Patents by Inventor Hermann Oberkofler

Hermann Oberkofler 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).

  • Fastener for joining honeycomb panels and method for using the same
    Patent number: 6837659
    Abstract: A method and fastener for distributing an anchoring material and securing abutting honeycombed panels in a generally perpendicular alignment. The fastener is provided with a pointed tip to penetrate into undrilled portion of the inner cellular structure of one of the panels. The hollow fastener allows for the injection and distribution of an anchoring material into the ruptured cell core and into predrilled bores in the first panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2005
    Inventor: Hermann Oberkofler
  • Fastener for joining honeycomb panels and method for using the same
    Publication number: 20030152438
    Abstract: A method and fastener for distributing an anchoring material and securing abutting honeycombed panels in a generally perpendicular alignment. The fastener is provided with a pointed tip to penetrate into undrilled portion of the inner cellular structure of one of the panels. The hollow fastener allows for the injection and distribution of an anchoring material into the ruptured cell core and into predrilled bores in the first panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2002
    Publication date: August 14, 2003
    Inventor: Hermann Oberkofler