Patents by Inventor Charles Rupert

Charles Rupert 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: 20150137509
    Abstract: A clamp apparatus is disclosed which has a duct having an indexing feature formed thereon. A wire clamp is provided which has a length of resilient spring material shaped generally in accordance with a cross sectional configuration and diameter of the duct. A tightening component is operatively coupled to the length of resilient spring material. A portion of the wire clamp engages with the indexing feature to enable the wire clamp to be positioned and held in a desired angular orientation on the duct while being tightened on the duct using the tightening component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2013
    Publication date: May 21, 2015
    Applicant: MANN+HUMMEL GMBH
    Inventors: Michael Desjardins, Charles Rupert
  • Patent number: 8363425
    Abstract: A temperature sensor mounting arrangement for a battery frame assembly in which a plurality of rechargeable battery packs are supported and interconnected. The arrangement includes an elongated support member secured to a battery frame member and extending into an interior region of the frame member. At least one electrical interface connector is secured to a first end of the support member and an electronic temperature sensor is secured to a face of the support member in a target position proximate to a battery pack outer surface. A plurality of electrical conductors interconnects between the electrical connectors and the temperature sensor. The temperature sensor mounting arrangement is modularized and designed to enable high speed assembly during manufacturing and ensure repeatable frame to frame sensor positioning and accuracy of temperature readings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2013
    Assignee: Mann + Hummel GmbH
    Inventors: Charles Rupert, John Endres, Frank Rinderspacher, Richard Wilson
  • Publication number: 20110090666
    Abstract: A temperature sensor mounting arrangement for a battery frame assembly in which a plurality of rechargeable battery packs are supported and interconnected. The arrangement includes an elongated support member secured to a battery frame member and extending into an interior region of the frame member. At least one electrical interface connector is secured to a first end of the support member and an electronic temperature sensor is secured to a face of the support member in a target position proximate to a battery pack outer surface. A plurality of electrical conductors interconnects between the electrical connectors and the temperature sensor. The temperature sensor mounting arrangement is modularized and designed to enable high speed assembly during manufacturing and ensure repeatable frame to frame sensor positioning and accuracy of temperature readings.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2010
    Publication date: April 21, 2011
    Applicant: MANN+HUMMEL GMBH
    Inventors: Charles Rupert, John Endres, Frank Rinderspacher, Richard Wilson
  • Patent number: 6910684
    Abstract: In an embodiment of the present invention, a fixture bolt assembly is disclosed. The fixture bolt assembly includes a fixture housing that defines a bore therethrough and a cavity. A securement member is disposed through the bore and the cavity. A retaining member is disposed on the securement member and within the cavity of the fixture housing. In an embodiment for a method in accordance with the present invention, a method of mounting a securement member on a fixture housing is disclosed. The method includes the steps of disposing the securement member through a bore and cavity defined by the fixture housing. A retaining member is disposed on the securement member within the cavity of the fixture housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2005
    Assignee: Mann & Hummel GmbH
    Inventors: Charles Rupert, Drew Deters
  • Publication number: 20040018050
    Abstract: In an embodiment of the present invention, a fixture bolt assembly is disclosed. The fixture bolt assembly includes a fixture housing that defines a bore therethrough and a cavity. A securement member is disposed through the bore and the cavity. A retaining member is disposed on the securement member and within the cavity of the fixture housing. In an embodiment for a method in accordance with the present invention, a method of mounting a securement member on a fixture housing is disclosed. The method includes the steps of disposing the securement member through a bore and cavity defined by the fixture housing. A retaining member is disposed on the securement member within the cavity of the fixture housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2003
    Publication date: January 29, 2004
    Applicant: Filterwerk Mann & Hummel GmbH
    Inventors: Charles Rupert, Drew Deters