Patents by Inventor Frank Gutmann

Frank Gutmann 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).

  • Publication number: 20240084085
    Abstract: A molded body is useful for non-pneumatic tires, in furniture, seating, as cushioning, for car wheels or parts of car wheels, toys, animal toys, as tires or parts of a tire, saddles, balls and sports equipment, for example sports mats, or as floor covering and wall paneling, especially for sports surfaces, track and field surfaces, sports halls, children's playgrounds and pathways. A preparation for the molded body and a process for manufacturing the molded body are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2022
    Publication date: March 14, 2024
    Applicant: BASF SE
    Inventors: Lisa Marie Schmidt, Elmar Poeselt, Theresa Huelsmann, Florian Tobias Rapp, Eva Anna Haase, Peter Gutmann, Frank Thielbeer
  • Publication number: 20240075771
    Abstract: A molded body is useful in non-pneumatic tires. The non-pneumatic tires containing the molded body are useful for vehicle wheels such as wheels for cars, bikes, motorcycles, trucks, e-scooters, toys, sports equipment, golf caddy, strollers, or wheelchairs. A process for manufacturing the molded body for non-pneumatic tires is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2022
    Publication date: March 7, 2024
    Applicant: BASF SE
    Inventors: Lisa Marie Schmidt, Elmar Poeselt, Theresa Huelsmann, Florian Tobias Rapp, Frank Thiebeer, Eva Anna Haase, Peter Gutmann
  • Patent number: 11742853
    Abstract: A method of manufacturing a housing and a housing for an inductive sensor having at least one sleeve-like housing part and at least one beaker-like end cap for a sensor element, wherein the beaker-like end cap, wherein the end cap is composed of plastic, wherein the end cap is arranged in the sleeve-like housing part, wherein the end cap has a peripheral annular pressing surface that has an excess size with respect to an inner diameter of the housing part along an outer diameter of the sleeve-like section so that a press fit is formed between the sleeve like housing part and the end cap, and wherein a jacket-like outer surface of the sleeve-like section of the end cap does not have a step that projects beyond the inner diameter of the sleeve-like housing part.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2023
    Assignee: SICK AG
    Inventors: Frank Gutmann, Torsten Neuhaeuser, Wolfgang Marschner, Dominik Paul, Matthias Kopf
  • Publication number: 20220231685
    Abstract: A method of manufacturing a housing and a housing for an inductive sensor having at least one sleeve-like housing part and at least one beaker-like end cap for a sensor element, wherein the beaker-like end cap, wherein the end cap is composed of plastic, wherein the end cap is arranged in the sleeve-like housing part, wherein the end cap has a peripheral annular pressing surface that has an excess size with respect to an inner diameter of the housing part along an outer diameter of the sleeve-like section so that a press fit is formed between the sleeve like housing part and the end cap, and wherein a jacket-like outer surface of the sleeve-like section of the end cap does not have a step that projects beyond the inner diameter of the sleeve-like housing part.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 20, 2022
    Publication date: July 21, 2022
    Inventors: Frank GUTMANN, Torsten NEUHAEUSER, Wolfgang MARSCHNER, Paul DOMINIK, Matthias KOPF
  • Patent number: 11223164
    Abstract: The invention relates to a plug-in module for a sensor (32) comprising a sleeve-like housing (3) in which a sensor element (27), a carrier board (16) carrying an electronic circuit and a plug-in unit (2) are positioned. In a plug-in module which can be used equally for sensors of different sizes, an outer diameter (5) of the plug-in unit (2) approximately corresponds to a smallest inner diameter (8) of the sleeve-like housing (3), wherein a coding sleeve (4) is inserted between the plug-in unit (2) and the sleeve-like housing (3).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2022
    Assignee: SICK AG
    Inventors: Frank Gutmann, Wolfgang Marschner, Dominik Paul
  • Publication number: 20160268737
    Abstract: The invention relates to a plug-in module for a sensor (32) comprising a sleeve-like housing (3) in which a sensor element (27), a carrier board (16) carrying an electronic circuit and a plug-in unit (2) are positioned. In a plug-in module which can be used equally for sensors of different sizes, an outer diameter (5) of the plug-in unit (2) approximately corresponds to a smallest inner diameter (8) of the sleeve-like housing (3), wherein a coding sleeve (4) is inserted between the plug-in unit (2) and the sleeve-like housing (3).
