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Thomas Niemann
Also filed as: NIEMANN THOMAS · NIEMANN THOMAS A
48 granted patents·24 pending applications·261 citations·filing 1995–2025
97Inventor score
Files withHELLA KGAA HUECK & CO31HELLA GMBH & CO KGAA23NIEMANN THOMAS12MACGREGOR CONVER GMBH2IMAGETEL INTERNATIONAL INC1
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72 records- 0183US10889151B2Method for capturing the state of wear of at least one vehicle tyreHELLA GMBH & CO KGAA·Filed 2018·Granted Jan 12, 2021·2 cites·16 claims
- 0283US10107671B2Device for determining the filling level of a fluidHELLA KGAA HUECK & CO·Filed 2015·Granted Oct 23, 2018·3 cites·16 claims
- 0381US5793415AVideoconferencing and multimedia systemIMAGETEL INTERNATIONAL INC·Filed 1995·Granted Aug 11, 1998·158 cites·4 claims
- 0480US10935522B2Sensor device for detecting moisture on a roadway having at least one structure-borne sound sensorHELLA KGAA HUECK & CO·Filed 2017·Granted Mar 2, 2021·2 cites·15 claims
- 0575US8773152B2Device for detecting physical state variables of a mediumNIEMANN THOMAS·Filed 2011·Granted Jul 8, 2014·4 cites·8 claims
- 0675US8434359B2Sensor arrangement for detecting ambient conditionsNIEMANN THOMAS·Filed 2011·Granted May 7, 2013·6 cites·15 claims
- 0774US10604096B2Method 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 vehicleHELLA GMBH & CO KGAA·Filed 2018·Granted Mar 31, 2020·3 cites·13 claims
- 0874US7115850B2Sensor device with three-dimensional switch carrier having differently oriented infrared photodetectorsHELLA KGAA HUECK & CO·Filed 2004·Granted Oct 3, 2006·21 cites·15 claims
- 0972US11536617B2Sensor arrangement for measurement of the temperature of a pane, in particular a windscreenHELLA GMBH & CO KGAA·Filed 2019·Granted Dec 27, 2022·1 cites·11 claims
- 1072US9518883B2Fluid pressure sensorHELLA KGAA HUECK & CO·Filed 2014·Granted Dec 13, 2016·3 cites·5 claims
- 1169US9372102B2Gas sensor and motor vehicle with a gas sensorHELLA KGAA HUECK & CO·Filed 2014·Granted Jun 21, 2016·2 cites·8 claims
- 1268US10081356B2Method for at least partially automatically controlling a motor vehicleHELLA KGAA HUECK & CO·Filed 2016·Granted Sep 25, 2018·2 cites·7 claims
- 1368US2025377234A1Method for determining the fluid fill level in a tank for holding fluids, and tank for holding fluidsHELLA GMBH & CO KGAA·Filed 2025·Application pending·0 cites
- 1467US9377402B2Method and sensor unit for detecting a degree of wetting of a glass paneHELLA KGAA HUECK & CO·Filed 2015·Granted Jun 28, 2016·1 cites·15 claims
- 1566US9322952B2Method and device for detecting rain on a windshieldHELLA KGAA HUECK & CO·Filed 2012·Granted Apr 26, 2016·2 cites·3 claims
- 1665US8053950B2Ultrasonic sensor and method for the manufacture of an ultrasonic sensorHELLA KGAA HUECK & CO·Filed 2007·Granted Nov 8, 2011·3 cites·4 claims
- 1765US2025137978A1Sensor assembly for monitoring the structure of a housing structureHELLA GMBH & CO KGAA·Filed 2024·Application pending·0 cites
- 1864US9704309B2Method for recognising and classifying damage incidents on motor vehicles and a device for the sameHELLA KGAA HUECK & CO·Filed 2014·Granted Jul 11, 2017·2 cites·22 claims
- 1964US8899109B2Device for ascertaining a fill level of a mediumNIEMANN THOMAS·Filed 2012·Granted Dec 2, 2014·3 cites·29 claims
- 2064US8555716B2Device for measuring foamed mediaNIEMANN THOMAS·Filed 2011·Granted Oct 15, 2013·3 cites·13 claims
- 2163US2025377233A1Method for monitoring the structure of a housing structureHELLA GMBH & CO KGAA·Filed 2025·Application pending·0 cites
- 2262US12385868B2Device for the detection of wetness in wheel archesHELLA GMBH & CO KGAA·Filed 2023·Granted Aug 12, 2025·0 cites·10 claims
- 2362US2024075417A1Method for determining the degree of soiling of an air filterHELLA GMBH & CO KGAA·Filed 2023·Application pending·0 cites
- 2461US9016148B2Holding device for a pane sensorNIEMANN THOMAS·Filed 2012·Granted Apr 28, 2015·3 cites·12 claims
- 2560US11685373B2Method for sensing and processing the carriageway condition of a carriageway on which a vehicle is drivenHELLA GMBH & CO KGAA·Filed 2019·Granted Jun 27, 2023·1 cites·13 claims
