Patents by Inventor Gert Mittmann

Gert Mittmann 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).

  • Intelligent soldering tip
    Patent number: 11897057
    Abstract: A soldering tool may include a tool body comprising circuitry configured to interface with a controller, and a tip portion including a tip that is heated to melt solder and a handpiece that is graspable by an operator. The tip portion includes a heater and a sensor disposed in the tip. The tip portion includes a tip memory device disposed at the handpiece. The tip memory device is configured to store parametric data. The tip memory device is configured to exchange data with the controller.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2024
    Assignee: APEX BRANDS, INC.
    Inventors: Gert Mittmann, Bernhard Eigen, Michael Mohl, Ralf Zerweck, Dirk Schonau
  • INTELLIGENT SOLDERING TIP
    Publication number: 20220288711
    Abstract: A soldering tool may include a tool body comprising circuitry configured to interface with a controller, and a tip portion including a tip that is heated to melt solder and a handpiece that is graspable by an operator. The tip portion includes a heater and a sensor disposed in the tip. The tip portion includes a tip memory device disposed at the handpiece. The tip memory device is configured to store parametric data. The tip memory device is configured to exchange data with the controller.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2022
    Publication date: September 15, 2022
    Inventors: Gert MITTMANN, Bernhard EIGEN, Michael MOHL, Ralf ZERWECK, Dirk SCHONAU
  • Intelligent soldering tip
    Patent number: 11376683
    Abstract: A soldering tool may include a tool body comprising circuitry configured to interface with a controller, and a tip portion including a tip that is heated to melt solder and a handpiece that is graspable by an operator. The tip portion includes a heater and a sensor disposed in the tip. The tip portion includes a tip memory device disposed at the handpiece. The tip memory device is configured to store parametric data. The tip memory device is configured to exchange data with the controller.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2022
    Assignee: APEX BRANDS, INC
    Inventors: Gert Mittmann, Bernhard Eigen, Michael Möhl, Ralf Zerweck, Dirk Schönau
  • Method and Apparatus for Fixing a Soldering Tip to a Soldering Tool
    Publication number: 20210237185
    Abstract: A soldering tool may include a power unit including a controller, a tool body configured to interface with the power unit, and a tip portion operably coupled to the tool body. The tip portion may include a tip that is heated to melt solder by a heating element controlled by the controller. The tip is operably coupled to the heating element via a braze joint. The heating element may be operable at a first temperature range for melting the solder and a second temperature range, higher than the first temperature range, to facilitate forming or braking the braze joint.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2019
    Publication date: August 5, 2021
    Inventors: Gert Mittmann, Ralf Zerweck
  • Intelligent Soldering Tip
    Publication number: 20210129246
    Abstract: A soldering tool may include a tool body comprising circuitry configured to interface with a controller, and a tip portion including a tip that is heated to melt solder and a handpiece that is graspable by an operator. The tip portion includes a heater and a sensor disposed in the tip. The tip portion includes a tip memory device disposed at the handpiece. The tip memory device is configured to store parametric data. The tip memory device is configured to exchange data with the controller.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 2, 2019
    Publication date: May 6, 2021
    Inventors: Gert MITTMANN, Bernhard EIGEN, Michael MÖHL, Ralf ZERWECK, Dirk SCHNÖAU
  • HAND TOOL, IN PARTICULAR A SOLDERING GUN, WITH LIGHTS
    Publication number: 20150202753
    Abstract: The invention relates to a hand tool, in particular a soldering gun, having at least one handle and a tool element protruding therefrom with an actuating end section on the free end. The hand tool also has more than one light for illuminating an installation location of the hand tool.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2013
    Publication date: July 23, 2015
    Inventor: Gert Mittmann
  • Controlling apparatus for a soldering iron
    Patent number: D623206
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2010
    Assignee: Cooper Power Tools GmbH
    Inventors: Gert Mittmann, Thomas Fischer