Patents by Inventor Andreas Schoch
Andreas Schoch 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).
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Patent number: 11949198Abstract: A molding assembly for establishing an electrical connection between an electrified planar element, which is formed with a peripheral electrical contact, and an electrical device includes a plastic frame element having an electrical conductor. The plastic frame element is adapted to be disposed along a peripheral portion of the electrified planar element that includes the peripheral contact. The plastic frame element extends between two ends. The electrical conductor extends between the two ends of the plastic frame element on a side facing the electrified planar element so that, during attachment of the plastic frame element to the peripheral portion, an electrical connection is automatically establishable between the electrical conductor and the peripheral contact.Type: GrantFiled: October 5, 2020Date of Patent: April 2, 2024Assignee: ELKAMET KUNSTSTOFFTECHNIK GMBHInventors: Thorsten Fries, Juergen Ruehl, Andreas Schoch, Igor Dorscht, Michael Klein
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Patent number: 11892020Abstract: A connection assembly includes first and second components joinable along an axis of relative movement, starting from a separated disassembled state, into an interconnected assembled state, and transferable back into the disassembled state. The first component has a latching element and the second component has a latching element receptacle which cooperates with latching portions of the latching element in the assembled state. The latching portions are offset relative to each other when viewed in a circumferential direction, and are each movable along a movement path starting from a non-deformed rest state. A first portion of the movement path points in a disassembly direction, and a second portion of the movement path points in an assembly direction opposite the disassembly direction. The first portion of the movement path is limited by a stop against which the latching element rests in a course of disassembling the components.Type: GrantFiled: September 3, 2020Date of Patent: February 6, 2024Assignee: ELKAMET KUNSTSTOFFTECHNIK GMBHInventors: Andreas Schoch, Juergen Ruehl, Marcus Schneider, David Landeck, Michael Ortmueller
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Patent number: 11841045Abstract: A connection assembly includes first and second components which, starting from a separated disassembled state, are joinable to each other along a plane of relative movement parallel to respective planes of extension of the components into an interconnected assembled state, and are transferrable back into the disassembled state. The first component has a latching element on either side of the plane of relative movement, and the second component has two latching element receptacles. In the assembled state, each of the latching element receptacles cooperates with a respective latching portion of a respective one of the latching elements. The latching portions are movable along a movement path starting from a non-deformed rest state. A first portion of the movement path pointing in a disassembly direction with respect to the rest state is limited by stop surfaces against which the respective latching elements rest in a course of disassembling the components.Type: GrantFiled: December 8, 2020Date of Patent: December 12, 2023Assignee: ELKAMET KUNSTSTOFFTECHNIK GMBHInventors: Andreas Schoch, Juergen Ruehl, Marcus Schneider, David Landeck, Michael Ortmueller
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Patent number: 11746931Abstract: A connection arrangement includes a first and a second assembly, and an elastically deformable locking element disposed on the first assembly. The locking element is configured to releasably interlock the two assemblies and, during mounting of the two assemblies, to deform into a mounting condition and, after completion of the mounting, to form an undercut which counteracts detachment of the two assemblies. The first assembly has a stop which is movable between an operative position, which assists in maintaining the undercut of the locking element and in which the locking element bears against the stop and/or in which the locking element is deformable against the stop, and a detachment position, in which the stop, in relation to the operative position, is spaced further apart from the locking element and in which the locking element is deformable into a detachment condition for detachment of the two assemblies.Type: GrantFiled: March 1, 2022Date of Patent: September 5, 2023Assignee: ELKAMET KUNSTSTOFFTECHNIK GMBHInventors: Martin Deussen, Michael Klein, Michael Ortmueller, Andreas Schoch
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Publication number: 20230213121Abstract: A connection arrangement includes a first and a second assembly, and an elastically deformable locking element disposed on the first assembly. The locking element is configured to releasably interlock the two assemblies and, during mounting of the two assemblies, to deform into a mounting condition and, after completion of the mounting, to form an undercut which counteracts detachment of the two assemblies. The first assembly has a stop which is movable between an operative position, which assists in maintaining the undercut of the locking element and in which the locking element bears against the stop and/or in which the locking element is deformable against the stop, and a detachment position, in which the stop, in relation to the operative position, is spaced further apart from the locking element and in which the locking element is deformable into a detachment condition for detachment of the two assemblies.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 1, 2022Publication date: July 6, 2023Inventors: Martin Deussen, Michael Klein, Michael Ortmueller, Andreas Schoch
