Patents by Inventor Michael Komowski
Michael Komowski 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: 11959509Abstract: A housing may include a first housing part and a second housing part. The first housing part may include a first latching contour having at least one first latching lug. The first housing part may include at least one further latching contour having at least one further latching lug. The second housing part may be connected to the first housing part via a latching connection. The second housing part may include at least one counter-latching contour.Type: GrantFiled: July 7, 2021Date of Patent: April 16, 2024Assignee: Mahle International GmbHInventors: Marc Fraas, Michael Komowski, Holger Laux
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Patent number: 11685230Abstract: A flap stopper for a rotatable flap for controlling an air flow may include a round bearing support disc, a round stopper support disc, stop elements, and connecting ribs. The stopper support disc may be spaced apart from the bearing support disc in an axial direction. The stop elements may be arranged on the stopper support disc. The connecting ribs may be arranged between the bearing support disc and the stopper support disc. The bearing support disc, the stopper support disc, the stop elements, and the connecting ribs may be formed as an integral plastic injection-molded part.Type: GrantFiled: July 6, 2021Date of Patent: June 27, 2023Inventors: Marc Fraas, Michael Komowski, Holger Laux
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Publication number: 20220042533Abstract: A housing may include a first housing part and a second housing part. The first housing part may include a first latching contour having at least one first latching lug. The first housing part may include at least one further latching contour having at least one further latching lug. The second housing part may be connected to the first housing part via a latching connection. The second housing part may include at least one counter-latching contour.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 7, 2021Publication date: February 10, 2022Inventors: Marc Fraas, Michael Komowski, Holger Laux
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Publication number: 20220001719Abstract: A flap stopper for a rotatable flap for controlling an air flow may include a round bearing support disc, a round stopper support disc, stop elements, and connecting ribs. The stopper support disc may be spaced apart from the bearing support disc in an axial direction. The stop elements may be arranged on the stopper support disc. The connecting ribs may be arranged between the bearing support disc and the stopper support disc. The bearing support disc, the stopper support disc, the stop elements, and the connecting ribs may be formed as an integral plastic injection-molded part.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 6, 2021Publication date: January 6, 2022Inventors: Marc Fraas, Michael Komowski, Holger Laux
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Publication number: 20180141403Abstract: An air control apparatus for an air conditioning system may include a housing defining at least one duct and at least one flap. The at least one flap may comprise a shaft having at least one projecting wing. At least one longitudinal end of the shaft may be rotatably mounted about an axis of rotation on a wall of the housing via a bearing opening. The bearing opening may include an offset region and a bearing region. The offset region may have a larger inner diameter than the bearing region. A sealing contour may be disposed on the at least one wing and a counter-sealing contour may be disposed on the associated wall.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 20, 2017Publication date: May 24, 2018Inventor: Michael Komowski
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Patent number: 9605866Abstract: An air vent having a housing, a first control element and a second control element, wherein the housing forms a flow passage, wherein the first control element is supported on the housing so as to be rotatable about a first axis of rotation and the second control element is supported on the housing so as to be rotatable about a second axis of rotation, wherein the second axis of rotation is perpendicular to the first axis of rotation, wherein the first control element is connected to the second control element by a coupling element and the control elements are movable relative to one another.Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 2014Date of Patent: March 28, 2017Assignee: MAHLE International GmbHInventors: Thomas Rais, Michael Komowski
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Publication number: 20140342657Abstract: An air vent having a housing, a first control element and a second control element, wherein the housing forms a flow passage, wherein the first control element is supported on the housing so as to be rotatable about a first axis of rotation and the second control element is supported on the housing so as to be rotatable about a second axis of rotation, wherein the second axis of rotation is perpendicular to the first axis of rotation, wherein the first control element is connected to the second control element by a coupling element and the control elements are movable relative to one another.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 15, 2014Publication date: November 20, 2014Applicant: Behr GmbH & Co. KGInventors: Thomas RAIS, Michael KOMOWSKI
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Patent number: 7985124Abstract: The invention relates to a drum-type valve (1; 101; 201; 301; 301?) comprising: a partial cylindrical surface forming a first area (2; 102; 302); two circular segment surfaces each forming a second area (3; 103; 303), and; an outer encircling edge (4; 104; 304), which is disposed essentially in two planes, outwardly projects, and which is rests against correspondingly formed contact surfaces, whereby the drum-type valve (1; 101; 201; 301; 301?) has at least one second edge (5; 105; 305).Type: GrantFiled: November 5, 2004Date of Patent: July 26, 2011Assignee: Behr GmbH & Co. KGInventor: Michael Komowski
