Patents by Inventor Thomas Freyermuth
Thomas Freyermuth 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).
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Patent number: 10520003Abstract: A screw, in particular for housings, has an elongated section provided at least in parts with a thread, and a screw head. A cone-shape section may be arranged between the screw head and the elongated section, wherein the point of the conical section connects to one end of the elongated section, and the underside of the screw head may be arranged opposite the base surface of the conical section, and a groove for accommodating a seal may be provided between the underside of the screw head and the base surface of the conical section.Type: GrantFiled: December 8, 2015Date of Patent: December 31, 2019Assignee: EATON INTELLIGENT POWER LIMITEDInventor: Thomas Freyermuth
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Patent number: 10436417Abstract: A signaling apparatus for command and/or indicating devices includes a base unit having at least two light sources which each generate light and are arranged on the base unit at a spacing from one another, and at least two light modules which are stacked along a main axis of the signaling apparatus and are operatively connected to the light sources such that light generated by the light sources is coupled into the light modules in a beam direction parallel to the main axis, the light modules each having a reflection region for reflecting at least in part the light coupled into the light modules in a signaling direction. A particular reflection region occupies only a portion of the light module in a peripheral direction of the corresponding light module perpendicular to the main axis of the signaling apparatus, which portion is smaller than a total periphery of the light module.Type: GrantFiled: March 17, 2016Date of Patent: October 8, 2019Assignee: EATON INTELLIGENT POWER LIMITEDInventors: Thomas Freyermuth, Stefan Boddenberg
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Patent number: 10032573Abstract: An operating or command element has a key plate having a substantially flat or slightly curved basic form and having a plurality of surface elevations, which are formed on the basic form and which can be tactilely sensed using a fingertip so that the position of the fingertip on the key plate can be sensed. Both in a horizontal and in a vertical installation position of the operating or command element, the key plate can be free of recesses in which liquids can accumulate. Other installation angles are also possible, for example in the case of installation in an inclined console housing.Type: GrantFiled: June 22, 2015Date of Patent: July 24, 2018Assignee: EATON INTELLIGENT POWER LIMITEDInventors: Thomas Freyermuth, Deepak Sanan, Mathias Borneck
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Publication number: 20180142864Abstract: A signaling apparatus for command and/or indicating devices includes a base unit having at least two light sources which each generate light and are arranged on the base unit at a spacing from one another, and at least two light modules which are stacked along a main axis of the signaling apparatus and are operatively connected to the light sources such that light generated by the light sources is coupled into the light modules in a beam direction parallel to the main axis, the light modules each having a reflection region for reflecting at least in part the light coupled into the light modules in a signaling direction. A particular reflection region occupies only a portion of the light module in a peripheral direction of the corresponding light module perpendicular to the main axis of the signaling apparatus, which portion is smaller than a total periphery of the light module.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 17, 2016Publication date: May 24, 2018Inventors: Thomas FREYERMUTH, Stefan BODDENBERG
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Publication number: 20170343030Abstract: A screw, in particular for housings, has an elongated section provided at least in parts with a thread, and a screw head. A cone-shape section may be arranged between the screw head and the elongated section, wherein the point of the conical section connects to one end of the elongated section, and the underside of the screw head may be arranged opposite the base surface of the conical section, and a groove for accommodating a seal may be provided between the underside of the screw head and the base surface of the conical section.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 8, 2015Publication date: November 30, 2017Inventor: Thomas Freyermuth
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Publication number: 20170178835Abstract: An operating or command element has a key plate having a substantially flat or slightly curved basic form and having a plurality of surface elevations, which are formed on the basic form and which can be tactilely sensed using a fingertip so that the position of the fingertip on the key plate can be sensed. Both in a horizontal and in a vertical installation position of the operating or command element, the key plate can be free of recesses in which can accumulate. Other installation angles are also possible, for example in the case of installation in an inclined console housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 22, 2015Publication date: June 22, 2017Inventors: Thomas FREYERMUTH, Deepak SANAN, Mathias Borneck