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Publication number: 20230198214Abstract: A molding assembly for establishing an electrical connection between an electrified planar element, which is formed with a peripheral electrical contact, and an electrical device includes a plastic frame element having an electrical conductor. The plastic frame element is adapted to be disposed along a peripheral portion of the electrified planar element that includes the peripheral contact. The plastic frame element extends between two ends. The electrical conductor extends between the two ends of the plastic frame element on a side facing the electrified planar element so that, during attachment of the plastic frame element to the peripheral portion, an electrical connection is automatically establishable between the electrical conductor and the peripheral contact.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 5, 2020Publication date: June 22, 2023Inventors: Thorsten Fries, Juergen Ruehl, Andreas Schoch, Igor Dorscht, Michael Klein
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Publication number: 20230003241Abstract: A connection assembly includes first and second components which, starting from a separated disassembled state, are joinable to each other along a plane of relative movement parallel to respective planes of extension of the components into an interconnected assembled state, and are transferrable back into the disassembled state. The first component has a latching element on either side of the plane of relative movement, and the second component has two latching element receptacles. In the assembled state, each of the latching element receptacles cooperates with a respective latching portion of a respective one of the latching elements. The latching portions are movable along a movement path starting from a non-deformed rest state. A first portion of the movement path pointing in a disassembly direction with respect to the rest state is limited by stop surfaces against which the respective latching elements rest in a course of disassembling the components.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 8, 2020Publication date: January 5, 2023Inventors: Andreas Schoch, Juergen Ruehl, Marcus Schneider, David Landeck, Michael Ortmueller
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Publication number: 20220412100Abstract: A snap-fit connection arrangement includes groove and tongue strips respectively having a groove and tongue, and first and second attachment regions for placement along first and second components, respectively. The groove and tongue strips respectively extend in first and second longitudinal directions transversely to their respective cross sections. Cross-sectional contours of the tongue and the groove correspond to each other through use of latching elements so that a snap-fit connection can be established as the tongue is inserted in a joining direction into the groove. The snap-fit connection allows for relative movement between the tongue and groove strips along at least one of the longitudinal directions and prevents relative movement between the tongue and groove strips transversely to at least one of the longitudinal directions. The tongue includes a latching recess comprising an undercut that extends along and within the tongue and is configured for latching engagement with a rib.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 26, 2020Publication date: December 29, 2022Inventor: Andreas Schoch
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Publication number: 20220341455Abstract: A connection assembly includes first and second components joinable along an axis of relative movement, starting from a separated disassembled state, into an interconnected assembled state, and transferable back into the disassembled state. The first component has a latching element and the second component has a latching element receptacle which cooperates with latching portions of the latching element in the assembled state. The latching portions are offset relative to each other when viewed in a circumferential direction, and are each movable along a movement path starting from a non-deformed rest state. A first portion of the movement path points in a disassembly direction, and a second portion of the movement path points in an assembly direction opposite the disassembly direction. The first portion of the movement path is limited by a stop against which the latching element rests in a course of disassembling the components.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 3, 2020Publication date: October 27, 2022Inventors: Andreas Schoch, Juergen Ruehl, Marcus Schneider, David Landeck, Michael Ortmueller
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Patent number: 10752100Abstract: A profile strip arrangement includes a profile strip made of a profile material. The profile strip has a first connecting area configured to form a connection to an edge area of a windshield of a motor vehicle, and has a second connecting area configured to form a connection to a part that is adjacent to the windshield. The first connecting area has a lower connecting section which interacts with an inside of the edge area of the windshield and which has at least one free surface section that is free of the profile material. The at least one free surface section is formed by a surface of an additional element that is made of a material that differs from that of the profile strip.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2017Date of Patent: August 25, 2020Assignee: ELKAMET KUNSTSTOFFTECHNIK GMBHInventors: Andreas Schoch, Michael Ortmueller, Martin Deussen
