Patents by Inventor Frank Fassbender

Frank Fassbender 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: 11827806
    Abstract: Substance combinations are disclosed which include urea, at least one chitosan biopolymer having a degree of deacetylation of from 70% to 95%, and at least one dicarboxylic acid in aqueous solution. The substance combinations are useful as primers for the pretreating substrate surfaces, in particular flat or sheet-form, non-metallic substrates, which are provided as carrier materials for vapor phase corrosion inhibitors, to enable subsequent fixing to those substrate surfaces of vapor phase corrosion inhibitors from an aqueous or aqueous-alcoholic solution containing them. Certain embodiments of the substance combination include 0.1-2% by weight chitosan biopolymer, 10-25% by weight urea, and 0.5-2.5% by weight of a dicarboxylic acid, completely dissolved in deionized water. Yet a further, related aspect of the invention relates to a carrier material for vapor phase corrosion inhibitors, wherein the vapor phase corrosion inhibitors are fixed to a substrate surface pretreated with the substance combination.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 2, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2023
    Assignee: EXCOR Korrosionsforschung GmbH
    Inventors: Georg Reinhard, Peter Neitzel, Frank Fassbender, Gerhard Hahn
  • Patent number: 11781067
    Abstract: Disclosed are combinations of substances for stimulus-dependent release of vapor phase corrosion inhibitors including: (1) a matrix; (2) at least one symmetrical or asymmetrical carboxylic acid anhydride of at least one first carboxylic acid, (3) at least one salt of at least one second, highly volatile corrosion-inhibiting carboxylic acid, wherein (2) is a non-volatile anhydride or an anhydride with low volatility with a vapor pressure of preferably lower than 1×10?3 Pa at 25° C. The combination is effective to release the first carboxylic acid(s) by hydrolysis of the anhydride and release the second carboxylic acid(s) of (3) from its salt by proton transfer from first carboxylic acid(s), so that the second carboxylic acid(s) is/are present as a corrosion inhibitor in the vapor phase. Also disclosed are methods for producing and using the combinations for corrosion protection of conventional industrially used metals, in, e.g., packing, storage and transport processes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2023
    Assignee: EXCOR Korrosionsforschung GmbH
    Inventors: Gregor Wowsnick, Bianka Leitner, Frank Fassbender, Gerhard Hahn
  • Publication number: 20200362243
    Abstract: Disclosed are combinations of substances for stimulus-dependent release of vapor phase corrosion inhibitors including: (1) a matrix; (2) at least one symmetrical or asymmetrical carboxylic acid anhydride of at least one first carboxylic acid, (3) at least one salt of at least one second, highly volatile corrosion-inhibiting carboxylic acid, wherein (2) is a non-volatile anhydride or an anhydride with low volatility with a vapor pressure of preferably lower than 1×10?3 Pa at 25° C. The combination is effective to release the first carboxylic acid(s) by hydrolysis of the anhydride and release the second carboxylic acid(s) of (3) from its salt by proton transfer from first carboxylic acid(s), so that the second carboxylic acid(s) is/are present as a corrosion inhibitor in the vapor phase. Also disclosed are methods for producing and using the combinations for corrosion protection of conventional industrially used metals, in, e.g., packing, storage and transport processes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2020
    Publication date: November 19, 2020
    Inventors: Gregor WOWSNICK, Bianka LEITNER, Frank FASSBENDER, Gerhard HAHN
  • Patent number: 10753000
    Abstract: The invention relates to corrosion-inhibiting substance combinations capable of evaporation or sublimation, containing at least: (1) substituted 1,4-benzoquinone, (2) aromatic or alicyclic substituted carbamate, (3) polysubstituted phenol, and (4) monosubstituted pyrimidine. These combinations preferably include 1-30 mass % of component (1), 5-40 mass % of component (2), 2-20 mass % of component (3), and 0.5-10 mass % of component (4), each relating to the total quantity of the substance combination. The components can be provided mixed together or dispersed in water, or also pre-mixed in solubilizer that can be mixed with mineral oils and synthetic oils, preferably an arylalkylether alcohol such as, e.g., phenoxyethanol. Such substance combinations can be used as vapor phase corrosion inhibitors in packaging or during storage in closed spaces for protecting common commodity metals such as iron, chrome, nickel, aluminum, copper and their alloys as well as galvanized steels, against atmospheric corrosion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2020
    Assignee: EXCOR KORROSIONSFORSCHUNG GmbH
    Inventors: Georg Reinhard, Peter Neitzel, Frank Fassbender, Gerhard Hahn
  • Publication number: 20200216678
