Patents by Inventor Volker Weber

Volker Weber 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).

  • Publication number: 20240106178
    Abstract: A slip ring module includes a plurality of electrically conductive elements and a dielectric support body. The material of the dielectric support body includes a ceramic material. The slip ring module is produced by an additive method such that each electrically conductive element is formed as a single piece, has a first region arranged as a slip ring, and a second region arranged as a connecting conductor. The dielectric support body has webs between which cavities are located.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2023
    Publication date: March 28, 2024
    Inventors: Volker WEBER, Günther SCHOPPEL
  • Patent number: 10752062
    Abstract: A system for indirectly monitoring the inflation pressure of pneumatic-tyred vehicle wheels, and also to a wheel. The wheel is having a wheel body with a rim part and a disc part, and a tyre detachably fitted on the rim part of the wheel body. The wheel comprises at least one deformation sensor for sensing the tyre inflation pressure at the time, and the system comprises a data transmission device for transmitting sensor signals of the at least one sensor to an evaluation device, and an evaluation device for evaluating the sensor signals. In order to provide a system and vehicle wheels that are simplified in comparison with the tyre pressure monitoring system previously used, the deformation sensor is fitted on the wheel body and is usable or used for sensing inflation-pressure-dependent deformations of the wheel body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2020
    Assignee: Hayes Lemmerz Holding GmbH
    Inventors: Karl Rode, Uwe Gohrbandt, Volker Weber
  • Publication number: 20160250903
    Abstract: A system for indirectly monitoring the inflation pressure of pneumatic-tyred vehicle wheels, and also to a wheel. The wheel is having a wheel body with a rim part and a disc part, and a tyre detachably fitted on the rim part of the wheel body. The wheel comprises at least one deformation sensor for sensing the tyre inflation pressure at the time, and the system comprises a data transmission device for transmitting sensor signals of the at least one sensor to an evaluation device, and an evaluation device for evaluating the sensor signals. In order to provide a system and vehicle wheels that are simplified in comparison with the tyre pressure monitoring system previously used, the deformation sensor is fitted on the wheel body and is usable or used for sensing inflation-pressure-dependent deformations of the wheel body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2014
    Publication date: September 1, 2016
    Applicant: Hayes Lemmerz Holding GmbH
    Inventors: Karl Rode, Uwe Gohrbandt, Volker Weber
  • Patent number: 8924025
    Abstract: A heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) module for a vehicle includes an HVAC structure to accommodate a plurality of HVAC system components, the HVAC structure configured to be installed in a host vehicle. The HVAC module also includes an interconnect network with a first group of the HVAC system components and a hub component, wherein the hub component is coupled to a second group of the HVAC system components. An HVAC module connector is coupled to the interconnect network to establish data connectivity between the interconnect network and an electronic control module of the host vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2014
    Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations LLC
    Inventors: Gilles M. Delorme, Bechara E. Najm, Mervin L. Rose, Jr., Volker Weber, Nedra D. McQuarters
  • Publication number: 20120277916
    Abstract: A heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) module for a vehicle includes an HVAC structure to accommodate a plurality of HVAC system components, the HVAC structure configured to be installed in a host vehicle. The HVAC module also includes an interconnect network with a first group of the HVAC system components and a hub component, wherein the hub component is coupled to a second group of the HVAC system components. An HVAC module connector is coupled to the interconnect network to establish data connectivity between the interconnect network and an electronic control module of the host vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2011
    Publication date: November 1, 2012
    Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC
    Inventors: Gilles M. DELORME, Bechara E. NAJM, Mervin L. ROSE, JR., Volker WEBER, Nedra D. MCQUARTERS
  • Patent number: 8050877
    Abstract: A method for the determination of the electrical work in systems in which the voltage is switched. At preset times for this purpose current values are measured and interpolated between the measurement. With the help of the switched voltage a classification of each interpolated current path is performed. The interpolated current value is then multiplied or integrated by the voltage value/values between the preset times respectively for the determination of the work. Along with the electrical work moreover in accordance with a further method similarly the electrical power in such systems can be determined.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2011
    Assignee: Voith Patent GmbH
    Inventors: Andreas Lange, Rolf Hoffmann, Volker Weber, Bernhard Läng
  • Publication number: 20090105972
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for the determination of the electrical work in systems in which the voltage is switched. At preset times for this purpose current values are measured and interpolated between the measurement. With the help of the switched voltage a classification of each interpolated current path is performed. The interpolated current value is then multiplied or integrated by the voltage value/values between the preset times respectively for the determination of the work. Along with the electrical work moreover in accordance with a further method similarly the electrical power in such systems can be determined.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2008
    Publication date: April 23, 2009
    Applicant: VOITH PATENT GMBH
    Inventors: Andreas Lange, Rolf Hoffmann, Volker Weber, Bernhard Lang
  • Patent number: 6843424
    Abstract: In a motor vehicle measured values from a solar sensor (8) and an interior temperature sensor (11) are supplied to a heating, ventilating and air-conditioning system, which sensors are arranged on a common housing. A moisture sensor (13) is additionally arranged on the housing (7) to supply measured values to the HVAC system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2005
    Assignee: General Motors Corporation
    Inventors: Volker Weber, Frank Jordan
  • Publication number: 20040104279
    Abstract: In a motor vehicle measured values from a solar sensor (8) and an interior temperature sensor (11) are supplied to a heating, ventilating and air-conditioning system, which sensors are arranged on a common housing. A moisture sensor (13) is additionally arranged on the housing (7) to supply measured values to the HVAC system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2003
    Publication date: June 3, 2004
    Inventors: Volker Weber, Frank Jordan
  • Patent number: 6178891
    Abstract: The invention involves a suspended trolley line, particularly an electric monorail line with at least one undercarriage movable along running rails and with a running wheel that may be driven along the rail. At least two frictional wheels are spaced from each other and positioned on the running wheel. The frictional wheels are guided on the undercarriage by a connecting element and are braced against each other by a spring element, such that the frictional wheels additionally contact the supplemental rail and impinge upon the running wheel with pressure when in an operating position. The supplemental rail is located at least partially parallel to the running rail and spaced therefrom. The driven undercarriage is simple in its construction and has improved traction characteristics and therefore is particularly capable of being used in ascending and descending sections of the trolley line. The frictional wheels, the connecting element and the spring element form an assembly unit lying on the running wheel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 1999
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2001
    Assignee: Mannesmann Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: R{umlaut over (u)}diger Ostholt, Sigurd Volker Weber
  • Patent number: 5364673
    Abstract: The plate-shaped component (1) has a sealing (2) surrounding its side faces (2a) and is easily exchangeable. The surrounding sealing (2) is an integral part of component (1) and has varying thicknesses along its length. This allows compensating for dimensional variations of the plate-shaped component (1) by suitable production processes, such as casting or spraying, and keeping the fixed external dimensions of the component (1) surrounded by sealing (2). An overhanging area (3), positioned on component (1) and surrounded by sealing material, serves as a stop and permits component (1) to be flush-mounted in a housing (7) from the inside. A wedge-shaped elevation (4) of sealing material, which acts as a pinch or fold and is positioned in the overhanging area (3), improves the flush mounting still further. For outdoor installation, the plate-shaped component (1) may be additionally provided with heating as well as temperature measuring means (5, 8).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 1992
    Date of Patent: November 15, 1994
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Manfred Schmidt, Klaus Staudenmaier, Joachim Schnee, Walter Mannsdoerfer, Volker Weber