Patents by Inventor Gerhard Nikles

Gerhard Nikles 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: 11774019
    Abstract: A connection system (1) is for distributing water in a domestic system. The connection system includes a flexible pipe (2) having at least one end portion for connection to a hydraulic connector. At least one hollow insert (3, 6) axially engages the end portion of the flexible pipe (2). The insert (3, 6) includes a flange-shaped head portion (31, 61) which abuts against the free end of the end portion of the pipe (2). A reinforcement portion (32, 62) extends from the head portion (31, 61) into the end portion of the pipe (2). At least one annular bushing (4) mechanically clamps onto the end portion of the pipe (2). At least one connecting element (5) is fitted onto the end portion of the pipe (2) and includes a device for connection to the hydraulic connector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2023
    Assignee: NIKLES INTER AG
    Inventor: Gerhard Nikles
  • Patent number: 11668405
    Abstract: A safety valve is for controlling dispensing of a fluid flow from a conduit. A valve body forms an inlet opening of the fluid, an outlet opening of the fluid, and a main passageway for the fluid which fluidly connects the inlet opening to the outlet opening. At least one fluid relief opening fluidly communicates with the outlet opening through a valve seat. A shutter elastically cooperates with the valve seat to be biased by an elastic device to sealingly close the valve seat, and to open said seat when the pressure of the fluid in the outlet opening exceeds the force applied by said elastic device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2023
    Assignee: NIKLES INTER AG
    Inventor: Gerhard Nikles
  • Publication number: 20220161281
    Abstract: A device for dispensing a vortex water jet has a device body in which a water swirling path is obtained. The water swirling path has a swirling chamber defined between two opposite side walls which axially extend between a plurality of water inlet ends circumferentially arranged about the swirling chamber, and a water outlet end. The water swirling path has a plurality of chamber supply channels which are angled with respect to the swirling chamber, each chamber supply channel leading into a water inlet end of the swirling chamber. The device generates an output swirling water jet having shapes with particular aesthetical effect.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2021
    Publication date: May 26, 2022
    Inventor: Gerhard NIKLES
  • Publication number: 20220042633
    Abstract: A connection system (1) is for distributing water in a domestic system. The connection system includes a flexible pipe (2) having at least one end portion for connection to a hydraulic connector. At least one hollow insert (3, 6) axially engages the end portion of the flexible pipe (2). The insert (3, 6) includes a flange-shaped head portion (31, 61) which abuts against the free end of the end portion of the pipe (2). A reinforcement portion (32, 62) extends from the head portion (31, 61) into the end portion of the pipe (2). At least one annular bushing (4) mechanically clamps onto the end portion of the pipe (2). At least one connecting element (5) is fitted onto the end portion of the pipe (2) and includes a device for connection to the hydraulic connector.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2021
    Publication date: February 10, 2022
    Inventor: Gerhard NIKLES
  • Publication number: 20220042612
    Abstract: A safety valve is for controlling dispensing of a fluid flow from a conduit. A valve body forms an inlet opening of the fluid, an outlet opening of the fluid, and a main passageway for the fluid which fluidly connects the inlet opening to the outlet opening. At least one fluid relief opening fluidly communicates with the outlet opening through a valve seat. A shutter elastically cooperates with the valve seat to be biased by an elastic device to sealingly close the valve seat, and to open said seat when the pressure of the fluid in the outlet opening exceeds the force applied by said elastic device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2021
    Publication date: February 10, 2022
    Inventor: Gerhard NIKLES
  • Patent number: 10882061
    Abstract: A delivery device of a water jet comprises a delivery chamber and a safety valve suitable for reducing the water pressure in the delivery chamber when the water pressure exceeds a preset pressure threshold. The safety valve comprises a hollow housing body, a valve cartridge inserted tightly into the hollow housing body, the cartridge defining a valve seat for the passage of water and an obturator movable between a closed position, wherein the obturator closes said valve seat, and an open position, wherein the obturator opens said valve seat when a pressure greater than the preset pressure threshold value acts on said obturator. A support body is connected in a removable way to the hollow housing body and has a bottom wall on which the valve cartridge rests and which is penetrated by through-openings for the evacuation to the exterior of the water present in the hollow housing body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2021
    Assignee: NIKLES TEC ITALIA S.R.L.
