Patents by Inventor Bernhard Klutz

Bernhard Klutz 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).

  • Conveyance element for a conveyor
    Patent number: 11066278
    Abstract: A conveyance element (20) for a conveyor (1), in particular for a people conveyor such as a moving walkway (2), is configured for being moved in a conveying direction and comprises an outer side (20a) configured for accommodating and supporting passengers; and an opposing inner side (20b) facing away from the outer side (20a). At least a portion of the inner side (20b) is a concave portion (32) having a concave shape along the conveying direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2021
    Assignee: OTIS ELEVATOR COMPANY
    Inventors: Martin Michalke, Bernhard Klutz
  • CONVEYANCE ELEMENT FOR A CONVEYOR
    Publication number: 20200377342
    Abstract: A conveyance element (20) for a conveyor (1), in particular for a people conveyor such as a moving walkway (2), is configured for being moved in a conveying direction and comprises an outer side (20a) configured for accommodating and supporting passengers; and an opposing inner side (20b) facing away from the outer side (20a). At least a portion of the inner side (20b) is a concave portion (32) having a concave shape along the conveying direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2019
    Publication date: December 3, 2020
    Inventors: Martin Michalke, Bernhard Klutz