Patents by Inventor Franz Wieth

Franz Wieth 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: 11972479
    Abstract: A method for issuing and returning an item for loan, particularly a manually movable transport cart. A blocking element allows removal and use of the item by way of a release and, after a return, once more prevents the removal. A mobile communication device identifies itself to the blocking element wirelessly, the mobile communication device is associated with the item for loan when the item is released, and the association is cancelled when the item is returned. An issuing and return system has the blocking element attached to the item for loan, in particular is integrated in the item. The blocking element has a communication module for wireless communication with the mobile communication device of a customer. The mobile communication device has an identification feature, particularly a feature that personalizes the customer and which enables the association between the mobile communication device and the item for loan.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2024
    Inventors: Franz Wieth, Andreas Filosi
  • Patent number: 11673503
    Abstract: A motorhome with a superstructure, the superstructure having at least one room extension module which is displaceably attached to it, and a seal which is arranged between the superstructure and the room extension module, at least one force transmission means being arranged in the area of the seal on the superstructure and/or on the room extension module, which means is configured in such a way that it narrowly limits a vertical relative movement between the superstructure and the room extension module by transmitting forces acting in the vertical direction between the room extension module and the superstructure. The force transmission means can be designed as a pin or also as a rail with a carriage guided displaceably therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2023
    Assignee: PROTEO GMBH & CO. KG
    Inventor: Franz Wieth
  • Publication number: 20230123206
    Abstract: A method for operating a deposit-operated lock system for a borrowed object, in particular for a transport trolley which can be moved by hand. There is also described a suitable deposit-operated lock system. A key that is held in a deposit lock is released when an electric drive drives a carriage that is displaceably mounted on a blocking element in an initial position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2021
    Publication date: April 20, 2023
    Inventors: Franz Wieth, Andreas Filosi
  • Patent number: 11496615
    Abstract: A bracket for a telecommunication terminal has a first jaw formed with a first receptacle for a first edge side of the telecommunication terminal and a second jaw with a second receptacle for a second edge side, opposite the first edge side, of the telecommunication terminal. The first and second receptacles, in an initial position of the bracket, form one side of a V-shaped insertion opening. At least one of the jaws is mounted rotatably on a housing of the bracket. The receptacle of the rotatably mounted jaw has a first section in front of the axis of rotation of the jaw in the direction of insertion of the telecommunication terminal and a second section arranged behind the axis of rotation of the jaw in the direction of insertion. The rotatably mounted jaw is rotatable counter to the restoring force of a first spring element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2022
    Inventors: Franz Wieth, Andreas Filosi
  • Patent number: 11459010
    Abstract: A manually movable trolley contains a basket for receiving goods and a tube connected to the basket. The tube has a first tube section which is at a distance from the basket and extends substantially parallel to the rear side of the basket, the tube section forming a handlebar for the shopping trolley. Respective second tube sections border on both sides of the first tube section and in the second tube sections the pipe bends towards the shopping trolley. Third tube sections border on each second tube section, and in the third tube sections the tube extends in a straight line. Fourth tube sections border on each third tube section, and in the fourth tube sections the tube bends at least substantially downwards. The second tube sections contain a sleeve that partially surrounds the periphery of the tube, and the sleeve has a separate handle that projects upward from the handlebar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2022
    Inventors: Franz Wieth, Andreas Filosi
  • Patent number: 11235795
    Abstract: A method for detachably fastening a smartphone holder to a shopping cart includes a first and a second step. In the first step, a smartphone is placed on a seating of the holder. In a second step, the smartphone is locked in the seating. The locking of the smartphone in the seating activates a locking mechanism which automatically locks the holder, which is inserted in a seating provided for that purpose on the shopping cart, in the seating.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2022
    Inventors: Andreas Filosi, Franz Wieth
  • Publication number: 20210287280
    Abstract: A method for issuing and returning an item for loan, particularly a manually movable transport cart. A blocking element allows removal and use of the item by way of a release and, after a return, once more prevents the removal. A mobile communication device identifies itself to the blocking element wirelessly, the mobile communication device is associated with the item for loan when the item is released, and the association is cancelled when the item is returned. An issuing and return system has the blocking element attached to the item for loan, in particular is integrated in the item. The blocking element has a communication module for wireless communication with the mobile communication device of a customer. The mobile communication device has an identification feature, particularly a feature that personalizes the customer and which enables the association between the mobile communication device and the item for loan.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2017
    Publication date: September 16, 2021
    Inventors: FRANZ WIETH, ANDREAS FILOSI
  • Publication number: 20210253017
    Abstract: A motorhome with a superstructure, the superstructure having at least one room extension module which is displaceably attached to it, and a seal which is arranged between the superstructure and the room extension module, at least one force transmission means being arranged in the area of the seal on the superstructure and/or on the room extension module, which means is configured in such a way that it narrowly limits a vertical relative movement between the superstructure and the room extension module by transmitting forces acting in the vertical direction between the room extension module and the superstructure. The force transmission means can be designed as a pin or also as a rail with a carriage guided displaceably therein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2019
    Publication date: August 19, 2021
    Inventor: Franz WIETH
  • Publication number: 20210053605
