Patents by Inventor Walter Link
Walter Link 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: 10328826Abstract: A vehicle seat (1), in particular a motor vehicle seat, includes a seat part (3), a backrest (5) and a four-bar-linkage arrangement (10), having a coupler (20), for the at least indirect coupling of the seat part (3) to a vehicle floor (S). The vehicle seat (1) is transferable from a use position suitable for transporting an individual either into a first non-use position or into a second non-use position. The seat part (3) has a seat-part frame (30), which is pivotable relative to the coupler (20), and a locking device (52), which blocks a pivoting of the seat-part frame (30) relative to the coupler (20) in a first actuating state of the locking means (52). The locking device (52) permits a pivoting of the seat-part frame (30) relative to the coupler (20) in a second actuating state of the locking device (52).Type: GrantFiled: February 17, 2017Date of Patent: June 25, 2019Assignee: ADIENT LUXEMBOURG HOLDING S.À.R.L.Inventors: Shivaprasad Ramachandra, Annal Ponnarasu Ganesan, Peter Hudák, Bernd Hopp, Helmut Jeck, Walter Link, Karthikeyan M. Subramanian, James Abraham
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Publication number: 20180285399Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for query and index optimization for retrieving data in instances of a formulation data structure from a database. The methods include presenting an information source for searching for the presence of formulations and generating formulation data from field entries. The formulation data is associated with found formulations. The methods include generating an instance of a formulation data structure. The instance of the formulation data structure associates the information source with the found formulations. The methods include creating optimized index data from retrieved data in the instance of the formulation data structure. The optimized index data includes a mapping between potential search-field terms and the formulation data, and is grouped based on a predicted access pattern.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 3, 2018Publication date: October 4, 2018Applicant: American Chemical SocietyInventors: Elizabeth Michele ALTIZER, Patrick Neil KENNEDY, Scott Matthew COPLIN, Brian Walter LINK, Susan Ellen MILLER, Pillhun SON, Matthew James TOUSSANT, Amanda Brooke WINDHOF, Jeffery D. WISARD
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Publication number: 20170240068Abstract: A vehicle seat (1), in particular a motor vehicle seat, includes a seat part (3), a backrest (5) and a four-bar-linkage arrangement (10), having a coupler (20), for the at least indirect coupling of the seat part (3) to a vehicle floor (S). The vehicle seat (1) is transferrable from a use position suitable for transporting an individual either into a first non-use position or into a second non-use position. The seat part (3) has a seat-part frame (30), which is pivotable relative to the coupler (20), and a locking device (52), which blocks a pivoting of the seat-part frame (30) relative to the coupler (20) in a first actuating state of the locking means (52). The locking device (52) permits a pivoting of the seat-part frame (30) relative to the coupler (20) in a second actuating state of the locking device (52).Type: ApplicationFiled: February 17, 2017Publication date: August 24, 2017Inventors: Shivaprasad RAMACHANDRA, Annal Ponnarasu GANESAN, Peter HUDÁK, Bernd HOPP, Helmut JECK, Walter LINK, Karthikeyan S. MAHARAJAPURAM, James ABRAHAM
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Patent number: 9653242Abstract: The invention relates to an actuator (1) of a safety switch (10) for detecting and locking a specifiable state of an apparatus (2), in particular for detecting and locking the closed state of a safety device of a machine (4) or the like, wherein the actuator (1) has an inductor (36) for a contact-free signal exchange with a reading inductor (38) of a switch element (16) of the safety switch (10), and wherein the actuator (1) has a locking flank (50) on which a lock element (24) of the switch element (16) can be brought into locking contact and the actuator (1) can therefore be locked on the switch element (16), characterized in that the inductor (36) has at least one winding extending around the locking flank (50) or around a recess or hole in the actuator (1) forming the locking flank (50) so that the at least one winding extends around the lock element (24) or around an extension of the lock element (24) in the state in which the actuator (1) is locked to the switch element (16), as well as a safety switchType: GrantFiled: May 28, 2014Date of Patent: May 16, 2017Assignee: Euchner GmbH + Co. KGInventors: Walter Link, Johannes Häussler, Bernd Hermann
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Publication number: 20160260565Abstract: The invention relates to an actuator (1) of a safety switch (10) for detecting and locking a specifiable state of an apparatus (2), in particular for detecting and locking the closed state of a safety device of a machine (4) or the like, wherein the actuator (1) has an inductor (36) for a contact-free signal exchange with a reading inductor (38) of a switch element (16) of the safety switch (10), and wherein the actuator (1) has a locking flank (50) on which a lock element (24) of the switch element (16) can be brought into locking contact and the actuator (1) can therefore be locked on the switch element (16), characterized in that the inductor (36) has at least one winding extending around the locking flank (50) or around a recess or hole in the actuator (1) forming the locking flank (50) so that the at least one winding extends around the lock element (24) or around an extension of the lock element (24) in the state in which the actuator (1) is locked to the switch element (16), as well as a safety switchType: ApplicationFiled: May 28, 2014Publication date: September 8, 2016Inventors: Walter Link, Johannes Häussler, Bernd Hermann
