Patents by Inventor Daniel Utz

Daniel Utz 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).

  • Patent number: 8245953
    Abstract: An adjustably mounted spray nozzle (4) for windshield washer fluid of a motor vehicle is designed to be easy to install and adjust. To this end, the spray nozzle (4) has the following features: it has a bearing axis (7) by means of which it can be attached to a vehicle in a manner that enables it to pivot about a y-axis of said vehicle; the spray nozzle (4) is provided with an adjusting-means element for pivoting about its bearing axis (7); the adjusting-means element is designed to cooperate with an adjusting-drive manipulator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2012
    Assignee: Rehau AG & Co.
    Inventors: Matthias Beyer, Horst Stickel, Jürgen Sporer, Daniel Utz, Peter Zielke
  • Patent number: 8186608
    Abstract: In an apparatus for wetting a glass pane, in particular a glass pane of a motor vehicle, a spherical body (15) which supports a nozzle body (20) is inserted into an accommodation space (10) which is formed in a bearing head (9) of an insert body (1). The accommodation space (10) exhibits the spherical body (15) together with resistance projections (12) which fix an annular shoulder and also serve to fluidically stabilize a liquid fluid, which flows into a flow expansion space as a subregion of the accommodation space (10), in the form of, for example, wash water. An oscillating fan-like stream can be reliably generated as a result.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2012
    Assignee: A. Raymond et Cie
    Inventors: Markus Rathey, Daniel Utz
  • Patent number: 8113549
    Abstract: A coupling part (1) for a fluid line coupling is provided with a locking element for locking in place a plug-in part that is to be introduced into the coupling (1), and with a checking element (8) to verify proper locking of the plug-in part. The checking element (8) is equipped with axially flexible spring arms (11, 12), which comprise an engagement structure (14, 15) devised to engage with a latching structure (15), and which, in a first checking position, block the checking element (8) from shifting into a second checking position if the plug-in part is not properly locked. After the second checking position has been assumed, as a result of the actuation by the plug-in part of an actuating structure formed on each spring arm (11, 12), the checking element (8) is out of engagement with the plug-in part, and it is therefore possible to remove the plug-in part from the coupling part in the second checking position of the checking part (8), as well, by actuating the locking element (5).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2012
    Assignee: A. Raymond et Cie
    Inventors: Sven Bokühn, Axel Feger, Bernd Grünmüller, Daniel Utz, Patrick Borderie, Jacques Boyer
  • Patent number: 8061630
    Abstract: An insert body (10) for a spray nozzle assembly (1) has a fan jet producing section (17) for producing an oscillating, large-area fan jet and a point jet producing section (18) for producing at least one point jet located in the wetting area of the fan jet. It is thereby ensured that even if the fan jet collapses or is pushed aside, the surface is wetted at least by the or each point jet, which are much more forgiving from a fluid dynamics standpoint.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2011
    Assignee: A. Raymond et Cie
    Inventor: Daniel Utz
  • Publication number: 20110101127
    Abstract: An adjustably mounted spray nozzle (4) for windshield washer fluid of a motor vehicle is designed to be easy to install and adjust. To this end, the spray nozzle (4) has the following features: it has a bearing axis (7) by means of which it can be attached to a vehicle in a manner that enables it to pivot about a y-axis of said vehicle; the spray nozzle (4) is provided with an adjusting-means element for pivoting about its bearing axis (7); the adjusting-means element is designed to cooperate with an adjusting-drive manipulator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2005
    Publication date: May 5, 2011
    Applicants: REHAU AG & CO., A. RAYMOND & CIE
    Inventors: Matthias Beyer, Horst Stickel, Jurgen Sporer, Daniel Utz, Peter Zielke
  • Publication number: 20100237171
    Abstract: In an apparatus for wetting a glass pane, in particular a glass pane of a motor vehicle, a spherical body (15) which supports a nozzle body (20) is inserted into an accommodation space (10) which is formed in a bearing head (9) of an insert body (1). The accommodation space (10) exhibits the spherical body (15) together with resistance projections (12) which fix an annular shoulder and also serve to fluidically stabilize a liquid fluid, which flows into a flow expansion space as a subregion of the accommodation space (10), in the form of, for example, wash water. An oscillating fan-like stream can be reliably generated as a result.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2008
    Publication date: September 23, 2010
