Patents by Inventor Markus Zehetner

Markus Zehetner 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).

  • Patent number: 11220124
    Abstract: The technology describes a stamp and stamp pad for a self-inking stamp, having a housing or a carrying device for a pad for absorbing ink. The carrying device is rectangular in shape, having a base plate with longitudinal surfaces and lateral surfaces moulded thereon. On two surfaces running in parallel handle elements for the lateral gripping of the carrying device are arranged. On the lateral surface a handle element for the lateral gripping and pulling of the carrying device out of a stamp are formed of a plurality of parts displaceable within one another. The handle elements are formed for insertion in a clearance of a lower part of the stamp and do not protrude out of the outer surface of the lower part, so that an upper part of the stamp is displaceable via the clearance with the handle elements inserted in the lower part.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2022
    Inventors: Peter Zindl, Markus Zehetner, Volker Martin
  • Patent number: 11135864
    Abstract: The invention relates to a stamp comprising a telescoping upper and lower part as well as a printing plate holder pivotally disposed in the lower part to accommodate the stamp plate. A retaining device for a stamp pad is associated with the printing plate holder, and in a rest position the printing plate holder is positioned in the range 80° to 135°, preferably at approximately 90° with respect to a contact area. From this rest position the stamp can be displaced into an operating position to produce a stamped imprint via guide means, whereby the printing plate holder is turned about two guide pins, wherein one guide pin is respectively disposed on a side face of the printing plate holder, and the guide pins simultaneously engage in guide slots in the upper and lower part.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2021
    Inventors: Markus Zehetner, Peter Zindl
  • Patent number: 11090964
    Abstract: In some embodiments, a stamp with metallic elements, may comprise at least one stamping component and one stamping insert. The stamping component may be formed of a top part with a handle element and a bottom part with a cushion-receiving element. The stamping insert may be connected so as to move synchronously via a reversing mechanism having a slide track in the bottom part via a shaft or trunnion to the top part. In the resting position a text plate mounted on the stamping insert may abut against an ink pad soaked with ink in the cushion-receiving element. The metallic elements can be attached from the outside onto the top and bottom parts formed from plastic material and these are fixed via a fastening system of the upper and lower parts. The metal part of the bottom part is fixed on a surface of the plastic part.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2021
    Assignee: Trodat GmbH
    Inventors: Konrad Riegler, Markus Zehetner, Helmut Lindner
  • Publication number: 20200282753
    Abstract: In some embodiments, a stamp with metallic elements, may comprise at least one stamping component and one stamping insert. The stamping component may be formed of a top part with a handle element and a bottom part with a cushion-receiving element. The stamping insert may be connected so as to move synchronously via a reversing mechanism having a slide track in the bottom part via a shaft or trunnion to the top part. In the resting position a text plate mounted on the stamping insert may abut against an ink pad soaked with ink in the cushion-receiving element. The metallic elements can be attached from the outside onto the top and bottom parts formed from plastic material and these are fixed via a fastening system of the upper and lower parts. The metal part of the bottom part is fixed on a surface of the plastic part.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2020
    Publication date: September 10, 2020
    Inventors: Konrad Riegler, Markus Zehetner, Helmut Lindner
  • Patent number: 10632775
    Abstract: In some embodiments, a stamp with metallic elements, may comprise at least one stamping component and one stamping insert. The stamping component may be formed of a top part with a handle element and a bottom part with a cushion-receiving element. The stamping insert may be connected so as to move synchronously via a reversing mechanism having a slide track in the bottom part via a shaft or trunnion to the top part. In the resting position a text plate mounted on the stamping insert may abut against an ink pad soaked with ink in the cushion-receiving element. The metallic elements can be attached from the outside onto the top and bottom parts formed from plastic material and these are fixed via a fastening system of the upper and lower parts. The metal part of the bottom part is fixed on a surface of the plastic part.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2020
    Assignee: TRODAT GMBH
    Inventors: Konrad Riegler, Markus Zehetner, Helmut Lindner
  • Publication number: 20200039266
