Electricity: motive power systems – Motor-reversing – Automatic and/or with time-delay means
Reexamination Certificate
2006-03-21
2006-03-21
Ro, Bentsu (Department: 2837)
Electricity: motive power systems
Motor-reversing
Automatic and/or with time-delay means
C388S903000, C073S774000, C049S027000, C324S688000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07015666
ABSTRACT:
A device for sensing an obstacle in said opening range of an automotive closure element movable between an open position and and closed position, more particularly an electrically powered door window (20) or sunroof is provided with a weatherseal (30) sealing the window pane (20). The weatherseal (30) is made of an elastomeric material and secured to a frame (12) of the motor vehicle (10). The device comprises in addition a sensor for sensing an obstacle in the opening range of the closure element (20), the sensor comprising at least one electrical conductor (40) generating an electrical field (F) in the opening range of the closure element (20).The device achieves by simple ways and means an engineered orientation of the electrical field such that any interference by the closure element (20) to the capacitive change in the electrical field (F) is precluded by reason of conductive means (50) comprising a conductive surface (51) made of an electrically conductive material. The conductive means (50) are electrically insulated and shield the window pane (20) from the electrical field (F) generated by the electrical conductor (40).
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Harter Secrest & Emery LLP
Metzler Automotive Profile Systems GmbH
Ro Bentsu
Salai Esq. Stephen B.
Shaw Esq. Brian B.
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