Patents by Inventor Gerold Heitze

Gerold Heitze 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: 20200378165
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a hinge mechanism for supporting a compartment door pivotally to a compartment frame and/or a housing of a cabinet or a refrigerator, in particular provided for a recreational vehicle like a motor home or caravan. The hinge mechanism comprises at least two receiving sections and at least two engaging sections. Each of the receiving sections is configured to be coupled to one of the compartment door and the frame respectively the housing. Each of the engaging is configured to be coupled to the other of the compartment door and the frame respectively the housing. Furthermore, the present invention refers to a compartment door assembly with such a hinge mechanism and a cabinet or refrigerator with such a hinge mechanism and/or compartment door assembly. Finally, the present invention also refers to a recreational vehicle provided with at least one of the above devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2020
    Publication date: December 3, 2020
    Inventors: Michael Steiger, Gerold Heitze, Magnus Manderbach, Sergej Krist
  • Patent number: 10697694
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a Cabinet for a recreational vehicle having a main housing with an interior space, a front opening, a left side and a right side; and a door configured to seal the front opening. The cabinet further comprises a left hinge mechanism with a left hinge axis and a right hinge mechanism with a right hinge axis to selectively couple the door hinge-wise to the left side or the right side so that the door can either be rotated about the left hinge axis or the right hinge axis. The door comprises a left handle which is operably coupled to the left hinge mechanism and the right hinge mechanism so that operating the left handle allows to rotate the door about the right hinge axis. The door further comprises a right handle which is operable coupled to the left hinge mechanism and the right hinge mechanism so that operating the right handle allows to rotate the door about the left hinge axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2020
    Assignee: DOMETIC SWEDEN AB
    Inventors: Michael Steiger, Torsten Glieden, Gerold Heitze, Marcus Remmel, Magnus Manderbach
  • Publication number: 20190178564
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a Cabinet for a recreational vehicle having a main housing with an interior space, a front opening, a left side and a right side; and a door configured to seal the front opening. The cabinet further comprises a left hinge mechanism with a left hinge axis and a right hinge mechanism with a right hinge axis to selectively couple the door hinge-wise to the left side or the right side so that the door can either be rotated about the left hinge axis or the right hinge axis. The door comprises a left handle which is operably coupled to the left hinge mechanism and the right hinge mechanism so that operating the left handle allows to rotate the door about the right hinge axis. The door further comprises a right handle which is operable coupled to the left hinge mechanism and the right hinge mechanism so that operating the right handle allows to rotate the door about the left hinge axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2017
    Publication date: June 13, 2019
    Inventors: Michael Steiger, Torsten Glieden, Gerold Heitze, Marcus Remmel, Magnus Manderbach