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2016
    Publication date: September 15, 2016
    Inventors: Frank GUTMANN, Wolfgang MARSCHNER, Dominik PAUL
  • Publication number: 20150340802
    Abstract: A plug connector for a single-core or multi-core electrical line comprises a plug which comprises a plug body having an end face and at least one connector pin projecting from the end face; a coupling which comprises a coupling body having an end face, wherein at least one reception opening is arranged in the end face of the coupling body for plugging in the at least one connector pin of the plug for establishing a connection; an actuable closure for holding the plug body at the coupling body with a connector pin plugged into the reception opening; and at least one sealing element composed of an elastically deformable material for sealing the connection between the plug and the coupling. The at least one sealing element is clamped between the end face of the plug body and the end face of the coupling body while being deformed when the closure holds the plug body at the coupling body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2015
    Publication date: November 26, 2015
    Inventors: Torsten NEUHAUSER, Frank GUTMANN, Olaf MACHUL
  • Patent number: 7193156
    Abstract: A cable bushing which is small, simple and cost-effective as possible, having a cable, a housing, through which the cable is led, and which has a radially inwardly extending step at its first end, a first sleeve, which engages around the cable and which has a first section arranged inside the housing. The first sleeve is held by the step in the housing, the first sleeve bearing in a seal-forming fashion against the cable and there being a sealing means between the step in the housing and the fist sleeve. A second sleeve is arranged in the interior of the housing and has a first cylindrical section which engages closely around the cable, the first sleeve having a second section which adjoins an end of the first section which faces the step, said second section bearing on the first section of the first sleeve, and an attachment element by means of which the second sleeve is pressed against the first sleeve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2007
    Assignee: Endress + Hauser GmbH + Co., KG
    Inventors: Miroslaw Alznauer, Frank Gutmann
  • Publication number: 20060169474
    Abstract: A cable bushing which is small, simple and cost-effective as possible, having a cable, a housing, through which the cable is led, and which has a radially inwardly extending step at its first end, a first sleeve, which engages around the cable and which has a first section arranged inside the housing. The first sleeve is held by the step in the housing, the first sleeve bearing in a seal-forming fashion against the cable and there being a sealing means between the step in the housing and the fist sleeve. A second sleeve is arranged in the interior of the housing and has a first cylindrical section which engages closely around the cable, the first sleeve having a second section which adjoins an end of the first section which faces the step, said second section bearing on the first section of the first sleeve, and an attachment element by means of which the second sleeve is pressed against the first sleeve.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2003
    Publication date: August 3, 2006
    Inventors: Miroslaw Alznauer, Frank Gutmann
  • Patent number: 6883383
    Abstract: A pressure measurement device, a receiving tube, in which a pressure sensor element is axially clamped by means of a screw element. Between the screw element and the pressure sensor element, a transmission element is arranged to transmit axial clamping forces. The pressure measurement device exhibits at least one first stop, which is not rotatable relative to the receiving tube, wherein the transmission element exhibits at least one second stop, which is engaged with the at least one first stop, in order to prevent a rotation of the transmission element. In this way, a transmission of torque to the pressure sensor element during assembly is prevented. Preferably the first stop is arranged on a bushing which centers the pressure sensor element in the receiving tube.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2005
    Assignee: Endress + Hauser GmbH + Co. KG
    Inventors: Miroslaw Alznauer, Thomas Uehlin, Frank Gutmann
  • Publication number: 20040050169
    Abstract: A pressure measurement device, a receiving tube 1, in which a pressure sensor element 3 is axially clamped by means of a screw element 7. Between the screw element 7 and the pressure sensor element 3, a transmission element 4 is arranged to transmit the axial clamping forces. The pressure measurement device exhibits at least one first stop 21, which is not rotatable relative to the receiving tube 1, wherein the transmission element exhibits at least one second stop 41, which is engaged with the at least one first stop, in order to prevent a rotation of the transmission element. In this way, a transmission of torque to the pressure sensor element 3 during assembly is prevented. Preferably the first stop 21 is arranged on a bushing 2 which centers the pressure sensor element 3 in the receiving tube.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2003
    Publication date: March 18, 2004
    Inventors: Miroslaw Alznauer, Thomas Uehlin, Frank Gutmann
  • Patent number: 6677536
    Abstract: A cable bushing which is small, simple and cost-effective as possible, having a cable, a housing, though which the cable is led, and which has a radially inwardly extending step at its first end, a first sleeve, which engages around the cable and which has a first section arranged inside the housing. The first sleeve is held by the step in the housing, the first sleeve bearing in a seal-forming fashion against the cable and there being a sealing means between the step in the housing and the fist sleeve. A second sleeve is arranged in the interior of the housing and has a first cylindrical section which engages closely around the cable, the first sleeve having a second section which adjoins an end of the first section which faces the step, said second section bearing on the first section of the first sleeve, and an attachment element by means of which the second sleeve is pressed against the first sleeve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 13, 2004
    Assignee: Endress + Hauser GmbH + Co. KG
    Inventors: Miroslaw Alznauer, Frank Gutmann
  • Publication number: 20020121390
    Abstract: A cable bushing is disclosed for a probe, which cable bushing is to be as small, simple and cost-effective as possible, having a cable (3), a housing (1), through which the cable (3) is led, and which has a radially inwardly extending step at its first end, a first sleeve (11), which engages around the cable (3) and which has a first section (13) arranged inside the housing (1), the first sleeve (11) being held by the step in the housing (1), the first sleeve (11) bearing in a seal-forming fashion against the cable (3) and there being a sealing means between the step in the housing (1) and the first sleeve (11), a second sleeve (17) which is arranged in the interior of the housing (1) and which has a first cylindrical section (19) which engages closely around the cable (3), said sleeve having a second section (21) which adjoins an end of the first section (19) which faces the step, said second section bearing on the first section (13) of the first sleeve (11), and an attachment element by means of which the s
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2002
    Publication date: September 5, 2002
    Inventors: Miroslaw Alznauer, Frank Gutmann