Patents by Inventor Hermann Korte

Hermann Korte 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: 7886673
    Abstract: A storage device has a rectangular base member which includes a substantially flat floor and four sockets arranged perpendicularly thereto with a free internal cross-section, in each of which is releasably received a supporting rod in the form of a hollow profile. The external cross-section, which corresponds to the internal cross-section of the sockets, is for holding storage platforms. Each of the sockets is configured to include first and second centering structures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2011
    Inventors: Hermann Korte, Rudolf Schomaker, Reinhold Trinczek
  • Patent number: 7845108
    Abstract: A storage platform for storing, watering and transporting plants, which is rectangular and has two mounting means on each of two parallel narrow sides for hanging in frame struts, where each mounting means has an insertion end portion running along the respective narrow side and ending freely in the direction of a first long side; and a watering device with at least two storage platforms arranged one on top of the other, with four vertical frame struts disposed on narrow sides of the storage platforms and provided with support recesses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 7, 2010
    Assignee: Dipl.-Ing. Hermann Korte
    Inventors: Hermann Korte, Rudolf Schomaker, Reinhold Trinczek
  • Patent number: 7398618
    Abstract: A storage tray for storing, watering and transporting plants, which is rectangular and has two mounting members on each of two parallel narrow sides for hanging in frame struts, characterised in that each mounting member has an engagement end portion extending along the respective narrow side and ending freely in the direction of the long side located closest in each case, and a watering device with at least two such storage trays disposed one on top of the other, with four vertical frame struts disposed in corner areas of the storage trays and provided with insertion recesses for hanging the mounting members of the storage trays in, the insertion recesses in frame struts associated in each case with a narrow side of the storage tray are at least partially facing each other, so that the storage trays can be inserted and removed in the transverse direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2008
    Assignee: Dipl.-Ing. Hermann Korte
    Inventors: Rudolf Schomaker, Reinhold Trinczek, Hermann Korte
  • Patent number: 7395630
    Abstract: A storage tray for storing, watering and transporting plants, the storage tray being shaped like a pan, preferably with side walls, and having an overflow, which may be height-adjustable, for setting a desired liquid level, and a watering device for watering and transporting plants, with at least two storage trays of the invention disposed one on top of the other, the storage trays being arranged such that any liquid running over the overflow of a/each storage tray can flow into a storage tray located beneath it, and in particular the one immediately below.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2008
    Assignee: Dipl.-Ing. Permann Korte
    Inventors: Rudolf Schomaker, Reinhold Trinczek, Hermann Korte
  • Patent number: 7386954
    Abstract: A watering and transport device for plants, with a rectangular base platform, at each of the four corner regions of which is disposed, perpendicularly thereto, a support socket, in each of which is received a frame strut in a vertical position and provided with a longitudinal slot and insertion recesses, wherein the frame struts can be received in the support sockets either in a transport position or in a storage position, which is rotated by comparison thereto, and wherein a number of storage platforms are stacked one on top of the other the base platform, said storage platforms each having, in corner regions, a mounting member which has an insertion end portion ending freely, and wherein an upper rim portion of each support socket is located at such a height above the base platform that there is a vertical space between it and the insertion end portions of a bottom storage platform, so that the latter do not rest on the support sockets bearing a load.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2008
    Assignee: Dipl.-Ing. Herman Korte
    Inventors: Hermann Korte, Rudolf Schomaker, Reinhold Trinczek
  • Publication number: 20080121600
    Abstract: A storage and transport apparatus with a substantially rectangular base platform which is provided in each of four corner regions, with a locating socket for releasably receiving a supporting rod is characterised in that at least one of the locating sockets is provided with a releasable locking device for co-operating in a positive and/or non-positive fit with a supporting rod, where the locking device prevents the supporting rod from being removed from the locating socket in a locked state and permits removal in a released state.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2007
    Publication date: May 29, 2008
    Applicant: Herrn
    Inventors: Hermann Korte, Rudolf Schomaker, Reinhold Trinczek
  • Publication number: 20070261300
    Abstract: Adjustable overflow for insertion into a tub-like container, comprising a foot member having a base with a discharge aperture and a cylindrical tube portion with an axial passageway communicating with the discharge aperture, a tubular adjusting member being rotatably mounted on or in the tube portion and the tube portion being provided with a first adjustment opening and the adjusting member being provided with a second adjustment opening, the adjustment openings being arranged such that, in a first turning position of the adjusting member relative to the tube portion, the first and second adjustment openings overlap at least partially and define a (first) overflow level, and wherein, in a second turning position of the adjusting member, the first and second adjustment openings do not overlap, and close the overflow.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2004
    Publication date: November 15, 2007
    Applicant: DIPL.-ING. HERMANN KORTE
    Inventors: Hermann Korte, Rudolf Schomaker, Reinhold Trinczek
  • Publication number: 20070044691
