Patents by Inventor Michael Pichler

Michael Pichler 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).

  • Publication number: 20260184280
    Abstract: A heel airbag for a motor vehicle is provided and may include a carrier element, an airbag module arranged on a front side of the carrier element, and a cover fastened to the carrier element and covering the airbag module. A rear side of the carrier element may have a three-dimensional form-fitting structure for connecting to a three-dimensional body structure of the motor vehicle in the mounted position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2023
    Publication date: July 2, 2026
    Inventors: Bernd JAKOBS, Michael PICHLER, Michael GROSSHAUSER, Daniel ELIJA, Werner FREISLER
  • Patent number: 12479575
    Abstract: Embodiments relate to a frame structure for a device, comprising a frame comprising a receiving opening, a core structure inserted into the receiving opening and a front layer fixed to the frame and covering a front surface of the core structure. The frame structure further comprises a back layer fixed to the frame and covering a back surface of the core structure, wherein the front layer and the back layer sandwich the core structure in such a manner that bending force acting on the core structure is absorbed by the front layer and the back layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2025
    Assignee: 4A MANUFACTURING GMBH
    Inventors: Michael Pichler, Reinhard Hafellner
  • Publication number: 20230344760
    Abstract: A safe Ethernet interface connectable with multiple physical links, for creating deterministic routerless mesh network. Each node can act as relay to implement redundant paths using existing cabling. The nodes are self-synchronising and use a decentralized algorithm without the need of a master clock. Network using the inventive interface can apply time windows to messages according to their features and guarantee a minimum bandwidth and deterministic latency to critical packets.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2023
    Publication date: October 26, 2023
    Inventors: Alon YANAY, Christian Ruppert, Michael Pichler, Philippe Ricco, Sven Baumgartner
  • Publication number: 20230091923
    Abstract: Embodiments relate to a frame structure for a device, comprising a frame comprising a receiving opening, a core structure inserted into the receiving opening and a front layer fixed to the frame and covering a front surface of the core structure. The frame structure further comprises a back layer fixed to the frame and covering a back surface of the core structure, wherein the front layer and the back layer sandwich the core structure in such a manner that bending force acting on the core structure is absorbed by the front layer and the back layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2022
    Publication date: March 23, 2023
    Applicant: 4A MANUFACTURING GMBH
    Inventors: Michael Pichler, Reinhard Hafellner
  • Patent number: 11169185
    Abstract: A passive current sensor includes a pair of electrically conductive busbars, a shunt resistor electrically connecting the busbars, and a carrier having a first pair of voltage drop measuring contacts. At least one of the voltage drop measuring contacts is attached to each of the busbars and forms a direct electrical contact between the at least one voltage drop measuring contact and the busbar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2021
    Assignee: TE CONNECTIVITY GERMANY GMBH
    Inventors: Christoph Kraemer, Gerhard Riedl, Thimo Paulus, Sven Faas, Michael Pichler
  • Patent number: 11039252
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a membrane plate structure for generating sound waves, the membrane plate structure comprises a vibrating element for generating sound waves and a membrane plate which is coupleable to the vibrating element. The membrane plate has a different width with respect to its length, wherein the width is shorter than the length. The membrane plate comprises an UD layer made of fibers, wherein the fibers of the UD layer are oriented along the width of the membrane plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2021
    Assignee: 4A Manufacturing GmbH
    Inventors: Domenico Foglia, Michael Pichler, Reinhard Hafellner
  • Patent number: 10971981
    Abstract: A position sensor (10) comprise at least a magneto sensitive element (11-14), a signal evaluation unit (16) that is coupled to the at least one magneto sensitive element (11-14) and is configured to generate an measurement signal (SM), an output stimulation unit (17) configured to generate a set signal (ST) and an interface unit (18) that is coupled at its input side to the signal evaluation unit (16) and the output stimulation unit (17). The interface unit (18) is configured to provide a sensor output signal (SOUT) depending on the measurement signal (SM) in a measurement mode of operation and depending on the set signal (ST) in a calibration mode of operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2021
    Assignee: AMS AG
    Inventors: Michael Pichler, Gerald Wiednig
  • Publication number: 20200292589
    Abstract: A passive current sensor includes a pair of electrically conductive busbars, a shunt resistor electrically connecting the busbars, and a carrier having a first pair of voltage drop measuring contacts. At least one of the voltage drop measuring contacts is attached to each of the busbars and forms a direct electrical contact between the at least one voltage drop measuring contact and the busbar.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2020
