Patents by Inventor Karl Dierenbach

Karl Dierenbach 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).

  • APPARATUS WITH DRIVEN RINGS FOR THE DISPLAY OF TIME
    Publication number: 20060171260
    Abstract: Apparatus for the display of time with a distinctive aesthetic character that includes clear, rigid rings rotating about a common axis which hang on wheels driven by a clockwork. The rigid rings each have demarcations that indicate the time of day. The time of day is interpreted using traditional clock interpretation means. A demarcation ring is added to assist in the interpretation of the indicated time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2006
    Publication date: August 3, 2006
    Inventor: Karl Dierenbach
  • Clocks with unique time displays which are interpreted by the use of traditional clock interpretation means
    Publication number: 20050047280
    Abstract: Apparatus for the display of time with a distinctive aesthetic character that includes clear, rigid rotating indicator rings (22) and (24) which are externally driven by a clockwork (30). The clockwork (30) rotates drive wheels (26) and (28) so that the rigid rotating members (22) and (24) indicate the current time and the time is interpreted using traditional clock interpretation means. A demarcation ring (20) is added to assist in the interpretation of the indicated time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 25, 2003
    Publication date: March 3, 2005
    Inventor: Karl Dierenbach
  • Wallbox electric device assembly
    Patent number: 5180886
    Abstract: A facade assembly for an electric socket consists of a support for mounting to the socket, a cover plate to provide a raised decorative area that covers the socket, and a wallplate to surround the raised area and snap onto the cover plate. The facade assembly provides an attractive "designer-style" appearance that permits easy replacement of modular elements that determine the aesthetic qualities of the assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 1989
    Date of Patent: January 19, 1993
    Assignee: Lutron Electronics Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Karl Dierenbach, Elliot G. Jacoby, Jr., Dan A. Snavely, Darryl W. Tucker, Scott N. Walck, Scott N. Walck