Patents by Inventor Manfred Suess
Manfred Suess 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: 9827736Abstract: A cover panel, for at least partially transparently covering at least one display instrument in a vehicle, has a microstructure applied on at least one surface. The microstructure is suitable for scattering visible light which is incident on the cover panel. The at least one window region of the cover panel is cutout from the microstructure. A method for manufacturing such a cover panel uses a molding tool with an applied microstructure matrix for forming a microstructure on a part of the molding tool which is assigned to a surface of a molded cover panel. The parts of the molding tool which are assigned to window regions are cut out from the microstructure matrix.Type: GrantFiled: February 2, 2015Date of Patent: November 28, 2017Inventors: Manfred Suess, Martin Mayer, Michael Hertweck, Eckard Unseld, Philip Rudnick, Wolfgang Tausch
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Patent number: 9739646Abstract: A display instrument for a motor vehicle has a display area visible from a viewing direction. A light source illuminates the display area. A reflector reflects light emitted by the light source. A majority of the light emitted by the light source or reflected being emitted onto the display area or substantially parallel to a main plane of the display area.Type: GrantFiled: June 19, 2009Date of Patent: August 22, 2017Inventor: Manfred Suess
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Publication number: 20150217531Abstract: A cover panel, for at least partially transparently covering at least one display instrument in a vehicle, has a microstructure applied on at least one surface. The microstructure is suitable for scattering visible light which is incident on the cover panel. The at least one window region of the cover panel is cutout from the microstructure. A method for manufacturing such a cover panel uses a molding tool with an applied microstructure matrix for forming a microstructure on a part of the molding tool which is assigned to a surface of a molded cover panel. The parts of the molding tool which are assigned to window regions are cut out from the microstructure matrix.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 2, 2015Publication date: August 6, 2015Applicant: JOHNSON CONTROLS AUTOMOTIVE ELECTRONICS GMBHInventors: Manfred SUESS, Martin MAYER, Michael HERTWECK, Eckard UNSELD, Philip RUDNIK, Wolfgang TAUSCH
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Patent number: 9095691Abstract: The invention relates to a UV stable transdermal therapeutic system (TTS) consisting of a back layer, at least one matrix containing an active substance and optionally, a withdrawal film and an UV-radiation absorber. An adhesive layer containing said UV-radiation absorber is arranged between the back layer and the matrix containing an active substance which is distant as much as possible from a surface, a separation layer is arranged between the adhesive layer containing said UV-radiation absorber and the matrix containing an active substance, which is as remote as possible from the surface which is impermeable to the active substance and UV-radiation absorber. The inventive transdermal therapeutic system exhibits a high stability and is devoid of inconveniences of existing TTS containing a light-sensitive substance.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2013Date of Patent: August 4, 2015Assignee: Bayer Intellectual Property GmbHInventors: Jochen Schumacher, Manfred Suesse, Michael Dittgen, Stephan Mletzko, Jan-Peter Ingwersen, Thomas Langguth, Dirk Schenk, Hubert Kaffl
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Patent number: 8992033Abstract: The invention relates to a display element for the display unit of a vehicle. The display element can be backlit by means of at least one light source. The display element contains a film with identifying elements, and further contains a polarizing film. The films are arranged one above the other and are pressed against each other in the edge regions of the films via elastic elements.Type: GrantFiled: December 9, 2010Date of Patent: March 31, 2015Inventor: Manfred Suess
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Patent number: 8486443Abstract: The invention relates to a UV stable transdermal therapeutic system (TTS) consisting of a back layer, at least one matrix containing an active substance and, optionally, a withdrawal film and an UV-radiation absorber. An adhesive layer containing said UV-radiation absorber is arranged between the back layer and the matrix containing an active substance which is distant as much as possible from a surface, a separation layer is arranged between the adhesive layer containing said UV-radiation absorber and the matrix containing an active substance, which is as remote as possible from the surface which is impermeable to the active substance and UV radiation absorber. The inventive transdermal therapeutic system exhibits a high stability and is devoid of inconveniences of existing TTS containing a light-sensitive substance.Type: GrantFiled: February 4, 2004Date of Patent: July 16, 2013Assignee: Bayer IP GmbHInventors: Jochen Schuhmacher, Manfred Suesse, Michael Dittgen, Stephan Mletzko, Jan-Peter Ingwersen, Thomas Langguth, Dirk Schenk, Hubert Kaffl
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Publication number: 20130076498Abstract: A display device for a motor vehicle is proposed, wherein the display device has a first display area and a second display area, wherein the first display area is provided by way of a first display in the central area of a dial, wherein the second display area is designed so as to display a display information in an electroless manner.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 18, 2010Publication date: March 28, 2013Applicant: Johnson Control Technology CompanyInventors: Manfred Suess, Nicolas Mehl, Isabel Hoffmann, Bernd Ludewig
