Patents by Inventor Stefan Stöwe
Stefan Stöwe 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).
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Patent number: 10623203Abstract: A bus system is disclosed which comprises a plurality of electrical and/or electronic components coupled to one another in terms of signaling via at least one bus line, said components including at least one master component and at least two slave components. At least one of the slave components functions as a master for one or a plurality of the further slave components for at least one operating parameter. There is additionally disclosed a method for controlling such a bus system comprising a plurality of electrical or electronic components coupled to one another in terms of signalling via at least one bus line, wherein at least one of the slave components operates as a master for one or a plurality of the further slave components for at least one operating parameter.Type: GrantFiled: August 5, 2015Date of Patent: April 14, 2020Assignee: GENTHERM GMBHInventors: Michael Seifert, Stefan Stöwe, Karim Andreu
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Publication number: 20170230196Abstract: A bus system is disclosed which comprises a plurality of electrical and/or electronic components coupled to one another in terms of signalling via at least one bus line, said components including at least one master component and at least two slave components. At least one of the slave components functions as a master for one or a plurality of the further slave components for at least one operating parameter. There is additionally disclosed a method for controlling such a bus system comprising a plurality of electrical or electronic components coupled to one another in terms of signalling via at least one bus line, wherein at least one of the slave components operates as a master for one or a plurality of the further slave components for at least one operating parameter.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 5, 2015Publication date: August 10, 2017Inventors: Michael Seifert, Stefan Stöwe, Karim Andreu
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Patent number: 9061602Abstract: An air-conditioning device for conditioning/controlling the temperature of a surface contacted by a user at least occasionally, especially the surface of a vehicle interior component, which can be monitored by means of a corresponding detector device for detecting contact, use, or both. It is provided that the air-conditioning device has at least one air-conditioning layer, which extends at least partially along the surface, at least one companion layer, which extends at least partially along the air-conditioning layer and is connected to the air-conditioning layer at least in some sections in order to form an insertion pocket, and that at least one detector device can be inserted into the insertion pocket.Type: GrantFiled: April 16, 2007Date of Patent: June 23, 2015Assignee: Gentherm GmbHInventors: Stefan Stoewe, Angelika Riedi, Jens Harnisch
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Patent number: 7714254Abstract: A climate control device (1) with a heater (5), a ventilation device (7), and with an operating device (3). The operating device includes an operating element (9) that can be switched to at least three different operating states. The operating element (9) has a first and a second electrical resistance device (11, 11?, 13, 13?), the first of which is associated with the heater (5) and the second of which is associated with the ventilation device. The electrical resistance of the two resistance devices (11, 11?, 13, 13?) can be changed simultaneously by actuating the operating element (9).Type: GrantFiled: February 12, 2003Date of Patent: May 11, 2010Assignee: W.E.T. Automotive Systems AGInventors: Rainer Spee, Michael Seifert, Stefan Stöwe
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Patent number: 7695062Abstract: A device (2) for accommodating functional elements in regions of a motor vehicle interior that are subjected to mechanical forces at least at times, having a base layer (8), an intermediate layer (10) and a cover layer (12), wherein the layers (8, 10, 12) are arranged so as to at least partially overlap one another, wherein the intermediate layer (10) has at least one support element (14) for the transmission of mechanical loads between the base layer (8) and cover layer (12), which element is made, in particular, of a firm but flexible material. In addition to the support element (14), additional functional elements (18) are arranged in the remaining space (16) between the base layer (8), the cover layer (12) and the support element (14).Type: GrantFiled: March 17, 2004Date of Patent: April 13, 2010Assignee: W.E.T. Automotive Systems AGInventor: Stefan Stöwe
