Patents by Inventor Michael Hettle

Michael Hettle 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).

  • Sealing structure for a device and method against fluid entry
    Patent number: 9714707
    Abstract: A sealing structure seals first and second components of a device. The second component is removable from the first component so as to gain access to an interior of the device. The structure includes a body composed of compressible material. An axial seal portion of the body defines an axial seal between the first and second components. A radial seal portion of the body defines a radial seal between the first and second components. A lip seal portion of the body defines a lip seal between the first and second components. The first and second component can be a housing and a cover of a vehicle fob.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 25, 2017
    Assignee: Continental Automotive Systems, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael Hettle
  • Formed flange for pressure monitoring valve stem mount
    Patent number: 9630460
    Abstract: A valve stem for mounting and supporting a tire pressure monitoring assembly includes a flange formed after insertion into the wheel rim for preventing movement caused by forces generated during wheel rotation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2017
    Assignee: Continental Automotive Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Hettle, Jean-Christophe Deniau, Franz Hillenmayer, Christian Kempf, Francois Gory
  • SEALING STRUCTURE FOR A DEVICE AND METHOD AGAINST FLUID ENTRY
    Publication number: 20160215884
    Abstract: A sealing structure seals first and second components of a device. The second component is removable from the first component so as to gain access to an interior of the device. The structure includes a body composed of compressible material. An axial seal portion of the body defines an axial seal between the first and second components. A radial seal portion of the body defines a radial seal between the first and second components. A lip seal portion of the body defines a lip seal between the first and second components. The first and second component can be a housing and a cover of a vehicle fob.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2014
    Publication date: July 28, 2016
    Inventor: Michael Hettle
  • FORMED FLANGE FOR PRESSURE MONITORING VALVE STEM MOUNT
    Publication number: 20130340516
    Abstract: A valve stem for mounting and supporting a tire pressure monitoring assembly includes a flange formed after insertion into the wheel rim for preventing movement caused by forces generated during wheel rotation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2013
    Publication date: December 26, 2013
    Applicant: Continental Automotive Systems US, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Hettle, Jean-Christophe Deniau, Franz Hillenmayer, Christian Kempf, Francois Gory
  • Push in tire valve stem
    Patent number: 7810390
    Abstract: A tire pressure monitoring assembly includes a sensor secured to a valve stem secured within a wheel rim. The sensor is secured to the valve stem with a push on clip. The valve stem includes two pieces that provide for installation from one side of the wheel rim. The valve stem is separable to provide for the elongation of the rubber housing. Elongation of the housing causes a reduction in an outer diameter that provides for insertion into the opening of the wheel rim.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2010
    Assignee: Continental Automotive Systems US, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Hettle, Jean-Christophe Deniau
  • Tire pressure monitoring sensor and mounting method
    Patent number: 7694557
    Abstract: A tire pressure monitoring sensor includes resilient spring members to support and resist movement during rotation of the wheel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2010
    Assignee: Continental Automotive Systems US, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Hettle, Jean-Christophe Deniau
  • Formed Flange For Pressure Monitoring Valve Stem Mount
    Publication number: 20080302425
    Abstract: A valve stem for mounting and supporting a tire pressure monitoring assembly includes a flange formed after insertion into the wheel rim for preventing movement caused by forces generated during wheel rotation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2008
    Publication date: December 11, 2008
    Applicant: CONTINENTAL AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS US, INC.
    Inventors: Michael Hettle, Jean-Christophe Deniau, Franz Hillenmayer, Christain Kempf, Francois Gory
  • PUSH IN TIRE VALVE STEM
    Publication number: 20080202659
    Abstract: A tire pressure monitoring assembly includes a sensor secured to a valve stem secured within a wheel rim. The sensor is secured to the valve stem with a push on clip. The valve stem includes two pieces that provide for installation from one side of the wheel rim. The valve stem is separable to provide for the elongation of the rubber housing. Elongation of the housing causes a reduction in an outer diameter that provides for insertion into the opening of the wheel rim.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2008
    Publication date: August 28, 2008
    Applicant: CONTINENTAL AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS US, INC.
    Inventors: Michael Hettle, Jean-Christophe Deniau
  • TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SENSOR AND MOUNTING METHOD
    Publication number: 20080173082
    Abstract: A tire pressure monitoring sensor includes resilient spring members to support and resist movement during rotation of the wheel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2008
    Publication date: July 24, 2008
    Applicant: Continental Automotive Systems US, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Hettle, Jean-Christophe Deniau