    Abstract: The invention describes a stamp (1) and stamp pad (130) for a self-inking stamp (1), wherein in a housing (131) or a carrying device (11) at least one pad for absorbing ink is arranged. The carrying device (11) is formed rectangular in shape from a base plate (135) with longitudinal surfaces (136) and lateral surfaces (136) moulded thereon, wherein on two surfaces running in parallel handle elements (138) for the lateral gripping of the carrying device (11) are arranged. Preferably means in form of grooves (133), catches and/or elevations (134) for the fixing in a stamp (1) are arranged on the carrying device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2019
    Publication date: February 6, 2020
    Applicant: Trodat GmbH
    Inventors: Peter Zindl, Markus Zehetner, Volker Martin
  • Patent number: 9895919
    Abstract: In some embodiments, a stamp comprising at least one stamping component and one stamping insert with a mounted band unit. The stamping component may comprise a top part and a bottom part with a cushion-receiving element. The mounted band unit may be connected so as to move synchronously via a reversing mechanism in the bottom part to the top part. In the resting position a text plate mounted on the stamping insert and a stamping area of the mounted band unit may abut against an ink pad soaked with ink in the cushion-receiving element. During a stamping process for producing a stamp impression the stamping insert can be shifted via the reversing mechanism into a stamping position. On the stamping insert, a height adjustment element for the mounted band unit and/or a text plate carrier may be provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2018
    Assignee: Trodat GmbH
    Inventors: Markus Zehetner, Konrad Riegler, Helmut Lindner
  • Publication number: 20160361934
    Abstract: In some embodiments, a stamp with metallic elements, may comprise at least one stamping component and one stamping insert. The stamping component may be formed of a top part with a handle element and a bottom part with a cushion-receiving element. The stamping insert may be connected so as to move synchronously via a reversing mechanism having a slide track in the bottom part via a shaft or trunnion to the top part. In the resting position a text plate mounted on the stamping insert may abut against an ink pad soaked with ink in the cushion-receiving element. The metallic elements can be attached from the outside onto the top and bottom parts formed from plastic material and these are fixed via a fastening system of the upper and lower parts. The metal part of the bottom part is fixed on a surface of the plastic part.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2016
    Publication date: December 15, 2016
    Inventors: Konrad Riegler, Markus Zehetner, Helmut Lindner
  • Publication number: 20160361936
    Abstract: In some embodiments, a stamp comprising at least one stamping component and one stamping insert with a mounted band unit. The stamping component may comprise a top part and a bottom part with a cushion-receiving element. The mounted band unit may be connected so as to move synchronously via a reversing mechanism in the bottom part to the top part. In the resting position a text plate mounted on the stamping insert and a stamping area of the mounted band unit may abut against an ink pad soaked with ink in the cushion-receiving element. During a stamping process for producing a stamp impression the stamping insert can be shifted via the reversing mechanism into a stamping position. On the stamping insert, a height adjustment element for the mounted band unit and/or a text plate carrier may be provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2016
    Publication date: December 15, 2016
    Inventors: Markus Zehetner, Konrad Riegler, Helmut Lindner
  • Publication number: 20160152058
    Abstract: The invention relates to a stamp comprising a telescoping upper and lower part as well as a printing plate holder pivotally disposed in the lower part to accommodate the stamp plate. A retaining device for a stamp pad is associated with the printing plate holder, and in a rest position the printing plate holder is positioned in the range 80° to 135°, preferably at approximately 90° with respect to a contact area. From this rest position the stamp can be displaced into an operating position to produce a stamped imprint via guide means, whereby the printing plate holder is turned about two guide pins, wherein one guide pin is respectively disposed on a side face of the printing plate holder, and the guide pins simultaneously engage in guide slots in the upper and lower part.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2015
    Publication date: June 2, 2016
    Inventors: Markus Zehetner, Peter Zindl
  • Patent number: 9211754
