Inventor
NIEMANN THOMAS
DE47 patents
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HELLA KGAA HUECK & CO
22 patentsUS7115850B2Oct 3, 2006
Sensor device with three-dimensional switch carrier having differently oriented infrared photodetectors
HELLA KGAA HUECK & CO21 citations88
US10935522B2Mar 2, 2021
Sensor device for detecting moisture on a roadway having at least one structure-borne sound sensor
HELLA KGAA HUECK & CO2 citations69
US10081356B2Sep 25, 2018
Method for at least partially automatically controlling a motor vehicle
HELLA KGAA HUECK & CO2 citations69
US9704309B2Jul 11, 2017
Method for recognising and classifying damage incidents on motor vehicles and a device for the same
HELLA KGAA HUECK & CO2 citations69
US10107671B2Oct 23, 2018
Device for determining the filling level of a fluid
HELLA KGAA HUECK & CO3 citations68
US9518883B2Dec 13, 2016
Fluid pressure sensor
HELLA KGAA HUECK & CO3 citations66
US8053950B2Nov 8, 2011
Ultrasonic sensor and method for the manufacture of an ultrasonic sensor
HELLA KGAA HUECK & CO3 citations63
US9372102B2Jun 21, 2016
Gas sensor and motor vehicle with a gas sensor
HELLA KGAA HUECK & CO2 citations58
US7798008B2Sep 21, 2010
Pressure sensor module and method for manufacturing the same
HELLA KGAA HUECK & CO2 citations54
US9459131B2Oct 4, 2016
Filling level sensor with several thermoelements and method for measuring the filling level
HELLA KGAA HUECK & CO0 citations52
US7336160B2Feb 26, 2008
Device for reading out from sensors in the engine compartment of a motor-vehicle
HELLA KGAA HUECK & CO1 citations52
US9322952B2Apr 26, 2016
Method and device for detecting rain on a windshield
HELLA KGAA HUECK & CO2 citations51
US9709493B2Jul 18, 2017
Sensor device for detecting moisture on a pane
HELLA KGAA HUECK & CO0 citations49
US11167755B2Nov 9, 2021
Method for at least partially automatically controlling a motor vehicle
HELLA KGAA HUECK & CO0 citations48
US9452726B2Sep 27, 2016
Method for recording vehicle-relevant data, in particular for detecting and for evaluating minor damage, sensor arrangement for installation in a vehicle and vehicle having the sensor arrangement for carrying out the method
HELLA KGAA HUECK & CO1 citations48
US10067095B2Sep 4, 2018
Method and device for detecting a structure-borne sound signal, in particular for detecting a structure-borne sound signal triggered by an occurrence of damage on a component to be monitored
HELLA KGAA HUECK & CO0 citations47
US9470622B2Oct 18, 2016
Sensor device having optics including decoupling and coupling regions
HELLA KGAA HUECK & CO0 citations46
US9377402B2Jun 28, 2016
Method and sensor unit for detecting a degree of wetting of a glass pane
HELLA KGAA HUECK & CO1 citations46
US9689788B2Jun 27, 2017
Method for measuring fine particulates and fine particulate sensor for determining the particle size of fine particulates
HELLA KGAA HUECK & CO0 citations42
US10444058B2Oct 15, 2019
Device for measuring a fill level of a liquid in a container with an ultrasonic sensor
HELLA KGAA HUECK & CO0 citations39
US10054682B2Aug 21, 2018
Sensor device and method for recording at least one contact event on a vehicle
HELLA KGAA HUECK & CO0 citations38
US9850792B2Dec 26, 2017
Apparatus for determining a stabilized filling level with an antechamber and calming structure
HELLA KGAA HUECK & CO0 citations35
HELLA GMBH & CO KGAA
11 patentsUS10889151B2Jan 12, 2021
Method for capturing the state of wear of at least one vehicle tyre
HELLA GMBH & CO KGAA2 citations73
US10604096B2Mar 31, 2020
Method for detecting a contact event on the outer shell of a vehicle and vehicle with a sensor device for detecting contact events on the outer shell of the vehicle
HELLA GMBH & CO KGAA3 citations69
US11555760B2Jan 17, 2023
Method and device for determining tire particulate emissions in the driving operation of a vehicle
HELLA GMBH & CO KGAA0 citations60
US11685373B2Jun 27, 2023
Method for sensing and processing the carriageway condition of a carriageway on which a vehicle is driven
HELLA GMBH & CO KGAA1 citations55
US11536617B2Dec 27, 2022
Sensor arrangement for measurement of the temperature of a pane, in particular a windscreen
HELLA GMBH & CO KGAA1 citations50
US12385868B2Aug 12, 2025
Device for the detection of wetness in wheel arches
HELLA GMBH & CO KGAA0 citations49
US10870330B2Dec 22, 2020
Method for protecting vehicle occupants
HELLA GMBH & CO KGAA0 citations48
US10620130B2Apr 14, 2020
Measurement device for measuring fine particulate matter in at least one volume of air for a vehicle, particularly for a motor vehicle
HELLA GMBH & CO KGAA0 citations44
US12358467B2Jul 15, 2025
Method for detecting liquid on a windowpane
HELLA GMBH & CO KGAA0 citations39
US10665092B2May 26, 2020
Method for wireless communication between a vehicle and an external service facility
HELLA GMBH & CO KGAA0 citations38
US12092516B2Sep 17, 2024
Sensor apparatus for detecting the wetness of a window, particularly the window of a motor vehicle
HELLA GMBH & CO KGAA0 citations37
NIEMANN THOMAS
10 patentsUS8773152B2Jul 8, 2014
Device for detecting physical state variables of a medium
NIEMANN THOMAS4 citations69
US8434359B2May 7, 2013
Sensor arrangement for detecting ambient conditions
NIEMANN THOMAS6 citations64
US9016148B2Apr 28, 2015
Holding device for a pane sensor
NIEMANN THOMAS3 citations54
US8899109B2Dec 2, 2014
Device for ascertaining a fill level of a medium
NIEMANN THOMAS3 citations54
US8555716B2Oct 15, 2013
Device for measuring foamed media
NIEMANN THOMAS3 citations54
US8879358B2Nov 4, 2014
Device for determining a filling level
NIEMANN THOMAS0 citations51
US9464941B2Oct 11, 2016
High-temperature sensor with a sensor element and a device for holding and positioning the sensor element, especially for automotive uses
NIEMANN THOMAS1 citations49
US9464556B2Oct 11, 2016
High-temperature sensor for arrangement in a metal tube, especially inside the exhaust gas system of an internal combustion engine
NIEMANN THOMAS1 citations48
US9255919B2Feb 9, 2016
Gas sensor, in particular for automobile applications
NIEMANN THOMAS0 citations38
US8681138B2Mar 25, 2014
Method and device for measuring light conditions in an automobile for determining a control signal
NIEMANN THOMAS0 citations31