Patents by Inventor Kathrin Zabrakes

Kathrin Zabrakes 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).

  • Spoke and method for applying a self-adhesive film to a surface of a spoke
    Patent number: 7344259
    Abstract: The invention relates to a spoke (1) which exhibits reflective and/or luminescent properties. Said properties are produced in such a way that a surface (13) of the spoke is covered with a film (7) which is provided with a reflective and/or luminescent covering on the side opposite the surface. The film is removed from a roll and separated into appropriate pieces. An adhesive provided on the film is provided with a protective layer before being applied to the spoke, said protective layer being removed before processing. The adhesive is pressed between the film and the surface of the spoke in order to ensure lasting placement of the film on the spoke.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2008
    Inventor: Kathrin Zabrakes
  • Spoke and method for applying a self-adhesive film to a surface of a spoke
    Publication number: 20050083574
    Abstract: The invention relates to a spoke (1) which exhibits reflective and/or luminescent properties. Said properties are produced in such a way that a surface (13) of the spoke is covered with a film (7) which is provided with a reflective and/or luminescent covering on the side opposite the surface. The film is removed from a roll and separated into appropriate pieces. An adhesive provided on the film is provided with a protective layer before being applied to the spoke, said protective layer being removed before processing. The adhesive is pressed between the film and the surface of the spoke in order to ensure lasting placement of the film on the spoke.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2003
    Publication date: April 21, 2005
    Inventor: Kathrin Zabrakes