    Abstract: The invention relates to a stamp comprising a telescoping upper and lower part as well as a printing plate holder pivotally disposed in the lower part to accommodate the stamp plate. A retaining device for a stamp pad is associated with the printing plate holder, and in a rest position the printing plate holder is positioned in the range 80° to 135°, preferably at approximately 90° with respect to a contact area. From this rest position the stamp can be displaced into an operating position to produce a stamped imprint via guide means, whereby the printing plate holder is turned about two guide pins, wherein one guide pin is respectively disposed on a side face of the printing plate holder, and the guide pins simultaneously engage in guide slots in the upper and lower part.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2015
    Assignee: Trodat GmbH
    Inventors: Markus Zehetner, Peter Zindl
  • Patent number: 9168775
    Abstract: A stamp includes a printing unit and an actuator unit. The printing unit is connected to the actuator unit by a connecting element. The printing unit includes a support element and a printing plate the cross section of which is round. The printing plate is stabilized by the support element. The printing unit is moveable from a neutral setting into a print setting through axial displacement by the actuator unit. The printing plate can be moved further by axial displacement into a positioning setting wherein the printing plate can be rotated in its angular position relative to the actuator unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2015
    Assignee: Trodat GmbH
    Inventors: Markus Zehetner, Manfred Ortner, Christian Rupp
  • Patent number: 9132683
    Abstract: A stamp includes a printing unit and an actuator unit connected thereto by a connecting element. A printing plate is arranged in or on the printing unit to be moved from a neutral position into a printing position against a resetting force. The printing unit is arranged within a housing, including a support element having a pan bottom and at least one contiguous lateral wall stabilizing an ink storage body for receiving stamp ink. The printing plate is arranged abutting against the ink storage body for accepting stamp ink. The support element includes at least one sealable liquid-tight opening in the pan bottom that can be used to connect the support element to the actuator unit of the stamp and/or which can serve as a refill opening for stamp ink.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2015
    Assignee: Trodat GmbH
    Inventors: Markus Zehetner, Manfred Ortner, Christian Rupp
  • Publication number: 20130312627
    Abstract: The invention describes a stamp, a printing unit, a semi-finished product, a stamp cartridge and a process for saturating an ink storage body with stamp ink. The stamp includes a printing unit and an actuator unit. A printing plate arranged in or on the printing unit can be moved from a neutral position into a printing position against a resetting force. The printing unit is arranged with a housing, including an element featuring a pan bottom and at least one contiguous lateral wall stabilizing an ink storage body for receiving stamp ink, with a printing plate abutting against ink storage body for accepting stamp ink, and with at least the pan bottom formed to be liquid-tight. The support element features at least one sealable opening to connect with an actuator unit and/or which serves as a refill opening for stamp ink.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2013
    Publication date: November 28, 2013
    Applicant: TRODAT GMBH
    Inventors: Markus Zehetner, Manfred Ortner, Christian Rupp
  • Publication number: 20130305940
    Abstract: The invention relates to a stamp comprising a printing unit, an actuator unit and a connecting element, wherein the printing unit is connected to the actuator unit by means of connecting element, wherein the printing unit further features a support element and a printing plate the cross section of which is round and the printing plate is stabilized by support element and wherein the printing unit is moveable from a neutral setting into a print setting through axial displacement by means of the actuator unit Printing plate can be moved further by axial displacement into positioning setting wherein printing plate can be rotated in its angular position relative to actuator unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2013
    Publication date: November 21, 2013
    Applicant: Trodat GmbH
    Inventors: Markus Zehetner, Manfred Ortner, Christian Rupp
  • Patent number: D677322
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2013
    Assignee: Trodat GmbH
    Inventors: Peter Zindl, Markus Zehetner, Volker Martin
  • Patent number: D803307
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2017
    Assignee: Trodat GmbH
    Inventors: Konrad Riegler, Markus Zehetner, Helmut Lindner
  • Patent number: D820350
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2018
    Assignee: Trodat GmbH
    Inventors: Konrad Riegler, Markus Zehetner, Helmut Lindner
  • Patent number: D823378
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2018
    Assignee: Trodat GmbH
    Inventors: Konrad Riegler, Markus Zehetner, Helmut Lindner
  • Patent number: D847899
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2019
    Assignee: Trodat GmbH
    Inventors: Konrad Riegler, Markus Zehetner, Helmut Lindner