Patents by Inventor Peter Mittertrainer

Peter Mittertrainer 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).

  • Key having an air coil antenna and a method of construction
    Patent number: 5732579
    Abstract: A key (10) is provided that includes a key body (12) having a forked end. The forked end comprises a first tine (14) and a second tine (16). A transponder (20) is disposed between the first tine (14) and the second tine (16). The transponder (20) is operable to generate signals. An air coil antenna (18) is coupled to the key body (12) proximate the forked end and is electrically coupled to the transponder (20). The air coil antenna (18) is operable to transmit signals generated by the transponder (20).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 1997
    Date of Patent: March 31, 1998
    Assignee: Texas Instruments Incorporated
    Inventors: Loek D'Hont, Peter Mittertrainer