    Abstract: Substance combinations are disclosed which include urea, at least one chitosan biopolymer having a degree of deacetylation of from 70% to 95%, and at least one dicarboxylic acid in aqueous solution. The substance combinations are useful as primers for the pretreating substrate surfaces, in particular flat or sheet-form, non-metallic substrates, which are provided as carrier materials for vapor phase corrosion inhibitors, to enable subsequent fixing to those substrate surfaces of vapor phase corrosion inhibitors from an aqueous or aqueous-alcoholic solution containing them. Certain embodiments of the substance combination include 0.1-2% by weight chitosan biopolymer, 10-25% by weight urea, and 0.5-2.5% by weight of a dicarboxylic acid, completely dissolved in deionized water. Yet a further, related aspect of the invention relates to a carrier material for vapor phase corrosion inhibitors, wherein the vapor phase corrosion inhibitors are fixed to a substrate surface pretreated with the substance combination.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 2, 2020
    Publication date: July 9, 2020
    Inventors: Georg REINHARD, Peter NEITZEL, Frank FASSBENDER, Gerhard HAHN
  • Publication number: 20190093236
    Abstract: The invention relates to corrosion-inhibiting substance combinations capable of evaporation or sublimation, containing at least: (1) substituted 1,4-benzoquinone, (2) aromatic or alicyclic substituted carbamate, (3) polysubstituted phenol, and (4) monosubstituted pyrimidine. These combinations preferably include 1-30 mass % of component (1), 5-40 mass % of component (2), 2-20 mass % of component (3), and 0.5-10 mass % of component (4), each relating to the total quantity of the substance combination. The components can be provided mixed together or dispersed in water, or also pre-mixed in solubilizer that can be mixed with mineral oils and synthetic oils, preferably an arylalkylether alcohol such as, e.g., phenoxyethanol. Such substance combinations can be used as vapor phase corrosion inhibitors in packaging or during storage in closed spaces for protecting common commodity metals such as iron, chrome, nickel, aluminum, copper and their alloys as well as galvanized steels, against atmospheric corrosion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2018
    Publication date: March 28, 2019
    Inventors: Georg REINHARD, Peter NEITZEL, Frank FASSBENDER, Gerhard HAHN
  • Publication number: 20150210187
    Abstract: A longitudinal adjustment device for longitudinally adjusting a vehicle seat comprises a first guide rail extending longitudinally along a longitudinal direction, and a second guide rail extending longitudinally along the longitudinal direction and being displaceable along the longitudinal direction relative to the first guide rail and having two opposing rail legs and a rail base connecting the rail legs. Arranged on the second guide rail is an actuating device for adjusting the guide rails relative to each other in an actuated state, and/or for retaining the guide rails in a longitudinal position relative to each other in non-actuated state. An angle bracket disposed on the second guide rail for holding the actuating device on the second guide rail is designed U-shaped with two legs and a base connecting the legs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2015
    Publication date: July 30, 2015
    Inventors: Karsten HARLEB, Sven FISCHER, Frank FASSBENDER
  • Patent number: 9061608
    Abstract: A detent fitting for latching two vehicle parts is provided. The detent fitting comprising a first fitting part, a second fitting part rotatably arranged about an axis of rotation relative to the first fitting part, at least one locking bolt shiftably arranged on the first fitting part, which is formed and provided to be brought in engagement with a toothing of the second fitting part for latching the first fitting part and the second fitting part and to be brought out of engagement with the toothing of the second fitting part for releasing the latching, at least one guide element arranged on the first fitting part for guiding the at least one locking bolt, and at least one bearing element arranged on the first fitting part and different from the at least one guide element, which for supporting the first fitting part on the second fitting part slidingly cooperates with the second fitting part.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2015
    Assignee: Brose Fahrzeugteile GmbH & Co. Kommanditgesellschaft, Coburg
    Inventors: Frank Fassbender, Oliver Steffen
  • Patent number: 8960797
    Abstract: A latch fitting for locking two components includes a first fitting part and a second fitting part. At least one locking bolt is movably arranged on the first fitting part and is guided on at least one longitudinally extended guide element along an adjustment track. The guide element includes an end that faces toothing of the second fitting part. A drive element is coupled to the at least one locking bolt for moving the at least one locking bolt along the adjustment track to lock the latch fitting with the toothing of the second fitting part. The at least one guide element includes a stop for limiting the adjustment track of the at least one locking bolt when moving the at least one locking bolt against the locking direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2015
    Assignee: Brose Fahrzeugteile GmbH & Co. KG, Coburg
    Inventors: Frank Fassbender, Oliver Steffen
  • Patent number: 8807655
