Patents by Inventor Utz Krischker

Utz Krischker 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: 8182168
    Abstract: A machine element is provided that includes, but is not limited to a clamping element without a slit, which is incorporated into a receiving area of the machine element. The clamping element has an opening for accommodating a shaft, and can be twisted against the machine element. A support sleeve is arranged radially outside relative to the clamping element. This makes the machine element easy to manufacture, convenient to use, and allows the absorption of high levels of force.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2012
    Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations LLC
    Inventor: Utz Krischker
  • Publication number: 20090103971
    Abstract: A machine element is provided that includes, but is not limited to a clamping element without a slit, which is incorporated into a receiving area of the machine element. The clamping element has an opening for accommodating a shaft, and can be twisted against the machine element. A support sleeve is arranged radially outside relative to the clamping element. This makes the machine element easy to manufacture, convenient to use, and allows the absorption of high levels of force.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2008
    Publication date: April 23, 2009
    Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS, INC.
    Inventor: Utz Krischker