Patents by Inventor Paul Wlotzka

Paul Wlotzka 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).

  • Portable personal navigation device
    Patent number: 8392106
    Abstract: A portable personal navigation device having at least one receiver for receiving radio waves and an output unit for outputting audio signals, where the receiver is configured to receive radio programs and where the output unit is configured to play back the radio programs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2013
    Assignee: Harman Becker Automotive Systems GmbH
    Inventor: Paul Wlotzka
  • Multifunctional rotary switch
    Patent number: 7960661
    Abstract: A multifunctional rotary switch for operating an electronic device is providing having a roller with an axis of rotation. The roller has a bidirectional rotational mode of operation where the roller rotates in both a clockwise and counter clockwise direction around the axis, a translational mode of operation where the roller is moved in a direction substantially parallel to the axis of rotation and a pushing mode of operation where the roller is moved in a direction substantially perpendicular to the axis of rotation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2011
    Assignee: Harman Becker Automotive Systems GmbH
    Inventor: Paul Wlotzka
  • PORTABLE PERSONAL NAVIGATION DEVICE
    Publication number: 20080270025
    Abstract: A portable personal navigation device having at least one receiver for receiving radio waves and an output unit for outputting audio signals, where the receiver is configured to receive radio programs and where the output unit is configured to play back the radio programs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2008
    Publication date: October 30, 2008
    Applicant: Harman Becker Automotive Systems GmbH
    Inventor: Paul Wlotzka
  • MULTIFUNCTIONAL ROTARY SWITCH
    Publication number: 20080257701
    Abstract: A multifunctional rotary switch for operating an electronic device is providing having a roller with an axis of rotation. The roller has a bidirectional rotational mode of operation where the roller rotates in both a clockwise and counter clockwise direction around the axis, a translational mode of operation where the roller is moved in a direction substantially parallel to the axis of rotation and a pushing mode of operation where the roller is moved in a direction substantially perpendicular to the axis of rotation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2008
    Publication date: October 23, 2008
    Applicant: Harman Becker Automotive Systems GmbH
    Inventor: Paul Wlotzka
  • Input device for a vehicle control panel
    Patent number: D575211
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2008
    Assignee: Harman Becker Automotive Systems GmbH
    Inventor: Paul Wlotzka
  • Remote control
    Patent number: D624903
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2010
    Assignee: Harman Becker Automotive Systems GmbH
    Inventor: Paul Wlotzka