Patents by Inventor Peter Hettwer

Peter Hettwer 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).

  • Power Drive Unit with Unit Load Device Sensor
    Publication number: 20070138343
    Abstract: A cargo power drive unit includes a motor and at least one drive roller element coupled to the motor. The power drive unit further includes a light transmitter for emitting light and a light receiver for measuring light. The power drive unit measures an amount of ambient light and then measures an amount of total light after the light transmitter emits light. The power drive unit then determines whether a cargo container is present based on a calculation of reflected light and the measurement of ambient light.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2007
    Publication date: June 21, 2007
    Applicant: Goodrich Corporation
    Inventor: Peter Hettwer