Patents by Inventor Wolfgang Seiboth
Wolfgang Seiboth 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: 8246266Abstract: A first linkage component including a ball socket having a concave profiling and a second linkage component including a projection having a convex profiling received in the concave profiling of the ball socket. A sliding plate carried between the ball socket and projection having a convex profiling conforming to the concave profiling of the ball socket and a concave profiling conforming to the convex profiling of the projection. The convex profilings of the projection and sliding plate have a larger radius of curvature than the concave profilings of the sliding plate and the ball socket. A connecting rod connects the first linkage component, the second linkage component, and the sliding plate together. Wherein the larger radius of curvature of the convex profiling of the sliding plate and projection causes the projection and sliding plate to be further received in the ball socket after abrasive wear to prevent play between components.Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 2007Date of Patent: August 21, 2012Assignee: Lang-Mekra North America, LLCInventors: Heinrich Lang, Wolfgang Seiboth, Stefan Centmayer
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Publication number: 20080210027Abstract: The invention relates to a motor-driven pivoting device for a support plate that can cooperate with a positioning motor and be pivoted kinematically in relation to a holder, which is fixed to the object. In order to receive a mirror, the plate is provided with a fixed hollow spherical area on its rear side, which is directed away from the mirror, for stable mounting with a compact inbuilt part-turn actuator, mounted with the ability to pivot between two rigidly interconnected spherical surfaces along the generated surfaces thereof. The outer of the two interlocking spherical surfaces of the dual shell holder is embodied in the form of an assembly cap. Its inner surface is fitted out as a carrier for a device with a motor and a set of gears engaging with the gearing that moves radially to engage with the inner area of the device carrier along a generatrix of the inner generated surface of the hollow area.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 7, 2007Publication date: September 4, 2008Inventors: Wilhelm Wolf, Josef Boegelein, Wolfgang Seiboth, Heinrich Lang
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Patent number: 7370984Abstract: A rearview mirror assembly for a vehicle is provided. The assembly has a holding component and clamping parts to clamp the mirror assembly to the holding component. Alternative embodiments of the holding component and clamping parts are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: January 29, 2004Date of Patent: May 13, 2008Assignee: Lang Mekra North America, LLCInventors: Heinrich Lang, Wolfgang Seiboth, Stefan Centmayer
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Patent number: 7357522Abstract: A rearview mirror assembly for attachment to a holding tube carried by a vehicle. The assembly includes a housing framing configured to encase a portion of the holding tube and to attach with a mirror element. A clamping bracket is also configured to encase a portion of the holding tube and to attach with the housing frame. A projection formed with one of the housing framing and the clamping bracket is positioned to extend into the holding tube when encased by the clamping bracket and housing framing. Connectors are engaged with the housing framing, clamping bracket and the extension locking them in position relative to each other and the holding tube.Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 2006Date of Patent: April 15, 2008Assignee: Lang Mekra North America, LLCInventors: Emmanuel Courbon, Heinrich Lang, Wolfgang Seiboth, Stefan Centmayer
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Publication number: 20080073477Abstract: A first linkage component including a ball socket having a concave profiling and a second linkage component including a projection having a convex profiling received in the concave profiling of the ball socket. A sliding plate carried between the ball socket and projection having a convex profiling conforming to the concave profiling of the ball socket and a concave profiling conforming to the convex profiling of the projection. The convex profilings of the projection and sliding plate have a larger radius of curvature than the concave profilings of the sliding plate and the ball socket. A connecting rod connects the first linkage component, the second linkage component, and the sliding plate together. Wherein the larger radius of curvature of the convex profiling of the sliding plate and projection causes the projection and sliding plate to be further received in the ball socket after abrasive wear to prevent play between components.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 24, 2007Publication date: March 27, 2008Inventors: Heinrich Lang, Wolfgang Seiboth, Stefan Centmayer
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Publication number: 20070053087Abstract: A rearview mirror assembly for attachment to a holding tube carried by a vehicle. The assembly includes a housing framing configured to encase a portion of the holding tube and to attach with a mirror element. A clamping bracket is also configured to encase a portion of the holding tube and to attach with the housing frame. A projection formed with one of the housing framing and the clamping bracket is positioned to extend into the holding tube when encased by the clamping bracket and housing framing. Connectors are engaged with the housing framing, clamping bracket and the extension locking them in position relative to each other and the holding tube.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 21, 2006Publication date: March 8, 2007Inventors: Emmanuel Courbon, Heinrich Lang, Wolfgang Seiboth, Stefan Centmayer
