Patents by Inventor Hans Fluckiger

Hans Fluckiger 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: 8757075
    Abstract: For the continuous drive of a hook of a sewing machine, two drive cams (17) alternately engage in the back of the hook. During the passing of the upper thread loop, the respective drive cam (17) on which the thread would get hung up is out of engagement. The hook is situated in a conical hook race guide and is held therein by magnets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2014
    Assignee: BENINA International AG
    Inventors: Severin Brunner, Niklaus Wacker, Hans Fluckiger, Georg Janouschek, Andre Stucki
  • Patent number: 8657878
    Abstract: This invention relates to intraocular lenses. More particularly, this invention relates to intraocular lenses that have the ability to alter the light refractive power in response to changes in the tension of the ciliary muscle or ciliary body of the eye or any other accommodative forces. Lenses of this invention are generally referred to as interfacial, i.e., lens properties being defined as the interface of two liquids having different refractive indices, refractive accommodating lenses (IRAL).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2014
    Assignee: Hoya Corporation
    Inventors: Khalid Mentak, Beda Steinacher, Philipp Stücklin, Hans Flückiger
  • Patent number: 8640639
    Abstract: A method for cutting the lower and at least one upper thread for lead-in embroidering or lead-in sewing is performed with a device including thread catchers (19a-19c) connected with each other in a fixed manner and layered over top of each other, formed of sheet metal, as well as spring and thread tightening plates (31 and 41) arranged above and below the thread catchers, which move back and forth against a blade (29), and a thread wiper unit. The device is exclusively operated by a drive moving back and forth and driving the thread cutting and lead-in stitching unit (5).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2014
    Assignee: BERNINA International AG
    Inventors: Severin Brunner, Hans Flückiger, André Stucki
  • Publication number: 20130199429
    Abstract: For the continuous drive of a hook of a sewing machine, two drive cams (17) alternately engage in the back of the hook. During the passing of the upper thread loop, the respective drive cam (17) on which the thread would get hung up is out of engagement. The hook is situated in a conical hook race guide and is held therein by magnets.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2012
    Publication date: August 8, 2013
    Applicant: BERNINA INTERNATIONAL AG
    Inventors: Severin Brunner, Niklaus Wacker, Hans Flückiger, Georg Janouschek, André Stucki
  • Publication number: 20130055940
    Abstract: A method for cutting the lower and at least one upper thread for lead-in embroidering or lead-in sewing is performed with a device including thread catchers (19a-19c) connected with each other in a fixed manner and layered over top of each other, formed of sheet metal, as well as spring and thread tightening plates (31 and 41) arranged above and below the thread catchers, which move back and forth against a blade (29), and a thread wiper unit. The device is exclusively operated by a drive moving back and forth and driving the thread cutting and lead-in stitching unit (5).
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2012
    Publication date: March 7, 2013
    Applicant: BERNINA INTERNATIONAL AG
    Inventors: Severin Brunner, Hans Flückiger, André Stucki
  • Publication number: 20120150292
    Abstract: This invention relates to intraocular lenses. More particularly, this invention relates to intraocular lenses that have the ability to alter the light refractive power in response to changes in the tension of the ciliary muscle or ciliary body of the eye or any other accommodative forces. Lenses of this invention are generally referred to as interfacial, i.e., lens properties being defined as the interface of two liquids having different refractive indices, refractive accommodating lenses (IRAL).
