Patents by Inventor Stefan W. Eichhorst

Stefan W. Eichhorst 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).

  • Bulkhead module for an automotive vehicle having a convertible roof
    Patent number: 7093884
    Abstract: A modular bulkhead assembly is provided for a convertible roof system for an automobile. The convertible roof system is mounted to the bulkhead or wall member including left and right linkage assemblies, an electronic control unit, and a hydraulic control system. The bulkhead module can then be assembled into a vehicle as a modular unit. The electronic control unit can then be connected to the vehicle power supply by connection of wire harnesses from the electrical control unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2006
    Assignees: ASC Incorporated, Wilhelm Karmann GmbH
    Inventors: Stefan W. Eichhorst, Timothy J. Olind, Gary J. Forgue