Patents by Inventor Gilbert Peters
Gilbert Peters 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).
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Patent number: 10532393Abstract: A method for producing a cage having a body with multiple pockets for rolling elements, the method providing: a) defining a cage basis geometry that provides a radial outer and/or inner surface for contacting a bearing ring and multiple surfaces of the pockets for contacting the rolling elements; b) defining a part of the radial outer and/or inner surfaces as being unalterable surfaces; c) calculating the cage stress distribution when applying a defined stress force from a mathematical model; d) defining cage volume sections where the stress is below a defined threshold; e) removing a part of the volume sections defined according to step d) taking into account the unalterable surfaces according to step b) and the surfaces of the pockets that are unalterable surfaces; f) defining the cage geometry with the removed volume sections; g) manufacturing the cage according to the geometry as defined according to step f).Type: GrantFiled: June 26, 2015Date of Patent: January 14, 2020Assignee: AKTIEBOLAGET SKFInventors: Philipp Krebs, Gilbert Peters, Sebastian Ziegler, Gregory A. Zimmermann
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Patent number: 10202148Abstract: A steering knuckle comprising a bearing connection interface (formed by a sleeve element) for connecting a wheel bearing to the steering knuckle and further connection interfaces (formed by a bracket for connection of a ball joint) for connecting the steering knuckle to an upper and lower vehicle suspension control arm. A sleeve element bore is adapted to one of receive a wheel bearing outer ring or serve as the outer ring. The sleeve element and the bracket are joined by a composite body comprising a fiber-reinforced material. The fiber-reinforced material comprises a long fiber molding compound is overmolded to a first (sleeve element) joining surface and to a second (bracket) joining surface. The first joining surface is a radially outer surface thereof. The long-fiber molding compound flows into a recessed portion of the first joining surface for mechanically locking the sleeve element to the composite body in an axial direction.Type: GrantFiled: June 6, 2014Date of Patent: February 12, 2019Assignee: Aktiebolaget SKFInventors: Richard Schaake, Edo Schramm, Cornelius Petrus Antonius Vissers, Marc Gomez, Gilbert Peters
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Patent number: 10047793Abstract: A cage for a roller bearing is provided. The cage has a ring-shaped base body with a plurality of pockets for receiving rolling elements. The base body is formed by two side rings arranged in a defined axial distance and by a plurality of pocket elements, which are located between the side rings. Each pocket element has two face sides designed for contacting a rolling element. The connection between the pocket element and each of the side rings is established by at least one beam joined with one of the side rings and the pocket element. The beam is a positive substance joined with one of the side rings and the pocket element and has a ring-shaped or elliptical cross section in a section perpendicular to the longitudinal extension of the beam.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2015Date of Patent: August 14, 2018Assignee: AKTIEBOLAGET SKFInventors: Philipp Krebs, Gilbert Peters, Sebastian Ziegler, Gregory A Zimmerman
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Publication number: 20180178269Abstract: A method for producing a cage having a body with multiple pockets for rolling elements, the method providing: a) defining a cage basis geometry that provides a radial outer and/or inner surface for contacting a bearing ring and multiple surfaces of the pockets for contacting the rolling elements; b) defining a part of the radial outer and/or inner surfaces as being unalterable surfaces; c) calculating the cage stress distribution when applying a defined stress force from a mathematical model; d) defining cage volume sections where the stress is below a defined threshold; e) removing a part of the volume sections defined according to step d) taking into account the unalterable surfaces according to step b) and the surfaces of the pockets that are unalterable surfaces; f) defining the cage geometry with the removed volume sections; g) manufacturing the cage according to the geometry as defined according to step f).Type: ApplicationFiled: June 26, 2015Publication date: June 28, 2018Inventors: Philipp Krebs, Gilbert Peters, Sebastian Ziegler, Gregory A. Zimmermann
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Publication number: 20170350533Abstract: A valve handle includes a hub having an axis of rotation and an outer surface facing radially outward. The valve handle further includes a hand-grip centered on the axis of rotation. The hand-grip has an inner surface with a cylindrical contour facing radially inward, and has an outer surface reaching circumferentially about the axis with an undulating contour defining lobes projecting radially outward. A connecting portion of the valve handle interconnects the hub with the hand-grip across a recess located radially between the outer surface of the hub and the inner surface of the hand-grip. The connecting portion is configured to provide viewing clearance axially through the recess between the hub and the hand-grip.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 23, 2017Publication date: December 7, 2017Applicant: EATON CORPORATIONInventor: Gilbert Peter Freeth
