Patents by Inventor Michael Hoefer

Michael Hoefer 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: 10939565
    Abstract: A transmission control device, in particular for a motor vehicle, includes a circuit board element, and an electrical-connector housing. The circuit board element has electronic components. The electrical-connector housing is configured to receive an electrical connector, and to electrically connect the electrical connector to the circuit board element. The electrical-connector housing substantially consists of a thermoset material, and partially encloses the circuit board element via direct contact in an integrally bonded fashion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2021
    Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbH
    Inventor: Michael Hoefer
  • Publication number: 20200084898
    Abstract: A transmission control device, in particular for a motor vehicle, includes a circuit board element, and an electrical-connector housing. The circuit board element has electronic components. The electrical-connector housing is configured to receive an electrical connector, and to electrically connect the electrical connector to the circuit board element. The electrical-connector housing substantially consists of a thermoset material, and partially encloses the circuit board element via direct contact in an integrally bonded fashion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2017
    Publication date: March 12, 2020
    Inventor: Michael Hoefer
  • Publication number: 20050081603
    Abstract: A vapor sensor is disclosed, which includes a substrate containing a sensing element, wherein the substrate is located proximate to a sleeve portion which covers and protects the sensing element. The vapor sensor also includes a vapor filter or permeable membrane affixed to an end of the sleeve portion, wherein the end of the sleeve portion is located opposite the sensing element. A housing and a cover are also provided, such that the housing retains the substrate and the cover snaps onto the housing. The housing itself includes walls from which a hole is formed through which vapors may pass. The vapor sensor can be mounted to a gas water heater in such a manner as to reduce air flow to the sensing element and prevent tampering of the vapor sensor unit itself.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2003
    Publication date: April 21, 2005
    Inventors: Richard Gehman, Todd Sellman, Richard Cholke, Michael Hoefer