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Patent number: 7618089Abstract: An air-conditioning system for a seat includes a cushion having a cover and two air-conditioned zones proximate a surface facing a seat occupant, and an elongated depression between the zones, the depression having a floor which is recessed with respect to the zones and into which the cover is at least partially drawn into in the direction of the depression floor, the air-conditioned zones being at least partially distanced from the depression. The zones and the depression are connected by a plurality of air-permeable channels, the channels being located between the air-conditioned zones essentially on or above the depression floor. The depression, in the transverse direction, is at least partially air-permeable, despite the cover.Type: GrantFiled: April 18, 2006Date of Patent: November 17, 2009Assignee: W.E.T. Automotive Systems AGInventors: Stefan Stoewe, Thomas Ulbrich, Jens Harnisch
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Patent number: 7510239Abstract: A device (3) for climate control of a motor vehicle seat (20) with a cushion core (22) for the support of a passenger, having an upper air distribution device (25) at the front side (27) of the cushion core (22) facing the passenger to distribute air along the front side (27) of the cushion core (22), and having a lower air distribution device (32) at its rear side (30) facing away from the passenger to distribute air along the rear side (27) of the cushion core (22), having a connecting device (35) to transfer air between the first and second air distribution devices (25, 32). Each of the three devices (25, 32, 35) has an elongated hollow space (37), and at least one support element (14) in the form of a spiral spring is provided in the air-conducting cross-section of at least one such hollow space (37).Type: GrantFiled: March 17, 2004Date of Patent: March 31, 2009Assignee: W.E.T. Automotive Systems AGInventor: Stefan Stöwe
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Patent number: 7475938Abstract: An air conditioned seat with a padded seat surface (4) and a padded backrest (8) and with a fan (16) arranged beneath the seat surface (4). The fan (16) is connected to an air distribution apparatus (20, 22) in the seat, and includes a flow region (31) that is open to the environment. The flow region (31) is located substantially on the side of the fan (16) facing the seat surface (4). The fan inlet (30) is further environmentally protected by a diffuser (36) located in the flow region (31) and forming a slit opening (40) between a top edge (38) of the diffuser (36) and an underside (28) of the seat.Type: GrantFiled: April 6, 2007Date of Patent: January 13, 2009Assignee: W.E.T. Automotive Systems AGInventors: Stefan Stoewe, Rainer Spee
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Publication number: 20080211269Abstract: The present invention relates to a ventilated seat having an insert with a seat portion, and having a flow control layer with first and second ports, a spacer having an inlay and a main portion, and a first fluid barrier where the inlay is substantially isolated from the main portion by a fluid-tight boundary. The present invention also relates to a ventilated seat having an insert with a seat portion and having a first flow control layer with at least one port, a first and a second spacer, and a fluid barrier comprising at least one port. The present invention also relates to a ventilated seat with an insert having a seat portion and having a flow control layer with a port and a plurality of flow holes in the seat portion, a spacer, a fluid barrier and at least one conduit with a plurality of flow holes located adjacent to the seat portion of the flow control layer. The seat also may include a fan in fluid communication with the spacer and a fluid conditioning device.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2007Publication date: September 4, 2008Inventors: Syed Rafat Iqbal, Corina Simona Alionte, Goran Bajic, Shaun Calvin Howick, Zoran Panic, Valerija Drobnjakovic, Marinko Lazanja, Simone Kohler, Peter Nagele, Stefan Stoewe, Boris Zlotin, Peter Ulan, Vladimir Gerasimov, Vladimir Proseanic