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Patent number: 10577042Abstract: The present disclosure provides a clamping device for a handlebar, including: a clamping base comprising a cavity and a first clamping surface; a clamping arm pivotally connected to the clamping base and having a second clamping surface; a locking arm arranged in the cavity and pivotally connected with the clamping base, the locking arm is connected with the clamping arm and provided with at least one locking hole thereon; a locking assembly mounted on the clamping base and comprising a locking pin, and the clamping device is in a locked state when the locking pin is inserted into the locking hole; and a support component detachably mounted on the clamping base for fixing a smart equipment. The clamping device of the present disclosure can be quickly locked or released without additional tools, and no extra adjustment is needed after holding to the handlebar. The clamping device can be applied to a variety of different smart devices by replacing different support component.Type: GrantFiled: November 20, 2018Date of Patent: March 3, 2020Inventor: Andreas Schoch
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Patent number: 10525808Abstract: A profile strip arrangement includes a profile strip made of a profile material. The profile strip has a first connecting area for creating a connection to an edge area of a windshield of a motor vehicle, and a second connecting area which is connectable to a water tray cover that is to be arranged adjacent to the windshield. The first connecting area has a surface section that is free of the profile material. The surface section faces the edge area of the windshield, and at least a partial area of the surface section is covered by a double-sided adhesive tape which provides an adhesive connection to the edge area of the windshield. The surface section is formed by a surface of an additional element that is made of metal or by a surface of a coating of the additional element.Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 2017Date of Patent: January 7, 2020Assignee: ELKAMET KUNSTSTOFFTECHNIK GMBHInventor: Andreas Schoch
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Publication number: 20190344853Abstract: the present disclosure provides a clamping device for a handlebar, including: a clamping base comprising a cavity and a first clamping surface; a clamping arm pivotally connected to the clamping base and having a second clamping surface; a locking arm arranged in the cavity and pivotally connected with the clamping base, the locking arm is connected with the clamping arm and provided with at least one locking hole thereon; a locking assembly mounted on the clamping base and comprising a locking pin, and the clamping device is in a locked state when the locking pin is inserted into the locking hole; and a support component detachably mounted on the clamping base for fixing a smart equipment. The clamping device of the present disclosure can be quickly locked or released without additional tools, and no extra adjustment is needed after holding to the handlebar. The clamping device can be applied to a variety of different smart devices by replacing different support component.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 20, 2018Publication date: November 14, 2019Inventor: Andreas Schoch
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Publication number: 20190016201Abstract: A profile strip arrangement includes a profile strip made of a profile material. The profile strip has a first connecting area for creating a connection to an edge area of a windshield of a motor vehicle, and a second connecting area which is connectable to a water tray cover that is to be arranged adjacent to the windshield. The first connecting area has a surface section that is free of the profile material. The surface section faces the edge area of the windshield, and at least a partial area of the surface section is covered by a double-sided adhesive tape which provides an adhesive connection to the edge area of the windshield. The surface section is formed by a surface of an additional element that is made of metal or by a surface of a coating of the additional element.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 7, 2017Publication date: January 17, 2019Inventor: Andreas SCHOCH
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Publication number: 20170267084Abstract: A profile strip arrangement includes a profile strip made of a profile material. The profile strip has a first connecting area configured to form a connection to an edge area of a windshield of a motor vehicle, and has a second connecting area configured to form a connection to a part that is adjacent to the windshield. The first connecting area has a lower connecting section which interacts with an inside of the edge area of the windshield and which has at least one free surface section that is free of the profile material. The at least one free surface section is formed by a surface of an additional element that is made of a material that differs from that of the profile strip.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2017Publication date: September 21, 2017Inventors: Andreas Schoch, Michael Ortmueller, Martin Deussen