    Abstract: A manually movable trolley contains a basket for receiving goods and a tube connected to the basket. The tube has a first tube section which is at a distance from the basket and extends substantially parallel to the rear side of the basket, the tube section forming a handlebar for the shopping trolley. Respective second tube sections border on both sides of the first tube section and in the second tube sections the pipe bends towards the shopping trolley. Third tube sections border on each second tube section, and in the third tube sections the tube extends in a straight line. Fourth tube sections border on each third tube section, and in the fourth tube sections the tube bends at least substantially downwards. The second tube sections contain a sleeve that partially surrounds the periphery of the tube, and the sleeve has a separate handle that projects upward from the handlebar.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2019
    Publication date: February 25, 2021
    Inventors: FRANZ WIETH, ANDREAS FILOSI
  • Publication number: 20210058504
    Abstract: A bracket for a telecommunication terminal has a first jaw formed with a first receptacle for a first edge side of the telecommunication terminal and a second jaw with a second receptacle for a second edge side, opposite the first edge side, of the telecommunication terminal. The first and second receptacles, in an initial position of the bracket, form one side of a V-shaped insertion opening. At least one of the jaws is mounted rotatably on a housing of the bracket. The receptacle of the rotatably mounted jaw has a first section in front of the axis of rotation of the jaw in the direction of insertion of the telecommunication terminal and a second section arranged behind the axis of rotation of the jaw in the direction of insertion. The rotatably mounted jaw is rotatable counter to the restoring force of a first spring element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2019
    Publication date: February 25, 2021
    Inventors: FRANZ WIETH, ANDREAS FILOSI
  • Publication number: 20200346678
    Abstract: A method for detachably fastening a smartphone holder to a shopping cart includes a first and a second step. In the first step, a smartphone is placed on a seating of the holder. In a second step, the smartphone is locked in the seating. The locking of the smartphone in the seating activates a locking mechanism which automatically locks the holder, which is inserted in a seating provided for that purpose on the shopping cart, in the seating.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2017
    Publication date: November 5, 2020
    Inventors: ANDREAS FILOSI, FRANZ WIETH
  • Publication number: 20200286323
    Abstract: A method for operating an electronically controlled return system for loaned or borrowed objects, in particular for transport carriages which can be moved by hand. The borrowed object is rigidly connected to a communication module which receives a wirelessly transmitted first signal A of a transmission device at a collection point. The communication module evaluates a position and/or location of the borrowed object and uses the first signal A in order to determine the position and/or location of the borrowed object relative to the transmission device. There is also described an electronically controlled return system, in particular for operating the method.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2018
    Publication date: September 10, 2020
    Inventors: FRANZ WIETH, ANDREAS FILOSI
  • Patent number: 10766397
    Abstract: A motorhome is provided a vehicle longitudinal axis and a superstructure with furnishing that is arranged on the vehicle chassis and extends in the vehicle longitudinal axis, wherein the superstructure has at least one space expansion module that displaceably attached transverse to the vehicle longitudinal axis and extends at least approximately along a length of the at least 0.8-fold of the entire length of the superstructure. Here, at least four drives for moving the at least one space expansion module transverse to the vehicle longitudinal axis are arranged on the superstructure and/or on a space expansion module, wherein the at least one space expansion module is connected to the superstructure via at least four guiding elements each.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2020
    Assignee: PROTEC GMBH & CO. KG
    Inventor: Franz Wieth
  • Patent number: 10657743
    Abstract: A method for locking and unlocking a receptacle for a mobile telecommunications terminal device, such as a smartphone. The receptacle is arranged in a holding device. A token is assigned to the holding device and secured against removal in an insertion opening. The token is released when a telecommunications terminal device is locked in the receptacle. When the token is inserted, an authorisation check is carried out for checking an assignment of the token. If the assignment is confirmed, the lock is unlocked. A signal is thereby generated when locking the telecommunications terminal device in the receptacle or upon successful authorization. The signal is transmitted to a blocking element that blocks the movement of a first control element. The signal activates the blocking element to end the block of the control element movement. There is also described a holding device for a mobile telecommunications terminal device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2020
    Inventors: Franz Wieth, Andreas Filosi
  • Publication number: 20190362573
    Abstract: A method for locking and unlocking a receptacle for a mobile telecommunications terminal device, such as a smartphone. The receptacle is arranged in a holding device. A token is assigned to the holding device and secured against removal in an insertion opening. The token is released when a telecommunications terminal device is locked in the receptacle. When the token is inserted, an authorisation check is carried out for checking an assignment of the token. If the assignment is confirmed, the lock is unlocked. A signal is thereby generated when locking the telecommunications terminal device in the receptacle or upon successful authorization. The signal is transmitted to a blocking element that blocks the movement of a first control element. The signal activates the blocking element to end the block of the control element movement. There is also described a holding device for a mobile telecommunications terminal device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2017
    Publication date: November 28, 2019
    Inventors: FRANZ WIETH, ANDREAS FILOSI
  • Patent number: D840388
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2019
    Inventors: Franz Wieth, Andreas Filosi
  • Patent number: D848413
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2019
    Inventors: Andreas Filosi, Franz Wieth
  • Patent number: D868412
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2019
    Inventors: Franz Wieth, Andreas Filosi
  • Patent number: D874779
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2020
    Inventors: Franz Wieth, Andreas Filosi
  • Patent number: D1010636
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 26, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2024
    Inventors: Franz Wieth, Andreas Filosi