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2010
    Publication date: June 14, 2012
    Inventors: Khalid Mentak, Beda Steinacher, Philipp Stücklin, Hans Flückiger
  • Patent number: 8034106
    Abstract: This invention relates to intraocular lenses. More particularly, this invention relates to intraocular lenses that have the ability to alter the light refractive power in response to changes in the tension of the ciliary muscle or ciliary body of the eye or any other accommodative forces. Lenses of this invention are generally referred to as interfacial, i.e., lens properties being defined as the interface of two liquids having different refractive indices, refractive accommodating lenses (IRAL).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2011
    Assignee: Adoptics AG
    Inventors: Khalid Mentak, Beda Steinacher, Philipp Stücklin, Hans Flückiger
  • Publication number: 20100206207
    Abstract: A locking device having a connection element (11) that is securely connected to the hook base (1) but can rotate is provided. On the connection element (11), a coil spring (17) is supported that is compressed after setting the bobbin case (5) on or in the hook base (1). Through a slight tilting movement, the bobbin case (5) or the bobbin (7) could be pushed and guided over the connection element (11) and then held by the force of the spring (17) in the locking position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2010
    Publication date: August 19, 2010
    Applicant: BERNINA INTERNATIONAL AG
    Inventors: Hans Flückiger, Niklaus Wacker
  • Publication number: 20090264998
    Abstract: This invention relates to intraocular lenses. More particularly, this invention relates to intraocular lenses that have the ability to alter the light refractive power in response to changes in the tension of the ciliary muscle or ciliary body of the eye or any other accommodative forces. Lenses of this invention are generally referred to as interfacial, i.e., lens properties being defined as the interface of two liquids having different refractive indices, refractive accommodating lenses (IRAL).
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2009
    Publication date: October 22, 2009
    Applicant: KEY MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: Khalid Mentak, Beda Steinacher, Philipp Stucklin, Hans Fluckiger
  • Patent number: 7293513
    Abstract: A device (1) with a wire holder (13) for securing the upper thread loop (25) after the threading of the upper thread (23) through the eye (5) of a sewing machine needle (3) is provided. The wire holder deflects a progression of the two thread legs of the thread loop (25) upwards and thus securely holds the upper thread (23) in a hook chamfer at the hook (7).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2007
    Assignee: Fritz Gegauf Aktiengesellschaft BERNINA-Nahmaschinenfabrik
    Inventors: Hans Fluckiger, Livio Selm, Niklaus Wacker
  • Publication number: 20070144420
    Abstract: A hook (15) of a sewing machine (1) is pivotably mounted on a hook carrier (25). The hook (15) is moved from a working position (X) into a bobbin case withdrawal position by a pivoting movement of the hook carrier (25). The pivoting movement displaces the hook (15) and the bobbin case (17) towards or above the opening which is opened by the flap (13) in the lower arm (13). In this way, the withdrawal of the bobbin case (17) or the bobbin is significantly simplified.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2004
    Publication date: June 28, 2007
    Applicant: Fritz Gegaufaktiengesellschaft Bernina-Nahmaschinen Fabrik
    Inventors: Hans Fluckiger, Heinz Janouschek
  • Patent number: 7234403
    Abstract: A hook (15) of a sewing machine (1) is pivotably mounted on a hook carrier (25). The hook (15) is moved from a working position (X) into a bobbin case withdrawal position by a pivoting movement of the hook carrier (25). The pivoting movement displaces the hook (15) and the bobbin case (17) towards or above the opening which is opened by the flap (13) in the lower arm (13). In this way, the withdrawal of the bobbin case (17) or the bobbin is significantly simplified.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2007
    Assignee: Fritz Gegauf Aktiengesellschaft Bernina-Nahmaschinen Fabrik
    Inventors: Hans Fluckiger, Heinz Janouschek
  • Publication number: 20070017424
    Abstract: A device (1) with a wire holder (13) for securing the upper thread loop (25) after the threading of the upper thread (23) through the eye (5) of a sewing machine needle (3) is provided. The wire holder deflects a progression of the two thread legs of the thread loop (25) upwards and thus securely holds the upper thread (23) in a hook chamfer at the hook (7).
