Patents by Inventor Alexander Wieland

Alexander Wieland has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Rod end with locking device for struts
    Patent number: 11959511
    Abstract: The present invention concerns a rod end that has a locking mechanism where the locking mechanism has an insert, a fork end, a female torque locking element, and a male torque locking element. Upon activation of the locking mechanism, the female torque locking element engages with the male torque locking element in a form-fitting connection. The locking mechanism of the present invention can easily be activated and is capable of withstanding a torque.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2024
    Assignee: Albany Engineered Composites, Inc.
    Inventors: Ralph Funck, Martin Welsch, Alexander Wieland
  • Rod End with Locking Device for Struts
    Publication number: 20210317855
    Abstract: The present invention concerns a rod end that has a locking mechanism where the locking mechanism has an insert, a fork end, a female torque locking element, and a male torque locking element. Upon activation of the locking mechanism, the female torque locking element engages with the male torque locking element in a form-fitting connection. The locking mechanism of the present invention can easily be activated and is capable of withstanding a torque.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 8, 2021
    Publication date: October 14, 2021
    Inventors: Ralph Funck, Martin Welsch, Alexander Wieland