    Publication date: September 17, 2020
    Applicant: TE Connectivity Germany GmbH
    Inventors: Christoph Kraemer, Gerhard Riedl, Thimo Paulus, Sven Faas, Michael Pichler
  • Publication number: 20190394595
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a membrane plate structure for generating sound waves. The membrane plate structure includes a first skin layer, a second skin layer and a core layer which is interposed between the first skin layer and the second skin layer. At least one of the first skin layer and the second skin layer is attachable to a vibrating element for generating sound waves. The elastic modulus of the core layer and its density are lower than the elastic modulus and the density of the first skin layer and the second skin layer. The core layer is made of a material which is free of pores.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2017
    Publication date: December 26, 2019
    Inventors: Domenico Foglia, Michael Pichler, Reinhard Hafellner
  • Publication number: 20190306627
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a membrane plate structure for generating sound waves, the membrane plate structure comprises a vibrating element for generating sound waves and a membrane plate which is coupleable to the vibrating element. The membrane plate has a different width with respect to its length, wherein the width is shorter than the length. The membrane plate comprises an UD layer made of fibers, wherein the fibers of the UD layer are oriented along the width of the membrane plate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2017
    Publication date: October 3, 2019
    Applicant: 4A Manufacturing GmbH
    Inventors: Domenico Foglia, Michael Pichler, Reinhard Hafellner
  • Publication number: 20190089234
    Abstract: A position sensor (10) comprise at least a magneto sensitive element (11-14), a signal evaluation unit (16) that is coupled to the at least one magneto sensitive element (11-14) and is configured to generate an measurement signal (SM), an output stimulation unit (17) configured to generate a set signal (ST) and an interface unit (18) that is coupled at its input side to the signal evaluation unit (16) and the output stimulation unit (17). The interface unit (18) is configured to provide a sensor output signal (SOUT) depending on the measurement signal (SM) in a measurement mode of operation and depending on the set signal (ST) in a calibration mode of operation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2017
    Publication date: March 21, 2019
    Inventors: Michael Pichler, Gerald Wiednig
  • Patent number: 10046729
    Abstract: The present invention provides for an advantageous external side airbag system (1), comprising at least one airbag (3, 3a-3c) with at least one dedicated inflator (5a-5c). The external airbag system is characterized in that at least one airbag has in a folded state an elongated shape that extends in a longitudinal direction (L) and is configured to be integrated in a side structure (19) of a vehicle, and in particular between a rocker panel (21) and a sill cover (31) of a vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2018
    Assignees: DALPHI METAL ESPANA S.A., AUDI AG
    Inventors: Azucena Perez Garcia, Emiliano Core Almarza, Andres Casanova Mateo, Christian Weiss, Michael Pichler
  • Patent number: 10034093
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a membrane plate structure for generating sound waves. The membrane plate structure comprises a first skin layer, a second skin layer, a foam core layer which is interposed between the first skin layer and the second skin layer, and two binding layers. At least one of the first skin layer and the second skin layer is attachable to a vibrating element for generating sound waves. The elastic modulus of the core layer and its density are lower than the elastic modulus and the density of the first skin layer and the second skin layer, so that a sandwich structure is achieved. The Young modulus and the shear modulus of first skin layer, the second skin layer, the core layer and the binding layers are not variating between each other of more than 30% between a temperature 20° C. and 150° C., particularly between 20° C. and 170° C., more particularly 20° C. and 180° C.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2018
    Assignee: 4A Manufacturing GmbH
    Inventors: Domenica Foglia, Michael Pichler, Reinhard Hafellner
  • Patent number: 10028060
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a membrane plate structure for generating sound waves. The membrane plate structure comprises a first skin layer, a second skin layer, a foam core layer which is interposed between the first skin layer and the second skin layer, and two binding layers. At least one of the first skin layer and the second skin layer is attachable to a vibrating element for generating sound waves. The elastic modulus of the core layer and its density are lower than the elastic modulus and the density of the first skin layer and the second skin layer, so that a sandwich structure is achieved. The Young modulus and the shear modulus of first skin layer, the second skin layer, the core layer and the binding layers are not variating between each other of more than 30% between a temperature 20° C. and 150° C., particularly between 20° C. and 170° C., more particularly 20° C. and 180° C.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2018