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Publication number: 20130058113Abstract: The invention relates to a display element for the display unit of a vehicle. The display element can be backlit by means of at least one light source. The display element contains a film with identifying elements, and further contains a polarizing film. The films are arranged one above the other and are pressed against each other in the edge regions of the films via elastic elements.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 9, 2010Publication date: March 7, 2013Inventor: Manfred Suess
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Publication number: 20110228513Abstract: The invention relates to a display instrument (1), particularly for a motor vehicle, wherein the display instrument comprises a display surface (5) visible from a viewing direction (11) and a light source (7) illuminating the display surface, wherein the display instrument comprises a reflector (6) for reflecting the light emitted by the light source, wherein emission of the majority of the light emitted or reflected by the light source to the display surface or substantially parallel to the main extension plane (12) thereof is provided for.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 19, 2009Publication date: September 22, 2011Applicant: Johnson Control Technology CompanyInventor: Manfred Suess
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Patent number: 7905612Abstract: The invention relates to a motor vehicle display device comprising a display area oriented in a viewing direction, wherein a swiveling indicator rotatable about an axis of rotation is provided in the viewing direction behind the displaying area, a printed circuit board, which is provided with a first lighting device arranged thereon, is positioned in the viewing direction behind the swiveling indicator and a first optical wave guide area enables a first light emitted by the first lighting device to be transmitted to the display area further the swiveling indicator.Type: GrantFiled: October 13, 2006Date of Patent: March 15, 2011Assignee: Johnson Controls Automotive Electronics GmbHInventors: Manfred Suess, Heinrich Behrends, Isabel Witzemann
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Publication number: 20090135580Abstract: The invention relates to a motor vehicle display device comprising a display area oriented in a viewing direction, wherein a swiveling indicator rotatable about an axis of rotation is provided in the viewing direction behind the displaying area, a printed circuit board, which is provided with a first lighting device arranged thereon, is positioned in the viewing direction behind the swiveling indicator and a first optical wave guide area enables a first light emitted by the first lighting device to be transmitted to the display area further the swiveling indicator.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 13, 2006Publication date: May 28, 2009Inventors: Manfred Suess, Heinrich Behrends, Isabel Witzemann
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Patent number: 7434536Abstract: An analog display instrument is provided, in particular for use in dashboards in motor vehicles, having an indicator disc mounted by a radial bearing such that the radial bearing allows the indicator disc to rotate. The indicator disc is fitted with a pointer which can be pivoted in front of a scale. The radial bearing comprises a sliding element and a guide element, with either of the slide element and the guide element having a ring structure and the other element having a holder which is suitable to hold the ring structure. The radial bearing is a journal bearing with the holder resting directly on a wall of the ring structure such that the ring structure may slide with respect to the holder.Type: GrantFiled: July 8, 2004Date of Patent: October 14, 2008Assignee: Borg Instruments AGInventors: Manfred Suess, Martin Mayer
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Publication number: 20070040697Abstract: Provided is an analog display instrument, in particular for use in dashboards in motor vehicles, having an indicator disc mounted such that it can be rotated by a radial bearing. The indicator disc is fitted with a pointer which can be pivoted in front of a scale. The radial bearing comprises a sliding element and a guide element, with either of the slide element and the guide element having a ring structure and the other element having a holder which is suitable to hold the ring structure. The radial bearing is a journal bearing with the holder resting directly on a wall of the ring structure such that the ring structure may slide with respect to the holder.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 8, 2004Publication date: February 22, 2007Inventors: Manfred Süess, Martin Mayer
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Publication number: 20060251707Abstract: The invention relates to a UV stable transdermal therapeutic system (TTS) consisting of a back layer, at least one matrix containing an active substance and, optionally, a withdrawal film and an UV-radiation absorber. An adhesive layer containing said UV-radiation absorber is arranged between the back layer and the matrix containing an active substance which is distant as much as possible from a surface, a separation layer is arranged between the adhesive layer containing said UV-radiation absorber and the matrix containing an active substance, which is as remote as possible from the surface which is impermeable to the active substance and UV radiation absorber. The inventive transdermal therapeutic system exhibits a high stability and is devoid of inconveniences of existing TTS containing a light-sensitive substance.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 4, 2004Publication date: November 9, 2006Inventors: Jochen Schumacher, Manfred Suesse, Michael Dittgen, Stephan Mletzko, Jan-Peter Ingwersen, Thomas Langguth, Dirk Schenk, Hubert Kaffl