Patents by Inventor Michael Betzler

Michael Betzler 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: 12031571
    Abstract: An anchor device (1) with a base part (2) for attachment to an object (10), such as a load or a loading surface. The anchor device (1) has a connecting part (6) which is held on the base part (2) and can be pivoted relative to the base part about a swivel axis (4). The base part (2) has a bearing surface (8) for contact with the object. A snap mechanism (29), which has at least one snap position (30) along a pivoting movement (28) of the connecting part about the swivel axis, is provided. The snap mechanism generates a braking force (32) in the direction of the pivoting movement in front of the snap position which is reduced in the direction of the pivoting movement behind the snap position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2024
    Assignee: RUD KETTEN RIEGER & DIETZ GMBH U. CO. KG
    Inventors: Michael Betzler, Simon Haas
  • Publication number: 20230117412
    Abstract: Slinging device with adjustment mechanism which has a separate cam carrier The invention relates to a slinging device (1) with a base part (2) and with a hoop part (6) which is attached to the base part (2) so as to be pivotable relative to the base part (2) about a pivot axis (4) which hoop part serves for the slinging of a slinging, load-securing, tensioning or lifting means (28). The slinging device (1) is equipped with an adjustment mechanism (40) which has at least one hoop deflection cam (46, 46a, 46b) and at least one brake probe (42) which, with the pivoting movement (8) of the hoop part (6) relative to the base part (2), passes across the hoop deflection cam at least in certain sections at at least one deflection position (47, 47a, 47b). The adjustment mechanism generates a deflection force (50) which increases with decreasing distance from the at least one deflection position and which is directed counter to the pivoting movement (8).
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 7, 2021
    Publication date: April 20, 2023
    Inventors: Simon Haas, Michael Betzler
  • Publication number: 20220275825
    Abstract: Disclosed is an underwater hook comprising a jaw latch, which, in a secured condition of the underwater hook, is releasably secured in a position closing a hook jaw. The underwater hook additionally comprises an actuation button which, for opening the jaw latch, is connected to the jaw latch in a motion-transmitting manner and occupies a closed position in the secured condition of the underwater hook. Furthermore, the underwater hook is provided with a release button blocking a movement of the actuation button away from the closed position in the secured condition of the underwater hook. In order to allow the release button to be actuated without great effort, even in the case of great forces acting on the jaw latch, the present invention provides that the release button is in engagement with the actuation button in the secured condition of the underwater hook.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2020
    Publication date: September 1, 2022
    Inventors: Lukas Mühlberger, Michael Betzler
  • Patent number: 11208299
    Abstract: A sling gear (1) for single-arm operation by a remotely controlled gripper may have a closure (4) that can be moved from a closed position (5) into an open position (82), a sling body (2) that is closed in the closed position (5) of the closure (4) and open in the open position (82), and an push-button (18) for opening the closure (4). The push-button (18) may have a gear section (68), which couples the closure (4) with the push-button (18), by transmitting movement. In order to improve the reliability in operation, also under adverse circumstances, for example in a heavily soiled environment on the seabed, the push-button (18) may be equipped with an locking area (56), which, in the closed position (5), is to be found engaged with the closure (4), and locks the closure (4) in the closed position (5).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 28, 2021
    Assignee: RUD KETTEN RIEGER & DIETZ GMBH U. CO. KG
    Inventor: Michael Betzler
  • Publication number: 20210355987
    Abstract: The invention relates to an anchor device (1) with a base part (2) for attachment to an object (10), such as a load ora loading surface. The anchor device (1) also has a connecting part (6) which is held on the base part (2) and can be pivoted relative to the base part about a swivel axis (4). The base part (2) has a bearing surface (8) for contact with the object. The connecting part has an opening (12) for attaching a fastening, lifting, lashing or tensioning means. In order to increase the handling of the anchor device (1) and its operational safety, a snap mechanism (29), which has at least one snap position (30) along a pivoting movement (28) of the connecting part about the swivel axis, is provided in accordance with the invention. The snap mechanism generates a braking force (32) in the direction of the pivoting movement in front of the snap position which is reduced in the direction of the pivoting movement behind the snap position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2019
    Publication date: November 18, 2021
    Inventors: Michael Betzler, Simon Haas
  • Publication number: 20210130137
    Abstract: The invention concerns a sling gear (1) for single-arm operation by a remotely controlled gripper, in particular of a remotely controlled vehicle. The sling gear (1) has a closure (4) that can be moved from a closed position (5) into an open position (62), a sling body (2) that is closed in the closed position (5) of the closure (4) and open in the open position (82), and an push-button (18) for opening the closure (4). The push-button (18) has a gear section (68), which couples the closure (4) with the push-button (18), by transmitting movement. In order to improve the reliability in operation, also under adverse circumstances, for example in a heavily soiled environment on the seabed, the push-button (18) is, in accordance with the invention, equipped with an locking area (56), which, in the closed position (5), is to be found engaged with the closure (4), and locks the closure (4) in the closed position (5).
