Patents by Inventor Erwin Weh

Erwin Weh 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: 20090314362
    Abstract: For the simple activation of a pilot valve (10) for the transmission of fluids, in particular for filling gas tanks, with an inlet region (12) and an outlet region (13) on a housing (11), in which a non-return valve (25), an air-bleed valve (35), and an inlet valve (45) are arranged, wherein the air-bleed valve (35) and the inlet valve (45) are controlled by a slider (27), it is proposed that the slider (27) is coupled to a pivot arm (50) that can be activated by a control valve (20) in a pressure controlled manner. Compact design and targeted air bleeding are thereby achieved.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2007
    Publication date: December 24, 2009
    Inventors: Erwin Weh, Wolfgang Weh
  • Publication number: 20090167019
    Abstract: The aim of the invention is to create a simple design of an actuating device for a rapid coupling used for transferring gaseous and/or liquid fluids, said actuating device comprising a tubular housing (11) and a slide (41) which is movably mounted relative to the housing and is coupled to a lever mechanism that is provided with at least one pivoted lever (43) laterally mounted on the housing (11). Said aim is achieved by mounting at least one connecting lever (57) which extends to the slide (41) on the pivoted lever (43), thus also obtaining safe handling.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2006
    Publication date: July 2, 2009
    Inventors: Erwin Weh, Wolfgang Weh
  • Patent number: 7494158
    Abstract: In order to provide a connecting coupling whose structure has increased stability and which is used for transmitting gaseous and/or liquid fluids, especially for filling the petrol tank of vehicles, comprising a sliding sleeve (18) which is used to lock collet chucks (15) above a connecting nipple, a guide sleeve (38) with longitudinal grooves is provided between the sliding sleeve (18) and the collet chucks (15). The collet chucks are guided inside the longitudinal grooves.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2009
    Inventors: Erwin Weh, Wolfgang Weh
  • Patent number: 7458400
    Abstract: The aim of the invention is to increase security when connecting a connective coupling (10) used for transferring gaseous and/or liquid fluids, especially for filling motor vehicle fuel tanks, provided with a sliding sleeve (18) in order to lock connecting profile sections, especially collets (15). According to the invention, a data interface, especially a data transmitter (60), is arranged on the sliding sleeve (18).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2008
    Inventors: Erwin Weh, Wolfgang Weh
  • Publication number: 20080246275
    Abstract: The aim of the invention is to provide a simple and compact design of a rotary transmission leadthrough (10) provided with a gas return line, in particular for filling a vehicle fuel tank comprising a rapid-action connection coupling (1), which is connected to the supply line (12) and to a return line (42). According to the invention, the supply line (12) and the return line (42) are arranged in a coaxial manner in relation to each other.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2003
    Publication date: October 9, 2008
    Inventors: Erwin Weh, Wolfgang Weh
  • Publication number: 20080223486
    Abstract: The aim of the invention is to create a simple and reliable locking device for a quick-action connection coupling for transferring gaseous and/or liquid fluids, especially for refuelling vehicles. Said device comprises a hand lever (50) for actuating a valve and a lock which is positioned on the end side thereof and engages with a hand grip (45) in the refuelling position. To this end, an unlocking lever (46) which can be pivoted on the hand grip (45) is mounted adjacent to the end region of the hand lever (50). The unlocking lever (46) comprises at least one, preferably two laterally protruding journals (47), arranged inside the hand grip (45), especially for simple handling.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2005
    Publication date: September 18, 2008
    Inventors: Erwin Weh, Wolfgang Weh
  • Patent number: 7424897
    Abstract: The aim of the invention is to provide a simple and compact design as well as a safe operation of a connection coupling (10) for transferring gaseous and/or liquid fluids, particularly for filling vehicle fuel tanks, comprising an inlet area (12), which is provided with an inlet valve (45), connected to a supply line (12?) and to a ventilating line (12?), and which has a pressure compensation space (44) and a ventilating valve (35). To this end, the invention provides that the ventilating valve (35) is formed by a sealing disc (24) that can be displaced in a controlled manner up to and away from the inlet valve (45) in an axial direction of the connection coupling (10).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2008
    Inventors: Erwin Weh, Wolfgang Weh
  • Publication number: 20070277905
    Abstract: In order to create a simply designed actuating device with a reliable handling for a rapid coupling (10) for transferring gaseous and/or liquid fluids, comprising a tubular housing (11) and a slide (41), which is mounted in a manner that enables it to be displaced relative to the housing and which is coupled to a lever mechanism (42), the invention provides that the lever mechanism (42) has at least one pivoting lever (43) laterally mounted inside said housing (11).