    Abstract: A fixture arrangement for a seat, in particular for a vehicle seat, is provided. The fixture arrangement includes a first and a second fixture each of which comprises a first and a second driving element, each of which has a cavity with an internal contour, and a shaft connecting the two fixtures and an adjusting element for operating the fixtures. The shaft has a first end with an external contour to be positively inserted into the first driving element and a second, in particular cylindrical end. In an intermediate mounted position the second driving element, the second end of the shaft and the adjusting element can be positioned in any rotational position. In a final mounted position the two driving elements, the shaft and the adjusting element, are connected with each other in a rotationally fixed manner by, for example, a bush.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2014
    Assignee: Brose Fahrzeugteile GmbH & Co. KG, Coburg
    Inventors: Frank Fassbender, Oliver Steffen
  • Publication number: 20130051899
    Abstract: A detent fitting for latching two vehicle parts is provided. The detent fitting comprising a first fitting part, a second fitting part rotatably arranged about an axis of rotation relative to the first fitting part, at least one locking bolt shiftably arranged on the first fitting part, which is formed and provided to be brought in engagement with a toothing of the second fitting part for latching the first fitting part and the second fitting part and to be brought out of engagement with the toothing of the second fitting part for releasing the latching, at least one guide element arranged on the first fitting part for guiding the at least one locking bolt, and at least one bearing element arranged on the first fitting part and different from the at least one guide element, which for supporting the first fitting part on the second fitting part slidingly cooperates with the second fitting part.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2011
    Publication date: February 28, 2013
    Inventors: Frank Fassbender, Oliver Steffen
  • Patent number: 8328288
    Abstract: A detent fitting for locking two vehicle parts comprises a first vehicle part, a second vehicle part which is arranged pivotably about a rotational axis with respect to the first fitting part and three locking pawls which are arranged displaceably on the first fitting part, the locking pawls being designed and provided to be brought into engagement with a toothing of the second fitting part for locking the first fitting part with respect to the second fitting part and to be brought out of engagement with the toothing of the second fitting part for releasing the locking. Each locking pawl is associated with a free-pivoting section on the second fitting part, the locking pawl interacting with the free-pivoting section when turning the second fitting part relative to the first fitting part and the free-pivoting section being designed and provided to prevent an engagement of the locking pawl with the toothing of the second fitting part in a predefined angular range.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2012
    Assignee: Brose Fahrzeugteile GmbH & Co. KG, Coburg
    Inventors: Frank Fassbender, Oliver Steffen
  • Patent number: 8226168
    Abstract: A fitting for a vehicle seat is provided having a first fitting part, a second fitting part which is rotatable about an axis of rotation relative to the first fitting part, a locking bolt which is guided displaceably in a radical direction of displacement on the first fitting part and is intended for forming a locking mechanism with the second fitting part, and a driving element which is arranged movably between the fitting parts and is intended for the radical deployment and retrieving of the locking bolt. In order to seal the respective axial gap between the driving element and the fitting parts, a separate sealing component which provides a seal in relation to the axis of rotation is used. In the case of a fitting of this type, paint is prevented from penetrating via a central opening during a dip-coating process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2012
    Assignee: Brose Fahrzeugteile GmbH & Co. Kommanditgesellschaft, Coburg
    Inventors: Oliver Steffen, Frank Fassbender
  • Patent number: 8201887
    Abstract: A fitting is provided that has a first fitting part and a second fitting part that can be rotated about a rotation axis relative to the first fitting part, wherein both fitting parts are held rotatably to one another in the axial direction by means of a retaining ring. For this purpose, a retaining ring overlaps the second fitting part in the axial direction, and is firmly connected to the second fitting part at that location, and pretensions the first fitting part against the second fitting part by means of a stop that is tilted inward against the radial direction. Such a fitting can be produced in a particularly cost-effective manner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2012
    Assignee: Brose Fahrzeugteile GmbH & Co. Kommanditgesellschaft, Coburg
    Inventors: Michael Zellmann, Oliver Steffen, Frank Fassbender
  • Patent number: 8201888
