Patents by Inventor Folke Michelmann

Folke Michelmann 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: 20220278538
    Abstract: The invention relates to a charging system (1) comprising a mobile electrical device (2) and a charging apparatus (3) for charging a battery pack (7) of the mobile device (2) and/or for transmitting data between the charging apparatus (3) and the mobile device (2). The charging apparatus (3) has an insertion opening (9) for inserting an insertion portion (10) of the mobile device (2) into a charging tray (11) of the charging apparatus (3) in order to establish an electrical connection between the charging apparatus (3) and the mobile device (2). According to the invention, the charging tray (11) tapers from the insertion opening (9) in order to orient the insertion portion (10) of the mobile device (2) in the charging tray (11) during insertion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2020
    Publication date: September 1, 2022
    Inventors: Christian Kainzmaier, Markus Schichl, Toni Scheuerlein, Folke Michelmann, Benedikt Sanftl, Niklas Voelker, Timo Bunk, Simon Huber
  • Patent number: 10903603
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an electrical connector comprising a first connector portion, a second connector portion and a locking mechanism, wherein the first connector portion has a first electrical contact element and at least one magnet, and wherein the second connector portion has a second electrical contact element and at least one second magnet with a polarity which is reversed in relation to the first magnet, wherein the first and the second contact element are designed to establish an electrical connection between the first and the second connector portion for power and/or data transmission, and wherein the locking mechanism is of self-locking design.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2021
    Assignee: ROSENBERGER HOCHFREQUENZTECHNIK GMBH
    Inventors: Folke Michelmann, Markus Schichl, Herbert Wurm
  • Publication number: 20200161805
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an electrical connector comprising a first connector portion, a second connector portion and a locking mechanism, wherein the first connector portion has a first electrical contact element and at least one magnet, and wherein the second connector portion has a second electrical contact element and at least one second magnet with a polarity which is reversed in relation to the first magnet, wherein the first and the second contact element are designed to establish an electrical connection between the first and the second connector portion for power and/or data transmission, and wherein the locking mechanism is of self-locking design.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2017
    Publication date: May 21, 2020
    Inventors: Folke MICHELMANN, Markus SCHICHL, Herbert WURM
  • Patent number: 10553975
    Abstract: A board-to-board connector for signal-transmitting connection of a first circuit board to a second circuit board, in particular in magnetic resonance imaging scanners, wherein the board-to-board connector has a base body with a first socket for a contact section of the first printed circuit board and a second socket for a contact section of the second printed circuit board, wherein a spring element support with a plurality of spring elements is provided between the first socket and the second socket, wherein each of the spring elements makes electrical conductive contact with a contact of the respective contact sections using spring loaded contact pressure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2020
    Assignee: Rosenberger Hochfrequenztechnik GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Stefan Hofmeister, Martin Räthlein, Folke Michelmann, Markus Schichl
  • Patent number: 10320136
    Abstract: An adapter having two adapter parts is disclosed, and wherein the respective adapter parts are arranged so as to permit the respective adapter parts to be releasably coupled in only one orientation and which facilitates the rapid coupling and decoupling of an electronic device to another device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2019
    Assignee: Rosenberger Hochfrequenztechnik GMBH & CO. KG
    Inventors: Folke Michelmann, Markus Schichl
  • Publication number: 20190013606
    Abstract: A board-to-board connector for signal-transmitting connection of a first circuit board to a second circuit board, in particular in magnetic resonance imaging scanners, wherein the board-to-board connector has a base body with a first socket for a contact section of the first printed circuit board and a second socket for a contact section of the second printed circuit board, wherein a spring element support with a plurality of spring elements is provided between the first socket and the second socket, wherein each of the spring elements makes electrical conductive contact with a contact of the respective contact sections using spring loaded contact pressure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2016
    Publication date: January 10, 2019
    Inventors: Stefan Hofmeister, Martin Räthlein, Folke Michelmann, Markus Schichl
  • Patent number: 10177490
    Abstract: A preferred embodiment of a magnetic connecting apparatus for connecting two units has at least one first connecting element associated with a first one of the two units and at least one second connecting element associated with a second one of the two units, the connecting elements forming a connecting pair. The connecting elements of a connecting pair each have a plurality of contacts. The connecting elements of a connecting pair make magnetic contact with one another and are rotatable relative to one another in a contacted state.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2019
    Assignee: Rosenberger Hochfrequenztechnik GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Folke Michelmann, Markus Schichl, Alexander Schuster
  • Publication number: 20170310042
    Abstract: A preferred embodiment of a magnetic connecting apparatus for connecting two units has at least one first connecting element associated with a first one of the two units and at least one second connecting element associated with a second one of the two units, the connecting elements forming a connecting pair. The connecting elements of a connecting pair each have a plurality of contacts. The connecting elements of a connecting pair make magnetic contact with one another and are rotatable relative to one another in a contacted state.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2015
