Patents by Inventor Andreas Von Ballmoos

Andreas Von Ballmoos 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).

  • Construction using extruded sections and composite panels
    Patent number: 6065261
    Abstract: In a construction featuring sections of light metal and light-weight composite panels joined to the sections the composite panels feature a plastic core with light weight metal outer sheets bonded to both sides. The outer sheets partially overlap a light metal connecting section which is integrally incorporated in the composite panel and interlock by virtue of fit with that section. The connecting section features connecting strips that lie as pairs on corresponding connecting strips on the section. At least one of the connecting strips is riveted to this neighboring strip. The connecting strip of the connecting section is inclined at an angle with respect to a contact plane in order to create pressure on the neighboring connecting strip, and is joined at its free edge by laser welding to the neighboring connecting strip.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 1998
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2000
    Assignee: Alusuisse Technology & Management Ltd.
    Inventors: Peter Fehr, Roger Betschart, Robert J. Dean, Lutz Kampmann, Andreas Von Ballmoos