Patents Assigned to USM
  • Patent number: 11866958
    Abstract: The invention relates to a locking device for doors, compartments, and flaps. The stator is equipped with a battery-operated motor and an electronic control unit which acts on the motor. A handle (20) is connected to the rotor (30) so as to transmit a torque and is held on the rotor (30) by a clamping spring (50). The clamping spring (50) has a receiving area for a magnet (60). The process of replacing the battery for the motor is easily facilitated in that the clamping connection between the handle (20) and the rotor (30) is triggered by an external influence on the magnet (60) (FIG. 1).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2024
    Assignees: BURG Lüling GmbH & Co. KG, USM U. Schärer Söhne AG
    Inventors: Dirk Backhaus, Christian Lüthi
  • Patent number: 11612238
    Abstract: The present application relates to a lifting column for a piece of furniture, in particular for a table. The lifting column comprises a first element and also a second element. The second element is introduced at least some way into the first element. The first element has a spindle, which extends along the longitudinal axis of the first element and projects at least some way into the second element. The second element has a rotor, which is mounted in a rotatable manner in it and has at least one rolling body, which runs in or on a thread helix of the spindle. A rotation of the rotor relative to the spindle gives rise to a linear movement of the second element relative to the first element. The second element also has an arresting device, which, in a first state, blocks the rotation of the rotor relative to the spindle and, in a second state, frees the rotation of the rotor relative to the spindle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2023
    Assignee: USM U. SCHARER SOHNE AG
    Inventors: Alexander Schaerer, Thomas Dienes, Bastian Roth
  • Patent number: 11359428
    Abstract: The invention relates to a device for pivotably holding a wing flap. The device comprises a flat four-bar linkage comprising two pivotably mounted pivoting arms and two pull arms fastened in parallel in an articulated manner to the pivoting arms, a fastening element for applying the wing flap being applied to the pull arms. The invention further comprises elastic means for damping the pivoting movement, which engage with the four-bar linkage, and a damper device for damping the pivoting movement in the region of two end positions, with a linear pressure damper and a first and a second transmission element. The pressure damper cooperates, on a first side of the pressure damper, via the first transmission element, with a first of the two pivoting arms in the region of a first of the two end positions. Furthermore, the pressure damper cooperates, on a second side of the pressure damper, via the second transmission element, with a second of the two pivoting arms in the region of a second of the two end positions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2022
    Assignee: USM U. SCHARER SOHNE AG
    Inventors: Alexander Schärer, Thomas Dienes, Kaspar Stöckli
  • Patent number: 10638838
    Abstract: A retraction device for a drawer mechanism comprises a spring-loaded carriage that can be moved in the push-in/pull-out direction for temporary coupling to an inner rail of the drawer mechanism. The carriage can be clocked in a retraction position by means of a locking slide that can be moved transverse to the push-in/pull-out direction in a guide. For coupling to the inner rail the carriage has at least one pivot element, which can be pivoted about an axis oriented perpendicular to the push-in/pull-out direction and perpendicular to the direction of movement of the locking slide. The pivot element and guide are arranged in such a manner that, in a locking position, the locking slide blocks a pivoting movement of the pivot element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2020
    Assignees: USM Holding AG, Accuride International GMBH
    Inventors: Kaspar Stöckli, Christian Satony, Thomas Dienes, Alexander Schärer
  • Patent number: 10412871
    Abstract: A deep ripper used to penetrate and fracture the soil below the surface that includes a leading edge configured to decrease wear and reduce drag, while providing superior performance. The deep ripper is comprised of a main body, a top cap, a replaceable wing, and a bracket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2019
    Assignees: USM Wear Technologies, Bourgault Tillage Tools
    Inventors: Loran Balvanz, Dean Bigelow
  • Publication number: 20190239645
    Abstract: A retraction device for a drawer mechanism comprises a spring-loaded carriage that can be moved in the push-in/pull-out direction for temporary coupling to an inner rail of the drawer mechanism. The carriage can be clocked in a retraction position by means of a locking slide that can be moved transverse to the push-in/pull-out direction in a guide. For coupling to the inner rail the carriage has at least one pivot element, which can be pivoted about an axis oriented perpendicular to the push-in/pull-out direction and perpendicular to the direction of movement of the locking slide. The pivot element and guide are arranged in such a manner that, in a locking position, the locking slide blocks a pivoting movement of the pivot element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2017
    Publication date: August 8, 2019
    Applicants: USM HOLDING AG, ACCURIDE INTERNATIONAL GMBH
    Inventors: Kaspar Stöckli, Christian Satony, Thomas Dienes, Alexander Schärer
  • Patent number: 10368640
    Abstract: A load module for inserting into a tube of a three-dimensional supporting tube structure of a furniture system comprises an elongate housing. Arranged on an outer side of the housing are two contact elements having different polarities for electrically contacting the load module. The contact elements arranged such that, with the load module in inserted states, they contact two contact surfaces of different polarity, which are arranged in the interior of the tube, in a radial direction. Housing has a central region in a longitudinal direction with at least one projecting element and outer regions in the longitudinal direction, the load module can be inserted into a tube, which is provided with an elongate opening, of the tube structure such that the at least one projecting element interacts with an edge of the opening, and the outer regions bear against an inner lateral surface of the tube in regions adjoining the opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2019
