Patents by Inventor Michael Wrobel

Michael Wrobel 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: 11965451
    Abstract: The invention relates to a mixer for an exhaust gas system for mixing an additive into an exhaust gas flow of an internal combustion engine, having a first shell and at least a second shell which are arranged successively in the circumferential direction in relation to a center axis, each shell having at least two shell edges that are arranged offset in the circumferential direction and which each form a flow edge, wherein the flow edges of two circumferentially adjacent shell edges of two different shells delimit an inflow opening, such that at least one pipe end arranged coaxially with the center axis is provided with a circumferential pipe profile that has a nominal radius Rn and is used for connection to an exhaust pipe, the pipe end being formed by the circumferentially adjacent shells.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2024
    Assignee: Tenneco GmbH
    Inventors: Eric Hein, Attila Kovacs, Michael Flockert, Yannick Leske, Rafal Wrobel, Klaus Schröer
  • Patent number: 7547058
    Abstract: A system for operating an automotive liftgate includes a motor drive adapted for positioning the liftgate, and at least one telescopic strut positioned between the liftgate and an adjacent body structure. A controller operates the motor drive so as to place the liftgate in a predetermined position, such as a fully closed or fully opened position, in the event that a sensor detects unintended movement of the liftgate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2009
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Daniel King, Greg Conner, Ryan Hanson, Michael Wrobel, Jr., Colm Deloughery, Dennis Montville
  • Publication number: 20070262609
    Abstract: A system for operating an automotive liftgate includes a motor drive adapted for positioning the liftgate, and at least one telescopic strut positioned between the liftgate and an adjacent body structure. A controller operates the motor drive so as to place the liftgate in a predetermined position, such as a fully closed or fully opened position, in the event that a sensor detects unintended movement of the liftgate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2006
    Publication date: November 15, 2007
    Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
    Inventors: Daniel King, Greg Conner, Ryan Hanson, Michael Wrobel, Colm Deloughery, Dennis Montville