Encinitas, CA, United States of America

Anke Christine Bodack

This inventor holds 3 USPTO granted patents. Top assignee: Zoox, Inc.. Active years: 2020-2023.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Anke Christine Bodack. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/anke-christine-bodack

Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile


% Patents Active = 100.0

Average Co-Inventor Count = 7.2

ph-index = 2

Forward Citations = 14(Granted Patents)


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Years Active: 2020-2023

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3 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents

Title: Anke Christine Bodack: Innovator in Automotive Comfort

Introduction

Anke Christine Bodack is a prominent inventor based in Encinitas, California. She has made significant contributions to the field of automotive design, particularly in enhancing passenger comfort and privacy. With a total of three patents to her name, Bodack is recognized for her innovative solutions that address the needs of modern vehicle occupants.

Latest Patents

One of Bodack's latest patents is a headrest with passenger flaps. This invention includes a system and method for determining whether a passenger is seated in a seating area. Based on detecting the passenger, the system can engage or disengage a flap in the headrest. This headrest is designed to span multiple seats, allowing a single headrest to be used by multiple passengers. Each flap can be configured by the passenger to provide individual privacy and comfort. By actively controlling the state of the flap, a uniform passenger experience is created, ensuring that the flap is in the same state when a passenger enters the vehicle. Additionally, the headrest is designed to couple directly or indirectly to a vehicle body, rather than to a seat or passenger seating area.

Career Highlights

Anke Christine Bodack is currently employed at Zoox, Inc., a company known for its innovative approach to autonomous vehicles. Her work at Zoox reflects her commitment to improving the passenger experience in the automotive industry. Bodack's patents

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.
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