Patents by Inventor Leif Kniese

Leif Kniese 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: 20100263470
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a multi-axial joint (1), particularly for robotics. The multiaxial joint comprises a distal joint section (2) and a proximal joint section (4) that are pivotably and swivably connected relative to each other via at least one rotatory pivot joint (26) with a rotational axis (P) and at least one rotatory swivel joint (13) connected in series with the pivot joint (26) and having a swivel axis (R) extending perpendicular to the rotational axis (P). With such a multiaxial joint it is possible to realize two degrees of freedom. To achieve a compact constructional shape, the pivot joint (26) and the swivel joint (13) are united by being slid into each other to form a structural unit. The multiaxial joint (1) is particularly intended to enable an operation via traction means so as to simulate the movement of an animal or human joint. To absorb great forces, a forked (28) structure may be chosen.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2010
    Publication date: October 21, 2010
    Applicant: igusĀ® GmbH
    Inventors: Rudolf Bannasch, Leif Kniese, Frank Blase
  • Publication number: 20090288266
    Abstract: A wringer (1) for a mop (2) with a receptacle (3) in which the mop (2) can be wrung out by inward pressure, where the receptacle (3) consists of a number of wall parts (4), each of which has an inner leg (5) and an outer leg (6), which are connected together, where spacers (7) are arranged between the inner legs (5) and outer legs (6).
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2007
    Publication date: November 26, 2009
    Applicant: Carl Freudenberg kg
    Inventors: Uwe Dingert, Leif Kniese, Rudolf Bannasch
  • Patent number: 7526828
    Abstract: A toothbrush with a cleaning zone on which tooth-cleaning elements are arranged, which are pressed against the teeth during cleaning with a cleaning force, and with a deformable element by which the cleaning zone is can be adapted to the shape of the tooth surface by the cleaning force, where the deformable element has at least a first flexible wing facing towards the cleaning zone and a second such wing facing away from the cleaning zone, and also at least one guide element, and where the first and second wings are held together moveably by the guide element. In order to provide an improved toothbrush which cleans the teeth more effectively and at the same time more gently, it is provided according to the invention that the wings form a wedge, by being connected together at one end and distanced from each other at the other end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2009
    Assignee: GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare GmbH & Co KG
    Inventor: Leif Kniese
  • Publication number: 20080148507
    Abstract: A toothbrush with a cleaning zone on which tooth-cleaning elements are arranged, which are pressed against the teeth during cleaning with a cleaning force, and with a deformable element by which the cleaning zone is can be adapted to the shape of the tooth surface by the cleaning force, where the deformable element has at least a first flexible wing facing towards the cleaning zone and a second such wing facing away from the cleaning zone, and also at least one guide element, and where the first and second wings are held together moveably by the guide element. In order to provide an improved toothbrush which cleans the teeth more effectively and at the same time more gently, it is provided according to the invention that the wings form a wedge, by being connected together at one end and distanced from each other at the other end.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2006
    Publication date: June 26, 2008
    Inventor: Leif Kniese
  • Patent number: 6986549
    Abstract: A seating element is provided, comprising a skeleton having a skin and a plurality of ribs pivotably connected with said skin. The skin forms a substantially flexible support area, which is adapted to support a seating force exerted by a body, e.g. a human sitting or lying on the seating element. The skeleton is configured in such a way that it cooperates to at least partially deform the support area in a direction opposite to the direction of the seating force as a result of the seating force. As a result a comfortable and ergonomic seating posture is obtained. The seating element with skeleton automatically counteracts all movements of the body, thus supporting the body in an optimum way.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2006
    Inventor: Leif Kniese
  • Publication number: 20040183348
    Abstract: A seating element is provided, comprising a skeleton having a skin and a plurality of ribs pivotably connected with said skin. The skin forms a substantially flexible support area, which is adapted to support a seating force exerted by a body, e.g. a human sitting or lying on the seating element. The skeleton is configured in such a way that it cooperates to at least partially deform the support area in a direction opposite to the direction of the seating force as a result of the seating force. As a result a comfortable and ergonomic seating posture is obtained. The seating element with skeleton automatically counteracts all movements of the body, thus supporting the body in an optimum way.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2003
    Publication date: September 23, 2004
    Inventor: Leif Kniese