Patents by Inventor Michael Roehr

Michael Roehr 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: 11728587
    Abstract: A flat plug-in connector assembly includes a flat contact, a mating plug connector, and a contact chamber. The flat contact has a middle strip having opposite first and second sides and further has a first end that forms a blade contact section. The mating plug connector includes a pair of contact springs for accommodating the blade contact section. The flat contact further includes first and second spring arms for damping relative movements between the blade contact section and the contact springs. The first and second spring arms are integrally formed in one piece at the first and second sides of the flat contact. The first and second spring arms have first and second free end sections in a form of first and second detent hooks. The flat contact is inserted in the contact chamber with the first and second detent hooks being displaceable supported in the contact chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2023
    Assignee: KOSTAL Automobil Elektrik GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Michael Roehr, Till Ringel, Philip Babczynski
  • Publication number: 20210273365
    Abstract: A flat plug-in connector assembly includes a flat contact, a mating plug connector, and a contact chamber. The flat contact has a middle strip having opposite first and second sides and further has a first end that forms a blade contact section. The mating plug connector includes a pair of contact springs for accommodating the blade contact section. The flat contact further includes first and second spring arms for damping relative movements between the blade contact section and the contact springs. The first and second spring arms are integrally formed in one piece at the first and second sides of the flat contact. The first and second spring arms have first and second free end sections in a form of first and second detent hooks. The flat contact is inserted in the contact chamber with the first and second detent hooks being displaceable supported in the contact chamber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2021
    Publication date: September 2, 2021
    Applicant: KOSTAL Automobil Elektrik GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Michael Roehr, Till Ringel, Philip Babczynski
  • Patent number: 8448914
    Abstract: A sensor arrangement for a vehicle window includes a mounting frame having an engagement portion, a sensor housing attachable to the mounting frame, a spring-loaded bracket connected to the sensor housing, and a two-arm lever. The lever is pivotably mounted to the bracket, wherein pivoting of the lever causes the bracket to compress and press the sensor housing against the mounting frame. The second lever arm engages the engagement portion of the mounting frame after the lever is further pivoted to a final assembly position to thereby hold the sensor housing in place against the mounting frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2013
    Assignee: Leopold Kostal GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Michael Roehr, Frank Hagen
  • Patent number: 8051707
    Abstract: A sensor arrangement includes an optical sensor, a non-optical sensor, a sensor holder, and main and flexible interconnect devices. The sensor arrangement can be fixed to a vehicle window by the sensor holder. The sensor holder is in the form of a sensor housing having a sensor housing cover and a second housing body attached to one another. The sensor housing cover and the sensor housing body each have corresponding bracket sections which form a bracket connected to the sensor housing. The main interconnect device is positioned within the sensor housing. The optical sensor is connected to the main interconnect device. The flexible interconnect device is connected to the main interconnect device and extends from the main interconnect device to the bracket connected to the sensor housing. The non-optical sensor is connected to the flexible interconnect device within the bracket and is held by the bracket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2011
    Assignee: Leopold Kostal GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Michael Roehr, Thomas Weber, Frank Hagen
  • Publication number: 20110155874
    Abstract: A sensor arrangement for a vehicle window includes a mounting frame having an engagement portion, a sensor housing attachable to the mounting frame, a spring-loaded bracket connected to the sensor housing, and a two-arm lever. The lever is pivotably mounted to the bracket, wherein pivoting of the lever causes the bracket to compress and press the sensor housing against the mounting frame. The second lever arm engages the engagement portion of the mounting frame after the lever is further pivoted to a final assembly position to thereby hold the sensor housing in place against the mounting frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2011
    Publication date: June 30, 2011
    Applicant: LEOPOLD KOSTAL GMBH & CO. KG
    Inventors: Michael Roehr, Frank Hagen
  • Publication number: 20110061445
    Abstract: A sensor arrangement includes an optical sensor, a non-optical sensor, a sensor holder, and main and flexible interconnect devices. The sensor arrangement can be fixed to a vehicle window by the sensor holder. The sensor holder is in the form of a sensor housing having a sensor housing cover and a second housing body attached to one another. The sensor housing cover and the sensor housing body each have corresponding bracket sections which form a bracket connected to the sensor housing. The main interconnect device is positioned within the sensor housing. The optical sensor is connected to the main interconnect device. The flexible interconnect device is connected to the main interconnect device and extends from the main interconnect device to the bracket connected to the sensor housing. The non-optical sensor is connected to the flexible interconnect device within the bracket and is held by the bracket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2010
    Publication date: March 17, 2011
    Applicant: LEOPOLD KOSTAL GMBH & CO. KG
    Inventors: Michael Roehr, Thomas Weber, Frank Hagen