Patents by Inventor Josef Kortan

Josef Kortan 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).

  • Rotary switch with programmable end-stops and variable tactile feedback
    Patent number: 10544858
    Abstract: Improved rotary switch systems and methods are disclosed. Such systems and methods may be used in vehicles that implement shift-by-wire transmission systems. The switch systems and methods may include programmable end-stops and/or variable tactile feedback.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2020
    Assignee: Kostal of America
    Inventors: Steven R. Hoskins, Michael F. Tefend, Josef Kortan
  • ROTARY SWITCH WITH PROGRAMMABLE END-STOPS AND VARIABLE TACTILE FEEDBACK
    Publication number: 20180087658
    Abstract: Improved rotary switch systems and methods are disclosed. Such systems and methods may be used in vehicles that implement shift-by-wire transmission systems. The switch systems and methods may include programmable end-stops and/or variable tactile feedback.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2017
    Publication date: March 29, 2018
    Applicant: Kostal of America
    Inventors: Steven R. Hoskins, Michael F. Tefend, Josef Kortan
  • Rotary switch with programmable end-stops and variable tactile feedback
    Patent number: 9863526
    Abstract: Improved rotary switch systems and methods are disclosed. Such systems and methods may be used in vehicles that implement shift-by-wire transmission systems. The switch systems and methods may include programmable end-stops and/or variable tactile feedback.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2018
    Assignee: Kostal of America
    Inventors: Steven R. Hoskins, Michael F. Tefend, Josef Kortan
  • ROTARY SWITCH WITH PROGRAMMABLE END-STOPS AND VARIABLE TACTILE FEEDBACK
    Publication number: 20150159747
    Abstract: Improved rotary switch systems and methods are disclosed. Such systems and methods may be used in vehicles that implement shift-by-wire transmission systems. The switch systems and methods may include programmable end-stops and/or variable tactile feedback.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2014
    Publication date: June 11, 2015
    Applicant: Kostal of America
    Inventors: Steven R. Hoskins, Michael F. Tefend, Josef Kortan
  • Sensor assembly for a vehicle windshield
    Patent number: 8192095
    Abstract: A sensor assembly for a vehicle windshield includes a retaining frame, a sensor housing, clamping hooks, a spring, and an actuating lever. The retaining frame is attachable to the windshield. The clamping hooks are connected to the housing. The clamping hooks are attachable to the retaining frame to attach the housing to the retaining frame. The spring is connected to the housing and associated with one of the clamping hooks. The actuating lever is pivotably mounted to the clamping hooks. Pivoting of the actuating lever causes the spring to compress and press the housing against the windshield when both the retaining frame is attached to the windshield and the housing is attached by the clamping hooks to the retaining frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2012
    Assignee: Leopold Kostal GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Josef Kortan, Frank Blaesing, Ralf Boebel
  • SENSOR ASSEMBLY FOR A VEHICLE WINDSHIELD
    Publication number: 20110129209
    Abstract: A sensor assembly for a vehicle windshield includes a retaining frame, a sensor housing, clamping hooks, a spring, and an actuating lever. The retaining frame is attachable to the windshield. The clamping hooks are connected to the housing. The clamping hooks are attachable to the retaining frame to attach the housing to the retaining frame. The spring is connected to the housing and associated with one of the clamping hooks. The actuating lever is pivotably mounted to the clamping hooks. Pivoting of the actuating lever causes the spring to compress and press the housing against the windshield when both the retaining frame is attached to the windshield and the housing is attached by the clamping hooks to the retaining frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2011
    Publication date: June 2, 2011
    Applicant: LEOPOLD KOSTAL GMBH & CO. KG
    Inventors: Josef Kortan, Frank Blaesing, Ralf Boebel