly generates a second signal in response to measuring deflection of the outboard track assembly due to seat occupant weight. A central processor determines seat occupant weight based on the first and second signals. The central processor communicates with the airbag system to control the deployment of the airbag based on seat occupant weight.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 16, 2004Publication date: May 12, 2005Applicant: Siemens VDO Automotive CorporationInventors: Harald Lichtinger, Ralf Oestreicher, Josef Dirmeyer
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Patent number: 6647793Abstract: A pressure sensor of a pressure-sensor module is connected to a wet space in a vehicle door by a through-passage channel of a sealing cushion and a connecting branch, which is guided with sealing action through a partition. A housing of the sensor module is located in a dry space. An interior of the housing and the dry space are sealed in relation to the interior of the connecting branch, with the result that a water-tightness of the housing, in which a printed circuit board and electronic components are accommodated, does not have to meet high requirements.Type: GrantFiled: November 26, 2001Date of Patent: November 18, 2003Assignee: Siemens AktiengesellschaftInventors: Josef Dirmeyer, Robert Gruber, Harald Schmidt
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Patent number: 6470801Abstract: A configuration for triggering a restraining device has firing elements that are optically fired by an associated triggering device. In addition, an optical check signal can be transmitted to the firing element by the triggering device. An evaluation circuit evaluates light signals that have been transmitted to the triggering device. As a function of an evaluated, received light signal, a disable signal, by which emission of a firing signal is prevented, is generated by the evaluation circuit.Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 1999Date of Patent: October 29, 2002Assignee: Siemens AktiengesellschaftInventors: Marten Swart, Josef Dirmeyer, Markus Wicke, Gerhard Kuhn, Bruno Acklin
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Patent number: 6467803Abstract: A device for triggering an airbag device that is accommodated in a steering wheel is described. The device has a firing cap for an airbag device that is accommodated in a steering wheel and is fired by a light pulse that is supplied via an optical waveguide. A coupling device, which decouples the optical waveguide from the rotation of the steering wheel but ensures that the light pulse is transmitted into the firing cap from the optical waveguide and also ensures that the airbag is inflated by a gas generator, is provided between the optical waveguide and the airbag.Type: GrantFiled: February 20, 2002Date of Patent: October 22, 2002Assignee: Siemens AktiengesellshaftInventors: Josef Dirmeyer, Claus Schmidt
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Publication number: 20020096870Abstract: A device for triggering an airbag device that is accommodated in a steering wheel is described. The device has a firing cap for an airbag device that is accommodated in a steering wheel and is fired by a light pulse that is supplied via an optical waveguide. A coupling device, which decouples the optical waveguide from the rotation of the steering wheel but ensures that the light pulse is transmitted into the firing cap from the optical waveguide and also ensures that the airbag is inflated by a gas generator, is provided between the optical waveguide and the airbag.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 20, 2002Publication date: July 25, 2002Inventors: Josef Dirmeyer, Claus Schmidt
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Publication number: 20020069700Abstract: A pressure sensor of a pressure-sensor module is connected to a wet space in a vehicle door by a through-passage channel of a sealing cushion and a connecting branch, which is guided with sealing action through a partition. A housing of the sensor module is located in a dry space. An interior of the housing and the dry space are sealed in relation to the interior of the connecting branch, with the result that a water-tightness of the housing, in which a printed circuit board and electronic components are accommodated, does not have to meet high requirements.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 26, 2001Publication date: June 13, 2002Inventors: Josef Dirmeyer, Robert Gruber, Harald Schmidt
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Patent number: 6302707Abstract: An electric circuit configuration includes an electric circuit, with a printed circuit board provided in a housing. The printed circuit board carries circuit elements and defines a printed circuit board plane. A plug-in connector element is provided at the housing and has a plurality of contact elements disposed in at least one first row. The plug-in connector element has short-circuit interrupters disposed at respective interrupter positions at the rear wall The short-circuit interrupters are configured as electrically non-conductive pins integrally formed with the rear wall and are disposed in a second row. None of the contact elements are, none of the contact elements are disposed in the second row. The second row is disposed beneath the at least one first row and is closer to the printed circuit board plane than the at least one first row. Thus the number of plug contact elements can be increased considerably without increasing the overall height of the control device.Type: GrantFiled: October 16, 2000Date of Patent: October 16, 2001Assignee: Siemens AktiengesellschaftInventors: Robert Kolar, Thomas Lehnst, Heinrich Probst, Josef Dirmeyer
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Patent number: 6227115Abstract: A detonator device for tripping a passenger restraint device in a motor vehicle includes a detonator circuit on a holder. Firing pins for receiving a detonator element are an integral component of the holder.Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 1998Date of Patent: May 8, 2001Assignee: Siemens AktiengesellschaftInventors: Robert Gruber, Christian Plankl, Markus Christoph, Josef Dirmeyer, Egbert Wagner, Heinrich Probst
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Patent number: 6123565Abstract: A motor-vehicle control unit having an electrical circuit on a support, which may be a printed circuit board or metal plate with stamped conductors. The motor-vehicle control unit includes a plug-in body encasing components of the electrical circuit and is formed with at least two side surfaces. The plug-in body is received in a receptacle of a motor vehicle. The support protrudes beyond the at least two side faces of the plug-in body and engages groove shaped recesses in the receptacle for guidance of the unit into the receptacle. The plug-in body may be formed of curable foam and the flanges may be formed with recesses for engaging spring tabs.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 1997Date of Patent: September 26, 2000Assignee: Siemens AktiengesellschaftInventors: Norbert Bierek, Christian Plankl, Josef Dirmeyer
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Patent number: 5831835Abstract: A device with an electric circuit configuration includes electrical components and a pressed grid stamped from a metal strip for electrically conductively connecting the electrical components to one another. The pressed grid has bent-over large-area peripheral regions and a plug part with connection pins stamped out of the metal strip.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 1997Date of Patent: November 3, 1998Assignee: Siemens AktiengesellschaftInventors: Josef Dirmeyer, Christian Plankl, Marten Swart, Alfred Gottlieb
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Patent number: 5814765Abstract: A waterproof housing with a plug-and-socket connection for protecting electronic circuits includes a hard plastic upper part and a hard plastic lower part. A soft plastic extruded seal is disposed between the upper part and the lower part. A plug part is constructed in one piece with the upper or lower part. The plug part has a hard plastic inner part containing contact pins and a soft plastic sealing collar surrounding the inner part.Type: GrantFiled: January 28, 1997Date of Patent: September 29, 1998Assignee: Siemens AktiengesellschaftInventors: Peter Bauer, Josef Dirmeyer, Christian Plankl, Rony Van Houdenhove