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Publication number: 20080160900Abstract: The present invention relates to a ventilated seat having an insert with a seat portion, and having a flow control layer with first and second ports, a spacer having an inlay and a main portion, and a first fluid barrier where the inlay is substantially isolated from the main portion by a fluid-tight boundary. The present invention also relates to a ventilated seat having an insert with a seat portion and having a first flow control layer with at least one port, a first and a second spacer, and a fluid barrier comprising at least one port. The present invention also relates to a ventilated seat with an insert having a seat portion and having a flow control layer with a port and a plurality of flow holes in the seat portion, a spacer, a fluid barrier and at least one conduit with a plurality of flow holes located adjacent to the seat portion of the flow control layer. The seat also may include a fan in fluid communication with the spacer and a fluid conditioning device.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 14, 2008Publication date: July 3, 2008Inventors: Syed R. Iqbal, Corina S. Alionte, Goran Bajic, Shaun C. Howick, Zoran Panic, Valerija Drobnjakovic, Marinko Lazanja, Simone Kohler, Peter Nagele, Stefan Stoewe, Boris Zlotin, Piter Ulan, Vladimir Gerasimov, Vladimir Proseanik
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Patent number: 7356912Abstract: The present invention is directed towards a method of forming a ventilated seat. More specifically, in one aspect, the present invention is directed towards providing an insert in fluid communications with an air mover and a seating surface, wherein the system optionally includes a thermoelectric device for providing heating or cooling of air flowing through the insert.Type: GrantFiled: April 12, 2004Date of Patent: April 15, 2008Assignee: W.E.T. Automotive Systems, Ltd.Inventors: Syed R. Iqbal, Corina S. Alionte, Goran Bajic, Shaun C. Howick, Zoran Panic, Valerija Drobnjakovic, Marinko Lazanja, Simone Köhler, Peter Nägele, Stefan Stoewe, Boris Zlotin, Piter Ulan, Vladimir Gerasimov, Vladimir Proseanik
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Patent number: 7338117Abstract: The present invention relates to a ventilated seat having an insert with a seat portion, and having a flow control layer with first and second ports, a spacer having an inlay and a main portion, and a first fluid barrier where the inlay is substantially isolated from the main portion by a fluid-tight boundary. The present invention also relates to a ventilated seat having an insert with a seat portion and having a first flow control layer with at least one port, a first and a second spacer, and a fluid barrier comprising at least one port. The present invention also relates to a ventilated seat with an insert having a seat portion and having a flow control layer with a port and a plurality of flow holes in the seat portion, a spacer, a fluid barrier and at least one conduit with a plurality of flow holes located adjacent to the seat portion of the flow control layer. The seat also may include a fan in fluid communication with the spacer and a fluid conditioning device.Type: GrantFiled: April 12, 2004Date of Patent: March 4, 2008Assignee: W.E.T. Automotive System, Ltd.Inventors: Syed Rafat Iqbal, Corina Simona Alionte, Goran Bajic, Shaun Calvin Howick, Zoran Panic, Valerija Drobnjakovic, Marinko Lazanja, Simone Kohler, Peter Nagele, Stefan Stoewe, Boris Zlotin, Piter Ulan, Vladimir Gerasimov, Vladimir Proseanik
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Publication number: 20070245760Abstract: The present invention relates to an air-conditioning device for conditioning/controlling the temperature of a surface contacted by a user at least occasionally, especially the surface of a vehicle interior component, which can be monitored by means of a corresponding detector device for detecting contact, use, or both. It is provided that the air-conditioning device has at least one air-conditioning layer, which extends at least partially along the surface, at least one companion layer, which extends at least partially along the air-conditioning layer and is connected to the air-conditioning layer at least in some sections in order to form an insertion pocket, and that at least one detector device can be inserted into the insertion pocket.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 16, 2007Publication date: October 25, 2007Inventors: Stefan Stoewe, Angelika Riedi, Jens Harnisch
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Publication number: 20070176470Abstract: An air conditioned seat with a padded seat surface (4) and a padded backrest (8) and with a fan (16) arranged beneath the seat surface (4). The fan (16) is connected to an air distribution apparatus (20, 22) in the seat, and includes a flow region (31) that is open to the environment. The flow region (31) is located substantially on the side of the fan (16) facing the seat surface (4). The fan inlet (30) is further environmentally protected by a diffuser (36) located in the flow region (31) and forming a slit opening (40) between a top edge (38) of the diffuser (36) and an underside (28) of the seat.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 6, 2007Publication date: August 2, 2007Inventors: Stefan Stoewe, Rainer Spee
