Patents by Inventor Bernd Kronenbitter

Bernd Kronenbitter 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: 11105365
    Abstract: A first component with a fixing groove is affixed to a second component, using a ball-head screw having a thread and a ball head, a slot nut for the thread fitting into the fixing groove of the first component, and a fixation part having a ball head seat and a planar fixation support surface for fixing the fixation part to the second component. The ball head seat receives the ball head, forming a ball joint. In a central position, the fixation support surface is parallel and offset to a longitudinal axis of the ball-head screw. The ball-head seat includes recessed portions receiving a screw portion of the ball-head screw. An inclination angle between the longitudinal axis of the ball-head screw in the central position, and the longitudinal axis of the ball-head screw in the position when received in the recessed portion, is at least 90°.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2021
    Assignee: Hansgrohe SE
    Inventors: Bernd Kronenbitter, Alois Schönweger, Thomas Stulz
  • Publication number: 20180163774
    Abstract: A first component with a fixing groove is affixed to a second component, using a ball-head screw having a thread and a ball head, a slot nut for the thread fitting into the fixing groove of the first component, and a fixation part having a ball head seat and a planar fixation support surface for fixing the fixation part to the second component. The ball head seat receives the ball head, forming a ball joint. In a central position, the fixation support surface is parallel and offset to a longitudinal axis of the ball-head screw. The ball-head seat includes recessed portions receiving a screw portion of the ball-head screw. An inclination angle between the longitudinal axis of the ball-head screw in the central position, and the longitudinal axis of the ball-head screw in the position when received in the recessed portion, is at least 90°.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2017
    Publication date: June 14, 2018
    Applicant: Hansgrohe SE
    Inventors: Bernd Kronenbitter, Alois Schönweger, Thomas Stulz
  • Patent number: 9187883
    Abstract: Proposed is a fitting main body in which are arranged receptacles for the connections of the sanitary fitting to the water line, receptacles for a thermostat valve and a flow-rate regulating valve, and all water channels. The water channels are formed at least in part as flat ducts open towards one side of the fitting main body, wherein the longitudinal direction of the cross section through the flat ducts runs perpendicular to the side of the fitting main body. The ducts are closed off by a cover which is connected to the fitting main body. As a result, that part of the sanitary fitting which comprises all of the water channels is composed of the fitting main body and a cover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2015
    Assignee: Hansgrohe SE
    Inventors: Jochen Armbruster, Horst Flieger, Bernd Kronenbitter
  • Publication number: 20140015244
    Abstract: A sanitary fitting contains a fitting housing with a basic element in the form of a straight circular cylinder with an open underside. An interior with a straight-line central axis is formed inside the basic element, into which and out of which lines pass through the open underside. The basic element has a branch which likewise has the form of a circular cylinder with an open outer face. The interior of the branch merges into the interior of the basic element. The branch contains a receptacle for a mixer cartridge. A connecting element inserted in the branch is used to make the water-carrying connection between the lines inside the basic element and the mixer cartridge inside the branch. The connecting element consists of plastic.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2013
    Publication date: January 16, 2014
    Applicant: Hansgrohe SE
    Inventors: Bernd Kronenbitter, Jürgen Schorer
  • Publication number: 20130241196
    Abstract: Proposed is a fitting main body in which are arranged receptacles for the connections of the sanitary fitting to the water line, receptacles for a thermostat valve and a flow-rate regulating valve, and all water channels. The water channels are formed at least in part as flat ducts open towards one side of the fitting main body, wherein the longitudinal direction of the cross section through the flat ducts runs perpendicular to the side of the fitting main body. The ducts are closed off by a cover which is connected to the fitting main body. As a result, that part of the sanitary fitting which comprises all of the water channels is composed of the fitting main body and a cover.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2013
    Publication date: September 19, 2013
    Applicant: HANSGROHE SE
    Inventors: Jochen Armbruster, Horst Flieger, Bernd Kronenbitter
  • Patent number: 7032618
    Abstract: The invention proposes a plumbing fixture block, which has seatings for a mixing device and a shut-off valve. Furthermore, the plumbing fixture block has seatings to accommodate at least one nonreturn valve and one pipe air-release valve. The nonreturn valve and the pipe air-release valve are located one behind the other in a water channel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2006
    Assignee: Hansgrohe AG
    Inventor: Bernd Kronenbitter
  • Patent number: 6913032
    Abstract: A sanitary fitting block constructed for concealed fitting contains water pipes for hot and cold water and also for mixed water. Between a mixer cartridge to be connected to the sanitary fitting block and a switching means for a shower outflow is provided a return flow preventer and between the switching means and the bath outflow is provided a vent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2005
    Assignee: Hansgrohe AG
    Inventor: Bernd Kronenbitter
  • Publication number: 20040098797
    Abstract: The invention proposes a plumbing fixture block, which has seatings for a mixing device and a shut-off valve. Furthermore, the plumbing fixture block has seatings to accommodate at least one nonreturn valve and one pipe air-release valve. The nonreturn valve and the pipe air-release valve are located one behind the other in a water channel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2003
    Publication date: May 27, 2004
    Inventor: Bernd Kronenbitter
  • Publication number: 20040034927
    Abstract: In order to connect the end of a line exiting a plumbing fixture to the end of a line leading into the plumbing fixture, it is proposed that each of their ends involved be provided with a fitting and the two fittings be connected using a quick-connect connector.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2003
    Publication date: February 26, 2004
    Inventors: Bernd Kronenbitter, Stefan Kruck
  • Publication number: 20040019966
    Abstract: A sanitary fitting block constructed for concealed fitting contains water pipes for hot and cold water and also for mixed water. Between a mixer cartridge to be connected to the sanitary fitting block and a switching means for a shower outflow is provided a return flow preventer and between the switching means and the bath outflow is provided a vent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2003
    Publication date: February 5, 2004
    Inventor: Bernd Kronenbitter
  • Patent number: 6547285
    Abstract: An arrangement for installing a sanitary fitting contains a concealed tank with passage openings to be fitted in a wall and within which can be fitted a fitting body. The connection between the fitting body and the concealed tank takes place exclusively with the aid of connecting elements made from a soundproofing material and through which pass the passage openings of the concealed tank. There is no direct contact between the concealed tank and the fitting body. Different fittings can be screwed to the fitting body. The connecting elements can be simultaneously used for the passage of water pipes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2003
    Assignee: Hansgrohe AG
    Inventors: Alois Schoenweger, Bernd Kronenbitter
  • Patent number: D680623
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2013
    Assignee: Hansgrohe SE
    Inventor: Bernd Kronenbitter