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Patent number: 9834250Abstract: A flanged bearing ring comprising a flange part joined to a ring part. The flange part is at least partly made of a fiber-reinforced matrix material, which is overmolded to the ring part. The flange part further comprises a first connection interface for enabling a component such as a vehicle wheel to be screwed or bolted to the flange part. The first connection interface comprises a plurality of bolt inserts which are embedded in the fiber-reinforced matrix material. At least one bolt insert is joined to the ring part by a continuous fiber tow that is wound around part of an outer surface of the bolt insert and of the ring part. Suitably, each bolt insert is joined to the ring part in this manner.Type: GrantFiled: June 6, 2014Date of Patent: December 5, 2017Assignee: AKTIEBOLAGET SKFInventors: Gilbert Peters, Richard Schaake, Edo Schramm, Cornelius Petrus Antonius Vissers
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Publication number: 20170191527Abstract: A cage for a roller bearing is provided. The cage has a ring-shaped base body with a plurality of pockets for receiving rolling elements. The base body is formed by two side rings arranged in a defined axial distance and by a plurality of pocket elements, which are located between the side rings. Each pocket element has two face sides designed for contacting a rolling element. The connection between the pocket element and each of the side rings is established by at least one beam joined with one of the side rings and the pocket element. The beam is a positive substance joined with one of the side rings and the pocket element and has a ring-shaped or elliptical cross section in a section perpendicular to the longitudinal extension of the beam.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 29, 2015Publication date: July 6, 2017Inventors: Philipp Krebs, Gilbert Peters, Sebastian Ziegler, Gregory A Zimmerman
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Patent number: 9676495Abstract: A hydrant coupler (12) is disclosed that includes a coupler body (16), an actuating collar (20) movable relative to the coupler body (16) and a handle assembly (25) connected to the actuating collar (20). The handle assembly (25) includes an upper arm component (31) and a lower arm component (33) separated by a handle articulating feature (35) that connects the upper and lower arm components (31, 33), but permits relative motion therebetween.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2014Date of Patent: June 13, 2017Assignee: Eaton CorporationInventor: Gilbert Peter Freeth
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Patent number: 9663144Abstract: A steering knuckle comprising a bearing connection point for connecting a bearing to the knuckle and comprising a further connection point for connecting the knuckle to a further component. The bearing connection point is formed by a first insert and the further connection point is formed by a second insert, which are joined by a composite body comprising a fiber-reinforced material that is overmolded to the first and second inserts. The bearing connection point and the further connection point are additionally joined by one or more continuous fiber tows that are wound around part of a radially outer surface of the first insert and of the second insert.Type: GrantFiled: June 6, 2014Date of Patent: May 30, 2017Assignees: AKTIEBOLAGET SKF, SEMCON ABInventors: Gilbert Peters, Richard Schaake, Edo Schramm, Cornelius Petrus Antonius Vissers, Marc Gomez
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Publication number: 20160121926Abstract: A steering knuckle comprising a bearing connection point for connecting a bearing to the knuckle and comprising a further connection point for connecting the knuckle to a further component. The bearing connection point is formed by a first insert and the further connection point is formed by a second insert, which are joined by a composite body comprising a fiber-reinforced material that is overmolded to the first and second inserts. The bearing connection point and the further connection point are additionally joined by one or more continuous fiber tows that are wound around part of a radially outer surface of the first insert and of the second insert.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 6, 2014Publication date: May 5, 2016Applicants: Aktiebolaget SKF, Semcon ABInventors: Gilbert PETERS, Richard SCHAAKE, Edo SCHRAMM, Cornelius Petrus Antonius VISSERS, Marc GOMEZ
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Publication number: 20160121650Abstract: A flanged bearing ring comprising a flange part joined to a ring part. The flange part is at least partly made of a fiber-reinforced matrix material, which is overmolded to the ring part. The flange part further comprises a first connection interface for enabling a component such as a vehicle wheel to be screwed or bolted to the flange part. The first connection interface comprises a plurality of bolt inserts which are embedded in the fiber-reinforced matrix material. At least one bolt insert is joined to the ring part by a continuous fiber tow that is wound around part of an outer surface of the bolt insert and of the ring part. Suitably, each bolt insert is joined to the ring part in this manner.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 6, 2014Publication date: May 5, 2016Applicants: Aktiebolaget SKF, Semcon ABInventors: Gilbert PETERS, Richard SCHAAKE, Edo SCHRAMM, Cornelius Petrus Antonius VISSERS
