Patents by Inventor Frank Sommer

Frank Sommer 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: 10601055
    Abstract: The invention relates to a filter with a gasket applied in line shape at an edge of the filter. The invention suggests to apply the gasket with a nozzle which facilitates a gasket that is thinner and/or whose protrusion beyond the filter is lower than this would be feasible for example through injection molding.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2020
    Inventors: Andreas Massold, Frank Sommer
  • Patent number: 10232390
    Abstract: The invention relates to a plastic injection molded cover for a liquid container for a spray gun. The cover includes an elongated tapered filter arranged in a connecting spout and including a filter frame which a integrally provided in one piece with the cover and into which a filter medium is embedded. The covers are stackable, wherein the filters are inserted into each other and can be longer than a distance of stacked covers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2019
    Inventors: Andreas Massold, Frank Sommer, Markus Zeymer
  • Publication number: 20170358807
    Abstract: The invention relates to a filter with a gasket applied in line shape at an edge of the filter. The invention suggests to apply the gasket with a nozzle which facilitates a gasket that is thinner and/or whose protrusion beyond the filter is lower than this would be feasible for example through injection molding.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2017
    Publication date: December 14, 2017
    Inventors: Andreas Massold, Frank Sommer
  • Publication number: 20170056903
    Abstract: The invention relates to a plastic injection molded cover for a liquid container for a spray gun. The cover includes an elongated tapered filter arranged in a connecting spout and including a filter frame which a integrally provided in one piece with the cover and into which a filter medium is embedded. The covers are stackable, wherein the filters are inserted into each other and can be longer than a distance of stacked covers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2016
    Publication date: March 2, 2017
    Inventors: Andreas Massold, Frank Sommer, Markus Zeymer
  • Patent number: 9493142
    Abstract: The invention relates to a lid which is pivotably attached by a link at a filling spout (1) of a windshield washing water container. The invention proposes to provide the link with pinions which are received in support eyelets with an intermediary space there between. During injection molding the intermediary space is filled by slides of an injection molding tool so that the lid is injection moldable in one step together with the filling spout.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2016
    Inventors: Frank Sommer, Andreas Massold
  • Patent number: 9205356
    Abstract: The invention relates to a filter made from an open porous solid material which is made from droplets that are arranged at one another and bonded together at contact portions through hardening, wherein open pores are provided between the droplets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2015
    Inventors: Andreas Massold, Frank Sommer
  • Publication number: 20150151228
    Abstract: The invention relates to a filter made from an open porous solid material which is made from droplets that are arranged at one another and bonded together at contact portions through hardening, wherein open pores are provided between the droplets.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2014
    Publication date: June 4, 2015
    Inventors: Andreas Massold, Frank Sommer
  • Publication number: 20150104730
    Abstract: The invention relates to a filter with a gasket applied in line shape at an edge of the filter. The invention suggests to apply the gasket with a nozzle which facilitates a gasket that is thinner and/or whose protrusion beyond the filter is lower than this would be feasible for example through injection molding.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2014
    Publication date: April 16, 2015
    Inventors: Andreas Massold, Frank Sommer
  • Publication number: 20150059127
    Abstract: The invention relates to a lid which is pivotably attached by a link at a filling spout (1) of a windshield washing water container. The invention proposes to provide the link with pinions which are received in support eyelets with an intermediary space there between. During injection molding the intermediary space is filled by slides of an injection molding tool so that the lid is injection moldable in one step together with the filling spout.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2014
    Publication date: March 5, 2015
    Inventors: FRANK SOMMER, Andreas Massold
  • Patent number: 8464468
    Abstract: A drive unit for a door includes a guiding device comprising guide rail and a guide element extending in a movement direction of the door. A drive device arranged inside a carriage moves back and forth along the guide rail and is engaged in the guide element. The drive unit is supplied with power via the guide rail and the guide element. Electrical plug connectors are provided on an external power source for the electrical connection of the guide element and the guide rail.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2013
    Assignee: Sommer Antriebs-und Funktechnik GmbH
    Inventors: Frank Sommer, Ralf Weissinger
  • Publication number: 20120074120
    Abstract: The invention relates to an electrically heated plastic part, for example a fuel hose, windshield wiper fluid hose or some other type of hose for a vehicle. Two electrically connected wires are embedded in one wall of the hose as electrical resistance heating conductors that, for example, extend helically and are twisted together, the wires requiring electrical insulation if they are twisted. The invention proposes using wires composed of different metals and connecting them with one another at a connection point. In this manner, a thermocouple is formed that makes it possible to measure the temperature at the connection point.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2011
