Patents by Inventor Armin Herb
Armin Herb 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: 7996977Abstract: A stack arrangement has a first plate-shaped workpiece (12), at least one another plate-shaped workpiece, and an eyelet (14; 34) that connects the first workpiece (12) and the at least one another workpiece (13), with material of the first workpiece (12) being drawn through a through-opening (15) in the at least one another workpiece (13), and with a rim (17) of the through-opening (15) of the at least one another workpiece (13) conically narrowing in a direction of the first workpiece (12).Type: GrantFiled: March 21, 2006Date of Patent: August 16, 2011Assignee: Hilti AktiengesellschaftInventor: Armin Herb
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Patent number: 7818940Abstract: A sealing element (11) for sealing fastening element holes in water-impermeable sealing layers of a structure has a cap-shaped receiving space (21) for receiving curable compound exiting from the borehole and extending between a contact area (18) provided for contacting the water-impermeable sealing layer, and a flange area (19) spaced from the latter, with the outer diameter (C) of the receiving space (21) at the contact area (18) corresponding to from two-times to six-times the inner diameter (D) of a through-opening (12) which is formed in the flange area (19) and is surrounded by springing blades (15) projecting into the through-opening (12) for a clamping engagement with the fastening element (5).Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2008Date of Patent: October 26, 2010Assignee: Hilti AktiengesellschaftInventor: Armin Herb
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Publication number: 20090145078Abstract: A sealing element (11) for sealing fastening element holes in water-impermeable sealing layers of a structure has a cap-shaped receiving space (21) for receiving curable compound exiting from the borehole and extending between a contact area (18) provided for contacting the water-impermeable sealing layer, and a flange area (19) spaced from the latter, with the outer diameter (C) of the receiving space (21) at the contact area (18) corresponding to from two-times to six-times the inner diameter (D) of a through-opening (12) which is formed in the flange area (19) and is surrounded by springing blades (15) projecting into the through-opening (12) for a clamping engagement with the fastening element (5).Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2008Publication date: June 11, 2009Inventor: Armin Herb
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Patent number: 7543788Abstract: A mounting construction (1) for suspended loads (L) has a support connector part (3, 3?) with a fastener device having a pivot element socket (4) and having an associated pivot nut (5), pivotably fixable in at least one pivot plane (1a, 1b), having an inside thread (6). The pivot element socket (4) has a guide slot (8) along a first pivot plane (1b) having a width (B) corresponding to a cross-section of a threaded rod (7) capable of passing therethrough. The pivot nut (5) and a marginal zone (9) arranged on both sides of the guide slot (8) each form guide surfaces (10a, 10b) that are saddle shaped.Type: GrantFiled: February 8, 2005Date of Patent: June 9, 2009Assignee: Hilti AktiengellschaftInventor: Armin Herb
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Publication number: 20070248793Abstract: An open elongate profile has side walls (12, 13; 22; 32) oriented relative to each other in a direction of a longitudinal extension (L) of the side walls, with at least one of the side walls (12; 22; 32) having at least one thickness-reduced region (14; 24; 34) along its longitudinal extent (L) and a shaped profile (15; 25; 35) provided in the at least one thickness-reduced region (14; 24; 34) of the at least one of the side walls (12; 22; 32).Type: ApplicationFiled: April 19, 2007Publication date: October 25, 2007Inventors: Armin Herb, Armin Hoffmann, Fritz Hermann, Christoph Wiedner
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Patent number: 7217058Abstract: A connection device for connecting mounting rails (2,3,4) in a double-T joint includes an intermediate member (11) having two, extending substantially parallel to each other, legs (12) and a connection section (13), connecting the two legs (12), and at least one receiving member (26) connectable with the intermediate member (11) and having two, extending substantially parallel to each other legs (27), a connection section (28) for connecting the two legs (27), and a setting-in element for engaging in at least one of plurality of spaced from each other and located opposite each other, elementary receptacles (18) provided in at least one leg (12) of the intermediate member (11).Type: GrantFiled: February 9, 2005Date of Patent: May 15, 2007Assignee: Hilti AktiengesellschaftInventor: Armin Herb
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Patent number: 7137753Abstract: An attachment element (1; 31; 51), includes at least one engagement member (7.1; 7.2; 38.1; 55) insertable in a mounting opening (3.1; 3.2; 53) of a hollow body (2.1; 2.2; 41.1; 54) in its first position and engaging holding projections (4.1; 4.2; 40.1; 40.2; 60.1; 60.2) provided on the hollow body (2.1; 2.2; 41.1; 54) in its second position, at least one stop (6; 52) for engaging outer end sides of hollow body rims which limit the mounting opening (3.1; 3.2; 53), and at least one fastening element (8.1; 8.2; 32.1; 32.2; 57) having an expansion body (16.1; 33.1; 59) for laterally displacing the at least one engagement member (7.1; 7.2; 38.1; 55) from the first position thereof to the second position.Type: GrantFiled: February 13, 2004Date of Patent: November 21, 2006Assignee: Hilti AktiengesellschaftInventor: Armin Herb
