Patents by Inventor Manuel KUNZ

Manuel KUNZ 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: 11953382
    Abstract: A system comprising a device or the device itself for measuring temperatures, comprising a sensor array plate, comprising on a first surface at least one temperature sensor arranged on at least one tongue that is surrounded by a cut-out leaving a bridge to the sensor array plate, wherein the at least one sensor has on both sides' spacer and a second surface opposite the first surface for connection to at least one operating plate of a thermocycler; and a pressure plate, comprising fins at the side for connection to the sensor array plate that align with the spacer of the sensor array plate when a pressure plate is arranged onto a sensor array plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2024
    Assignee: STRATEC SE
    Inventors: Manuel Künz, Daniel Ahr, Martin Trump, Rüdiger Retzlaff
  • Publication number: 20230347377
    Abstract: In providing a metered discharge of a medium to a metering object moving relative to the metering means, collisions can occur between the metering means and the metering object. Such a collision results in an incorrectly metered discharge of the medium, making the metering object unusable. The invention provides a metering device and a method for the metered discharge of a medium, with which the metered discharge of a medium can be monitored. This is achieved by a metering means being coupled to at least one sensor, via which a collision between the metering means and a metering object can be detected.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2020
    Publication date: November 2, 2023
    Applicant: BDTRONIC GMBH
    Inventors: André Hellinger, Manuel Kunz, Benedikt Ledwig
  • Publication number: 20210041306
    Abstract: A system comprising a device or the device itself for measuring temperatures, comprising a sensor array plate, comprising on a first surface at least one temperature sensor arranged on at least one tongue that is surrounded by a cut-out leaving a bridge to the sensor array plate, wherein the at least one sensor has on both sides' spacer and a second surface opposite the first surface for connection to at least one operating plate of a thermocycler; and a pressure plate, comprising fins at the side for connection to the sensor array plate that align with the spacer of the sensor array plate when a pressure plate is arranged onto a sensor array plate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2020
    Publication date: February 11, 2021
    Inventors: Manuel Künz, Daniel Ahr, Martin Trump, Rüdiger Retzlaff
  • Patent number: 10011229
    Abstract: A mirror replacement system for a vehicle includes an image capture unit, a supply unit configured to supply the image capture unit with control signals, and an image reproduction unit configured to be disposed in the vehicle interior. At least one of the supply unit and the image capture unit is configured to perform video processing of the images captured by the image capture unit. The image capture unit and the supply unit are disposed in spaces separated from each other with respect to their sealing and are each disposed separated from and outside the image reproduction unit. The image capture unit is disposed in a water-vapor-tight housing, and a heating element may be integrated into the image capture unit, the heating element being controlled by the supply unit and being coupled to at least one of temperature detecting elements and vehicle control elements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2018
    Assignee: MEKRA LANG GMBH & CO. KG
    Inventors: Werner Lang, Manuel Kunz, Peter Geissendoerfer, Michael Witzke, Michael Hornung, Stefan Centmayer
  • Publication number: 20170282801
    Abstract: A mirror replacement system for a vehicle includes an image capture unit, a supply unit configured to supply the image capture unit with control signals, and an image reproduction unit configured to be disposed in the vehicle interior. At least one of the supply unit and the image capture unit is configured to perform video processing of the images captured by the image capture unit. The image capture unit and the supply unit are disposed in spaces separated from each other with respect to their sealing and are each disposed separated from and outside the image reproduction unit. The image capture unit is disposed in a water-vapor-tight housing, and a heating element may be integrated into the image capture unit, the heating element being controlled by the supply unit and being coupled to at least one of temperature detecting elements and vehicle control elements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2017
    Publication date: October 5, 2017
    Applicant: MEKRA Lang GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Werner LANG, Manuel KUNZ, Peter GEISSENDOERFER, Michael WITZKE, Michael HORNUNG, Stefan CENTMAYER
  • Patent number: 9707891
    Abstract: A mirror replacement system for a vehicle includes an image capture unit, a supply unit, and an image reproduction unit. The image reproduction unit is adapted to be disposed in the vehicle interior in a manner viewable by the driver. The image capture unit and the supply unit are disposed in spaces, which are separated from each other and are separately sealed. Further, the image capture unit and the supply unit are each disposed separated from and outside the image reproduction unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2017
