This inventor holds 3 USPTO granted patents. Top assignees: Itt Industries, Inc., Itt Manufacturing Enterprises, Inc., Swe Auto-Electric Gmbh. Active years: 1983-2001.
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Title: Josef-Elmar Prang: Automotive Switch and Wiper-System Inventor
Introduction
Josef-Elmar Prang is an inventor based in Bietigheim-Bissingen, Germany. His recorded work includes 3 patents, with inventions focused on vehicle controls and windshield-wiper systems.
Latest Patents
One of Prang’s described inventions is a steering-column switch with microswitches for a motor vehicle. The switch has two operating positions and a neutral position. Three identical microswitches are mounted on a base plate and actuated indirectly by an operating lever through terminal links. The neutral-position microswitch is arranged flat, with its actuating link parallel to the base plate. A sampling roller follows a control contour on the lever to reduce friction during actuation.
Another listed invention is a switch for energizing an electric motor in a wiper system. Together, these patent descriptions reflect Prang’s work on switching mechanisms for automotive controls and windshield wipers.
Career Highlights
Prang’s listed company affiliations include ITT Manufacturing Enterprises, Inc., and ITT Industries, Inc. The available information connects his inventive work with automotive electrical and control systems.
Collaborations
His listed coworkers include Walter Neubauer and Rudolf Klein. Their names provide context for the professional network associated with Prang’s work.
Conclusion
Josef-Elmar Prang’s recorded patents concern practical automotive switching applications, including steering-column controls and windshield-wiper systems.
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