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Publication number: 20160039538Abstract: A hydrant coupler (12) is disclosed that includes a coupler body (16), an actuating collar (20) movable relative to the coupler body (16) and a handle assembly (25) connected to the actuating collar (20). The handle assembly (25) includes an upper arm component (31) and a lower arm component (33) separated by a handle articulating feature (35) that connects the upper and lower arm components (31, 33), but permits relative motion therebetween.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2014Publication date: February 11, 2016Applicant: Eaton CorporationInventor: Gilbert Peter Freeth
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Publication number: 20150217618Abstract: A vehicle system comprising an antilock braking system (ABS) having a first hydraulic actuator for braking a wheel of the vehicle, and an ABS unit with a pump, an electronic controller and a brake circuit for delivering hydraulic pressure to the first hydraulic actuator. The vehicle system further comprises a second hydraulic actuator for acting on a moveable wheel carrier, to which the vehicle wheel is mounted, so as to actively adjust an alignment angle of the vehicle wheel. The second hydraulic actuator is connected to the brake circuit of the ABS unit, and the ABS unit is configured to deliver hydraulic pressure also to the second hydraulic actuator.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2012Publication date: August 6, 2015Inventors: Igor Dorrestijn, Wietse Meijering, Gilbert Peters
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Publication number: 20140110616Abstract: A method for controlling the flow of fluid includes providing a valve assembly including a ball valve having a spherical disk, a substantially circular handle connected to the spherical disk ball valve that is configured to move between a first position and a second position relative to the ball valve, and a biasing member configured to bias the substantially circular handle towards the ball valve. In order to control the flow of the fluid, the substantially spherical handle may be moved from the first position to the second position.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 23, 2013Publication date: April 24, 2014Applicant: EATON CORPORATIONInventor: Gilbert Peter Freeth
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Patent number: 4661806Abstract: A system for controlling access to several keys that includes several keyholders that include uniquely shaped portions that mate with correspondingly shaped portions of keyholder housings that are contained within a storage container. The storage container keyholder housings further include a latching apparatus for latching each of the keyholders such that the key and keyholders may not be removed unless an access signal is received by the latching apparatus. A data processor is connected to the storage means to receive inputs and provide access to selected keys in response to appropriate inputs. The data processor further records information such as time of access and access data. The storage keyholder housings further include circuitry that determine when a key has been replaced. The data processor is connected to receive the return information for recording. The data processor is further configured to provide output reports listing information as to access, return and usage.Type: GrantFiled: May 10, 1985Date of Patent: April 28, 1987Inventors: Gilbert A. Peters, J. Brooks Mitchell
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Patent number: 4060848Abstract: A calculator system is provided using a stored program data processor and an audio message subsystem to process digital information and to provide audio messages for operator interaction. The calculator system utilizes a digital data processor to execute program routines to process digital information and to communicate with an operator using audio messages. Digital message information is stored in a digital memory and is accessed in response to operator generated signals to provide audio messages.Type: GrantFiled: January 22, 1973Date of Patent: November 29, 1977Inventor: Gilbert Peter Hyatt
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Patent number: 4036178Abstract: An electronic lock and key system is provided for controlling access. A passive key provides selective access without having a self contained power source. In a passive transponder arrangement, a passive electronic key processes induced or radiated electronic signals to generate a transponder signal for controlling access.Type: GrantFiled: June 2, 1975Date of Patent: July 19, 1977Inventors: Barry Thomas Lee, Gilbert Peter Hyatt
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Patent number: 4016540Abstract: A system for operator interaction is provided using a stored program digital data processor and an audio message sub-system to process digital information and to provide audio messages for operator interaction. The system utilizes a digital data processor to execute program routines to process digital information and to communicate with an operator using audio messages. Digital message information is stored in a digital memory. The digital message information is accessed in response to operator generated signals to provide audio messages, in contrast to the prior art visual messages using displays and printers.Type: GrantFiled: January 22, 1973Date of Patent: April 5, 1977Inventor: Gilbert Peter Hyatt
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Patent number: D692099Type: GrantFiled: October 23, 2012Date of Patent: October 22, 2013Assignee: Eaton CorporationInventor: Gilbert Peter Freeth
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Patent number: D692100Type: GrantFiled: October 23, 2012Date of Patent: October 22, 2013Assignee: Eaton CorporationInventor: Gilbert Peter Freeth