Patents by Inventor Dieter Mauer

Dieter Mauer 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).

  • Trim strips
    Patent number: 4197688
    Abstract: A windshield or backlight glazing trim clip suitable for automobiles is provided having a resilient portion between the base and an upwardly projecting rib. The base engages a stud on the automobile body and elongated fingers on the rib save to secure a trim strip.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 1978
    Date of Patent: April 15, 1980
    Assignee: USM Corporation
    Inventor: Dieter Mauer
  • Fastener
    Patent number: 4189978
    Abstract: A fastener is provided for securing an article to a support without making a hole in the support and wherein access can be gained to only one side of the support. The fastener is welded to the accessible surface of the support and the article is clamped to the support by setting the fastener with a blind-riveting tool.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 1977
    Date of Patent: February 26, 1980
    Assignee: USM Corporation
    Inventor: Dieter Mauer
  • Through-wall cable support
    Patent number: 4108507
    Abstract: A plastics strain relief bushing for a cable passing through a hole in a panel, comprising a hollow body for insertion in the hole and having a head to engage one side of the panel and retainer to engage the other side and prevent its withdrawal. A locking member rotatable in a non-cylindrical hole in the body has at least one resilient finger which is urged by the wall of the hole into gripping engagement with the cable when the member is rotated through part of a revolution, and is released on further rotation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 1976
    Date of Patent: August 22, 1978
    Assignee: USM Corporation
    Inventors: Wolf Renner, Dieter Mauer