    Assignee: MEKRA LANG GMBH & CO. KG
    Inventors: Werner Lang, Manuel Kunz, Peter Geissendoerfer, Michael Witzke, Michael Hornung, Stefan Centmayer
  • Patent number: 9667922
    Abstract: A viewing system for a vehicle, in particular a commercial vehicle, includes an image capture unit, a computing unit, and a reproducing unit. The image capture unit includes a lens, which has an optical axis, and a digital image sensing unit, and is configured to be attached to the vehicle such that a viewing area on the side of the vehicle is sensed with at least one part of a first legally-prescribed field of view and with at least one part of a second legally-prescribed field of view. The lens is disposed with respect to the digital image sensing unit such that the optical axis extends through the part of the first legally-prescribed field of view that is reproduced on the digital image sensing unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2017
    Assignee: MEKRA LANG GMBH & CO. KG
    Inventors: Werner Lang, Manuel Kunz
  • Patent number: 9618828
    Abstract: A camera for use on vehicles, in particular commercial vehicles. The camera has a housing, at least one optical element disposed within the housing, a group of circuit boards disposed within the housing and including at least one circuit board. The group of circuit boards has at least one active circuit for executing a direct camera function. The camera further comprises at least one heating element adapted for heating the group of circuit boards, the optical elements, and/or the housing, wherein the at least one heating element is directly attached to one of the circuit boards of the group of circuit boards.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2017
    Assignee: MEKRA LANG GMBH & CO. KG
    Inventors: Werner Lang, Peter Geissendörfer, Manuel Kunz, Michael Witzke, Stefan Centmayer, Michael Hornung
  • Publication number: 20150160536
    Abstract: A camera for use on vehicles, in particular commercial vehicles. The camera has a housing, at least one optical element disposed within the housing, a group of circuit boards disposed within the housing and including at least one circuit board. The group of circuit boards has at least one active circuit for executing a direct camera function. The camera further comprises at least one heating element adapted for heating the group of circuit boards, the optical elements, and/or the housing, wherein the at least one heating element is directly attached to one of the circuit boards of the group of circuit boards.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2014
    Publication date: June 11, 2015
    Inventors: Werner LANG, Peter GEISSENDÖRFER, Manuel KUNZ, Michael WITZKE, Stefan CENTMAYER, Michael HORNUNG
  • Publication number: 20140226008
    Abstract: A viewing system for a vehicle, in particular a commercial vehicle, includes an image capture unit, a computing unit, and a reproducing unit. The image capture unit includes a lens, which has an optical axis, and a digital image sensing unit, and is configured to be attached to the vehicle such that a viewing area on the side of the vehicle is sensed with at least one part of a first legally-prescribed field of view and with at least one part of a second legally-prescribed field of view. The lens is disposed with respect to the digital image sensing unit such that the optical axis extends through the part of the first legally-prescribed field of view that is reproduced on the digital image sensing unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2014
    Publication date: August 14, 2014
    Applicant: MEKRA Lang GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Werner LANG, Manuel KUNZ
  • Publication number: 20140036081
    Abstract: A mirror replacement system for a vehicle includes an image capture unit, a supply unit, and an image reproduction unit. The image reproduction unit is adapted to be disposed in the vehicle interior in a manner viewable by the driver. The image capture unit and the supply unit are disposed in spaces, which are separated from each other and are separately sealed. Further, the image capture unit and the supply unit are each disposed separated from and outside the image reproduction unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2013
    Publication date: February 6, 2014
    Applicant: MEKRA LANG GMBH & CO. KG
    Inventors: Werner LANG, Manuel KUNZ, Peter GEISSENDOERFER, Michael WITZKE, Michael HORNUNG, Stefan CENTMAYER
  • Patent number: RE48017
    Abstract: A viewing system for a vehicle, in particular a commercial vehicle, includes an image capture unit, a computing unit, and a reproducing unit. The image capture unit includes a lens, which has an optical axis, and a digital image sensing unit, and is configured to be attached to the vehicle such that a viewing area on the side of the vehicle is sensed with at least one part of a first legally-prescribed field of view and with at least one part of a second legally-prescribed field of view. The lens is disposed with respect to the digital image sensing unit such that the optical axis extends through the part of the first legally-prescribed field of view that is reproduced on the digital image sensing unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2020
    Assignee: MEKRA Lang GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Werner Lang, Manuel Kunz