Patents by Inventor Volker Kaminski
Volker Kaminski 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: 7850210Abstract: The invention relates to a plug-in coupling for fluid systems having two coupling parts connectable to one another, which each have coordinated catches for connecting them together, one of the coupling parts having an end union section, by means of which it can be plugged into the other coupling part, and one of the coupling parts having at least one end retaining section carrying its catches, by means of which section it grips over an outer peripheral contour of the other coupling part, on which the coordinated complementary catches are formed. In order to achieve a simplified means of detachment whilst ensuring ease of assembly and a highly stable connection of such a plug-in coupling, it is proposed to provide a separate release part, which in the assembled state is held on the first coupling part and/or the second coupling part and which serves for separating the locking connection between the catches of the first coupling part and the catches of the second coupling part.Type: GrantFiled: August 13, 2003Date of Patent: December 14, 2010Assignee: Voss Automotive GmbHInventors: Josef Brandt, Volker Kaminski, Rozália Bilstein
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Patent number: 7338093Abstract: The plug type connection of this invention consists of two coupling parts which can be fitted together, to be precise a socket part and a plug part, it being possible for the plug part, with a plug shank, to be inserted in a sealing manner into a locating opening of the socket part and to be releasably locked in the plugged-in state via a locking arrangement, the locking arrangement consisting, on the one hand, of two outer, radial, flange-like retaining webs, axially adjacent in the plug-in direction in the plugged-in state, of the two coupling parts and, on the other hand, of a retaining element which, with at least one retaining section which is C-shaped in axial section, axially and radially encloses the retaining webs of the two coupling parts in a positive-locking manner.Type: GrantFiled: August 17, 2005Date of Patent: March 4, 2008Assignee: Voss Automotive GmbHInventors: Rozalia Bilstein, Josef Brandt, Volker Kaminski
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Patent number: 7258371Abstract: A connection system for conduits, fittings or assemblies which are intended for carrying a fluid acted upon by a pressure (p1), in particular for systems carrying carbon dioxide. The connection system comprises a first coupling part such as a housing part, a second coupling part such as a plug part, and is capable of being introduced into the first coupling part along an axis. At least one gas-permeable circumferential seal is arranged in a groove in one of the two coupling parts. One coupling part is capable of being plugged with a shank into a round receiving orifice of the other coupling part. After plugging-in, the circumferential seal seals off a gap between the outer radius of the shank and the inner radius of the receiving orifice.Type: GrantFiled: April 12, 2004Date of Patent: August 21, 2007Assignee: Voss Automotive GmbHInventors: Harald Hagen, Martin Hoffmann, Jörg Westmeier, Volker Kaminski, Norbert Terlau, Olav Borgmeier, Reiner Mitterer
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Publication number: 20060049630Abstract: The plug type connection of this invention consists of two coupling parts which can be fitted together, to be precise a socket part and a plug part, it being possible for the plug part, with a plug shank, to be inserted in a sealing manner into a locating opening of the socket part and to be releasably locked in the plugged-in state via a locking arrangement, the locking arrangement consisting, on the one hand, of two outer, radial, flange-like retaining webs, axially adjacent in the plug-in direction in the plugged-in state, of the two coupling parts and, on the other hand, of a retaining element which, with at least one retaining section which is C-shaped in axial section, axially and radially encloses the retaining webs of the two coupling parts in a positive-locking manner.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 17, 2005Publication date: March 9, 2006Inventors: Rozalia Bilstein, Josef Brandt, Volker Kaminski
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Publication number: 20050179258Abstract: The invention relates to a plug-in coupling for fluid systems having two coupling parts connectable to one another, which each have coordinated catches for connecting them together, one of the coupling parts having an end union section, by means of which it can be plugged into the other coupling part, and one of the coupling parts having at least one end retaining section carrying its catches, by means of which section it grips over an outer peripheral contour of the other coupling part, on which the coordinated complementary catches are formed. In order to achieve a simplified means of detachment whilst ensuring ease of assembly and a highly stable connection of such a plug-in coupling, it is proposed to provide a separate release part, which in the assembled state is held on the first coupling part and/or the second coupling part and which serves for separating the locking connection between the catches of the first coupling part and the catches of the second coupling part.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 13, 2003Publication date: August 18, 2005Inventors: Josef Brandt, Volker Kaminski, Rozalia Bilstein
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Patent number: 6866304Abstract: A receiving part of a fluid plug-in coupling is provided. The receiving part comprises a socket housing having a plug-in opening for a plug part and a sealing arrangement, which is arranged in the socket housing, for the plugged-in plug part. In this case, the sealing arrangement is fixed axially in the removal direction of the plug part by a closing bushing, and the closing bushing is secured directly in the socket housing via a locking portion.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2003Date of Patent: March 15, 2005Assignee: Voss Automotive GmbHInventors: Volker Kaminski, Jannis Serdaris, Norbert Terlau, Frank Zenses
