Patents by Inventor Joachim Masatz

Joachim Masatz 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: 7455472
    Abstract: A device for plane-parallel attachment of a first module to a sidewall of a second module includes at least one coupling element with clamping projections having beveled end sections. The coupling element includes a guide element with two opposing guide tabs, a locking element, and a stop element, wherein the guide tabs, the locking element, and the stop element abut sidewalls of the connecting element so that the two guide tabs extend from a first opposing pair of the sidewalls, and the locking element and the stop element extend from another opposing pair of the sidewalls perpendicular to the first pair. The first module includes an interlock for captivating the coupling element or elements in the sidewall of the first module, whereas the second module has a receiving part capable of receiving the coupling element or elements captivated in the sidewall of the first module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2008
    Assignee: Siemens Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Manfred Lehner, Joachim Masatz, Jürgen Wagner
  • Patent number: 7002078
    Abstract: A front cover for a module of a modular drive system includes two intermediate circuit conductor rails arranged in stepped relationship, two supply conductor rails, and a pivotable, engageable hood. Each intermediate circuit conductor rail includes a connection bracket, which is fixed on one end, and a contact screw. The supply conductor rails are provided with a removable connection plug, and the pivotable hood is arranged in such a way that the conductor rails can be covered and the front side of the hood is flush with the cover in the engaged state. In this way, an essentially more compact structure can be achieved, which is also less prone to interference from EMC influences, and in which a supply voltage as well as the intermediate circuit conductor rails are looped.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2006
    Assignee: Siemens Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Matthias Kunick, Thomas Knobling, Manfred Lehner, Joachim Masatz
  • Publication number: 20050180814
    Abstract: A device for plane-parallel attachment of a first module to a sidewall of a second module includes at least one coupling element with clamping projections having beveled end sections. The coupling element includes a guide element with two opposing guide tabs, a locking element, and a stop element, wherein the guide tabs, the locking element, and the stop element abut sidewalls of the connecting element so that the two guide tabs extend from a first opposing pair of the sidewalls, and the locking element and the stop element extend from another opposing pair of the sidewalls perpendicular to the first pair. The first module includes an interlock for captivating the coupling element or elements in the sidewall of the first module, whereas the second module has a receiving part capable of receiving the coupling element or elements captivated in the sidewall of the first module.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2005
    Publication date: August 18, 2005
    Applicant: SIEMENS AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT
    Inventors: Manfred Lehner, Joachim Masatz, Jurgen Wagner
  • Publication number: 20050142904
    Abstract: A front cover for a module of a modular drive system includes two intermediate circuit conductor rails arranged in stepped relationship, two supply conductor rails, and a pivotable, engageable hood. Each intermediate circuit conductor rail includes a connection bracket, which is fixed on one end, and a contact screw. The supply conductor rails are provided with a removable connection plug, and the pivotable hood is arranged in such a way that the conductor rails can be covered and the front side of the hood is flush with the cover in the engaged state. In this way, an essentially more compact structure can be achieved, which is also less prone to interference from EMC influences, and in which a supply voltage as well as the intermediate circuit conductor rails are looped.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2004
    Publication date: June 30, 2005
    Applicant: SIEMENS AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT
    Inventors: Matthias Kunick, Thomas Knobling, Manfred Lehner, Joachim Masatz
  • Patent number: 6009937
    Abstract: In order to improve the function and to simplify the manufacture of a cooling device for electrical or electronic components, rib-like cooling elements are positioned parallel and at a predetermined distance from one another and are connected to a base plate in heat-transmitting contact. At least two cooling elements are combined into a unitary ribbon-shaped package having a U-shaped profile in cross-section and a web portion which connects the cooling elements. The cooling elements being fixed to the base plate in corresponding longitudinal slots.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 1997
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2000
    Assignee: Hoogovens Aluminium Profiltechnik GmbH
    Inventors: Johannes Gonner, Joachim Masatz
  • Patent number: 5791406
    Abstract: In order to improve the function and to simplify the manufacture of a cooling device for electrical or electronic components, rib-like cooling elements are positioned parallel and at a predetermined distance from one another and are connected to a base plate in heat-transmitting contact. At least two cooling elements are combined into a unitary ribbon-shaped package having a U-shaped profile in cross-section and a web portion which connects the cooling elements. The cooling elements being fixed to the base plate in corresponding longitudinal slots.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 1996
    Date of Patent: August 11, 1998
    Assignee: Hoogovens Aluminium Profiltechnik, GmbH
    Inventors: Johannes Gonner, Joachim Masatz