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Patent number: 9595405Abstract: A circuit breaker baying a switch housing and at least one contact for tapping a voltage on a primary conductor.Type: GrantFiled: November 2, 2012Date of Patent: March 14, 2017Assignee: EATON ELECTRICAL IP GMBH & CO. KGInventors: Marc Suchalla, Kurt Tanda, Ireneusz Scislak, Thomas Freyermuth, Rainer Schmidt, Alexander Zumbeck, Georg Reidt
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Patent number: 9455099Abstract: A power-switch having a switch housing and an electronic module, at least one contact being provided to tap a voltage at a primary conductor, and an adapter being provided to reduce the tapped voltage of said primary conductor.Type: GrantFiled: November 2, 2012Date of Patent: September 27, 2016Assignee: EATON ELECTRICAL IP GMBH & CO. KGInventors: Thomas Freyermuth, Georg Reidt, Ireneusz Scislak, Andreas Gisbrecht, Marc Suchalla, Rainer Schmidt, Alexander Zumbeck
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Patent number: 9178305Abstract: Arrangement for establishing and/or breaking a connection between a plug and a complementary mating plug, wherein a lever which can be pivoted about an axis is arranged on the plug. The connection between the plug and the mating plug can be broken when the lever is pivoted into a disconnection position and/or can be established when the lever is pivoted into a connection position. The plug is, in particular, a switch module, for example a tripping module for a mating plug which is in the form of a circuit breaker.Type: GrantFiled: March 26, 2012Date of Patent: November 3, 2015Assignees: EATON ELECTRICAL IP GMBH & CO. KG, TYCO ELECTRONICS AMP GMBHInventors: Thomas Konietzko, Stephan Stanke, Guenter Baujan, Lothar Winzen, Thomas Freyermuth, Luis Javier Puras Trueba, Rudolf Kraemer, Mohamed Aboulkassem, Bert Bergner, Christian Schrettlinger
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Publication number: 20140328034Abstract: A circuit breaker baying a switch housing and at least one contact for tapping a voltage on a primary conductor.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 2, 2012Publication date: November 6, 2014Applicant: EATON ELECTRICAL IP GMBH & CO. KGInventors: Marc Suchalla, Kurt Tanda, Ireneusz Scislak, Thomas Freyermuth, Rainer Schmidt, Alexander Zumbeck, Georg Reidt
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Publication number: 20140318936Abstract: A power-switch having a switch housing and an electronic module, at least one contact being provided to tap a voltage at a primary conductor, and an adapter being provided to reduce the tapped voltage of said primary conductor.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 2, 2012Publication date: October 30, 2014Applicant: EATON ELECTRICAL IP GMBH & CO. KGInventors: Thomas Freyermuth, Georg Reidt, Ireneusz Scislak, Andreas Gisbrecht, Marc Suchalla, Rainer Schmidt, Alexander Zumbeck
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Patent number: 8779632Abstract: A solar module includes a plurality of serially connected photovoltaic solar cells and current connections configured to provide solar current generated by the photovoltaic solar cells and configured for connecting the solar module to at least one additional solar module. A mechanical switching contact is connected in parallel with the serially connected solar cells and a pressure actuator is connected to the switching contact. The pressure actuator is configured so as to open the switching contact against the action of a spring element in response to a control pressure above a predetermined threshold and so as to allow closure of the switching contact by action of the spring element in response to a control pressure below the predetermined threshold. The pressure actuator is connected to a control connection for coupling to a control pressure line.Type: GrantFiled: October 9, 2009Date of Patent: July 15, 2014Assignee: Eaton Industries GmbHInventor: Thomas Freyermuth
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Publication number: 20140179142Abstract: A switching arrangement includes a plug and a complementary mating plug for establishing and separating a connection between the plug and the mating plug. The plug includes a locking bolt disposed rotationally about an axis. The locking bolt includes a thread and the mating plug includes a mating thread. The plug is lockable to the mating plug by driving in the thread of the locking bolt into the mating thread. The switching device is configured to be moved to a connected position by driving in the thread of the locking bolt into the mating thread, and thereby providing a movement of the plug relative to the mating plug, and is configured to be moved to a disconnected position by driving out the thread of the locking bolt from the mating thread, thereby providing the movement of the plug relative to the mating plug.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 23, 2012Publication date: June 26, 2014Applicants: TYCO ELECTRONICS AMP GMBH, EATON ELECTRICAL IP GMBH & CO. KGInventors: Lothar Winzen, Thomas Freyermuth, Thomas Konietzko, Stephan Stanke, Guenter Baujan, Luis Javier Puras Trueba, Christian Schrettlinger, Rudolf Kraemer, Mohamed Aboulkassem, Bert Bergner
