Patents by Inventor Uwe Bormann
Uwe Bormann 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: 11060686Abstract: A method for machining a holding device for a light module of a lighting device of a motor vehicle. An SMD semiconductor light source component arranged on the holding device is operated for light generation. An emission characteristic of a light-emitting surface of the SMD semiconductor light source component is determined. A mechanical feature with regard to the holding device is specified depending upon the emission characteristic. An optical element which co-operates optically with the SMD semiconductor light source component is specified depending upon the mechanical feature with regard to the SMD semiconductor light source component.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2017Date of Patent: July 13, 2021Assignee: Marelli Automotive Lighting Reutlingen (Germany) GmbHInventors: Narcis Barqueros, Martin Gottheil, Michael Hiegler, Uwe Bormann
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Patent number: 10631414Abstract: A method for placing an SMD semiconductor light source component and a component of an illumination device for a motor vehicle. The SMD semiconductor light source component is operated so as to generate light, and the emission characteristics of the SMD semiconductor light source component are determined. In a subsequent step, the SMD semiconductor light source component and the component are positioned relative to one another in accordance with the emission characteristics.Type: GrantFiled: January 11, 2016Date of Patent: April 21, 2020Assignee: Automotive Lighting Reutlingen GmbHInventors: Narcis Barqueros, Martin Gottheil, Michael Hiegler, Uwe Bormann
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Publication number: 20190353318Abstract: A method for machining a holding device for a light module of a lighting device of a motor vehicle. An SMD semiconductor light source component arranged on the holding device is operated for light generation. An emission characteristic of a light-emitting surface of the SMD semiconductor light source component is determined. A mechanical feature with regard to the holding device is specified depending upon the emission characteristic. An optical element which co-operates optically with the SMD semiconductor light source component is specified depending upon the mechanical feature with regard to the SMD semiconductor light source component.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 25, 2017Publication date: November 21, 2019Inventors: Narcis Barqueros, Martin Gottheil, Michael Hiegler, Uwe Bormann
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Patent number: 10292248Abstract: The invention relates to a method for operating a first and a second light-emitting unit of a motor vehicle. A first voltage converter is provided for operating the first light-emitting unit. A second voltage converter is provided for operating the second light-emitting unit. A switching unit is arranged between the two light-emitting units and the voltage converters, such that the second voltage converter is connected to the first light-emitting unit.Type: GrantFiled: June 24, 2016Date of Patent: May 14, 2019Assignee: Automotive Lighting Reutlingen GmbHInventors: Michael Hiegler, Uwe Bormann
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Publication number: 20180270937Abstract: The invention relates to a method for operating a first and a second light-emitting unit of a motor vehicle. A first voltage converter is provided for operating the first light-emitting unit. A second voltage converter is provided for operating the second light-emitting unit. A switching unit is arranged between the two light-emitting units and the voltage converters, such that the second voltage converter is connected to the first light-emitting unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 24, 2016Publication date: September 20, 2018Inventors: Michael Hiegler, Uwe Bormann
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Publication number: 20180242461Abstract: A method for placing an SMD semiconductor light source component and a component of an illumination device for a motor vehicle. The SMD semiconductor light source component is operated so as to generate light, and the emission characteristics of the SMD semiconductor light source component are determined. In a subsequent step, the SMD semiconductor light source component and the component are positioned relative to one another in accordance with the emission characteristics.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 11, 2016Publication date: August 23, 2018Applicant: Automotive Lighting Reutlingen GmbHInventors: Narcis Barqueros, Martin Gottheil, Michael Hiegler, Uwe Bormann
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Patent number: 8598735Abstract: A controller controls an illumination device of a motor vehicle including at least one light source. The controller includes at least one first stage that provides electric energy for supplying power to the illumination device. At least one second stage forwards the electric energy to the light source. The first stage includes intelligence for controlling the illuminating device, a first supplier for supplying the illumination device with control signals, a generator for generating a constant intermediate voltage, and a second supplier for supplying the second stage with the intermediate voltage. The second stage includes a converter for conversion of the intermediate voltage into a supply voltage suitable for supplying the power to the light source, a third supplier for supplying the light source with the supply voltage, and a mechanism for controlling the light source in dependency on the control signals. Also, an illumination device for a motor vehicle includes the controller.Type: GrantFiled: November 16, 2010Date of Patent: December 3, 2013Assignee: Automotive Lighting Reutlingen GmbHInventors: Michael Schnerr, Uwe Bormann