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Patent number: 7048395Abstract: A detent joint interconnecting first and second hinge pieces of vehicle mirrors. The detent joint includes an axis of rotation around which the hinge pieces are pivoted. A spring urged detent element carried by one of the hinge pieces for movement along a plane transverse to the axis of rotation and is movable in a direction of engagement. The detent element includes a surface with at least two protruding teeth. The hinge also includes a counter surface with complementary cuts formed therein which act with the teeth of the detent element to provide that at least two teeth of the detent element engage with the complementarily cuts in the counter surface to provide a detent position.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2004Date of Patent: May 23, 2006Assignee: Lang Mekra North AmericaInventors: Heinrich Lang, Wolfgang Seiboth, Georg Hecht, Stefan Centmayer
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Patent number: 7044612Abstract: A rearview mirror arrangement for vehicles, in particular for utility vehicles, is disclosed which includes a mirror carrier plate 1 on which a mirror pane 11 is affixed, an adjusting unit 2 that can be attached directly to a vehicle-mounted, mirror support 4. A platform unit 22 capable of motorized rotation 23, 24 relative to a base unit 21 about at least one axis, is attached directly to the adjusting unit and a housing 3. The mirror carrier plate, as well as the housing, is thus attached directly to the platform unit and rotates with the platform unit.Type: GrantFiled: September 8, 2004Date of Patent: May 16, 2006Assignee: Lang Mekra North America, LLCInventors: Stephen Centmayer, Heinrich Lang, Wolfgang Seiboth
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Patent number: 7025486Abstract: A light assembly for a vehicle mirror is provided. The light assembly in one aspect has a light directing arrangement attached to a transparent pane, which directs a light beam into a specified zone, controls a color of the light beam and controls an intensity of the light. In another aspect, a pane is provided having similar attributes and a water drain and drip edge.Type: GrantFiled: April 7, 2003Date of Patent: April 11, 2006Assignee: Lang-Mekra North America, LLCInventors: Heinrich Lang, Wolfgang Seiboth, Georg Hecht
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Publication number: 20050247847Abstract: A mounting plate for attaching a vehicle mirror assembly to a non-uniform surface of a vehicle body. The plate has an installation side for engaging the vehicle body, and a component side opposite the installation side for carrying components of the mirror assembly. A plurality of contact footings are laterally spaced on the installation side of the plate. Each of the contact footings has a bearing surface protruding beyond a surface plane of the installation side for bearing against the vehicle body when the plate is mounted so that a stable engagement is provided between the plate and the vehicle body on non-uniform surfaces.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 24, 2005Publication date: November 10, 2005Inventors: Heinrich Lang, Stefan Centmayer, Jaap-Jan Snel, Wolfgang Seiboth
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Publication number: 20050052765Abstract: A rearview mirror assembly for a vehicle comprises a holding component configured to attach to the vehicle, a first clamping part configured to attach to the holding component and a second clamping part configured to attach to the holding component disposed opposite of the first clamping part. The second clamping part is further configured to fastenably hold a mirror. A first connection element is carried by one of said first and second clamping parts; and a second connection element is carried by the other of the first and second clamping parts. The first and second elements are connectable to secure the first clamping part and the second clamping part together. The first and second clamping parts have a recess, and the recesses generally encase the holding component.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 15, 2004Publication date: March 10, 2005Applicant: Lang-Mekra North America, LLCInventors: Heinrich Lang, Wolfgang Seiboth, Stefan Centmayer
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Publication number: 20050052764Abstract: A rearview mirror arrangement for vehicles, in particular for utility vehicles, is disclosed which includes a mirror carrier plate 1 on which a mirror pane 11 is affixed, an adjusting unit 2 that can be attached directly to a vehicle-mounted, mirror support 4. A platform unit 22 capable of motorized rotation 23, 24 relative to a base unit 21 about at least one axis, is attached directly to the adjusting unit and a housing 3. The mirror carrier plate, as well as the housing, is thus attached directly to the platform unit and rotates with the platform unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 8, 2004Publication date: March 10, 2005Inventors: Stephen Centmayer, Heinrich Lang, Wolfgang Seiboth
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Publication number: 20050013024Abstract: A detent joint interconnecting first and second hinge pieces of vehicle mirrors. The detent joint includes an axis of rotation around which the hinge pieces are pivoted. A spring urged detent element carried by one of the hinge pieces for movement along a plane transverse to the axis of rotation and is movable in a direction of engagement. The detent element includes a surface with at least two protruding teeth. The hinge also includes a counter surface with complementary cuts formed therein which act with the teeth of the detent element to provide that at least two teeth of the detent element engage with the complementarily cuts in the counter surface to provide a detent position.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 11, 2004Publication date: January 20, 2005Inventors: Heinrich Lang, Wolfgang Seiboth, Georg Hecht, Stefan Centmayer