    Applicant: A. RAYMOND ET CIE
    Inventors: Markus Rathey, Daniel Utz
  • Publication number: 20100224707
    Abstract: The invention relates to a device for subjecting an object to the action of a liquid, for example, a window pane of a motor vehicle with a cleaning liquid, with a retaining body (1), which can be connected to a liquid line arrangement, and with a nozzle body (12). The nozzle body (12) is provided with a cylindrical design and can be inserted into a location space (8) of the retaining body (1) whereby being rotationally mounted therein. Rotating the nozzle body (12) about the cylinder axis permits a liquid jet or liquid fan to be adjusted with regard to its outlet angle, this liquid jet or fan exiting via an outlet end (18), which is formed in the nozzle body (12), and via an outlet recess (7) formed inside the retaining body (1). A long serviceable life is achieved due to this cylindrical design.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2006
    Publication date: September 9, 2010
    Applicant: A. RAYMOND ET CIE
    Inventors: Markus Rathey, Daniel Utz
  • Publication number: 20100078509
    Abstract: An insert body (10) for a spray nozzle assembly (1) has a fan jet producing section (17) for producing an oscillating, large-area fan jet and a point jet producing section (18) for producing at least one point jet located in the wetting area of the fan jet. It is thereby ensured that even if the fan jet collapses or is pushed aside, the surface is wetted at least by the or each point jet, which are much more forgiving from a fluid dynamics standpoint.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2008
    Publication date: April 1, 2010
    Applicant: A. RAYMOND ET CIE
    Inventor: Daniel Utz
  • Publication number: 20100019483
    Abstract: A coupling part (1) for a fluid line coupling is provided with a locking element for locking in place a plug-in part that is to be introduced into the coupling (1), and with a checking element (8) to verify proper locking of the plug-in part. The checking element (8) is equipped with axially flexible spring arms (11, 12), which comprise an engagement structure (14, 15) devised to engage with a latching structure (15), and which, in a first checking position, block the checking element (8) from shifting into a second checking position if the plug-in part is not properly locked. After the second checking position has been assumed, as a result of the actuation by the plug-in part of an actuating structure formed on each spring arm (11, 12), the checking element (8) is out of engagement with the plug-in part, and it is therefore possible to remove the plug-in part from the coupling part in the second checking position of the checking part (8), as well, by actuating the locking element (5).
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 6, 2007
    Publication date: January 28, 2010
    Applicant: A. RAYMOND ET CIE
    Inventors: Sven Bokühn, Axel Feger, Bernd Grünmüller, Daniel Utz, Patrick Borderie, Jacques Boyer
  • Patent number: 7651139
    Abstract: The invention relates to a coupling for a fluid line arrangement, said coupling being characterised in that a plane outer side (8) of at least one essentially D-shaped sealing ring (7) of a sealing unit is applied to a plane supporting layer (10) of a receiving section (3) of a coupling part (1). In this way, in addition to a high twist rigidity of the sealing ring (7) in question, a very effective sealing action is achieved, even in the presence of comparatively weak radial pressure forces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2010
    Assignee: A. Raymond et Cie
    Inventors: Axel Feger, Daniel Utz
  • Patent number: 7651138
    Abstract: A coupling for a fluid conducting system comprises an elongated coupling part (1) and a locking part (20), which can be displaced in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction and which can be mounted on the coupling part (1) in a manner that enables it to slide. The guiding of the locking part (20) ensues via detent elements (24, 25) that engage inside guide recesses (13) of the coupling part (1). The locking part (20) can be fixed in a releasing position or in a locking position by the engagement of detent projections (26, 27) inside releasing recesses (18, 19) or inside locking recesses (16, 17). This enables a relatively problem-free operating of the coupling during opening and closing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2010
    Assignee: A. Raymond & Cie
    Inventors: Axel Feger, Michael Trede, Daniel Utz, Matthias Kübel
  • Publication number: 20080283628
    Abstract: A spray nozzle assembly of a window washing system, especially for a windshield (2), of a vehicle, comprising two closely adjacent spray nozzles (4) that are in particular provided in a common spray nozzle module and are individually adjustable in terms of their spraying direction, is designed to permit optimal window cleaning with the least possible impairment of visibility during the operation of the window washing system, while affording a streamlined design for the window washing system, that is, one in which the window (2) is cluttered with as few individual elements as possible.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2005
