Patents by Inventor Andreas Sausner

Andreas Sausner 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: 20050280259
    Abstract: A multilayer metallic high-pressure conduit for a high-pressure medium, particularly for a fuel injection system in motor vehicles, comprises a metallic inner tube, at least one metallic intermediate layer and a metallic outer tube. These metallic tubes or layers are connected to one another without soldering. At least one end connector element is welded to one end of the conduit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2004
    Publication date: December 22, 2005
    Inventors: Andreas Sausner, Paolo Balbi, Pierluigi Picco
  • Publication number: 20050087984
    Abstract: A screw connection device for connecting the flared ends of two pipes includes a nut, a screw and distance element which comprises a first recess or shape for accommodation of the flare at the end of a first pipe, and a second recess or shape for accommodation of the flare at the end of the other pipe. The nut and screw each accommodate one pipe end with the distance element between them with the recess at each end in sealing contact with the pipe flares. The nut and/or the pipe flare of the pipe end which in the connected state is accommodated in the nut comprise positive-fit elements, which positive-fit elements are designed such that the accommodated pipe end is secured against rotation relative to the nut.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2004
    Publication date: April 28, 2005
    Inventors: Georg Weick, Andreas Sausner, Delbert Adkins
  • Patent number: 6823898
    Abstract: A multi-layer tubing composed of a first layer, a second layer and an intermediate layer interposed between the first layer and the second layer. The first layer contains a first melt-processible thermoplastic such as polyamides, thermoplastic elstomers, and mixtures such materials. The second layer contains a second melt-processible thermoplastic chemically dissimilar form the melt-processible thermoplastic employed in the first layer. The intermediate layer is made of a solidified melt-processible thermoplastic solution which contains the first melt-processible thermoplastic and the second thermoplastic such that the first thermoplastic and the second thermoplastic exist as discretely discernable components dispersed relative to one another in an essentially non-homogenous manner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2004
    Assignee: ITT Manufacturing Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventors: Tao Nie, Andreas Sausner
  • Publication number: 20040194298
    Abstract: In a method for grounding a metal tube (2) sheathed with an electrically non-conducting plastic layer (1), has the plastic layer (1) of the metal tube (2) completely removed at an area of connection (3) the area of connection (3) is connected to the motor vehicle part in an electrically conducting fashion by a conductive covering section (4) is closed in the circumferential direction of the metal tube (2) which covers the area of connection (3) on all sides or more than covers the area of connection (3) on all sides, i.e. in the form of a crimp sleeve or a heat-shrinkable sleeve. It is first pushed onto the metal tube (2) and is then pressed onto the metal tube (2) at least at its ends under radial pressure applied along at least part of the circumference without any gaps. In one form, the tube has a bead in the area where the plastic layer is removed and the bead is in contact with the conductive covering section.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2004
    Publication date: October 7, 2004
    Inventors: Andreas Sausner, Georg Weick, Delbert L. Adkins, David Poirier
  • Patent number: 6751996
    Abstract: A forming tool for pipe ends with a fixing device holding the pipe and a flanging die acting on the projection of the pipe end, where the flanging die has a mandrel which can be driven into the pipe end. A forming die surrounds the mandrel. The mandrel and the forming die are held in a housing. A limiting die surrounding the forming die being provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 22, 2004
    Assignee: ITT Manufacturing Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventors: Andreas Sausner, Manfred Durst
  • Publication number: 20040062895
    Abstract: A reinforced, high pressure hose is disclosed for use in the transport of high pressure fluids. The hose includes a multilayered inner tube capable of prolonged exposure to fluids such as those containing hydrocarbons, and a reinforcement layer overlaying the inner tube. The reinforcement layer includes at least one reinforcement strip wrapped about the inner tube and with the edges of the strip in an overlying relationship.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2002
    Publication date: April 1, 2004
    Inventors: Andreas Sausner, Tao Nie, Michael W. Boles
  • Patent number: 6709026
    Abstract: A quick-connect coupling for hoses or pipes with a coupling housing contains a connection piece and a housing part as well as a plug-type fitting wherein the housing part and the connection piece are realized in the form of two parts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2004
    Assignee: ITT Manufacturing Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventors: Andreas Sausner, Thomas Vierneisel
  • Publication number: 20030140676
    Abstract: A forming tool for pipe ends with a fixing device holding the pipe and a flanging die acting on the projection of the pipe end, where the flanging die has a mandrel which can be driven into the pipe end. A forming die surrounds the mandrel. The mandrel and the forming die are held in a housing. A limiting die surrounding the forming die being provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2002
    Publication date: July 31, 2003
    Inventors: Andreas Sausner, Manfred Durst
  • Patent number: 6540263
    Abstract: A rapid-action coupling for hoses or rigid lines with a coupling box, a plug-in nipple and a locking element. The coupling housing has a recess and an opening that extends essentially vertically with respect to the longitudinal axis of the recess. The plug-in nipple and the coupling housing are connected by introducing the nipple into the recess. The nipple is locked by introducing a locking element into a first end of an opening into engagement with the housing. The locking element includes an arm for releasing the engagement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2003
    Assignee: ITT Manufacturing Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventor: Andreas Sausner
  • Patent number: 6526642
    Abstract: The invention proposes a method for clamping a pipe with a hose or a pipe with the aid of a compression sleeve, in which the influence of dimensional tolerances of the components on the quality of the compressed connection is significantly reduced. In the method according to the invention, the pressing force between a compression tool and the compression sleeve as well as the advancing distance of the compression tool are determined and evaluated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2000
