Patents by Inventor Guntram Fust

Guntram Fust 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: 7377560
    Abstract: A magnetic safety closure for a protection device that is movable with respect to a fixed part includes a housing that is attachable to the protection device and includes a handle for opening and closing the protection device. The housing includes a sensor housing that is attachable to the fixed part and provided with a sensor for determining whether the protection device is closed or open. The housing attachable to the protection device has an initiating device for the sensor and is opposite the sensor when the protection device is closed. The housing and the sensor housing share a magnet arrangement having at least one holding magnet and an associated pole plate. The handle is a two armed lever pivotably mounted on the housing, with arm of the lever facing the sensor housing with its free end disconnecting the holding magnet from its associated pole plate when the handle is pivoted out in order to open the protection device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2008
    Assignee: K.A. Schmersal Holding KG
    Inventors: Uwe Wiemer, Yasar Cevik, Guntram Fust, Joachim Haupt
  • Publication number: 20070096856
    Abstract: The invention relates to a magnetic safety closure for a protection device moveable with respect to a fixed part, comprising: a housing attachable to the protection device and provided with a handle for opening and closing the protection device; the housing further comprising a sensor housing attachable to the fixed part and provided with a sensor for determining whether the protection device is closed or open; the housing attachable to the protection device having an initiating device for the sensor, which device is opposite said sensor when the protection device is closed; and the housing and the sensor housing sharing between them a magnet arrangement having at least one holding magnet and an associated pole plate; wherein the handle is a two-armed lever pivotably mounted on the housing, one arm of the lever facing the sensor housing and with its free end disconnecting the at least one holding magnet of the magnet arrangement from its associated pole plate when the handle is pivoted out in order to open th
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2006
    Publication date: May 3, 2007
    Applicant: K.A. Schmersal Holding KG
    Inventors: Uwe Wiemer, Yasar Cevik, Guntram Fust, Joachim Haupt
  • Publication number: 20050108945
    Abstract: The invention relates to a magnetic safety closure for a protection device moveable with respect to a fixed part, comprising: a housing attachable to the protection device and provided with a handle for opening and closing the protection device; the housing further comprising a sensor housing attachable to the fixed part and provided with a sensor for determining whether the protection device is closed or open; the housing attachable to the protection device having an initiating device for the sensor, which device is opposite said sensor when the protection device is closed; and the housing and the sensor housing sharing between them a magnet arrangement having at least one holding magnet and an associated pole plate; wherein the handle is a two-armed lever pivotably mounted on the housing, one arm of the lever facing the sensor housing and with its free end disconnecting the at least one holding magnet of the magnet arrangement from its associated pole plate when the handle is pivoted out in order to open th
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2004
    Publication date: May 26, 2005
    Applicant: K.A. Schmersal Holding KG
    Inventors: Uwe Wiemer, Yasar Cevik, Guntram Fust, Joachim Haupt
  • Patent number: 6100479
    Abstract: The invention relates to an actuator for a safety switch provided with at least one insertion slot with inclined insertion guides for the actuator, having a holder which can be fastened to a part whose open and closed positions are to be monitored, and which is fitted with the key mounted on it such that the said key can be moved, the key comprising a foot, and the holder being provided with a recess for the key on the side facing the key and with a bearing for the foot, the said bearing extending around the recess and allowing the foot to be displaced and rotated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 1999
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2000
    Assignee: K.A. Schmersal GmbH & Co.
    Inventors: Guntram Fust, Klaus Schulze