Patents by Inventor Helmut Messmer

Helmut Messmer 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: 9283646
    Abstract: A mounting unit for a tool depositing device includes a coupling carrier having a tool-side coupling element, in particular for a coupling device for a tool of a robot, and a holding device that can be connected to a mounting plate of the tool depositing device. An intermediate space is provided between the holding device and the coupling carrier to allow compensating movements between the coupling carrier and the holding device. The holding device includes two guide rails, between which the coupling carrier is pushed in. An interlocking engagement between the coupling carrier and the guide rails is produced by engaging at least one protuberance in at least one recess, wherein the at least one recess and the at least one protuberance are arranged on mutually opposing sides of the coupling carrier and of the guide rails.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2016
    Assignee: Stäubil Tec-Systems GmbH
    Inventor: Helmut Messmer
  • Publication number: 20130184132
    Abstract: A mounting unit for a tool depositing device includes a coupling carrier having a tool-side coupling element, in particular for a coupling device for a tool of a robot, and a holding device that can be connected to a mounting plate of the tool depositing device. An intermediate space is provided between the holding device and the coupling carrier to allow compensating movements between the coupling carrier and the holding device. The holding device includes two guide rails, between which the coupling carrier is pushed in. An interlocking engagement between the coupling carrier and the guide rails is produced by engaging at least one protuberance in at least one recess, wherein the at least one recess and the at least one protuberance are arranged on mutually opposing sides of the coupling carrier and of the guide rails.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 19, 2011
    Publication date: July 18, 2013
    Applicant: Staubli Tec-Systems GmbH
    Inventor: Helmut Messmer
  • Patent number: 6650203
    Abstract: The invention relates to a filter arrangement for separating radio frequency energy from signal energy in a signal line. The signal line extends at least partly in a first layer of a multi-layer printed circuit board. A grounded surface is arranged in a second layer of the printed circuit board. The signal line to be filtered is interrupted in the first layer in the filter region and continued in a third layer, the second and the third layers being located on opposite sides of the first layer. Due to the skin effect the radio frequency energy will be concentrated on the side of the signal line facing the grounded surface. The side of the signal line remote from the grounded surface is then to a large extent decoupled from radio frequency energy, such that the actual signal path can be continued without being disturbed by radio frequency energy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2003
    Assignee: Diehl Avionik GmbH
    Inventors: Bruno Gerstenberg, Hans-Joachim Michling, Helmut Messmer
  • Patent number: 6646558
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method and an arrangement for recognizing potential overheating of an object. For this purpose the temperature of the object is measured by means of temperature sensors. A signal processing arrangement determines the temperature gradient from the measured temperature values. A comparator compares the determined value of the temperature gradient with a threshold value generated by a threshold value generator. When the threshold value is exceeded, a warning signal generator triggers a warning signal. This warning signal can be an acoustical or optical signal. In addition or alternatively, the warning signal can activate a protective measure arrangement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2003
    Assignee: Bodenseewerk Gerätechnik GmbH
    Inventor: Helmut Messmer
  • Publication number: 20010035825
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method and an arrangement for recognizing potential overheating of an object. For this purpose the temperature of the object is measured by means of temperature sensors. A signal processing arrangement determines the temperature gradient from the measured temperature values. A comparator compares the determined value of the temperature gradient with a threshold value generated by a threshold value generator. When the threshold value is exceeded, a warning signal generator triggers a warning signal. This warning signal can be an acoustical or optical signal. In addition or alternatively, the warning signal can activate a protective measure arrangement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2001
    Publication date: November 1, 2001
    Applicant: Bodenseewerk Geratetechnik GmbH
    Inventor: Helmut Messmer
  • Publication number: 20010024148
    Abstract: The invention relates to a filter arrangement for separating radio frequency energy from signal energy in a signal line. The signal line extends at least partly in a first layer of a multi-layer printed circuit board. A grounded surface is arranged in a second layer of the printed circuit board. The signal line to be filtered is interrupted in the first layer in the filter region and continued in a third layer, the second and the third layers being located on opposite sides of the first layer. Due to the skin effect the radio frequency energy will be concentrated on the side of the signal line facing the grounded surface. The side of the signal line remote from the grounded surface is then to a large extent decoupled from radio frequency energy, such that the actual signal path can be continued without being disturbed by radio frequency energy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2001
    Publication date: September 27, 2001
    Applicant: Diehl Avionik GmbH
    Inventors: Bruno Gerstenberg, Hans-Joachim Michling, Helmut Messmer
  • Patent number: 6002584
    Abstract: In a high-temperature protective arrangement for an electronic device, which as such generates heat, the electronic device is enclosed by a heat protective enclosure provided with gaps for permitting heat removal by air convection. The heat protective enclosure is coated with a material which is subject to swelling under the action of heat to a multiple of the thickness of the original coating whereby a heat-insulating layer is formed and the gaps are closed. Electronic components of the electronic device are disposed within a housing. The heat generated by the electronic components is passed to the housing which is surrounded at a spacing substantially on all sides by the heat protective enclosure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 1998
    Date of Patent: December 14, 1999
    Assignee: Bodenseewerk Geratetechnik GmbH
    Inventors: Helmut Messmer, Wolfgang Kummle
  • Patent number: 5986210
    Abstract: The invention relates to a housing for electronical components for two- or multi-channel systems. The housing includes a housing frame, which is separated by electrical screens into two or several electrically screened parts. At least two covers are detachably attached to the housing frame. The covers permit access to the electrically screened parts of the housing frame. Electronical components associated with each channel are arranged in a respective one of the electrically screened parts of the housing. It is possible to accommodate some of the electronical components in the covers. The covers can be provided with connectors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 1997
    Date of Patent: November 16, 1999
    Assignee: Bodenseewerk Geratetechnik GmbH
    Inventors: Wolfgang Kummle, Helmut Messmer