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Publication number: 20120262257Abstract: An apparatus (1) for monitoring the state of a protective device (2) of a machine (4) in particular is a safety switch for monitoring the closed state of a protective door or the like. The apparatus (1) has a switch housing (22) with a switch head (24) and an actuator (8). In the closed state of the protective device (2), the actuator interacts with the switch head (24) and, as a result, the closed state of the protective device (2) can be signaled. The apparatus (1) has a tumbler device (20) with a tumbler element (30) mounted movably in the apparatus (1) and by which the closed state of the protective device (2) can be locked releasably. The tumbler device (20) has at least one permanent magnet (34).Type: ApplicationFiled: June 5, 2012Publication date: October 18, 2012Inventors: Erik BÄCHLE, Walter LINK
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Patent number: 8289112Abstract: An apparatus (1) monitors a protective device (2) of a machine (4). The apparatus (1) has a switch housing (22) with a switch head (24) and an actuator (8). In the closed state of the protective device (2), the actuator interacts with the switch head (24) with that closed state being signaled. The apparatus (1) has a tumbler device (20) with a tumbler element (30) mounted movably in the apparatus (1) to lock releasably the closed state. The tumbler device (20) has a permanent magnet (34). The magnetic force fixes the tumbler element (30) in a first position when the power supply to the apparatus (1) is switched off to lock the closed state of the protective device (2), in a second position with the tumbler device (20) not locking the closed state.Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 2012Date of Patent: October 16, 2012Assignee: Euchner GmbH & Co. KGInventors: Erik Bächle, Walter Link
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Patent number: 8228146Abstract: An apparatus (1) for monitoring the state of a protective device (2) of a machine (4) in particular is a safety switch for monitoring the closed state of a protective door or the like. The apparatus (1) has a switch housing (22) with a switch head (24) and an actuator (8). In the closed state of the protective device (2), the actuator interacts with the switch head (24) and, as a result, the closed state of the protective device (2) can be signaled. The apparatus (1) has a tumbler device (20) with a tumbler element (30) mounted movably in the apparatus (1) and by which the closed state of the protective device (2) can be locked releasably. The tumbler device (20) has at least one permanent magnet (34).Type: GrantFiled: April 24, 2007Date of Patent: July 24, 2012Assignee: Euchner GmbH & Co. KGInventors: Erik Bächle, Walter Link
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Publication number: 20090134961Abstract: The invention relates to an apparatus (1) for monitoring the state of a protective device (2) of a machine (4), in particular a safety switch for monitoring the closed state of a protective door or the like, wherein the apparatus (1) has a switch housing (22) with a switch head (24) and an actuator (8), which in the closed state of the protective device (2) interacts with the switch head (24) and, as a result, the closed state of the protective device (2) can be signalled, and wherein the apparatus (1) has a tumbler device (20) with a tumbler element (30), which is mounted movably in the apparatus (1) and by means of which the closed state of the protective device (2) can be locked releasably, characterized in that the tumbler device (20) has at least one permanent magnet (34), by means of whose magnetic force the tumbler element (30) can be fixed in a first position when the power supply to the apparatus (1) is switched off, in which first position the tumbler device (20) locks the closed state of the protecType: ApplicationFiled: April 24, 2007Publication date: May 28, 2009Inventors: Erik Bachle, Walter Link
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Patent number: 7413251Abstract: An apparatus and method for adjusting a vehicle seat having a backrest and a seat base by moving the backrest and seat base at the same time to one of a normal position and a loading position. A transmission that may include a drive is provided and may further include a lock mechanism coupled to the vehicle seat.Type: GrantFiled: November 6, 2004Date of Patent: August 19, 2008Assignee: Johnson Controls GmbHInventor: Walter Link
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Patent number: 7205872Abstract: A locking system (1) for a safety switch includes a read head (2) and an actuator (3), each of which is provided with first or second componentry (10, 14) encompassing electrical and/or electronic components that interact with each other in an electrically contactless manner, thereby controlling the safety switch. The locking system actuator (3) can be locked to the read head (2) by a switchable electromagnet (7) which interacts with a counterelement (12). The locking action is controlled by a sensor element (31, 32, 33, 34), the output signal of which depends on the magnetic field generated by the electromagnet (7).Type: GrantFiled: April 3, 2003Date of Patent: April 17, 2007Assignee: Euchner GmbH & Co. KGInventors: Erik Baechle, Walter Link
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Publication number: 20070063564Abstract: An apparatus and method for adjusting a vehicle seat having a backrest and a seat base by moving the backrest and seat base at the same time to one of a normal position and a loading position. A transmission that may include a drive is provided and may further include a lock mechanism coupled to the vehicle seat.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 6, 2004Publication date: March 22, 2007Inventor: Walter Link
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Patent number: 7137666Abstract: A seat for use in a vehicle that is configured to be movable between a generally upright in-use position and a retracted cargo position includes a seat base, a seat part having a rear region and a front region, a first articulated arm having a first end coupled to the rear region of the seat part and an opposite second end coupled the seat base, the first articulated arm having a horizontal axes of rotation, and a backrest rotatably coupled to the first end of the first articulated arm and movable between the in-use position and the cargo position. The backrest is lowerable together with the seat part toward the seat base into the cargo position providing an increased freight space above the backrest.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2002Date of Patent: November 21, 2006Assignee: Johnson Controls GmbHInventors: Guido Haladuda, Michael Hoerl, Michael Comes, Patrick Stachel, Walter Link
