Patents by Inventor Frank Becherer

Frank Becherer 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: 20230344157
    Abstract: The invention relates to an insulating connector 1 comprising a ceramic basic body 3 for accommodating at least two electrical conductors 2, wherein one electrical conductor 2, respectively, is contacted with another electrical conductor 2, and is characterized in that the insulating connector 1 comprises a ceramic sleeve 4 that can assume a released position and a fixed position, wherein the electrical conductors 2 are fixed by the sleeve 4 to the ceramic basic body 3 in the fixed position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2023
    Publication date: October 26, 2023
    Inventor: Frank Becherer
  • Publication number: 20160202109
    Abstract: A threshold measuring arrangement with a modular design, comprising a threshold sensor arranged at the front of a system housing, an electronic housing arranged in the system housing with a measuring electronic, which is connected to the threshold measuring sensor, as well as an extension tube arranged at the system housing to arrange the threshold sensor in a container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2015
    Publication date: July 14, 2016
    Inventors: Gerd Ohmayer, Frank Becherer
  • Patent number: 9316747
    Abstract: A radiometric measuring arrangement having at least one radiation source and one detection device for the purpose of detecting radioactive radiation, having a longitudinally extended scintillator for the purpose of generating radiation induced light flashes, a photosensitive element for the purpose of generating an electronic signal based on the light flashes, and an electronic measuring device for the purpose of processing the electronic signals, characterized in that a flexible cooling device is functionally assigned to the scintillator, surrounding the same coaxially, and conveying cooling means.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2016
    Assignee: VEGA Grieshaber KG
    Inventors: Frank Becherer, Arnold Thomas
  • Publication number: 20150253440
    Abstract: A radiometric measuring arrangement having at least one radiation source and one detection device for the purpose of detecting radioactive radiation, having a longitudinally extended scintillator for the purpose of generating radiation induced light flashes, a photosensitive element for the purpose of generating an electronic signal based on the light flashes, and an electronic measuring device for the purpose of processing the electronic signals, characterized in that a flexible cooling device is functionally assigned to the scintillator, surrounding the same coaxially, and conveying cooling means.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2014
    Publication date: September 10, 2015
    Inventors: Frank BECHERER, Arnold THOMAS
  • Patent number: 8784025
    Abstract: The invention relates to a mounting device for fastening a module onto a component, in particular an outside housing of another module. The device includes a fastening screw having a thread, a screw carrier to receive the screw shaft of the fastening screw, and a thread carrier which is connected to the component and has an inside thread corresponding to the thread of the fastening screw. A force-locking connection between the screw carrier and the thread carrier is established by means of the fastening screw in the fastening position, and the module is supported on a supporting element of the component in the fastening position. The screw shaft of the fastening screw has an additional shaft section which is connected to the front shaft section at the screw head end for receiving a spring element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2014
    Assignee: Vega Grieshaber KG
    Inventors: Frank Becherer, Winfried Rauer
  • Publication number: 20130228304
    Abstract: To cool detectors of level measuring devices, it is possible to use cooling compresses which are fastened to the detector housing. Such a cooling compress includes a cooling body which at least in part consists of a deformable material. The inner wall of the cooling body of the cooling compress is configured such that it moves towards a corresponding region of the outer surface of the detector to form a thermal contact with a corresponding region of the outer surface of the housing when a cooling fluid flows through the cooling body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2013
    Publication date: September 5, 2013
    Applicant: VEGA Grieshaber KG
    Inventors: Frank Becherer, Winfried Rauer
  • Patent number: 8316715
    Abstract: The invention is a vibration sensor with a carrying element capable of being set into vibration; a conversion device having a field coil to set and/or tap the carrying element into vibration; an anchor mounted in the field coil; and, a vibration element to transmit the vibrations from the carrying element into/from a surrounding space. The anchor is designed as two parts, having a permanent magnet and a coil core connected to the field coil, with an air gap arranged therebetween and lying in the area of the axial extension of the field coil. The permanent magnet is connected to the carrying element to transmit vibrations; and, the field coil and the permanent magnet are arranged to interact in such a way that any vibration of the permanent magnet induces current flow in the field coil and/or induces vibration of the permanent magnet in the field coil.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2012
    Assignee: Vega Grieshaber KG
    Inventors: Joern Jacob, Holger Gruhler, Josef Fehrenbach, Martin Mellert, Frank Becherer
  • Patent number: 8120929
    Abstract: An electrical or electronic level indicator is positioned in a plug-in housing 24. The plug-in housing 24 is closed with a cover 10. This cover 10 is furnished with a handle bar 11, which serves as an aid for removing the cover 10. Positioned inside the cover 10 are rotating cylindrical pins 12, 13 which allow the potentiometers 32 and/or switches 33 to be adjusted. The electrical components 32, 33 are positioned on a circuit board 30, which lies inside the cover 10.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2012
    Assignee: Vega Grieshaber KG
    Inventors: Frank Becherer, Winfried Rauer, Ralf Koernle
  • Publication number: 20120009041
    Abstract: The invention relates to a mounting device for fastening a module onto a component, in particular an outside housing of another module. The device includes a fastening screw having a thread, a screw carrier to receive the screw shaft of the fastening screw, and a thread carrier which is connected to the component and has an inside thread corresponding to the thread of the fastening screw. A force-locking connection between the screw carrier and the thread carrier is established by means of the fastening screw in the fastening position, and the module is supported on a supporting element of the component in the fastening position. The screw shaft of the fastening screw has an additional shaft section which is connected to the front shaft section at the screw head end for receiving a spring element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2011