- 2660US9464941B2High-temperature sensor with a sensor element and a device for holding and positioning the sensor element, especially for automotive usesNIEMANN THOMAS·Filed 2012·Granted Oct 11, 2016·1 cites·11 claims
- 2760US9464556B2High-temperature sensor for arrangement in a metal tube, especially inside the exhaust gas system of an internal combustion engineNIEMANN THOMAS·Filed 2012·Granted Oct 11, 2016·1 cites·6 claims
- 2860US2024264064A1Method and sensor assembly for detecting aerosols in the ambient air of a motor vehicleHELLA GMBH & CO KGAA·Filed 2024·Application pending·0 cites
- 2958US11555760B2Method and device for determining tire particulate emissions in the driving operation of a vehicleHELLA GMBH & CO KGAA·Filed 2020·Granted Jan 17, 2023·0 cites·19 claims
- 3058US9459131B2Filling level sensor with several thermoelements and method for measuring the filling levelHELLA KGAA HUECK & CO·Filed 2014·Granted Oct 4, 2016·0 cites·12 claims
- 3158US2025138191A1Sensor apparatus for detecting deposits on a windowpaneHELLA GMBH & CO KGAA·Filed 2024·Application pending·0 cites
- 3256US10870330B2Method for protecting vehicle occupantsHELLA GMBH & CO KGAA·Filed 2018·Granted Dec 22, 2020·0 cites·13 claims
- 3355US7798008B2Pressure sensor module and method for manufacturing the sameHELLA KGAA HUECK & CO·Filed 2009·Granted Sep 21, 2010·2 cites·9 claims
- 3455US2025093306A1Sensor apparatus having at least one sensor element and method for producing a sensor apparatusHELLA GMBH & CO KGAA·Filed 2024·Application pending·0 cites
- 3553US12358467B2Method for detecting liquid on a windowpaneHELLA GMBH & CO KGAA·Filed 2023·Granted Jul 15, 2025·0 cites·12 claims
- 3653US9709493B2Sensor device for detecting moisture on a paneHELLA KGAA HUECK & CO·Filed 2014·Granted Jul 18, 2017·0 cites·11 claims
- 3753US2023045413A1Sensor apparatus for detecting the temperature on a flat component, particularly on a motor vehicle windowHELLA GMBH & CO KGAA·Filed 2022·Application pending·0 cites
- 3852US9850792B2Apparatus for determining a stabilized filling level with an antechamber and calming structureHELLA KGAA HUECK & CO·Filed 2014·Granted Dec 26, 2017·0 cites·10 claims
- 3952US9452726B2Method 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 methodHELLA KGAA HUECK & CO·Filed 2013·Granted Sep 27, 2016·1 cites·6 claims
- 4052US2016114764A1Method and device for detecting rain on a windshieldHELLA KGAA HUECK & CO·Filed 2015·Application pending·0 cites
- 4151US10444058B2Device for measuring a fill level of a liquid in a container with an ultrasonic sensorHELLA KGAA HUECK & CO·Filed 2017·Granted Oct 15, 2019·0 cites·11 claims
- 4251US2007151263A1Method and device for detecting the state of an air filter of an air conditioning systemHELLA KGAA HUECK & CO·Filed 2007·Application pending·0 cites
- 4351US2018329058A1Sensor device and method for recording at least one contact event on a vehicleHELLA GMBH & CO KGAA·Filed 2018·Application pending·0 cites
- 4451US2024201154A1Sensor apparatus for analysing a sample gas volumeHELLA GMBH & CO KGAA·Filed 2023·Application pending·0 cites
- 4550US10620130B2Measurement device for measuring fine particulate matter in at least one volume of air for a vehicle, particularly for a motor vehicleHELLA GMBH & CO KGAA·Filed 2018·Granted Apr 14, 2020·0 cites·12 claims
- 4650US7336160B2Device for reading out from sensors in the engine compartment of a motor-vehicleHELLA KGAA HUECK & CO·Filed 2005·Granted Feb 26, 2008·1 cites·9 claims
- 4750US2021237742A1Sensor device for detecting moisture on a roadway having at least one structure-borne sound sensorHELLA KGAA HUECK & CO·Filed 2021·Application pending·0 cites
- 4848US10054682B2Sensor device and method for recording at least one contact event on a vehicleHELLA KGAA HUECK & CO·Filed 2015·Granted Aug 21, 2018·0 cites·7 claims
- 4946US11167755B2Method for at least partially automatically controlling a motor vehicleHELLA KGAA HUECK & CO·Filed 2018·Granted Nov 9, 2021·0 cites·6 claims
- 5046US10665092B2Method for wireless communication between a vehicle and an external service facilityHELLA GMBH & CO KGAA·Filed 2018·Granted May 26, 2020·0 cites·8 claims
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