    Publication date: October 26, 2017
    Applicant: Rosenberger Hochfrequenztechnik GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Folke Michelmann, Markus SCHICHL, Alexander SCHUSTER
  • Publication number: 20170229827
    Abstract: An adapter having two adapter parts is disclosed, and wherein the respective adapter parts are arranged so as to permit the respective adapter parts to be releasably coupled in only one orientation and which facilitates the rapid coupling and decoupling of an electronic device to another device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2017
    Publication date: August 10, 2017
    Applicant: Rosenberger Hochfrequenztechnik GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Folke Michelmann, Markus Schichl
  • Publication number: 20150288118
    Abstract: An adapter having two adapter parts is disclosed, and wherein the respective adapter parts are arranged so as to permit the respective adapter parts to be releasably coupled in only one orientation and which facilitates the rapid coupling and decoupling of an electronic device to another device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2013
    Publication date: October 8, 2015
    Applicant: Rosenberger Hochfrequenztechnik GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Folke Michelmann, Markus Scichl
  • Publication number: 20150044885
    Abstract: An electrical connection system comprising includes a plug having contact elements, and a socket having mating contact elements. The plug can be connected magnetically to the socket by means of a magnet device for transmitting signals or current. The magnet device has at least one connection pair, which comprises a magnet and a connecting element, which can be attracted by the magnet, but itself is not in the form of a permanent magnet, wherein respectively the magnet of a connection pair is arranged in the socket, and the connecting element which is not in the form of a permanent magnet is arranged in the plug.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2014
    Publication date: February 12, 2015
    Applicant: Rosenberger Hochfrequenztechnik GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Markus Schichl, Folke Michelmann
  • Patent number: 8894420
    Abstract: An electrical connection system includes a plug having contact elements, and a socket having mating contact elements. The plug can be connected magnetically to the socket by means of a magnet device for transmitting signals or current. The magnet device has at least one connection pair, which comprises a magnet and a connecting element, which can be attracted by the magnet, but itself is not in the form of a permanent magnet, wherein respectively the magnet of a connection pair is arranged in the socket, and the connecting element which is not in the form of a permanent magnet is arranged in the plug.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2014
    Assignee: Rosenberger Hochfrequenztechnik GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Markus Schichl, Folke Michelmann
  • Publication number: 20130065407
    Abstract: An electrical connection system includes a plug having contact elements, and a socket having mating contact elements. The plug can be connected magnetically to the socket by means of a magnet device for transmitting signals or current. The magnet device has at least one connection pair, which comprises a magnet and a connecting element, which can be attracted by the magnet, but itself is not in the form of a permanent magnet, wherein respectively the magnet of a connection pair is arranged in the socket, and the connecting element which is not in the form of a permanent magnet is arranged in the plug.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2011
    Publication date: March 14, 2013
    Inventors: Markus Schichl, Folke Michelmann
  • Publication number: 20090042440
    Abstract: A coaxial connector for insertion of a complementary coaxial connector, in which a switching mechanism having an electrical contact is arranged and formed in the coaxial connector that the electrical contact is closed when there is not a complementary coaxial connector inserted in the coaxial connector, and the electrical contact is open when there is a complementary coaxial connector inserted in the coaxial connector, the arrangement made so that the switching mechanism has a cylindrical first conductor part which may be expanded and/or compressed radially with elastic resilience, and which makes electrical contact with a second conductor part of the switching mechanism, the first conductor part arranged and formed that a complementary coaxial connector which is inserted in the coaxial connector expands the first conductor part radially or compresses it radially, thus breaking the electrical contact between the first conductor part and the second conductor part.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2005
    Publication date: February 12, 2009
    Inventors: Folke Michelmann, Willem Blakborn
  • Patent number: 5984738
    Abstract: A clamp contact device for providing mechanical and electrical attachment for cables, wires, and electrical conductors. A single device can provide simultaneous dual attachment modes for cables, wires, and plugs. One end of the device contains two holes on separate spring legs. The spring legs can be pressed towards each other until the holes are in alignment. By inserting the cable through the aligned holes and releasing the legs, spring tension in the legs tries to force the holes apart, clamping the cable in place. The other end of the device has an opening for insertion of an pin, plug, or similar element. A fork spring that partially extends into the interior of the device provides spring-loaded extensions that contact an inserted plug and hold it in place, without the need to initially press on any part of the device. The device can be manufactured from a single piece of sheet metal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 1998
    Date of Patent: November 16, 1999
    Assignee: Richard Hirschmann GmbH & Co.
    Inventors: Folke Michelmann, Peter Kuhn