Patents by Inventor Tilo Volkmann
Tilo Volkmann 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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Publication number: 20230338594Abstract: A disinfection module has at least one light source that emits UV-C radiation for disinfecting an object. The disinfection module also has a housing in which the at least one light source is arranged. The housing is formed portably and has a connecting element for connecting the at least one light source to an electrical power source for supplying the at least one light source with electrical energy.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 10, 2021Publication date: October 26, 2023Inventors: Valentin MAIER, Tilo VOLKMANN
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Patent number: 6616205Abstract: A central console for a motor vehicle interior has a lower stowage compartment which can be closed by a lid module and is bounded laterally by side walls. The lid module can be pivoted about a pivot axis which is arranged at its rear end and runs in the transverse direction of the vehicle. An upper stowage compartment is arranged on the lower side of the lid module for accommodating a telephone device or other items and is covered by a first lid forming part of an armrest. A further upper stowage space is covered by a second lid which is designed as a further part of the armrest and can be pivoted about a pivot axis. The further upper stowage space is designed as part of the upper stowage compartment and together with the second lid is assigned to the lid module in such a manner that they can be pivoted together with the lid module.Type: GrantFiled: July 5, 2001Date of Patent: September 9, 2003Assignee: DaimlerChrysler AGInventors: Ulrich Bruhnke, Santiago DueƱas, Christoph Jonischkeit, Michael Kelz, Van-Hung Nguyen, Tilo Volkmann
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Publication number: 20030047955Abstract: A central console for a motor vehicle interior has a lower stowage compartment which can be closed by a lid module and is bounded laterally by side walls. The lid module can be pivoted about a pivot axis which is arranged at its rear end and runs in the transverse direction of the vehicle. An upper stowage compartment is arranged on the lower side of the lid module for accommodating a telephone device or other items and is covered by a first lid forming part of an armrest. A further upper stowage space is covered by a second lid which is designed as a further part of the armrest and can be pivoted about a pivot axis. The further upper stowage space is designed as part of the upper stowage compartment and together with the second lid is assigned to the lid module in such a manner that they can be pivoted together with the lid module.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 5, 2001Publication date: March 13, 2003Inventors: Ulrich Bruhnke, Santiago Duenas, Christoph Jonischkeit, Michael Kelz, Van-Hung Nguyen, Tilo Volkmann
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Patent number: 6464281Abstract: A motor-vehicle dashboard of modular construction has an upper part module which extends below a windscreen essentially over the entire width of the vehicle interior, a driver's side module which is arranged below the upper part module on the driver's side, a front-passenger's side module which is arranged below the upper part module on the front-passenger's side, and a central console module which is arranged below the upper part module between the driver's side module and front-passenger's side module. In order to improve the capability of this dashboard to be customized, it is proposed to arrange a variable module below the upper part module between the central console module and front-passenger's side module.Type: GrantFiled: March 19, 2001Date of Patent: October 15, 2002Assignee: DaimlerChrysler AGInventors: Tilo Volkmann, Ralf Zipperle
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Patent number: 6427961Abstract: A holder for a beverage container in a motor vehicle, has a beverage container receiver for insertion of a beverage container, a guide device for guiding the beverage container receiver a pivot point for pivoting back and forth between a non-use position and a use position, whereby a beverage container is insertable into the beverage container receiver in the use position, a movable support provided for moving the beverage container receiver and forming a blocking mechanism for the guide device of the beverage container receiver, which blocks lowering of the beverage container receiver in the use position.Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 2000Date of Patent: August 6, 2002Assignee: Fischerwerke Artur Fischer GmbH & Co. KGInventors: Juergen Dieringer, Roland Dettling, Bernd Plocher, Tilo Volkmann, Michael Kelz
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Publication number: 20010033087Abstract: A motor-vehicle dashboard of modular construction having an upper part module which extends below a windscreen essentially over the entire width of the vehicle interior, having a driver's side module which is arranged below the upper part module on the driver's side, having a front-passenger's side module which is arranged below the upper part module on the front-passenger's side, and having a central console module which is arranged below the upper part module between the driver's side module and front-passenger's side module. In order to improve the capability of this dashboard to be customized, it is proposed to arrange a variable module below the upper part module between the central console module and front-passenger's side module.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 19, 2001Publication date: October 25, 2001Inventors: Tilo Volkmann, Ralf Zipperle
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Patent number: 6231098Abstract: A tunnel covering for a motor vehicle has a supporting structure in which at least one receiving space is provided, and at least one approximately vertically extending longitudinal wall. At least one lateral wall element is mounted on the integrally constructed supporting structure. The lateral wall element is assigned to the longitudinal wall of the supporting structure and which, at least in sections together with the lateral wall, bounds one or several hollow spaces.Type: GrantFiled: June 17, 1999Date of Patent: May 15, 2001Assignee: DaimlerChrysler AGInventors: Bernd Schenk, Tilo Volkmann