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Publication number: 20110285291Abstract: A controller controls an illumination device of a motor vehicle including at least one light source. The controller includes at least one first stage that provides electric energy for supplying power to the illumination device. At least one second stage forwards the electric energy to the light source. The first stage includes intelligence for controlling the illuminating device, a first supplier for supplying the illumination device with control signals, a generator for generating a constant intermediate voltage, and a second supplier for supplying the second stage with the intermediate voltage. The second stage includes a converter for conversion of the intermediate voltage into a supply voltage suitable for supplying the power to the light source, a third supplier for supplying the light source with the supply voltage, and a mechanism for controlling the light source in dependency on the control signals. Also, an illumination device for a motor vehicle includes the controller.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 16, 2010Publication date: November 24, 2011Applicant: Automotive Lighting Reutlingen GmbHInventors: Michael Schnerr, Uwe Bormann
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Patent number: 5203437Abstract: A trolley brush for sliding electrical connection with a live rail, which is of simple construction and maintains precise alignment of the sliding contact with the live rail with relative change of position between the live rail and the base of the trolley brush. The trolley brush is comprised of a base, an arm attached thereto which can be turned about a first axis which is almost at right angles to the longitudinal axis of the arm and a sliding contact support attached to the arm which can be turned about a second axis which is almost perpendicular to the first axis and to the longitudinal axis. The base has a slot-like recess whose plane extends in the plane formed by the first axis and the longitudinal axis, the recess having a limiting first wall.Type: GrantFiled: April 4, 1991Date of Patent: April 20, 1993Assignee: Wampfler GmbHInventor: Uwe Bormann
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Patent number: 5104040Abstract: Apparataus for butt joining hanging conveyor supports having a C-shaped rail section in which conveying hangers can travel back and forth along the rail section. The supports each have a hollow section above the rail section and trolley wires running along at least one vertical side of the supports. Connecting parts are disposed between ends of adjacent supports, the hollow section having at least one profiled section in the shape of a square standing on a point. A square tube connects the ends and bridges the connecting parts and are inserted into the profiled sections at the ends of adjacent supports. Tie rods connect the ends of the adjacent supoorts. At least one L-shaped angle iron is disposed on each of the top sides of the ends of adjacent supports. The angle irons are connected to one another via at least one screw bolt and act, on both vertical sides of the ends of adjacent supports, on the tie rods which connect the ends together.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 1990Date of Patent: April 14, 1992Assignee: Wampfler GmbHInventors: Uwe Bormann, Dieter Goerner
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Patent number: 5051546Abstract: A trolley carriage comprising rollers for carrying the trolley carriage along a bearing rail. The rollers are supported by at least one roller support of the trolley carriage. The bearing rail has live rails which are insulated from one another extending along the bearing rail, and the trolley carriage has sliding contacts which are in flexible contact with the live rails. A common housing part which is connected to at least one roller support via a detachable quick coupling supports the sliding contacts.Type: GrantFiled: February 21, 1990Date of Patent: September 24, 1991Assignee: Wampfler GmbHInventors: Uwe Bormann, Dieter Goerner
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Patent number: 5012746Abstract: A conveying system comprised of a rail and at least one transport hanger which can travel back and forth along the rail on rollers, the rollers having horizontal axes of rotation, the rail having horizontal conveyer support projections which are located at the bottom of the rail and along which the rollers are positioned for travel back and forth along the rail carrying the transport hanger with them, trolley wires which are insulated from one another being located on the rail to the side of the path of motion of the transport hanger, the rail having guideways for rollers of a trolley carriage at the side of the path of motion of the transport hanger for facilitating support and movement of the trolley carriage back and forth at the side of the transport hanger and independently thereof, the trolley carriage having sliding contacts for engagement of the trolley wires for powering a tool that may be carried by the trolley carriage.Type: GrantFiled: February 5, 1990Date of Patent: May 7, 1991Assignee: Wampfler GmbHInventors: Uwe Bormann, Ekkehard Matzko, Dieter Gorner
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Patent number: 4215770Abstract: A guide rail assembly for transmitting electrical current to a trolley or like vehicle and comprising a pair of non-linear support rail assemblies attached to one another and formed of light-weight metallic alloys, with each support rail including a band of highly wear-resistant metal for engaging and transmitting electrical current to the trolley. At least one of the support rail assemblies further including a plurality of fin-like projections for dissipating excess heat.Type: GrantFiled: May 23, 1978Date of Patent: August 5, 1980Assignee: Wampfler GmbHInventor: Uwe Bormann