    Publication date: November 20, 2008
    Applicants: REHAU AG & CO., A. RAYMOND & CIE
    Inventors: Matthias Beyer, Arnaud Le Mercier, Markus Rathey, Daniel Utz, Peter Zielke
  • Publication number: 20080258460
    Abstract: The invention relates to a coupling for a fluid line arrangement, said coupling being characterised in that a plane outer side (8) of at least one essentially D-shaped sealing ring (7) of a sealing unit is applied to a plane supporting layer (10) of a receiving section (3) of a coupling part (1). In this way, in addition to a high twist rigidity of the sealing ring (7) in question, a very effective sealing action is achieved, even in the presence of comparatively weak radial pressure forces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2006
    Publication date: October 23, 2008
    Applicant: A. RAYMOND ET CIE
    Inventors: Axel Feger, Daniel Utz
  • Publication number: 20080111371
    Abstract: A coupling for a fluid conducting system comprises an elongated coupling part (1) and a locking part (20), which can be displaced in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction and which can be mounted on the coupling part (1) in a manner that enables it to slide. The guiding of the locking part (20) ensues via detent elements (24, 25) that engage inside guide recesses (13) of the coupling part (1). The locking part (20) can be fixed in a releasing position or in a locking position by the engagement of detent projections (26, 27) inside releasing recesses (18, 19) or inside locking recesses (16, 17). This enables a relatively problem-free operating of the coupling during opening and closing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2005
    Publication date: May 15, 2008
    Inventors: Axel Feger, Michael Trede, Daniel Utz, Matthias Kubel
  • Publication number: 20070126230
    Abstract: A connector for connecting to an end of a corrugated conduit. An infitting section can be inserted into the end of a corrugated conduit and has at least one conical section which is provided with a ramp surface that slopes upward in the insertion direction, pointing away from the infitting end. A clamp is spaced radially apart from the infitting section and includes at least one engaging nose which can be inserted between two elevations of the corrugated conduit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 25, 2004
    Publication date: June 7, 2007
    Applicants: A. RAYMOND & CIE, VOLKSWAGEN AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT
    Inventors: Axel Feger, Martin Kurth, Daniel Utz, Matthias Kubel
  • Patent number: 6604692
    Abstract: A heatable windshield washer nozzle is designed for mounting on the windshield wiper of a motor vehicle. The washer nozzle has a housing with a connection adapter. This connection adapter connects to a spray water hose that is electrically heatable via cables or woven wires molded into it. The ends of the heating cables are electrically bridged across just before the end of the hose. The housing is further equipped with a chamber for receiving a nozzle body and a heating plate above the nozzle body. A cover closes the chamber. The nozzle body is a flat chip with several channels fanning outward from a central water input opening. A bar is formed on the rim of the heating plate, which completely covers the surface of the nozzle chip. This bar extends along the connection adapter, so that when the heated spray water hose is slipped onto the connection adapter, the ends 23 of the heating cables extend over the bar of the heating plate without making direct contact.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2003
    Assignee: A. Raymond & Cie.
    Inventors: Daniel Utz, Hans-Jurgen Lesser
  • Publication number: 20020000481
    Abstract: The heatable windshield washer nozzle is designed for mounting on the windshield wiper of a motor vehicle. The washer nozzle consists of a housing (1) with a connection adapter (2). This connection adapter (2) connects to a spray water hose (19) electrically heatable via cables (22) or woven wires molded into it, while the ends (23) of the heating cables (22) are electrically bridged across just before the end (24) of the hose. The housing (1) is further equipped with a chamber (5) for storing a nozzle body (6) and includes a heating plate (28) above the nozzle body (6) as well as a cover (8) for closing the chamber (5). Here the nozzle body (6) is designed as a flat chip with several channels (26) fanning outward from a central water input opening (25). In keeping with the invention, a bar (29) is formed on the rim (32) of the heating plate (28), which completely covers the surface of the nozzle chip.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2001
    Publication date: January 3, 2002
    Inventors: Daniel Utz, Hans-Jurgen Lesser