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Publication number: 20140170876Abstract: Arrangement for establishing and/or breaking a connection between a plug and a complementary mating plug, wherein a lever which can be pivoted about an axis is arranged on the plug. The connection between the plug and the mating plug can be broken when the lever is pivoted into a disconnection position and/or can be established when the lever is pivoted into a connection position. The plug is, in particular, a switch module, for example a tripping module for a mating plug which is in the form of a circuit breaker.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 26, 2012Publication date: June 19, 2014Applicants: TYCO ELECTRONICS AMP GMBH, EATON ELECTRICAL IP GMBH & CO. KGInventors: Thomas Konietzko, Stephan Stanke, Guenter Baujan, Lothar Winzen, Thomas Freyermuth, Luis Javier Puras Trueba, Rudolf Kraemer, Mohamed Aboulkassem, Bert Bergner, Christian Schrettlinger
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Patent number: 8344276Abstract: An electrical contact arrangement for weak current applications includes at least one fixed contact including a first contact material, a moving contact configured to be brought into a closing and an opening position with the at least one fixed contact, and a contact bridge which carries the moving contact and includes at least one contact piece including a second contact material. The contact bridge is configured to be actuated in a longitudinally movable manner toward the fixed contact. The first contact material is a metallic conducting material and the second contact material includes at least 70% carbon material.Type: GrantFiled: April 15, 2010Date of Patent: January 1, 2013Assignee: Eaton Industries GmbHInventor: Thomas Freyermuth
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Publication number: 20110215643Abstract: A solar module includes a plurality of serially connected photovoltaic solar cells and current connections configured to provide solar current generated by the photovoltaic solar cells and configured for connecting the solar module to at least one additional solar module. A mechanical switching contact is connected in parallel with the serially connected solar cells and a pressure actuator is connected to the switching contact. The pressure actuator is configured so as to open the switching contact against the action of a spring element in response to a control pressure above a predetermined threshold and so as to allow closure of the switching contact, by action of the spring element, in response to a control pressure below the predetermined threshold. The pressure actuator is connected to a control connection for coupling to a control pressure line.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 9, 2009Publication date: September 8, 2011Applicant: EATON INDUSTRIES GMBHInventor: Thomas Freyermuth
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Publication number: 20100294634Abstract: An electrical contact arrangement for weak current applications includes at least one fixed contact including a first contact material, a moving contact configured to be brought into a closing and an opening position with the at least one fixed contact, and a contact bridge which carries the moving contact and includes at least one contact piece including a second contact material. The contact bridge is configured to be actuated in a longitudinally movable manner toward the fixed contact. The first contact material is a metallic conducting material and the second contact material includes at least 70% carbon material.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 15, 2010Publication date: November 25, 2010Applicant: EATON INDUSTRIES GMBHInventor: Thomas Freyermuth
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Patent number: 6621401Abstract: A self-recovering current-limiting device with a liquid metal includes two T-shaped electrodes for connection to an electric circuit to be protected. Each of the electrodes are made of a solid metal. Several compressor cavities which are partially filled with the liquid metal are situated one behind the other between the electrodes. The compressor cavities are formed by pressure-proof insulating bodies and by insulating intermediate walls which are provided with connecting channels and which are held by the insulating bodies. The insulating bodies and the intermediate walls form a uniform upper and lower half shell with opposite-lying joining surfaces. The half shells are connected in a sealed manner along joining surfaces in the area of a common middle plane of the connecting channels. Up to half of each of the electrodes is accommodated in corresponding recesses of the half shells, the electrodes extending with their respective middle limb out of the half shells.Type: GrantFiled: January 24, 2002Date of Patent: September 16, 2003Assignee: Moeller GmbHInventors: Wolfgang Kremers, Frank Berger, Thomas Freyermuth, Andreas Kraetzschmar