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Patent number: 6830352Abstract: A rearview mirror assembly for a vehicle is provided. The assembly has a holding component and clamping parts to clamp the mirror assembly to the holding component. Alternative embodiments of the holding component and clamping parts are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: March 6, 2001Date of Patent: December 14, 2004Assignee: Lang Mekra North America, LLCInventors: Heinrich Lang, Wolfgang Seiboth, Stefan Centmayer
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Patent number: 6830353Abstract: A smoothly operating tilting device (11) for a support plate (12) of a motor-adjustable motor vehicle exterior mirror is disclosed. The plate (12) has an articulating joint to a housing (13), for a rigid mounting. A drive motor (17) is furnished, for each of the both, orthogonal to each other (although arrangeable in any special disposition) tilting directions, which are connected to, at least in parts, flexible positioning rods (18). The above run in an arched guide (22) and are turned from the plane disposed parallel to the plate (12) in to the transverse direction, in order to bridge the mounting gap and connect with an articulated joint to the face of the back side, or the interior of the plate (12), for the transfer of pushing or pulling movements.Type: GrantFiled: January 29, 2003Date of Patent: December 14, 2004Assignee: Oechsler AGInventors: Wilhelm Wolf, Josef Boegelein, Wolfgang Seiboth, Heinrich Lang
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Publication number: 20040227049Abstract: A linkage arrangement for a rearview mirror is provided. One aspect includes a sliding piece, a first linkage component with a ball socket and a second linkage component with a projection configured to fit into the ball socket. A connection assembly connects the foregoing elements together. A variety of convex and concave profilings are provided on various surfaces of the elements to pivot the rearview mirror.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2002Publication date: November 18, 2004Applicant: Lang-Mekra North America, LLCInventors: Heinrich Lang, Wolfgang Seiboth, Stefan Centmayer
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Publication number: 20040184172Abstract: A rearview mirror assembly for a vehicle is provided. The assembly has a holding component and clamping parts to clamp the mirror assembly to the holding component. Alternative embodiments of the holding component and clamping parts are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 29, 2004Publication date: September 23, 2004Inventors: Heinrich Lang, Wolfgang Seiboth, Stefan Centmayer
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Patent number: 6764189Abstract: The invention relates to a swiveling device (11) of the support panel (12) of an exterior automobile mirror that can be adjusted by means of a motor. Said device functions in a stable manner. The panel (12) is fixed on a housing (13) in such a way that it can swivel, by means of four threaded rods (18—18.18′—18′). Said housing is to be mounted in a fixed position. A geared motor (17, 17′) is provided in said housing for each of the two swiveling directions (11), which are orthogonal in relation to each other. Said geared motors are kinematically connected to two threaded rods (24—24) by a toothed wheel (19, 19′) and by threaded bushings (24—24) which are also toothed on the outside. Said threaded rods (18—18) are diametrically opposite each other in relation to the coaxial axes of rotation of the wheels (19, 19′) and can be moved in opposite directions to each other.Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 2002Date of Patent: July 20, 2004Assignee: Oechsler AGInventors: Wilhelm Wolf, Josef Boegelein, Wolfgang Seiboth, Heinrich Lang
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Publication number: 20040118232Abstract: The invention relates to a motor-driven pivoting device for a support plate that can cooperate with a positioning motor and be pivoted kinematically in relation to a holder, which is fixed to the object. In order to receive a mirror, the plate is provided with a fixed hollow spherical area on its rear side, which is directed away from the mirror, for stable mounting with a compact inbuilt part-turn actuator, mounted with the ability to pivot between two rigidly interconnected spherical surfaces along the generated surfaces thereof. The outer of the two interlocking spherical surfaces of the dual shell holder is embodied in the form of an assembly cap. Its inner surface is fitted out as a carrier for a device with a motor and a set of gears engaging with the gearing that moves radially to engage with the inner area of the device carrier along a generatrix of the inner generated surface of the hollow area.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 11, 2004Publication date: June 24, 2004Inventors: Wilhelm Wolf, Josef Boegelein, Wolfgang Seiboth, Heinrich Lang
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Patent number: 6688749Abstract: A rear view mirror assembly for commercial vehicles comprises a tubular support structure having a first end fixable to a commercial vehicle and a second end extending from the commercial vehicle, and a support arm including a molded part and at least one core element. The molded part encapsulates the core element and a substantial portion of the tubular support structure. The molded part and the core element each have a respective density, the core element density being less than the molded part density, whereby the presence of the core element within the molded part reduces the overall weight of the support arm.Type: GrantFiled: February 14, 2002Date of Patent: February 10, 2004Assignee: Mekra Lang GmbH & Co. KGInventors: Heinrich Lang, Alfred Kolb, Wolfgang Seiboth, Albrecht Popp