Patents by Inventor Torsten Gunther

Torsten Gunther 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).

  • Patent number: 9527462
    Abstract: A motor vehicle electrical system having a starter and a first energy store, which are arranged in a first region of the motor vehicle electrical system, and a generator and a second energy store, which are arranged in a second region of the motor vehicle electrical system, wherein, a switching element is arranged between the first and the second region of the motor vehicle electrical system, wherein the switching element has at least two switching states, wherein, in a first switching state, a current can flow only from the first region toward the second region and, in a second switching state, the first and second region have a through-connection to one another, wherein the second energy store is connected to the generator via a DC/DC converter, wherein, via a second switching element, the starter is connected directly to the second energy store.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2016
    Assignee: VOLKSWAGEN AG
    Inventors: Andreas Klinkig, Stephan Schwieger, Rainer Fleischer, Torsten Günther
  • Publication number: 20130264869
    Abstract: A motor vehicle electrical system having a starter and a first energy store, which are arranged in a first region of the motor vehicle electrical system, and a generator and a second energy store, which are arranged in a second region of the motor vehicle electrical system, wherein, a switching element is arranged between the first and the second region of the motor vehicle electrical system, wherein the switching element has at least two switching states, wherein, in a first switching state, a current can flow only from the first region toward the second region and, in a second switching state, the first and second region have a through-connection to one another, wherein the second energy store is connected to the generator via a DC/DC converter, wherein, via a second switching element, the starter is connected directly to the second energy store.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 28, 2011
    Publication date: October 10, 2013
    Applicant: VOLKSWAGEN AG
    Inventors: Andreas Klinkig, Stephan Schwieger, Rainer Fleischer, Torsten Günther
  • Patent number: 8531402
    Abstract: A multi-function electronic device is constructed in two parts. A communication part is a self sufficient device for providing multiple functions, such as, cellular phone, PDA, camera, and others. A cover part has a receptacle for receiving the communication part. The cover part includes a lid that is movable from an open position to a position extending over the receptacle. A keyboard is constructed in the lid for use when the lid is in the open position and the communication part is in the cover part.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2013
    Assignee: Nokia Corporation
    Inventors: Andrea Finke-Anlauff, Torsten Gunther, Lutz Cordes
  • Publication number: 20100103113
    Abstract: An apparatus includes a keyboard, a receptacle for insertion of a least a part of a communication part, wherein the communication part includes a touch sensitive display providing the only user input mechanism on a top surface of the communication part, and wherein in a first mode of operation, when the communication part is not inserted into the receptacle of the apparatus, the communication part is configured to operate independently of the apparatus and wherein, in a second mode of operation, when the communication part is inserted into the apparatus such that at least a portion of the display of the communication part is exposed, the communication part is configured to use the keyboard of the apparatus for user input and the display for user output.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2009
    Publication date: April 29, 2010
    Applicant: NOKIA CORPORATION
    Inventors: Andrea Finke-Anlauff, Torsten Gunther, Lutz Cordes
  • Patent number: 7512427
    Abstract: In a multi-function electronic device, consists of a display mounted on the body of the device and two slidable panels mounted in the body for extension and retraction into the body. The body includes a base panel extending outward. One panel contains a keypad for use in conjunction with the display. The other panel contains a portion of a full function keyboard that cooperates with another portion of the full function keyboard mounted on the base panel. The full function keyboard is provided for operation with the display.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2009
    Assignee: Nokia Corporation
    Inventors: Andrea Finke-Anlauff, Torsten Gunther, Lutz Cordes, Jouko Pirila
  • Patent number: 7397658
    Abstract: In a multi-function electronic device, consists of a display mounted on the device and a two part cover with each cover part slidable on the device in opposite directions for covering and exposing the display. The two part cover is equipped with a full function keyboard.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2008
    Assignee: Nokia Corporation
    Inventors: Andrea Finke-Anlauff, Torsten Günther, Lutz Cordes
  • Publication number: 20070053145
    Abstract: In a multi-function electronic device, consists of a display mounted on the body of the device and two slidable panels mounted in the body for extension and retraction into the body. The body includes a base panel extending outward. One panel contains a keypad for use in conjunction with the display. The other panel contains a portion of a full function keyboard that cooperates with another portion of the full function keyboard mounted on the base panel. The full function keyboard is provided for operation with the display.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 2, 2005
    Publication date: March 8, 2007
    Inventors: Andrea Finke-Anlauff, Torsten Gunther, Lutz Cordes, Jouko Pirila
  • Publication number: 20060268498
    Abstract: In a multi-function electronic device, consists of a display mounted on the device and a two part cover with each cover part slidable on the device in opposite directions for covering and exposing the display. The two part cover is equipped with a full function keyboard.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2005
    Publication date: November 30, 2006
    Inventors: Andrea Finke-Anlauff, Torsten Gunther, Lutz Cordes
  • Publication number: 20060244728
    Abstract: A multi-function electronic device is constructed in two parts. A communication part is a self sufficient device for providing multiple functions, such as, cellular phone, PDA, camera, and others. A cover part has a receptacle for receiving the communication part. The cover part includes a lid that is movable from an open position to a position extending over the receptacle. A keyboard is constructed in the lid for use when the lid is in the open position and the communication part is in the cover part.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2005
    Publication date: November 2, 2006
    Inventors: Andrea Finke-Anlauff, Torsten Gunther, Lutz Cordes
  • Publication number: 20060227102
    Abstract: A multi-function electronic device, includes a cover mounted on a body for pivotal motion from a closed position to an open position. The cover is transparent. A keyboard is mounted on the cover and a display is mounted on the body for viewing through the cover in operative relation with the keyboard.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2005
    Publication date: October 12, 2006
    Inventors: Andrea Finke-Anlauff, Torsten Gunther, Lutz Cordes
  • Patent number: 6532680
    Abstract: To compensate for modules which expand as a function of temperature, the present invention provides for using a flat sensor having special structural components that feature temperature-dependent electrical conductivity over the entire length to be measured. The benefit derived is that the temperature is measured over the entire sensor. The structural components are interconnected into tracks, and linked to electronics integrated on the sensor. On its rear side, the sensor has an adhesive layer, enabling it to be simply adhesively mounted on the component to be measured. The manner in which the structural components are distributed, makes it possible to adjust the sensor to any desired length, simply by trimming it. After the sensor is mounted, a protective layer is adhesively applied thereto, as a protective measure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 1999
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2003
    Assignee: Dr. Johannes Heidenhain GmbH
    Inventors: Jan Braasch, Torsten Günther
  • Publication number: 20020178601
    Abstract: To compensate for modules which expand as a function of temperature, the present invention provides for using a flat sensor having special structural components that feature temperature-dependent electrical conductivity over the entire length to be measured. The benefit derived is that the temperature is measured over the entire sensor. The structural components are interconnected into tracks, and linked to electronics integrated on the sensor. On its rear side, the sensor has an adhesive layer, enabling it to be simply adhesively mounted on the component to be measured. The manner in which the structural components are distributed, makes it possible to adjust the sensor to any desired length, simply by trimming it. After the sensor is mounted, a protective layer is adhesively applied thereto, as a protective measure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 1999
    Publication date: December 5, 2002
    Inventors: JAN BRAASCH, TORSTEN GUNTHER