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2004
    Publication date: December 6, 2007
    Inventors: Erwin Weh, Wolfgang Weh
  • Patent number: 7267140
    Abstract: A connection coupling for transferring gaseous and liquid fluids comprises a switch unit for actuating valves via a switch slide. The switch unit includes an eccentric shaft. The switch slide is coupled to an outer ring slide by at least one bolt.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2007
    Inventors: Erwin Weh, Wolfgang Weh
  • Patent number: 7073773
    Abstract: The invention concerns a rapid connection coupling (10) for transferring high-pressure gases and/or liquid, in particular for refilling a high-pressure, mobile container such as a gas cylinder with oxygen in a home environment or at a transfill station with a transfill device. The coupling in question comprises the following elements: a tubular housing (11), an outer sliding sleeve (18) which can slide relative to the housing (11); a number of radially expanding collet chuck elements (15) mounted on the housing (11) and provided with an engaging contour (17) which facilitates connection to a matching connection fitting (30); and a sealing piston (22) capable of sliding centrally inside the housing (11), the said sealing piston being brought into contact with the connecting fitting (30). Internal parts (e.g.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2006
    Assignees: Invacare Corporation
    Inventors: David A. Nuttall, Jens Farwer, Wolfgang Weh, Erwin Weh
  • Publication number: 20050212289
    Abstract: In order to provide a connecting coupling whose structure has increased stability and which is used for transmitting gaseous and/or liquid fluids, especially for filling the petrol tank of vehicles, comprising a sliding sleeve (18) which is used to lock collet chucks (15) above a connecting nipple, a guide sleeve (38) with longitudinal grooves is provided between the sliding sleeve (18) and the collet chucks (15). The collet chucks are guided inside the longitudinal grooves.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2003
    Publication date: September 29, 2005
    Inventors: Erwin Weh, Wolfgang Weh
  • Publication number: 20050211334
    Abstract: The aim of the invention is to increase security when connecting a connective coupling (10) used for transferring gaseous and/or liquid fluids, especially for filling motor vehicle fuel tanks, provided with a sliding sleeve (18) in order to lock connecting profile sections, especially collets (15). According to the invention, a data interface, especially a data transmitter (60), is arranged on the sliding sleeve (18).
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2003
    Publication date: September 29, 2005
    Inventors: Erwin Weh, Wolfgang Weh
  • Publication number: 20050205141
    Abstract: The aim of the invention is to provide a simple and compact design as well as a safe operation of a connection coupling (10) for transferring gaseous and/or liquid fluids, particularly for filling vehicle fuel tanks, comprising an inlet area (12), which is provided with an inlet valve (45), connected to a supply line (12?) and to a ventilating line (12?), and which has a pressure compensation space (44) and a ventilating valve (35). To this end, the invention provides that the ventilating valve (35) is formed by a sealing disc (24) that can be displaced in a controlled manner up to and away from the inlet valve (45) in an axial direction of the connection coupling (10).
