Patents by Inventor Markus Reismann

Markus Reismann 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 and method for measuring a spindle force
    Patent number: 5146791
    Abstract: A measuring apparatus for determining a force exerted by a spindle, in particular a spindle of a fitting, associated with a spindle housing includes a measuring apparatus housing to be firmly connected to the spindle housing. A plunger is disposed in the measuring apparatus housing for being acted upon by a force exerted by the spindle. A mechanical spring is braced against the measuring apparatus housing and operatively connected to the plunger. A strain gauge is disposed on the plunger. A method for determining a force exerted by a spindle, in particular a spindle of a fitting, includes coupling a housing of a measuring apparatus to a housing associated with a spindle. The spindle is moved toward a plunger of the measuring apparatus for raising the plunger, moving a mechanical spring operatively connected to the plunger toward the measuring apparatus housing and compressing the mechanical spring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 1990
    Date of Patent: September 15, 1992
    Assignee: Siemens Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Martin Peter, Markus Reismann