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Patent number: 7625273Abstract: The invention relates to a flap (10) for air channels provided with a multi-flow conduit arranged downstream with respect to said flap, airflows (45, 46) being limited by flow guiding elements (56, 57), and thereby separated from each other. According to said invention, the axis of rotation (11) of the flap is arranged on the edge, the flap being transversally projected with respect to the axis and divided into two flap segments which are arranged one after another. Each flap segment is provided with at least one sealing device (14) for airtight seating against a passage opening.Type: GrantFiled: May 7, 2004Date of Patent: December 1, 2009Assignee: Behr GmbH & Co. KGInventor: Michael Komowski
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Publication number: 20070190918Abstract: The invention relates to an air flow regulation device comprising a housing and a flap arrangement (1) and to an air-conditioner comprising such an air flow regulation device. The flap arrangement (3) comprises at least two flap parts (3) for opening and closing an opening, which can be swiveled about swiveling axes (4) that extend in parallel. The two flap parts (3), in the closed state of the flap arrangement (1), rest on one another and roll off and/or slide on one another when at least one flap part is displaced from the closed state to a partially opened state or vice versa. The flap parts (3), at least in the area of their end sections (5) that rest on one another in the closed state, are elastic.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 23, 2004Publication date: August 16, 2007Applicant: BEHR GMBH & CO. KGInventor: Michael Komowski
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Publication number: 20070128999Abstract: The invention relates to a drum-type valve (1; 101; 201; 301; 301) comprising: a partial cylindrical surface forming a first area (2; 102; 302); two circular segment surfaces each forming a second area (3; 103; 303), and; an outer encircling edge (4; 104; 304), which is disposed essentially in two planes, outwardly projects, and which is rests against correspondingly formed contact C surfaces, whereby the drum-type valve (1; 101; 201; 301; 301?) has at least one second edge (5; 105; 305).Type: ApplicationFiled: November 5, 2004Publication date: June 7, 2007Applicant: BEHR GmbH & CO. KGInventor: Michael Komowski
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Publication number: 20070042700Abstract: The invention relates to a flap (10) for air channels provided with a multi-flow conduit arranged downstream with respect to said flap, airflows (45, 46) being limited by flow guiding elements (56, 57), and thereby separated from each other. According to said invention, the axis of rotation (11) of the flap is arranged on the edge, the flap being transversally projected with respect to the axis and divided into two flap segments which are arranged one after another. Each flap segment is provided with at least one sealing device (14) for airtight scating against a passage opening.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 7, 2004Publication date: February 22, 2007Inventor: Michael Komowski
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Patent number: 6319112Abstract: The invention relates to an air flap for a ventilation, heating or air conditioning system of a motor vehicle. The flap has a shut-off surface extending between two outer edges, each having a curved or vaulted profile. End sections of the first edge adjoin the end sections of the second edge, and the end sections are joined to a pivot axis. In order, in particular, to obtain a compact construction for the air conditioning system, the air flap preferably has a shape in which a first area (A) enclosed by the first, outer edge and the pivot axis is larger than a second area (B) enclosed by the second, outer edge and the pivot axis. An air flap of this type is used, in particular, as a fresh-air/circulating-air flap.Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 2000Date of Patent: November 20, 2001Assignee: Behr GmbH & Co.Inventor: Michael Komowski
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Publication number: 20010012756Abstract: The invention relates to an air flap for a ventilation, heating or air conditioning system of a motor vehicle. The flap has a shut-off surface extending between two outer edges, each having a curved or vaulted profile. End sections of the first edge adjoin the end sections of the second edge, and the end sections are joined to a pivot axis. In order, in particular, to obtain a compact construction for the air conditioning system, the air flap preferably has a shape in which a first area (A) enclosed by the first, outer edge and the pivot axis is larger than a second area (B) enclosed by the second, outer edge and the pivot axis. An air flap of this type is used, in particular, as a fresh-air/circulating-air flap.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 7, 2000Publication date: August 9, 2001Inventor: Michael Komowski
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Patent number: 5722884Abstract: Two flap halves are made of a plastic material and are connected with one another to form a one-piece injection-molded part by means of a film hinge injection molded along a lateral edge of the two flap halves. The two flap halves are foldable together about a hinge axis of the film hinge and being fixable in this folded-together position by means of fixing elements.Type: GrantFiled: April 1, 1996Date of Patent: March 3, 1998Assignee: Behr GmbH & Co.Inventor: Michael Komowski
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Patent number: 5645479Abstract: An air inlet for a heating or air-conditioning system is provided which includes a movable ram air flap for controlling inlet air flow as a function of relative vehicle speed and outside air speed and a circulating-air flap for controlling relative supply of fresh and recirculating air. The ram air flap and circulating air flap are arranged coaxially with respect to one another, supported in a common bearing in an intake housing. The air flaps are nested one radially inside the other, with the ram air flap having a smaller pivoting radius.Type: GrantFiled: April 21, 1995Date of Patent: July 8, 1997Assignee: Behr GmbH & Co.Inventor: Michael Komowski