    Abstract: A storage device with a rectangular base member which includes a substantially flat floor and four sockets arranged perpendicularly thereto with a free internal cross-section, in each of which is releasably received a supporting rod in the form of a hollow profile, the external cross-section of which corresponds to the internal cross-section of the sockets, for holding storage platforms, wherein, in the region of a lower end of at least one socket, a first centering means is formed in order to co-operate in a centering manner with an upper end of a socket of a further base member, and that a second centering means is provided in order for the lower end of at least one socket to co-operate with an upper end of a supporting rod of a further storage device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2006
    Publication date: March 1, 2007
    Inventors: Hermann Korte, Rudolf Schomaker, Reinhold Trinczek
  • Publication number: 20060218858
    Abstract: A storage platform for storing, watering and transporting plants, which is rectangular and has two mounting means on each of two parallel narrow sides for hanging them in frame struts, where each mounting means has an insertion end portion running along the respective narrow side and ending freely in the direction of a first long side; and a watering device with at least two storage platforms arranged one on top of the other, with four vertical frame struts disposed on narrow sides of the storage platforms and provided with support recesses.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2006
    Publication date: October 5, 2006
    Applicant: Dipl.-Ing. Hermann Korte
    Inventors: Hermann Korte, Rudolf Schomaker, Reinhold Trinczek
  • Publication number: 20060185228
    Abstract: A watering and transport device for plants, with a rectangular base platform, at each of the four corner regions of which is disposed, perpendicularly thereto, a support socket, in each of which is received, in a vertical position, a frame strut which is C or U-shaped in cross-section, with a substantially continuous longitudinal slot and with a number of insertion recesses adjacent to and/or opposite the longitudinal slot, wherein at least one ridge bridging the longitudinal slot is disposed on each frame strut.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2006
    Publication date: August 24, 2006
    Applicant: Dipl.-Ing. Hermann Korte
    Inventors: Hermann Korte, Rudolf Schomaker, Reinhold Trinczek
  • Publication number: 20060185229
    Abstract: A watering and transport device for plants, with a rectangular base platform, at each of the four corner regions of which is disposed, perpendicularly thereto, a support socket, in each of which is received a frame strut in a vertical position and provided with a longitudinal slot and insertion recesses, wherein the frame struts can be received in the support sockets either in a transport position or in a storage position, which is rotated by comparison thereto, and wherein a number of storage platforms are stacked one on top of the other the base platform, said storage platforms each having, in corner regions, a mounting member which has an insertion end portion ending freely, and wherein an upper rim portion of each support socket is located at such a height above the base platform that there is a vertical space between it and the insertion end portions of a bottom storage platform, so that the latter do not rest on the support sockets bearing a load.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2006
    Publication date: August 24, 2006
    Applicant: Dipl.-Ing. Hermann Korte
    Inventors: Hermann Korte, Rudolf Schomaker, Reinhold Trinczek
  • Publication number: 20050217172
    Abstract: A watering device for watering plant containers that includes a distribution head which can be connected to a water pipe and a plurality of delivery pipes beginning at the distribution head and ending unattached. At least one delivery pipe and/or the distribution head has a mounting device associated with it, in which the device can be laid on or hung from an edge of one or more plant containers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2005
    Publication date: October 6, 2005
    Applicant: Dipl.-lng. Hermann Korte
    Inventors: Hermann Korte, Rudolf Schomaker, Reinhold Trinczek
  • Patent number: 6094753
    Abstract: A flush valve has a valve ring defining a downwardly open valve port and an overflow tube centered on an upright axis and having a lower end seatable on the port. The tube is displaceable relative to the port between a lower closed position and an upper open position. Mechanism inside the tube can lift the tube into the open position and thereby allow water in the tank to move down and out through the port. A lower float vertically fixed in the tank is displaceable between a latching position and a releasing position and is constructed such that when submerged it normally assumes the latching position. A latch on the lower float engageable with the tube can hold the tube in the open position and can release the tube for movement into the closed position and ending of a flushing cycle. An upper float in the tank above the lower float has a part engageable with the lower float for displacing same into the releasing position on downward displacement of the upper float toward the lower float.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 1998
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2000
    Assignee: DAL-Georg Rost & Sohne Sanitaramaturen GmbH
    Inventor: Hermann Korte
  • Patent number: 6006371
    Abstract: A flush valve has a valve ring defining a downwardly open valve port, an overflow tube centered on an upright axis and having a lower end opening into the valve port, and a valve body at the tube lower end displaceable relative to the port between a closed blocking position and an open position. Mechanism inside the tube lifts the valve body into the open position. A float in the tank adjacent the port cooperates with a latch system connected to the valve body for holding the body in the open position while the float is generally submerged. The tube is internally formed with an inwardly projecting ridge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 1998
    Date of Patent: December 28, 1999
    Assignee: DAL-Georg Rost & Sohne Sanitaramaturen GmbH
    Inventor: Hermann Korte