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2006
    Publication date: January 25, 2007
    Applicant: Fritz Gegauf Aktiengesellschaft BERNINA-Nahmaschinenfabrik
    Inventors: Hans Fluckiger, Livio Selm, Niklaus Wacker
  • Publication number: 20060180065
    Abstract: A hook (15) of a sewing machine (1) is pivotably mounted on a hook carrier (25). The hook (15) is moved from a working position (X) into a bobbin case withdrawal position by a pivoting movement of the hook carrier (25). The pivoting movement displaces the hook (15) and the bobbin case (17) towards or above the opening which is opened by the flap (13) in the lower arm (13). In this way, the withdrawal of the bobbin case (17) or the bobbin is significantly simplified.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2003
    Publication date: August 17, 2006
    Inventors: Hans Fluckiger, Heinz Janouschek
  • Patent number: 7036444
    Abstract: A locking device for bobbins (3) in the hook base (1) of a sewing machine is provided by a locking element (21) that can move in the axial direction. The locking element (21) is spring-loaded and lies in an ejection and loading position inclined to the rotational axis (X) of the hook base (1), so that the bobbin (3) can be placed or removed. As soon as the bobbin (3) is inserted into the hook base (1), the locking element (21) tips and locks on the bobbin rod (9).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2006
    Assignee: Fritz Gegauf Aktiengesellschaft BERNINA-Nahmaschinenfabrik
    Inventor: Hans Flückiger
  • Publication number: 20050126461
    Abstract: A locking device for bobbins (3) in the hook base (1) of a sewing machine is provided by a locking element (21) that can move in the axial direction. The locking element (21) is spring-loaded and lies in an ejection and loading position inclined to the rotational axis (X) of the hook base (1), so that the bobbin (3) can be placed or removed. As soon as the bobbin (3) is inserted into the hook base (1), the locking element (21) tips and locks on the bobbin rod (9).
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2004
    Publication date: June 16, 2005
    Applicant: Fritz Gegauf Aktiengesellschaft BERNINA-Nahmaschinenfabrik
    Inventor: Hans Fluckiger
  • Patent number: 6863007
    Abstract: From a light source (51), light beams (57) are directed tangentially through the hook body (17), the hook base (27), and the bobbin case (28), onto a light receiver (53). Using the time (t) or the position of angular rotation of the hook body (17) at the impingement of the first light beam (57), the diameter of the bobbin packing on the lower thread bobbin (29) can be calculated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2005
    Assignee: Fritz Gegauf Aktiengesellschaft Bernina-Nahmaschinenfabrik
    Inventor: Hans Flückiger
  • Publication number: 20040040482
    Abstract: From a light source (51), light beams (57) are directed tangentially through the hook body (17), the hook base (27), and the bobbin case (28), onto a light receiver (53). Using the time (t) or the position of angular rotation of the hook body (17) at the impingement of the first light beam (57), the diameter of the bobbin packing on the lower thread bobbin (29) can be calculated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 2, 2003
    Publication date: March 4, 2004
    Applicant: Fritz Gegauf Aktiengesellschaft BERNINA-Nahmaschinenfabrik
    Inventor: Hans Fluckiger
  • Patent number: 5192322
    Abstract: The implant may be used as prosthetic replacement for a ligament and/or tendon. The implant has a plurality of discrete longitudinal strands disposed in side-by-side relation with transverse filaments about the strands. Individual sub-zones of the ligament are folded over in a transverse manner about a longitudinal axis of the sub-zone with intermediate zones being in an unfolded state. The intermediate zones may be formed solely of longitudinal strands to enhance flexibility.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 1990
    Date of Patent: March 9, 1993
    Assignees: Sulzer Brothers Limited, Protek AG
    Inventors: Rudolf Koch, Stefan Freudiger, Hans Fluckiger
  • Patent number: 5171274
    Abstract: A prosthetic ligament implant is sheathed at one end in the sock in order to facilitate pulling of the implant through a hole drilled in a bone. The sock is provided with a separable proximal portion which does not envelope the implant and which can be cut off after pulling of the implant through the hole in the bone. With removal of the proximal portion, the remaining textile structure of the sock becomes asunder so that the sock can be readily pulled off from the end of the implant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 1991
    Date of Patent: December 15, 1992
    Assignees: Sulzer Brothers Limited, Protek AG
    Inventors: Hans Fluckiger, Stefan Freudiger, Rudolf Koch