Patents by Inventor Eckhard Berg

Eckhard Berg 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: 8007170
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an electronic sensor, particularly an inductive sensor, comprising a casing sleeve, a sensor element for measuring a physical measurand, the sensor element being placed at a measurement end of the casing sleeve, an electronic module located in the casing sleeve and a connector, which is placed on a connection end of the casing sleeve opposite to the measurement end. According to the invention, the sensor is characterized in that the casing sleeve is provided with a plastic internal lining, which is closed at the measurement end of the casing sleeve and that the internal lining extends to the casing sleeve connection end to such an extent that the connector is in a sealing engagement with the internal lining. The invention also relates to a method for the manufacture of a sensor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2011
    Assignee: PEPPERL + FUCHS
    Inventor: Eckhard Berg
  • Patent number: 7667614
    Abstract: The invention relates to a casing (i.e., housing) for receiving an electrical device, particularly a switching device or sensor, having at least one indicating apparatus for indicating different electrical states, particularly switching states, of the device. The casing is characterized in that each indicating apparatus has a plurality of indicating devices and that the indicating devices of one indicating apparatus are positioned facing one another on the casing in such a way that, from each viewing direction, at least one indicating device of each indicating apparatus can be seen.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2010
    Assignee: Pepperl + Fuchs GmbH
    Inventors: Wolfgang Helm, Manfred Ruppert, Eckhard Berg
  • Publication number: 20090058585
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an electronic sensor, particularly an inductive sensor, comprising a casing sleeve, a sensor element for measuring a physical measurand, the sensor element being placed at a measurement end of the casing sleeve, an electronic module located in the casing sleeve and a connector, which is placed on a connection end of the casing sleeve opposite to the measurement end. According to the invention, the sensor is characterized in that the casing sleeve is provided with a plastic internal lining, which is closed at the measurement end of the casing sleeve and that the internal lining extends to the casing sleeve connection end to such an extent that the connector is in a sealing engagement with the internal lining. The invention also relates to a method for the manufacture of a sensor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 3, 2008
    Publication date: March 5, 2009
    Inventor: Eckhard Berg
  • Patent number: 7210961
    Abstract: The invention relates to a fastening base for mounting an electrical device, particularly an electric sensor or proximity switch, having a reception opening for receiving a connecting piece of the electrical device and with a locking pivoted lever for fixing the connecting piece in the reception opening, the locking pivoted lever being pivotable into a locking position and an open position. The fastening base is characterized in that the locking pivoted lever has a projecting wedge and that the wedge is constructed for an at least partial positive engagement with a recess in the connecting piece when the locking pivoted lever is pivoted into the locking position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2007
    Assignee: Pepperl + Fuchs GmbH
    Inventor: Eckhard Berg
  • Publication number: 20060102370
    Abstract: The invention relates to a casing (i.e., housing) for receiving an electrical device, particularly a switching device or sensor, having at least one indicating apparatus for indicating different electrical states, particularly switching states, of the device. The casing is characterized in that each indicating apparatus has a plurality of indicating devices and that the indicating devices of one indicating apparatus are positioned facing one another on the casing in such a way that, from each viewing direction, at least one indicating device of each indicating apparatus can be seen.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2003
    Publication date: May 18, 2006
    Inventors: Wolfgang Helm, Manfred Ruppert, Eckhard Berg
  • Publication number: 20050173626
    Abstract: The invention relates to a fastening base for mounting an electrical device, particularly an electric sensor or proximity switch, having a reception opening for receiving a connecting piece of the electrical device and with a locking pivoted lever for fixing the connecting piece in the reception opening, the locking pivoted lever being pivotable into a locking position and an open position. The fastening base is characterized in that the locking pivoted lever has a projecting wedge and that the wedge is constructed for an at least partial positive engagement with a recess in the connecting piece when the locking pivoted lever is pivoted into the locking position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2003
    Publication date: August 11, 2005
    Inventor: Eckhard Berg