Patents by Inventor Robert Luftner

Robert Luftner 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).

  • Vehicle comprising a distance control system
    Patent number: 8077024
    Abstract: The invention pertains to a vehicle (01) with a distance control system, wherein the distance control system features at least one distance sensor (08) for measuring the distance of the vehicle (01) from surrounding objects (02, 03, 05). A distance sensor (08) is arranged on at least one side of the vehicle (01) in the central region thereof, particularly in or on the exterior rearview mirror (06, 07).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2011
    Assignee: Magna Donnelly Engineering GmbH
    Inventors: Martin Laufer, Robert Luftner, Christian Schmidt, Tim Weis
  • Vehicle Comprising a Distance Control System
    Publication number: 20080266069
    Abstract: The invention pertains to a vehicle (01) with a distance control system, wherein the distance control system features at least one distance sensor (08) for measuring the distance of the vehicle (01) from surrounding objects (02, 03, 05). A distance sensor (08) is arranged on at least one side of the vehicle (01) in the central region thereof, particularly in or on the exterior rearview mirror (06, 07).
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2006
    Publication date: October 30, 2008
    Inventors: Martin Laufer, Robert Luftner, Christian Schmidt, Tim Weis