Patents by Inventor Michael Zaitz

Michael Zaitz 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: 9072183
    Abstract: An electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) shielding printed circuit board (PCB) has at least a routing layer and a ground layer. The shielding PCB has an opening that receives a motor bushing and at least one opening that receives motor terminals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2015
    Assignee: Continental Automotive Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Nicholas Lee Mawhinney, Andrew Malcolm Haig, Michael Zaitz
  • Patent number: 9003878
    Abstract: A fluid level sensor assembly comprises a sensor mounted to a sensor housing. A carrier extends from the sensor housing in an angled orientation. A float is located within the carrier such that the float may move along a longitudinal axis of the carrier. A fragment is secured to the float, and the sensor detects a location of the fragment as the float moves within the carrier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2015
    Assignee: Continental Automotive Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Nicholas Lee Mawhinney, Michael Zaitz
  • Publication number: 20130154411
    Abstract: An electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) shielding printed circuit board (PCB) has at least a routing layer and a ground layer. The shielding PCB has an opening that receives a motor bushing and at least one opening that receives motor terminals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2011
    Publication date: June 20, 2013
    Applicant: CONTINENTAL AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS, INC.
    Inventors: Nicholas Lee Mawhinney, Andrew Malcolm Haig, Michael Zaitz
  • Publication number: 20070085646
    Abstract: A fob for a remote keyless entry system includes a printed circuit board (PCB) located within a housing. The PCB includes a surface on which circuitry is printed and components are mounted. A coil is mounted to the surface and provides an antenna for the fob. The coil includes a frame spaced apart from the PCB to provide room for other components on the PCB. Coil mounts extend from the frame and are received by the PCB at coil mount locations. The coil mounts contact the surface of the PCB to form an electrical connection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2006
    Publication date: April 19, 2007
    Applicant: Siemens VDO Automotive Corporation
    Inventors: Duane Bilyeu, Jill Logsdon, Michael Zaitz
  • Patent number: 6394047
    Abstract: A variable length connecting rod 13 for changing a compression ratio of an engine is provided. The connecting rod 13 includes a first locking assembly 36 for locking the connecting rod 13 in a first effective length setting corresponding to a high compression ratio. The connecting rod 13 further includes a second locking assembly 38 for releasably locking the connecting rod 13 in a second effective length setting corresponding to a low compression ratio. When a length change is initiated, hydraulic fluid unlocks one of the locking assemblies 36, 38, allowing inertial force to effect the length change during an engine cycle. At completion of a length change, the other locking assembly 36, 38 automatically locks. The locking assemblies 36, 38 are self-contained units that are assembled to a bearing retainer 24.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2002
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: V. Durga Nageswar Rao, Yash Andrew Imai, Michael Zaitz, Pravin Sashidharan, Daniel James Baraszu
  • Patent number: RE46944
    Abstract: A fluid level sensor assembly comprises a sensor mounted to a sensor housing. A carrier extends from the sensor housing in an angled orientation. A float is located within the carrier such that the float may move along a longitudinal axis of the carrier. A fragment is secured to the float, and the sensor detects a location of the fragment as the float moves within the carrier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2018
    Assignee: Continental Automotive System, Inc.
    Inventors: Nicholas Lee Mawhinney, Michael Zaitz