    Inventor: Gerhard Nikles
  • Publication number: 20200023387
    Abstract: A delivery device of a water jet comprises a delivery chamber and a safety valve suitable for reducing the water pressure in the delivery chamber when the water pressure exceeds a preset pressure threshold. The safety valve comprises a hollow housing body, a valve cartridge inserted tightly into the hollow housing body, the cartridge defining a valve seat for the passage of water and an obturator movable between a closed position, wherein the obturator closes said valve seat, and an open position, wherein the obturator opens said valve seat when a pressure greater than the preset pressure threshold value acts on said obturator. A support body is connected in a removable way to the hollow housing body and has a bottom wall on which the valve cartridge rests and which is penetrated by through-openings for the evacuation to the exterior of the water present in the hollow housing body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2018
    Publication date: January 23, 2020
    Inventor: Gerhard NIKLES
  • Patent number: 10456793
    Abstract: Cartridges are provided for use in dispenser devices of jets of water. Dispenser devices incorporating such cartridges are also provided. Cartridges may include a cartridge body having a first compartment and a second compartment, said second compartment being separated from the first compartment by a watertight separation septum, in the cartridge body an entry aperture being made for the entry of a flow of water into the first compartment and at least one exit aperture opening towards the outside for the exit of the flow of water from the first compartment. A current generator may be housed in said first compartment, said generator being suitable for being driven by a flow of water which crosses said first compartment from the entry aperture to the at least one exit aperture. A light source, a loudspeaker or other electronic device may be housed in said second compartment and powered electrically by the generator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2019
    Assignee: NIKLES TEC ITALIA S.r.l.
    Inventor: Gerhard Nikles
  • Patent number: 9995024
    Abstract: A mixer tap comprises a hollow tap body (10) made of a plastic material, a mixing cartridge (30) housed in a cartridge seat (32) made in the tap body, a cartridge support base plate (60), housed in a base plate seat (62) made in the tap body under the seat cartridge, a control cartridge seat (40) operationally connected to the mixing cartridge (30), and a water outlet tube (80) which extends from a side opening (24) of the tap body (10). The tap further comprises a shell casing (90) comprising a body portion (92) which covers the tap body (10) and a tube portion (94) which covers the water outlet tube (80).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2018
    Assignee: NIKLES TEC ITALIA S.R.L.
    Inventors: Gerhard Nikles, Alberto Morbio
  • Publication number: 20170247865
    Abstract: A mixer tap comprises a hollow tap body (10) made of a plastic material, a mixing cartridge (30) housed in a cartridge seat (32) made in the tap body, a cartridge support base plate (60), housed in a base plate seat (62) made in the tap body under the seat cartridge, a control cartridge seat (40) operationally connected to the mixing cartridge (30), and a water outlet tube (80) which extends from a side opening (24) of the tap body (10). The tap further comprises a shell casing (90) comprising a body portion (92) which covers the tap body (10) and a tube portion(94) which covers the water outlet tube (80).
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2017
    Publication date: August 31, 2017
    Inventors: GERHARD NIKLES, ALBERTO MORBIO
  • Publication number: 20150202637
    Abstract: Cartridges are provided for use in dispenser devices of jets of water. Dispenser devices incorporating such cartridges are also provided. Cartridges may include a cartridge body having a first compartment and a second compartment, said second compartment being separated from the first compartment by a watertight separation septum, in the cartridge body an entry aperture being made for the entry of a flow of water into the first compartment and at least one exit aperture opening towards the outside for the exit of the flow of water from the first compartment. A current generator may be housed in said first compartment, said generator being suitable for being driven by a flow of water which crosses said first compartment from the entry aperture to the at least one exit aperture. A light source, a loudspeaker or other electronic device may be housed in said second compartment and powered electrically by the generator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 20, 2015
    Publication date: July 23, 2015
    Inventor: Gerhard Nikles
  • Patent number: D737932
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2015
    Assignee: Nikles Tec Italia S.R.L.
    Inventor: Gerhard Nikles
  • Patent number: D743508
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2015
    Assignee: Nikles Tec Italia S.r.l.
    Inventor: Gerhard Nikles
  • Patent number: D748756
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2016
    Assignee: NIKLES TEC ITALIA S.r.l.
    Inventor: Gerhard Nikles
  • Patent number: D758539
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2016
    Assignee: Nikles Tec Italia S.r.l.
    Inventor: Gerhard Nikles
  • Patent number: D832412
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2018
    Assignee: NIKLES TEC ITALIA S.R.L.
    Inventor: Gerhard Nikles
  • Patent number: D836753
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2018
    Assignee: NIKLES TEC ITALIA S.R.L.
    Inventors: Gerhard Nikles, Alberto Morbio
  • Patent number: D837341
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2019
    Assignee: NIKLES TEC ITALIA S.R.L.
    Inventors: Gerhard Nikles, Alberto Morbio
  • Patent number: D837342
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2019
    Assignee: NIKLES TEC ITALIA S.R.L.
    Inventors: Gerhard Nikles, Alberto Morbio
  • Patent number: D837343
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2019
    Assignee: NIKLES TEC ITALIA S.R.L.
    Inventors: Gerhard Nikles, Alberto Morbio