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Patent number: 6036593Abstract: A closure device for a closure flap, has an actuating element which is remote from the closure flap. A connecting rod is articulated pivotably on the closure flap and the actuating element to transmit tensile and compressive forces. The connecting rod is assigned to a position element, which is stationary with respect to the mounting of the closure flap, and is provided, at least in the region of the position element, with at least one spring element which acts transversely with respect to the longitudinal extent of said connecting rod. This spring element allows the connecting rod to be moved, by way of contact with the position element, into defined longitudinal positions with associated positions of the closure flap and actuating element. The connecting rod is preferably a spring wire incorporating a shaped spring element.Type: GrantFiled: July 23, 1997Date of Patent: March 14, 2000Assignee: Daimlerchrysler AGInventors: Juergen Koerber, Tilo Volkmann, Juergen Chaloupka
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Patent number: 6032027Abstract: A holding arrangement for the operating element of a telephone or a mobile telephone, such as a telephone receiver with a dialing keyboard or a handset, for an installation in a container existing in a vehicle is disclosed. A receiving device for releasably fixing the operating element and a holding body carrying the receiving device are provided. The holding body can be swivelled about a swivelling axis aligned transversely to its longitudinal course from a removed position with the operating element stored in the container into an offered position with the operating element situated to be easily gripped, and vice versa. For the purpose of a universal installation into all vehicle types in a space-saving manner, with a still remaining free useful space in the container, a fork-shaped carrier is provided for the swivel bearing of the holding body, which fork-shaped carrier accommodates the swivelling shaft in two carrying arms which project at a right angle from a carrying plate.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 1997Date of Patent: February 29, 2000Assignee: DaimlerChrysler AGInventors: Santiago Duenas Loza, Tilo Volkmann
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Patent number: 5884799Abstract: A container for an installation into the interior of a vehicle, having a box with a box opening situated on top and a closing part covering it. For a compact construction of the container and a simplified installation mounting, the closing part comprises a guide plate, which rests inside the box opening and covers it partially, and a sliding lid which can be displaced in parallel thereto. On its transverse edge, which extends transversely to the sliding direction of the sliding lid, the guide plate is swivellably held on the upper edge of the box and is prestressed by a spring in a swivelling direction pointing away from the box bottom. The sliding lid is, on one side, guided in the sliding direction and with play in each transverse direction thereto on the guide plate and, on the other side, is guided via a connecting link guide on the box.Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 1997Date of Patent: March 23, 1999Assignee: Daimler-Benz AktiengesellschaftInventors: Jurgen Korber, Tilo Volkmann, Jurgen Chaloupka
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Patent number: 5800005Abstract: Center console area for a front passenger side of a motor vehicle features mechanical guide elements assigned to a hinge arrangement so that the glove compartment lid is aligned at least in its open end position approximately parallel to and at a narrow distance from the outer contour of the center console area. A receiving device for a beverage container, a bow shaped holder, is integrated into the glove compartment lid and can be swivelled out into a horizontal operating position.Type: GrantFiled: September 16, 1996Date of Patent: September 1, 1998Assignee: Mercedes-Benz AGInventors: Klaus Arold, Tilo Volkmann, Jurgen Korber
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Patent number: 5791616Abstract: The retractable holder for two drink containers, for example, in a dashboard of a motor vehicle, includes a slide element (16) provided with an insertion opening (38) for a first drink container. With the slide element (16) pulled out, a swiveling part (42) provided with an insertion opening (46) for a second drink container can be swiveled sideways out of the slide element (16). So that the holder can be reduced in width, the two insertion openings (38, 46) are open along one section of their circumference. When the swiveling part (42) is accommodated in the slide element (16), the open section is completed by or circumferentially closed by a swiveling arm (40) that is mounted on the swiveling part (42), which swiveling arm (40) swivels out sideways.Type: GrantFiled: July 29, 1996Date of Patent: August 11, 1998Assignees: fischerwerke Artur Fischer GmbH & Co. KG, Mercedes Benz AGInventors: Tilo Volkmann, Christina Nestler, Hans-Jurgen Korber, Bernd Plocher
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Patent number: 5752740Abstract: An armrest for vehicles has a basic body constructed with an upwardly open receiving compartment and a closing flap which covers the receiving compartment. The closing flap is swivellably held on the basic body and has an arm supporting padding and a depositing compartment. For making the depositing tray accessible from the rear seat of the vehicle between the backrests of the two front seats, with a low-cost manufacture and an attractive appearance of the armrest, the arm padding support is provided with a central opening. A sliding blind which covers the depositing tray is longitudinally slidably guided in the closing flap.Type: GrantFiled: July 1, 1996Date of Patent: May 19, 1998Assignee: Mercedes-Benz AGInventors: Tilo Volkmann, Juergen Koerber