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2003
    Assignee: ITT Manufacturing Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventor: Andreas Sausner
  • Publication number: 20030030276
    Abstract: The invention proposes a connection between tubing and a hose which can be easily and inexpensively produced, requires little installation space and results in favorable hydraulic properties. The connection is realized by means of a connecting piece that is integrally formed onto the tubing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2000
    Publication date: February 13, 2003
    Inventor: Andreas Sausner
  • Patent number: 6412521
    Abstract: Processes and arrangements provide a rigid line for a brake, fuel or hydraulic system in motor vehicles, whose synthetic cladding layer is reinforced with fibers to thereby increase the strength and the resistance to wear and tear of the synthetic cladding layer. Moreover, by the use of electrically conductive carbon fibers, electrostatic charging of the rigid line can also be prevented.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2002
    Assignee: ITT Manufacturing Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventors: Andreas Sausner, Martin Henkenjohann
  • Publication number: 20020053797
    Abstract: A quick coupling for hoses or pipelines with a coupling sleeve (1), a plug-in nipple (3) and a sealing element (21) is proposed, in which the sealing element (21) is tensioned in the locked state and/or has a rectangular cross section so that the tightness and the diffusion resistance of the quick coupling according to the invention are improved.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2000
    Publication date: May 9, 2002
    Inventors: Thomas Vierneisel, Andreas Sausner
  • Publication number: 20010028170
    Abstract: A tube nut and a threaded connection between a brake hose and a brake line, as well as a tool for tightening and loosening the tube nut according to the invention are proposed. The tube nut according to the invention permits high torque levels to be transmitted between the tube nut and the tool. In addition, the space required for assembly is reduced.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2001
    Publication date: October 11, 2001
    Inventors: Andreas Sausner, Willi Hartmann, Peter Low
  • Publication number: 20010017469
    Abstract: A quick-connect coupling for hoses or pipes with a coupling housing contains a connection piece and a housing part as well as a plug-type fitting wherein the housing part and the connection piece are realized in the form of two parts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2001
    Publication date: August 30, 2001
    Inventors: Andreas Sausner, Thomas Vierneisel
  • Publication number: 20010004154
    Abstract: A method for clamping a pipe with a hose or a pipe with the aid of a compression sleeve, in which the influence of dimensional tolerances of the components on the quality of the compressed connection is significantly reduced. In the method according to the invention, the pressing force between a compression tool and the compression sleeve as well as the advancing distance of the compression tool are determined and evaluated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2000
    Publication date: June 21, 2001
    Inventor: Andreas Sausner
  • Patent number: 6164704
    Abstract: The invention relates to a hose fitting, more specifically, for a brake arrangement in a motor vehicle, for connecting, in a compression-proof manner, a multi-layer hose to a metallic end piece. At least part of one free end of the end piece engages with the inside of the hose and features at least one bulge, with a metallic pressed sleeve encompassing the hose, overlapping the bulge and also featuring, lateral to the bulge, respective first pressed sections. The crux of the invention is based on the fact that elastic and electrically nonconducting surface layers are arranged on the hose and end piece, upon which are arranged, in each case, a second pressed section in a liquid-tight manner. The invention is associated with the advantage that a hose fitting is sealed with respect to electrolyte penetration from the outside, and that, moreover, local cell formation, with resultant corrosion of the hose fitting, is prevented.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 1999
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2000
    Assignee: ITT Manufacturing Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventor: Andreas Sausner
  • Patent number: 5503366
    Abstract: An electromagnetically actuated valve having an adjustable abutment is disclosed. The valve comprises a valve housing and at least one annularly-shaped solenoid coil, which is arranged in the valve housing and which, on its interior peripheral side, surrounds a magnet armature. The armature is capable of axially reciprocal motion with respect to the solenoid coil. The magnet armature is elastically braced in the area of its front end by a spring element that in turn transmits force against an abutment that forms a component of the valve housing. At its other end, the armature is provided with a sealing member that can be forcibly engaged against a valve seat, as needed. The abutment is adjustable relative to the valve housing along the axis of reciprocal axial motion of the magnet armature to enable adjustments to the prestressing of the spring element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 1994
    Date of Patent: April 2, 1996
    Assignee: Firma Carl Freudenberg
    Inventors: Sebastian Zabeck, Andreas Sausner
  • Patent number: 5467961
    Abstract: An electromagnetically actuated valve comprising an annular-shaped solenoid coil arranged in a housing and surrounding an axially reciprocal magnet armature of metallic material is disclosed. The magnet armature is provided on a front end with an elastomeric sealing member facing a valve seat made of elastomeric material. The magnet armature and the sealing member are joined together via form locking.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 1994
    Date of Patent: November 21, 1995
    Assignee: Firma Carl Freudenberg
    Inventors: Andreas Sausner, Stefan Knapp
  • Patent number: 5460137
    Abstract: An apparatus for the temporary storage and controlled feeding of volatile fuel components from the free space of a fuel tank to the intake manifold of an internal combustion engine is set forth. The apparatus includes a venting line which connects the free space of the fuel tank to the atmosphere. Along this line is interposed a storage chamber containing an absorption element having at least one line which connects the storage chamber to the intake manifold and which can be sealed by an electromagnetically actuated valve. Valve includes a valve seat and a nozzle. The nozzle tapers away from the valve seat at one end to a cross section of reduced area, and then conically widens to a maximum value at the opposite end of the nozzle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 1993
    Date of Patent: October 24, 1995
    Assignee: Firma Carl Freudenberg
    Inventors: Sebastian Zabeck, Andreas Sausner