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Publication number: 20060213050Abstract: A stack arrangement has a first plate-shaped workpiece (12), at least one another plate-shaped workpiece, and an eyelet (14; 34) that connects the first workpiece (12) and the at least one another workpiece (13), with material of the first workpiece (12) being drawn through a through-opening (15) in the at least one another workpiece (13), and with a rim (17) of the through-opening (15) of the at least one another workpiece (13) conically narrowing in a direction of the first workpiece (12).Type: ApplicationFiled: March 21, 2006Publication date: September 28, 2006Inventor: Armin Herb
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Patent number: 7101131Abstract: An attachment system for securing a rod member in a mounting opening of a constructional component (44; 74; 97) includes a receiving sleeve (5; 37; 64; 73; 93) for receiving the rod member (23; 40), and an actuation member (4; 35; 62; 72; 81; 92) connected with the receiving sleeve (5; 37; 64; 73; 93) for substantially radially displacing the engagement elements (24.1; 24.2; 49.1; 49.1; 69.1; 69.2; 98.1; 98.2) of the receiving sleeve, which engage the rod member, from a first position in which the rod member is received in the receiving sleeve (5; 37; 64; 73; 93) to a second position in which the rod member is locked in the receiving sleeve.Type: GrantFiled: December 4, 2003Date of Patent: September 5, 2006Assignee: Hilti AktiengesellschaftInventor: Armin Herb
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Patent number: 7073995Abstract: An attachment system, which is to be introduced in a mounting opening (5) of a hollow body (3), includes a rear engagement member (4) for engaging from behind holding projection (17.1, 17.2) of the hollow body (3), at least one stop (6, 37) for engaging edges of outer sides of the hollow body which limit the mounting opening (5) and connected with the rear engagement member (4) by a screw, and a device providing for a relative rotational movement between the stop (6) and the rear engagement member (4) about an axis of the fastening means (7; 35) and formed as a transformation device (9; 31) for converting a translational movement of the screw (7; 35) relative to the stop (6) in a rotational movement of the rear engagement member (4) relative to the stop.Type: GrantFiled: December 4, 2003Date of Patent: July 11, 2006Assignee: Hilti AktiengesellschaftInventor: Armin Herb
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Patent number: 7044701Abstract: A fastening system (1) comprises a rear grip part (5) for introduction into a mounting opening (4) of an elongated mounting rail (2) in a first position and for gripping behind the mounting projections (6.1, 6.2) in a second position and a stop (3) for frontal external loading of the mounting rail (2). The stop (3) is connected to the rear grip part (5) by means of a threaded bolt (9). In addition, on the fastening system (1) a system is provided for providing a relative rotary movement between the stop (3) and the rear grip part (5) about the axis of the bolt (9). The system is configured as a transmission system for transforming a translatory movement of the bolt (9) relative to the stop (3) into a rotary movement of the rear grip part (5) relative to the stop (3).Type: GrantFiled: December 4, 2003Date of Patent: May 16, 2006Assignee: Hilti AktiengesellschaftInventor: Armin Herb
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Patent number: 6994499Abstract: A device for fastening tubular objects includes a C-shaped mounting rail (3) and a rail nut formed of a hollow profile having at least two constriction areas (13a, 13b and 14a, 14b) defining a through-opening (8) which is formed by two hollow cylindrical sections (9a, 9b) extending parallel to a longitudinal axis of the through-opening (8) and having respective inner thread sections (10a, 10b) for receiving a fastening element there between.Type: GrantFiled: April 28, 2003Date of Patent: February 7, 2006Assignee: Hilti AktiengesellschaftInventors: Armin Hoffmann, Armin Herb, Stefan Unverzagt
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Publication number: 20050226683Abstract: A connection device for connecting mounting rails (2,3,4) in a double-T joint includes an intermediate member (11) having two, extending substantially parallel to each other, legs (12) and a connection section (13), connecting the two legs (12), and at least one receiving member (26) connectable with the intermediate member (11) and having two, extending substantially parallel to each other legs (27), a connection section (28) for connecting the two legs (27), and a setting-in element for engaging in at least one of plurality of spaced from each other and located opposite each other, elementary receptacles (18) provided in at least one leg (12) of the intermediate member (11).Type: ApplicationFiled: February 9, 2005Publication date: October 13, 2005Inventor: Armin Herb