    Publication date: March 29, 2012
    Inventors: Andreas Massold, Frank Sommer
  • Publication number: 20110056137
    Abstract: A drive unit for a door includes a guiding device comprising guide rail and a guide element extending in a movement direction of the door. A drive device arranged inside a carriage moves back and forth along the guide rail and is engaged in the guide element. The drive unit is supplied with power via the guide rail and the guide element. Electrical plug connectors are provided on an external power source for the electrical connection of the guide element and the guide rail.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2006
    Publication date: March 10, 2011
    Inventors: Frank Sommer, Ralf Weissinger
  • Patent number: 7748167
    Abstract: The invention relates to a drive device, particularly for doors, garage doors, etc., comprising a guide device, particularly a rail or guide rail, extending in movement direction of the door. The invention is characterised in that the feed means comprises a first insert body which can be plugged at the ends of the guide rail into this and is provided with a connecting cable and which is held at the guide rail end and constructed in such a manner that it fulfils its function not only at one end of the guide rail, but also at the other end of the guide rail.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2010
    Assignee: Sommer Antriebs-und Funktechnik GmbH
    Inventors: Frank-Uwe Sommer, Frank Sommer
  • Patent number: 7667425
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method and a device for controlling an electric door drive. During a learning process determination of the course over time of the torques of the door drive for each of at least one opening process and closing process is carried out. Maximum permissible torques are derived from the ascertained torques for predetermined zones within an opening process and closing process. During operation of the door drive a comparison of the current torque with the maximum torques and a comparison of the current speeds of the door drive with predetermined target speeds are carried out. The current speed of the door drive is increased if the associated target speed is fallen below. In addition, switching-off the door drive takes place if the current torque exceeds the associated maximum torque.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2010
    Assignee: Sommer Antriebs- und Funktechnik GmbH
    Inventor: Frank Sommer
  • Publication number: 20070120641
    Abstract: The invention relates to a programming apparatus for programming transmitter/receiver systems for contactless actuation of doors and gates. For actuation of a door or a gate by a transmitter of a transmitter/receiver system a transmitter code is read into an associated receiver and compared there with receiver codes. The programming apparatus according to the invention comprises a computer unit for management of the transmitter codes and the receiver codes of the transmitter/receiver systems. In addition, the programming apparatus according to the invention includes an input unit for definition of the transmitter codes and the receiver codes of the transmitter/receiver systems. Moreover, the programming apparatus according to the invention comprises an interface unit for connection of transmitters and receivers, by way of which receiver codes can be issued at connected receivers and transmitter codes at connected transmitters.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2005
    Publication date: May 31, 2007
    Applicant: Sommer Antriebs- und Funktechnik GmbH
    Inventors: Frank-Uwe Sommer, Frank Sommer
  • Publication number: 20060255757
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method and a device for controlling an electric door drive. During a learning process determination of the course over time of the torques of the door drive for each of at least one opening process and closing process is carried out. Maximum permissible torques are derived from the ascertained torques for predetermined zones within an opening process and closing process. During operation of the door drive a comparison of the current torque with the maximum torques and a comparison of the current speeds of the door drive with predetermined target speeds are carried out. The current speed of the door drive is increased if the associated target speed is fallen below. In addition, switching-off the door drive takes place if the current torque exceeds the associated maximum torque.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2004
    Publication date: November 16, 2006
    Applicant: Sommer Antriebs-und Frunktechnik GmbH
    Inventor: Frank Sommer
  • Publication number: 20060211847
    Abstract: The invention relates to a drive device, particularly for doors, garage doors, etc., comprising a guide device, particularly a rail or guide rail, extending in movement direction of the door. The invention is characterised in that the feed means comprises a first insert body which can be plugged at the ends of the guide rail into this and is provided with a connecting cable and which is held at the guide rail end and constructed in such a manner that it fulfils its function not only at one end of the guide rail, but also at the other end of the guide rail.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2003
    Publication date: September 21, 2006
    Inventors: Frank-Uwe Sommer, Frank Sommer
  • Patent number: D949665
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2022
    Inventors: Frank Sommer, Andreas Massold
  • Patent number: D988836
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2023
    Assignee: SOMA GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Frank Sommer, Andreas Massold
  • Patent number: D1008001
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2023
    Assignee: SOMA GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Frank Sommer, Andreas Massold