    Publication date: January 12, 2012
    Applicant: VEGA Grieshaber KG
    Inventors: Frank Becherer, Winfried Rauer
  • Patent number: 8069724
    Abstract: Filling level indicator having an explosion-proof housing comprising a glass and a metallic frame, wherein the glass is fused into the frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2011
    Assignee: Vega Grieshaber KG
    Inventors: Frank Becherer, Winfried Rauer, Ralf Koernle
  • Patent number: 7812298
    Abstract: The invention relates to a photomultiplier (10) with a fastening device, where the photomultiplier (10) has a solid cylindrical body, particularly a glass body (11), and a tubular jacket, a light inlet (12) on the front end and connecting contacts (14) on the back end, and where the fastening device has a socket (20) on the front end and a plug contact (30) resting on the connecting contacts (14) on the back end, and where a force-fitting and form-fitting connection is produced between the plug contact (30) and the socket (20) by means of a connecting component (40).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2010
    Assignee: Vega Grieshaber KG
    Inventors: Frank Becherer, Winfried Rauer, Ralf Körnle
  • Publication number: 20100175476
    Abstract: The invention is a vibration sensor with a carrying element capable of being set into vibration; a conversion device having a field coil to set and/or tap the carrying element into vibration; an anchor mounted in the field coil; and, a vibration element to transmit the vibrations from the carrying element into/from a surrounding space. The anchor is designed as two parts, having a permanent magnet and a coil core connected to the field coil, with an air gap arranged therebetween and lying in the area of the axial extension of the field coil. The permanent magnet is connected to the carrying element to transmit vibrations; and, the field coil and the permanent magnet are arranged to interact in such a way that any vibration of the permanent magnet induces current flow in the field coil and/or induces vibration of the permanent magnet in the field coil.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2009
    Publication date: July 15, 2010
    Inventors: Joern Jacob, Holger Gruhler, Josef Fehrenbach, Martin Mellert, Frank Becherer
  • Publication number: 20100001172
    Abstract: The invention relates to a photomultiplier (10) with a fastening device, where the photomultiplier (10) has a solid cylindrical body, particularly a glass body (11), and a tubular jacket, a light inlet (12) on the front end and connecting contacts (14) on the back end, and where the fastening device has a socket (20) on the front end and a plug contact (30) resting on the connecting contacts (14) on the back end, and where a force-fitting and form-fitting connection is produced between the plug contact (30) and the socket (20) by means of a connecting component (40).
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2008
    Publication date: January 7, 2010
    Inventors: Frank Becherer, Winfried Rauer, Ralf Kornle
  • Publication number: 20090284938
    Abstract: The invention relates to an electrical or electronic level indicator which is positioned in a plug-in housing 24. The plug-in housing 24 is closed with a cover 10. This cover 10 is furnished with a handle bar 11, which serves as an aid for removing the cover 10. Positioned inside the cover 10 are rotating cylindrical pins 12, 13 which allow the potentiometers 32 and/or switches 33 to be adjusted. The electrical components 32, 33 are positioned on a circuit board 30, which lies inside the cover 10.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2009
    Publication date: November 19, 2009
    Applicant: VEGA GRIESHABER KG
    Inventors: Frank Becherer, Winfried Rauer, Ralf Koernle
  • Publication number: 20090114012
    Abstract: Filling level indicator having an explosion-proof housing comprising a glass and a metallic frame, wherein the glass is fused into the frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2008
    Publication date: May 7, 2009
    Applicant: VEGA Grieshaber KG
    Inventors: Frank Becherer, Winfried Rauer, Ralf Koernle
  • Publication number: 20090040736
    Abstract: Multi-part circuit board comprising at least two partial boards (1, 2, 3, 4) and flexible signal lines (7), wherein at least one clamping element (10), which can be inserted into at least one clamping opening (12) of another partial board (4), is integrally molded onto at least one partial board (1).
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2008
    Publication date: February 12, 2009
    Applicant: VEGA Grieshaber KG
    Inventors: Frank Becherer, Winfried Rauer, Ralf Koernle
  • Publication number: 20050224255
    Abstract: The invention relates to a printed circuit board, with at least one contact element for connecting a mating contact, where the contact element is secured to the circuit board; and with a plastic layer which is applied to at least one side of the circuit board, where the contact element runs from the circuit board through plastic layer to project from this plastic layer to connect the mating contact. The invention also relates to a plastic injected part exhibiting this kind of plastic-coated circuit board, and to a process for the production of this kind of circuit board and plastic injected part.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 8, 2004
    Publication date: October 13, 2005
    Inventor: Frank Becherer
  • Publication number: 20050029327
    Abstract: A process, a welding device, and an auxiliary welding material for welding a welding seam between two structural components, particularly in the production of a filling level gauge The invention relates to a process, a welding device, and an auxiliary welding material for welding a welding seam between structural components in the production of a filling level gauge. In a known manner the first and second structural parts are placed together, and an auxiliary welding material is prepared and introduced, whereupon the first such structural component and the second structural component are welded together using the auxiliary welding material upon the introduction of heat. To permit a more uniform welding seam the auxiliary welding material is inserted before welding as a shaped auxiliary welding material into the area of the welding seam between the first and the second structural components, and the shape of the auxiliary welding seam is at least partially adjusted to the shape of the welding seam.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2004
    Publication date: February 10, 2005
    Inventor: Frank Becherer
  • Patent number: D621733
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2010
    Assignee: VEGA Grieshaber KG
    Inventors: Josef Fehrenbach, Frank Becherer, Holger Sack, Winfried Rauer, Thomas Deck
  • Patent number: D625636
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2010
    Assignee: VEGA Grieshaber KG
    Inventors: Josef Fehrenbach, Frank Becherer, Holger Sack, Winfried Rauer, Thomas Deck