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Publication number: 20060076817Abstract: Disclosed is a device for limiting the movement of rotatably mounted parts, especially pivotable upholstery elements of vehicle seats (1). Said device comprises a locking piece (7) which is disposed inside the rotatably mounted part and can be made to releasably engage with a thrust bearing (15). The inventive locking piece (7) effectively cooperates with a control device (10) that is located in the area of the joint (4) of the rotatably mounted part.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 17, 2003Publication date: April 13, 2006Applicant: JOHNSON CONTROLS TECHNOLOGY COMPANYInventor: Walter Link
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Publication number: 20050160777Abstract: The invention is related to a locking system (1) for a safety switch, comprising a read head (2) and an actuator (3), each of which is provided with a first or second componentry (10, 14) encompassing electrical and/or electronic components that interact with each other in an electrically contactless manner, thereby controlling the safety switch. The inventive locking system is characterized by the fact that the actuator (3) can be locked to the read head (2) by means of a switchable electromagnet (7) which interacts with a counterelement (12) and that the locking action is controlled by means of a sensor element (31, 32, 33, 34), the output signal of which depends on the magnetic field generated by the electromagnet (7).Type: ApplicationFiled: April 3, 2003Publication date: July 28, 2005Applicant: Euchner GmbH & Co. KGInventors: Erik Baechle, Walter Link
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Publication number: 20040245829Abstract: A seat for use in a vehicle that is configured to be movable between a generally upright in-use position and a retracted cargo position includes a seat base, a seat part having a rear region and a front region, a first articulated arm having a first end coupled to the rear region of the seat part and an opposite second end coupled the seat base, the first articulated arm having a horizontal axes of rotation, and a backrest rotatably coupled to the first end of the first articulated arm and movable between the in-use position and the cargo position. The backrest is lowerable together with the seat part toward the seat base into the cargo position providing an increased freight space above the backrest.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 8, 2004Publication date: December 9, 2004Inventors: Guido Haladuda, Michael Hoerl, Michael Comes, Patrick Stachel, Walter Link
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Patent number: 6409083Abstract: A safety switch for monitoring movable protection devices comprises a switching member with at least one reading head, and an actuating element which can be moved in relation the reading head. The actuating element engages in contactless interaction with the reading head. The actuating element has an inductive reactance for interaction with the reading head.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 1999Date of Patent: June 25, 2002Assignee: Euchner GmbH & Co.Inventor: Walter Link
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Patent number: 6182370Abstract: A manually operated angle pickup or detector has a rotatably mounted and manually movable transmitter element, a sensor that scans the transmitter element and a detent coupling that operates magnetically and in a contactless manner to maintain the transmitter element in defined angular positions which can change from one to another by manual operation. The detent coupling includes at least one permanent magnet with poles disposed in the axial direction and two toothed disks provided on the side of at least one pole of the permanent magnet. The two toothed disks are radially spaced and have a corresponding number of teeth. The disks are interconnected by the magnetic flux and are of a material with good conductivity.Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 1998Date of Patent: February 6, 2001Assignee: Euchner GmbH and Co.Inventors: Jan Baur, Walter Link
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Patent number: 4918591Abstract: In a high frequency interference suppression filter for a circuit to be connected to a conductor, particularly two-wire sensors having at least one inductor in series with the circuit to be protected from interference and having at least one capacitor parallel to this circuit, an ohmic series resistor is provided which is matched to the characteristic impedance of the conductor.Type: GrantFiled: September 16, 1988Date of Patent: April 17, 1990Assignee: Euchner & Co.Inventor: Walter Link
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Patent number: 4873400Abstract: A manually activated position indicator with electrical output signals includes a plurality of adjacent electrodes (S, Al-, Al+, Bl-, Bl+, Ax-, Ax+, Bx-, Bx+,Ay-, Ay+, By-, By+), which are electrically insulated from one another and are covered on one side by an electrically insulating layer (3) the side of which opposite said electrodes is provided as a support surface for a finger (4) of the user of said position indicator wherein said electrodes form at least three groups, and all of the electrodes (S) of a first group are connected to a voltage source (5) that delivers an alternating voltage (Us). The electrodes of the other groups are connected to a signal evaluating circuit, and at least one electrode of said other groups is arranged adjacent to an electrode (S) of the first group.Type: GrantFiled: July 8, 1988Date of Patent: October 10, 1989Assignee: Euchner & Co.Inventors: Werner Rapp, Walter Link, Giovanni Quinzio