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Publication number: 20030168855Abstract: The present invention relates to a receiving part of a fluid plug-in coupling. The receiving part comprises a socket housing having a plug-in opening for a plug part and a retaining device for releasably fixing the plug part in place. The retaining device has a retaining element which is mounted in the socket housing and has one or more radially elastically deformable retaining sections for latching engagement behind a radial retaining step of the plug part. A release element is secured in an axially displaceable manner relative to the socket housing. The release element engages by means of an inner release section in the plug-in opening and, for release purposes, acts against the retaining sections of the retaining element. Latching means for securing the release element are provided on the outer circumference of the socket housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2003Publication date: September 11, 2003Inventors: Volker Kaminski, Jannis Serdaris, Norbert Terlau, Frank Zenses
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Publication number: 20030168856Abstract: The present invention relates to a receiving part of a fluid plug-in coupling. The receiving part comprises a socket housing having a plug-in opening for a plug part and a sealing arrangement, which is arranged in the socket housing, for the plugged-in plug part. In this case, the sealing arrangement is fixed axially in the removal direction of the plug part by means of a closing bushing, and the closing bushing is secured directly in the socket housing via a locking means .Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2003Publication date: September 11, 2003Inventors: Volker Kaminski, Jannis Serdaris, Norbert Terlau, Frank Zenses
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Patent number: 6554323Abstract: A socketless fitting for releasable connection of a pressurized line. The fitting has a housing body with a receiving opening to insert one end of the line, and an inner sleeve attached in the housing body in an arrangement that extends coaxially within the receiving opening for engagement into the inserted line end. The inner sleeve is fastened in the housing body media-tight around the periphery by a connector and preferably engages in the line media-tight around the periphery. A clamping element axially movable in the receiving opening cooperates with an inner surface of the housing body to secure the line end onto the inner sleeve. Media-tight outward sealing is accomplished by sealing engagement of the essentially rigidly secured inner sleeve in the line, because the inner sleeve itself is also tightly joined to the housing body.Type: GrantFiled: November 27, 2000Date of Patent: April 29, 2003Assignee: Voss Automotive GmbHInventors: Bernd Salomon-Bahls, Harald Hagen, Volker Kaminski
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Patent number: 6170887Abstract: A socketless fitting for releasable connection of a pressurized line. The fitting has a housing body with a receiving opening to insert one end of the line, and an inner sleeve attached in the housing body in an arrangement that extends coaxially within the receiving opening for engagement into the inserted line end. The inner sleeve is fastened in the housing body media-tight around the periphery via connectors and preferably engages in the line media-tight around the periphery. Media-tight outward sealing is accomplished by sealing engagement of the essentially rigidly secured inner sleeve in the line, because the inner sleeve itself is also tightly joined to the housing body.Type: GrantFiled: July 26, 1999Date of Patent: January 9, 2001Assignee: Armaturenfabrik Hermann Voss GmbH + Co.Inventors: Bernd Salomon-Bahls, Harald Hagen, Volker Kaminski
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Patent number: 6027143Abstract: The invention pertains to a plug connection for pressure systems which consists of two coupling parts, namely a receptacle part (2) and a plug part (4). The plug part (4) can be inserted into a receptacle opening (8) of the receptacle part (2) with a plug shaft (6) such that it is circumferentially sealed and blocked from being separated by a locking device (12). The locking device (12) is realized in such a way that a partially plugged prelocking position (FIG. 1b) and an entirely plugged full locking position (FIG. 1a) are ensured. In the prelocking position, an incomplete seal is produced such that a signal, preferably an acoustically perceivable leakage noise, is generated if the plug connection is charged with pressure. A complete, pressure-tight seal is produced in the full locking position.Type: GrantFiled: May 28, 1997Date of Patent: February 22, 2000Assignee: Armaturenfabrik Hermann Voss GmbH + Co.Inventors: Manfred Berg, Harald Hagen, Volker Kaminski
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Patent number: 6027144Abstract: The present invention relates to a pressure medium plug-in connector, consisting of two connector parts, i.e. a housing part (2) and a plug part (4), wherein the plug part (4) with a plug shaft (6), via at least one peripheral seal (10) located in an annular groove (14) of the one connector part (4) and interacting with a peripheral sealing surface (18) of the other connector part (2), can be inserted in a sealed manner into a receiving opening (8) of the housing part (2) and can be secured against release by means of a locking arrangement (12). The locking arrangement (12) is constructed in such a way that a partially plugged, prelocked position and a completely plugged, fully locked position are ensured. In the prelocked position, a seal is present which is so incomplete that, if pressure is applied with a pressure medium, a clearly limited perceptible leak, particularly in the form of an audible leaking sound, occurs.Type: GrantFiled: September 19, 1997Date of Patent: February 22, 2000Assignee: Armaturenfabrik Hermann Voss GmbH + Co.Inventors: Harald Hagen, Volker Kaminski, Manfred Berg
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Patent number: 6010161Abstract: A plug connection for a pressure system comprising a receptacle part and a plug part, the plug part is inserted into the receptacle part and retained therein by a locking device which forms a prelocked, unsealed connection and a locked, sealed connection between the plug part and the receptacle part with a limit stop element which indicates when the locked, sealed connection has been obtained.Type: GrantFiled: June 10, 1997Date of Patent: January 4, 2000Assignee: Armaturenfabrik Hermann Voss GmbHInventors: Manfred Berg, Harald Hagen, Volker Kaminski