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Patent number: 7213876Abstract: A vehicle seat with a backrest (16) that has a backrest cushion (18) and a rear backrest cover (20), and an air-handling device that is associated with the backrest (16) and is connected to an air distribution device (30, 32) in the seat. The rear backrest cover (20) is at least partially air permeable, and covers at least one passage (27) of the air-handling device (23). The air exchanged between the environment and the air-handling device (23) passes for the most part through the air-permeable regions of the backrest cover (20).Type: GrantFiled: November 28, 2005Date of Patent: May 8, 2007Assignee: W.E.T. Automotive System AGInventor: Stefan Stoewe
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Patent number: 7201441Abstract: An air conditioned seat with a padded seat surface (4) and a padded backrest (8) and with a fan (16) arranged beneath the seat surface (4). The fan (16) is connected to an air distribution apparatus (20, 22) in the seat, and includes a flow region (31) that is open to the environment. The flow region (31) is located substantially on the side of the fan (16) facing the seat surface (4). The fan inlet (30) is further environmentally protected by a diffuser (36) located in the flow region (31) and forming a slit opening (40) between a top edge (38) of the diffuser (36) and an underside (28) of the seat.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2003Date of Patent: April 10, 2007Assignee: W.E.T. Automotive Systems, AGInventors: Stefan Stoewe, Rainer Spee
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Publication number: 20060267260Abstract: A device (2) for accommodating functional elements in regions of a motor vehicle interior that are subjected to mechanical forces at least at times, having a base layer (8), an intermediate layer (10) and a cover layer (12), wherein the layers (8, 10, 12) are arranged so as to at least partially overlap one another, wherein the intermediate layer (10) has at least one support element (14) for the transmission of mechanical loads between the base layer (8) and cover layer (12), which element is made, in particular, of a firm but flexible material. In addition to the support element (14), additional, functional elements (18) are arranged in the remaining space (16) between the base layer (8), the cover layer (12) and the support element (14).Type: ApplicationFiled: March 17, 2004Publication date: November 30, 2006Inventor: Stefan Stöwe
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Publication number: 20060249995Abstract: An air-conditioning system for a seat includes a cushion having a cover and two air-conditioned zones proximate a surface facing a seat occupant, and an elongated depression between the zones, the depression having a floor which is recessed with respect to the zones and into which the cover is at least partially drawn into in the direction of the depression floor, the air-conditioned zones being at least partially distanced from the depression. The zones and the depression are connected by a plurality of air-permeable channels, the channels being located between the air-conditioned zones essentially on or above the depression floor. The depression, in the transverse direction, is at least partially air-permeable, despite the cover.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 18, 2006Publication date: November 9, 2006Inventors: Stefan Stoewe, Thomas Ulbrich, Jens Harnisch
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Publication number: 20060103184Abstract: A vehicle seat with a backrest (16) that has a backrest cushion (18) and a rear backrest cover (20), and an air-handling device that is associated with the backrest (16) and is connected to an air distribution device (30, 32) in the seat. The rear backrest cover (20) is at least partially air permeable, and covers at least one passage (27) of the air-handling device (23). The air exchanged between the environment and the air-handling device (23) passes for the most part through the air-permeable regions of the backrest cover (20).Type: ApplicationFiled: November 28, 2005Publication date: May 18, 2006Inventor: Stefan Stoewe
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Patent number: 6976734Abstract: A vehicle seat with a backrest (16) that has a backrest cushion (18) and a rear backrest cover (20), and an air-handling device that is associated with the backrest (16) and is connected to an air distribution device (30, 32) in the seat. The rear backrest cover (20) is at least partially air permeable, and covers at least one passage (27) of the air-handling device (23). The air exchanged between the environment and the air-handling device (23) passes for the most part through the air-permeable regions of the backrest cover (20).Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2003Date of Patent: December 20, 2005Assignee: W.E.T. Automotive Systems AGInventor: Stefan Stoewe