Patents by Inventor Johann Merkel

Johann Merkel 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).

  • Integrated catching device on overtravel brake devices
    Patent number: 10407277
    Abstract: An apparatus for catching a shaft conveyor means (5) in the event of overtravel of a conveyor device, including an overtravel brake device, wherein coupling devices (80,90) are provided for automatic, form-fitting engagement with one another for fixing on the brake device and on the shaft conveyor means (50).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2019
    Assignee: SIEMAG TECBERG GmbH
    Inventors: Matthias Koch, Johann Merkel
  • Integrated catching device on overtravel brake devices
    Publication number: 20150360907
    Abstract: An apparatus for catching a shaft conveyor means (5) in the event of overtravel of a conveyor device, including an overtravel brake device, wherein coupling devices (80,90) are provided for automatic, form-fitting engagement with one another for fixing on the brake device and on the shaft conveyor means (50).
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2013
    Publication date: December 17, 2015
    Inventors: Matthias Koch, Johann Merkel