    Assignee: 4A Manufacturing GmbH
    Inventors: Domenica Foglia, Michael Pichler, Reinhard Hafellner
  • Publication number: 20180054678
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a membrane plate structure for generating sound waves. The membrane plate structure comprises a first skin layer, a second skin layer, a foam core layer which is interposed between the first skin layer and the second skin layer, and two binding layers. At least one of the first skin layer and the second skin layer is attachable to a vibrating element for generating sound waves. The elastic modulus of the core layer and its density are lower than the elastic modulus and the density of the first skin layer and the second skin layer, so that a sandwich structure is achieved. The Young modulus and the shear modulus of first skin layer, the second skin layer, the core layer and the binding layers are not variating between each other of more than 30% between a temperature 20° C. and 150° C., particularly between 20° C. and 170° C., more particularly 20° C. and 180° C.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2017
    Publication date: February 22, 2018
    Applicant: 4A MANUFACTURING GMBH
    Inventors: DOMENICA FOGLIA, MICHAEL PICHLER, REINHARD HAFELLNER
  • Publication number: 20180054677
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a membrane plate structure for generating sound waves. The membrane plate structure comprises a first skin layer, a second skin layer, a foam core layer which is interposed between the first skin layer and the second skin layer, and two binding layers. At least one of the first skin layer and the second skin layer is attachable to a vibrating element for generating sound waves. The elastic modulus of the core layer and its density are lower than the elastic modulus and the density of the first skin layer and the second skin layer, so that a sandwich structure is achieved. The Young modulus and the shear modulus of first skin layer, the second skin layer, the core layer and the binding layers are not variating between each other of more than 30% between a temperature 20° C. and 150° C., particularly between 20° C. and 170° C., more particularly 20° C. and 180° C.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2016
    Publication date: February 22, 2018
    Applicant: 4A MANUFACTURING GMBH
    Inventors: DOMENICA FOGLIA, MICHAEL PICHLER, REINHARD HAFELLNER
  • Publication number: 20160355152
    Abstract: The present invention provides for an advantageous external side airbag system (1), comprising at least one airbag (3, 3a-3c) with at least one dedicated inflator (5a-5c). The external airbag system is characterised in that at least one airbag has in a folded state an elongated shape that extends in a longitudinal direction (L) and is configured to be integrated in a side structure (19) of a vehicle, and in particular between a rocker panel (21) and a sill cover (31) of a vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2014
    Publication date: December 8, 2016
    Inventors: Azucena Perez Garcia, Emiliano Core Almarza, Andres Casanova Mateo, Christian Weiss, Michael Pichler
  • Patent number: 8403169
    Abstract: A tank for cryogenic liquids, which is intended for installation in motor vehicles and which consists of an outer container and of an inner container suspended in the latter in tension or compression struts. In order to take the contrasting requirements in motor vehicles into account in an optimum way, between the outer container and inner container abutments and supporting faces are additionally provided, which can be spaced apart from one another when the vehicle is at a standstill and can be brought to bear when the vehicle is driving. The abutments inside the outer container Co.-operate with supporting faces on the inner container and can be displaced by means of an actuator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2013
    Assignee: MAGNA STEYR Fahrzeugtechnik AG & Co KG
    Inventors: Reinhard Hafellner, Michael Pichler, Andreas Zieger, Günther Krainz
  • Publication number: 20050077300
    Abstract: A tank for cryogenic liquids, which is intended for installation in motor vehicles and which consists of an outer container and of an inner container suspended in the latter in tension or compression struts. In order to take the contrasting requirements in motor vehicles into account in an optimum way, between the outer container and inner container abutments and supporting faces are additionally provided, which can be spaced apart from one another when the vehicle is at a standstill and can be brought to bear when the vehicle is driving. The abutments inside the outer container Co.-operate with supporting faces on the inner container and can be displaced by means of an actuator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2004
    Publication date: April 14, 2005
    Inventors: Reinhard Hafellner, Michael Pichler, Andreas Zieger, Gunther Krainz
  • Publication number: 20040172969
    Abstract: A gem formation comprising a plurality of gems (1), wherein the gems (1) are partially embedded in a silicone layer (2).
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2004
    Publication date: September 9, 2004
    Inventors: Richard Buchberger, Andreas Konrad, Christian Mur, Michael Pichler