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Patent number: 6942440Abstract: A quick-mountable nut, which is capable of at least partially rotation-free axial displacement relative to a threaded bolt (22; 52), includes a nut housing (2; 45), and a springy holding member (4; 49) at least partially located in the nut housing (2; 45) and engaging in at least one screw thread (24; 54) of the threaded bolt (22, 52), with the central through-opening (3; 47) of the nut housing being formed as a tapering radially inward, inner cone (9; 48) for receiving the holding member (4; 49), and with the holding member (4; 49) having two, resiliently movable relative to each other, holding sections (5.1, 5.2; 50.1, 50.2) having each an even wall section abutting a wall of the inner cone (9, 48).Type: GrantFiled: December 4, 2003Date of Patent: September 13, 2005Assignee: Hilti AktiengesellschaftInventors: Stefan Unverzagt, Armin Herb, Armin Hoffmann
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Publication number: 20050191117Abstract: A connection device (11) for anchoring means (5, 6, 7) of a section (3) suspended on a supporting structure comprises a central element (12) and two pivotal swivel elements (21) that can be connected to the central element (12). The central element (12) has two counter coupling means (13) configured as passageway means for forming passage (14) with two end surfaces. The swivel elements (21) each have a coupling means (25) that is insertable into the counter coupling means (13) configured as an insertion part (32) having a gripper part (27) for gripping one of the end surfaces of the passage means (14). The central element (12) is provided with a receiving part (18) for a first anchoring means (5) and the swivel elements (21) are each provided with a receiving part (28) for a second anchoring means (6 or 7).Type: ApplicationFiled: February 9, 2005Publication date: September 1, 2005Inventor: Armin Herb
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Patent number: 6929227Abstract: A system (1) for connecting mounting rails comprises a base member (2) and an angular attachment member (3). The base member (2) has an opening (6.1, 6.2) in at least one lateral wall (4.1, 4.2 or 4.3) for passage therethrough of a bolt (7). The openings (6.1, 6.2) are each provided with a collar (10.1, 10.2), which can be brought into engagement with the opening (13) in the attachment member (3). The collar (10.1, 10.2) has at least in an axial region a conical section (8.2) shaped as a clamping cone. At the time of tightening the bolt 7, a form- and force-locking connection between the base member (2) and the attachment member (3) is created.Type: GrantFiled: September 4, 2003Date of Patent: August 16, 2005Assignee: Hilti AktiengesellschaftInventors: Armin Hofmann, Armin Herb, Stefan Unverzagt
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Publication number: 20050173363Abstract: A mounting construction (1) for suspended loads (L) having a support carrier part (3, 3?) with a fastener having a pivot element socket (4) and having an associated pivot nut (5), pivotably fixable therein in at least one pivot plane (1a, 1b), having an inside thread (6). The pivot element socket (4) has a guide slot (8) along a first pivot plane (1b) having a width (B) corresponding to a cross-section of a threaded rod (7) capable of passing therethrough. The pivot nut (5) and a marginal zone (9) arranged on both sides of the guide slot (8) each form guide surfaces (10a, 10b) that are saddle shaped.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 8, 2005Publication date: August 11, 2005Inventor: Armin Herb
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Publication number: 20050175403Abstract: The invention relates to a node connector, in particular for suspension constructions, which has at least two passages (11, 12) each for at least one rod-shaped construction element and which has at least one connection receiving part (13) for a third construction element. The passages (11, 12) are slot-shaped in their configuration and arranged laterally offset to each other in parallel running planes (41, 42).Type: ApplicationFiled: February 8, 2005Publication date: August 11, 2005Inventors: Armin Herb, Armin Hoffmann
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Publication number: 20050055809Abstract: A fastening element (1) including a rear grip member (11) for introduction into the longitudinal spaces (17) of the mounting rail (2), in the transport position, and for gripping of holding projections (6.1, 6.2) arranged in the mounting rail (2), in the securing position, and a stop (12) for the front external contact of the mounting rail (2). The stop (12) is connected to the rear grip member (11; 31; 52; 64) by a screw (13). A spacer element (14) is arranged with two projections (15.1, 15.2), between the stop (12) and the rear grip member (11), for temporary fixing of the rear grip element (11), in the transport position. The projections (15.1, 15.2) are mounted spring-biased on the spacer element (14).Type: ApplicationFiled: December 3, 2003Publication date: March 17, 2005Inventor: Armin Herb
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Patent number: 6854944Abstract: A quick mounting nut (2) movable, at least partially, without being rotated, axially to a threaded bolt (1), with a springing wire clip (4) being located in a nut housing (5) with a continuous coaxial opening (6), with the wire clip (4) at least partially engaging in a bolt thread (3) and having two legs (8, 8?) which spring relative to one another, with the opening (6) having an inner cone (7) which narrows radially from an axial neutral position of the wire clip (4) and with the wire clip (4) being movable axially to a limited extent and contacting at least partially inside the inner cone (7) in its locking position.Type: GrantFiled: March 19, 2003Date of Patent: February 15, 2005Assignee: Hilti AktiengesellschaftInventors: Armin Hoffmann, Ulrich Birnbaum, Stefan Unverzagt, Armin Herb