    Abstract: A fitting is specified, in particular for a vehicle seat, which has a first fitting part and a second fitting part that is rotatable around a rotary axis relative to the first fitting part, and which has at least one safety bolt that is movably guided in the radial direction on the first fitting part for the purpose of forming an interlock with the second fitting part. According to a first variant, at least one rotatable actuating cam is provided for radially supporting the safety bolt, which has outer, middle and inner support surfaces running in the circumferential direction, the support surfaces each having a radial offset relative to each other, and the step between the middle and the outer support surfaces forming a stop against the safety bolt. According to a further variant, fitting has an engagement means for retracting the safety bolt, which is designed as a link guiding the safety bolt, which includes a radial limiting surface that acts as a stop in interaction with the safety bolt.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2012
    Assignee: Brose Fahrzeugteile GmbH & Co. Kommanditgesellschaft
    Inventors: Frank Fassbender, Oliver Steffen
  • Publication number: 20120009007
    Abstract: A latch fitting for locking two components includes a first fitting part and a second fitting part. At least one locking bolt is movably arranged on the first fitting part and is guided on at least one longitudinally extended guide element along an adjustment track. The guide element includes an end that faces toothing of the second fitting part. A drive element is coupled to the at least one locking bolt for moving the at least one locking bolt along the adjustment track to lock the latch fitting with the toothing of the second fitting part. The at least one guide element includes a stop for limiting the adjustment track of the at least one locking bolt when moving the at least one locking bolt against the locking direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2011
    Publication date: January 12, 2012
    Inventors: Frank Fassbender, Oliver Steffen
  • Patent number: 8001726
    Abstract: A fixing system with a fixing device for fixing a window of a motor vehicle. The fixing system comprising a slider and a displacement-force-introducing element being fitted on the fixing device. In an operating position there being an operative connection between the fixing device and the displacement-force-introducing element for the transmission of displacement forces. A reduction device used for reducing a direct transmission of force from the slider to the displacement-force-introducing element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2011
    Assignee: Brose Fahzeugteile GmbH & Co., KG, Coburg
    Inventor: Frank Fassbender
  • Publication number: 20110101756
    Abstract: A fixture arrangement for a seat, in particular for a vehicle seat, is provided. The fixture arrangement comprising a first and a second fixture each of which comprises a first and a second driving element, each of which has a cavity with an internal contour, and a shaft connecting the two fixtures and an adjusting element for operating the fixtures The shaft has a first end with an external contour to be positively inserted into the first driving element and a second, in particular cylindrical end. In an intermediate mounted position the second driving element, the second end of the shaft and the adjusting element can be positioned in any rotational position. Means for fixation of the rotational position are provided between the shaft, the second driving element and the adjusting element so that in a final mounted position the two driving elements, the shaft and the adjusting element are connected with each other in a rotationally fixed manner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2009
    Publication date: May 5, 2011
    Inventors: Frank Fassbender, Oliver Steffen
  • Publication number: 20110089735
    Abstract: A fitting for a vehicle seat is provided having a first fitting part, a second fitting part which is rotatable about an axis of rotation relative to the first fitting part, a locking bolt which is guided displaceably in a radical direction of displacement on the first fitting part and is intended for forming a locking mechanism with the second fitting part, and a driving element which is arranged movably between the fitting parts and is intended for the radical deployment and retrieving of the locking bolt. In order to seal the respective axial gap between the driving element and the fitting parts, a separate sealing component which provides a seal in relation to the axis of rotation is used. In the case of a fitting of this type, paint is prevented from penetrating via a central opening during a dip-coating process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2010
    Publication date: April 21, 2011
    Inventors: Oliver STEFFEN, Frank FASSBENDER
  • Publication number: 20110062760
    Abstract: A fitting is provided that has a first fitting part and a second fitting part that can be rotated about a rotation axis relative to the first fitting part, wherein both fitting parts are held rotatably to one another in the axial direction by means of a retaining ring. For this purpose, a retaining ring overlaps the second fitting part in the axial direction, and is firmly connected to the second fitting part at that location, and pretensions the first fitting part against the second fitting part by means of a stop that is tilted inward against the radial direction. Such a fitting can be produced in a particularly cost-effective manner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2010
    Publication date: March 17, 2011
    Inventors: Michael ZELLMANN, Oliver STEFFEN, Frank FASSBENDER