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2003
    Publication date: September 22, 2005
    Inventors: Erwin Weh, Wolfgang Weh
  • Patent number: 6926310
    Abstract: The aim of the invention is to achieve secure and simple handling of an activation device, especially on a rapid-action reception coupling for transferring gas-liquids and/or liquids—liquids or on valves comprising a tubular housing (11, 29) and a slide (41), which is mounted in such a way that it is displaceable in relation to the housing. Said slide is connected to a lever mechanism (42), To this end, the invention provides that the lever mechanism (42) is positioned in a sliding ring (40), which is mounted in such a way that it is displaceable in relation to the housing (11, 29).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 2000
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2005
    Inventors: Erwin Weh, Wolfgang Weh
  • Publication number: 20050167981
    Abstract: The invention concerns a rapid connection coupling (10) for transferring high-pressure gases and/or liquid, in particular for refilling a high-pressure, mobile container such as a gas cylinder with oxygen in a home environment or at a transfill station with a transfill device. The coupling in question comprises the following elements: a tubular housing (11), an outer sliding sleeve (18) which can slide relative to the housing (11); a number of radially expanding collet chuck elements (15) mounted on the housing (11) and provided with an engaging contour (17) which facilitates connection to a matching connection fitting (30); and a sealing piston (22) capable of sliding centrally inside the housing (11), the said sealing piston being brought into contact with the connecting fitting (30). Internal parts (e.g.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2002
    Publication date: August 4, 2005
    Inventors: David Nuttall, Jens Farwer, Wolfgang Weh, Erwin Weh
  • Publication number: 20050161097
    Abstract: The invention aims at simplifying operation of a connecting coupling (10) for transferring gaseous and/or liquid fluids, more particularly for filling the gas tank of vehicles. Said connecting coupling has a switch unit (21) for actuating valves (35) by means of a switch slide (27). According to the invention, said switch slide (27) is coupled to an outer ring slide (31) by at least one bolt (29).
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2003
    Publication date: July 28, 2005
    Inventors: Erwin Weh, Wolfgang Weh
  • Publication number: 20040011726
    Abstract: The aim of the invention is to create a simple and load-resistant filter part for fluid pipes, especially for use with filling nipples, comprising a base body (3) and at least one fluid passage opening (2) which is covered by a filter element (4). According to the invention, the filter element (4) consists of a tightly wound spring wire (5) whose winding end (5c) is preferably supported on a collar ring (3b) on the foot (1b) of the filter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2003
    Publication date: January 22, 2004
    Inventors: Erwin Weh, Wolfgang Weh
  • Patent number: 6676108
    Abstract: A control valve includes a valve body and a valve seat mounted within the valve body. A valve element is mounted in the valve body and bears in a closed position on the valve seat to block a fluid passage formed in the valve body. An actuating rod is configured for axial movement and acts upon the valve element to move the valve element into an open position. At least one of the actuating rod and the valve element has an annular piston surface and is in communication with a fluid passage through an equalizing line.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2000
    Date of Patent: January 13, 2004
    Inventors: Erwin Weh, Wolfgang Weh
  • Patent number: 6616196
    Abstract: A coupling having means which inhibit separation which is provided for transferring fluid, especially for refueling vehicles. The coupling includes a tubular housing, at least one locking element, in particular, a plurality of expandable collects having an engagement profile for connecting to a correspondingly constructed connection nipple. The coupling also includes a piston, which can be displaced relative to the housing and which can be fixed, especially for being placed on the connection nipple. The piston is subject to the action of a spring opposite of the direction of connection in order to adjust the separation prevention force in relation to the housing of the coupling and is mounted such that it can be displaced opposite of the direction of connection in relation to the locked piston in order to release the engagement of the locking element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2003
    Inventors: Erwin Weh, Wolfgang Weh
  • Patent number: 6530605
    Abstract: A quick connector for pipes for pressure or vacuum testing includes a tubular housing extending in an axial direction, a spreadable connecting element mounted within the tubular housing, formed as a sleeve and configured to clamp a pipe in a connected position, and an actuating device configured to act upon the connecting element to release the connecting element. The actuating device includes a hand lever extending in the axial direction of the housing. The hand lever has an actuating push rod that extends through an outer wall of the housing. The quick connector includes further a piston positioned within the housing and configured to be movable in the axial direction by the actuating device, and a compression spring positioned within the housing and configured to bias the piston in a connected position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2000
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2003
    Inventors: Erwin Weh, Wolfgang Weh