    Assignee: USM Holding AG
    Inventors: Alexander Scharer, Thomas Dienes, Stefan Krenger
  • Patent number: 10302112
    Abstract: A node element for a furniture system having a three-dimensional load-bearing tubular structure comprises a plurality of connection points for the mechanical fastening of two or more tubes. It further comprises two regions which are electrically insulated from each other and which are arranged such that two electrical polarities can be coaxially tapped at the connection points for the tubes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2019
    Assignee: USM Holding AG
    Inventors: Alexander Schaerer, Stefan Krenger, Thomas Dienes
  • Publication number: 20170055427
    Abstract: The present invention comprises a ripper used penetrate and break up soil that includes a leading edge configured to decrease wear and reduce drag, while providing superior performance. The ripper is comprised of a main body, a top cap, a replaceable wing, and a bracket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2016
    Publication date: March 2, 2017
    Applicants: USM Wear Tech LLC, Bourgault Tillage Tools
    Inventors: Loran BALVANZ, Dean BIGELOW
  • Patent number: 9380864
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an item of furniture, in particular a table, having at least one length-adjustable leg. The length-adjustable leg includes a first telescopic element which is realized as a hollow body, as well as a second telescopic element which is mounted inside the first telescopic element so as to linearly displaceable along a first axis. A locking device which is arranged on the second telescopic element comprises at least one first pin which is movable using an actuating device from a first position, in which the at least one first pin prevents the movement of the first telescopic element relative to the second telescopic element as a result of a force-fitting connection or form-fitting connection, into a second position in which the displacement is not prevented.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2016
    Assignee: USM HOLDING AG
    Inventors: Niklaus Höltschi, Alexander Schaerer, Thomas Dienes
  • Patent number: 9289057
    Abstract: An item of furniture comprises a stationary furniture part, a furniture part which can be moved by a drive, and a controller for controlling the drive. The movable furniture part comprises an operating section which is arranged movably on a main part of the movable furniture part, and also at least one force sensor for measuring a force which is exerted on the operating section, wherein the force sensor is connected to the controller.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2016
    Assignee: USM HOLDING AG
    Inventors: Thomas Dienes, Alexander Schärer
  • Publication number: 20150167713
    Abstract: A node element for a furniture system having a three-dimensional load-bearing tubular structure comprises a plurality of connection points for the mechanical fastening of two or more tubes. It further comprises two regions which are electrically insulated from each other and which are arranged such that two electrical polarities can be coaxially tapped at the connection points for the tubes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2014
    Publication date: June 18, 2015
    Applicant: USM HOLDING AG
    Inventors: Alexander SCHAERER, Stefan KRENGER, Thomas DIENES
  • Publication number: 20150136000
    Abstract: The present application relate to an item of furniture, in particular a table, having at least one length-adjustable leg (15, 15.1, 15.2). The length-adjustable leg (15, 15.1, 15.2) includes a first telescopic element (2, 2.1, 2.2) which is realized as a hollow body, as well as a second telescopic element (3, 3.1, 3.2) which is mounted inside the first telescopic element (2, 2.1, 2.2) so as to linearly displaceable along a first axis (A). A locking device (16) which is arranged on the second telescopic element (3, 3.1, 3.2) comprises at least one first pin (17) which is movable by means of an actuating device (28) from a first position, in which the at least one first pin (17) prevents the movement of the first telescopic element (2, 2.1, 2.2) relative to the second telescopic element (3, 3.1, 3.2) as a result of a force-fitting connection or form-fitting connection, into a second position in which the displacement is not prevented.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2014
    Publication date: May 21, 2015
    Applicant: USM Holding AG
    Inventors: Niklaus HÖLTSCHI, Alexander SCHAERER, Thomas DIENES
  • Publication number: 20140109802
    Abstract: An item of furniture comprises a stationary furniture part, a furniture part which can be moved by a drive, and a controller for controlling the drive. The movable furniture part comprises an operating section which is arranged movably on a main part of the movable furniture part, and also at least one force sensor for measuring a force which is exerted on the operating section, wherein the force sensor is connected to the controller.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2013
    Publication date: April 24, 2014
    Applicant: USM Holding AG
    Inventors: Thomas DIENES, Alexander Schärer
  • Patent number: D710133
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2014
    Assignee: USM Holding AG
    Inventors: Alexander Schärer, Memduh Ali Tayar, Thomas Dienes
  • Patent number: D719767
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 23, 2014
    Assignee: USM Holding AG
    Inventors: Alexander Schärer, Memduh Ali Tayar, Thomas Dienes
  • Patent number: D723840
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2015
    Assignee: USM Holding AG
    Inventors: Alexander Schärer, Memduh Ali Tayar, Thomas Dienes
  • Patent number: D735507
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 26, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2015
    Assignee: USM Holding AG
    Inventors: Alexander Schärer, Thomas Dienes, Aurel Aebi
  • Patent number: D744246
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 26, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2015
    Assignee: USM Holding AG
    Inventors: Alexander Schärer, Thomas Dienes, Aurel Aebi
  • Patent number: D744247
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 26, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2015
    Assignee: USM Holding AG
    Inventors: Alexander Schärer, Thomas Dienes, Aurel Aebi