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2017
    Publication date: May 6, 2021
    Inventor: Michael Betzler
  • Patent number: 10947091
    Abstract: The invention relates to a stop point for inserting into an undercut opening. The stop point has a stop region for stopping a lashing, lifting, or stopping article, a shaft which extends along a shaft longitudinal axis away from the stop region for inserting into the opening, and a holding protrusion on the shaft end facing away from the stop region, the protrusion protruding transversely to the shaft longitudinal axis (L). In order to improve the reliability of stop points and in particular the axial load-bearing capacity, the holding protrusion is immovably connected to the shaft according to the invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2021
    Assignee: Rud Ketten Rieger & Dietz GmbH u. Co. KG
    Inventors: Michael Betzler, Andreas Wendler
  • Patent number: 10895304
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a component for lifting, lashing or stop technology, in particular a shackle, for outdoor or offshore applications. Thus, a component for lifting, lashing or stop technology is provided and comprises a main body having an opening and at least one closable passage that further comprises a closing element by means of which the passage is closed at a closing position. A closure through which the closing element is held at the closing position is provided such that it is rotatable relative to the main body and secured against opening of the passage, and a closure lock is provided, which is automatically activated at the closing position and through which the closure is blocked at the closing position, said closure lock comprising a grip element used for releasing the closure lock and configured for operation by hand without the use of a tool.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 19, 2021
    Assignee: Rud Ketten Rieger & Dietz GmbH u. Co. KG
    Inventor: Michael Betzler
  • Patent number: 10781886
    Abstract: The invention relates to a latching arrangement, in particular for a component from lifting, lashing or fastening technology. The latching arrangement has a first component provided at its one end with at least one laterally protruding, spring-tensioned latching projection, and a second component provided with a receptacle configured to receive in an insertion direction and to fasten rotatably the end of the first component. The second component comprises a latching recess for the latching projection, wherein the latching recess is bounded at least at one side by a release shoulder displaceable into the latching recess which is provided with a hand switch arranged so as to be accessible from outside the latching arrangement, which hand switch is connected in a movement-transmitting manner to the release shoulder and closes the receptacle. By simple actuation of the hand switch, the latching can be repeatedly and easily released.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2020
    Assignee: RUD KETTEN RIEGER & DIETZ GMBH U. CO., KG
    Inventor: Michael Betzler
  • Publication number: 20190202669
    Abstract: The invention relates to a stop point for inserting into an undercut opening. The stop point has a stop region for stopping a lashing, lifting, or stopping means, a shaft which extends along a shaft longitudinal axis away from the stop region for inserting into the opening, and a holding protrusion on the shaft end facing away from the stop region, said protrusion protruding transversely to the shaft longitudinal axis (L). In order to improve the reliability of stop points and in particular the axial load-bearing capacity, the holding protrusion is immovably connected to the shaft according to the invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2017
    Publication date: July 4, 2019
    Inventors: Michael Betzler, Andreas Wendler
  • Publication number: 20180274631
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a component for lifting, lashing or stop technology, in particular a shackle, for outdoor or offshore applications. Thus, a component for lifting, lashing or stop technology is provided and comprises a main body having an opening and at least one closable passage that further comprises a closing element by means of which the passage is closed at a closing position. A closure through which the closing element is held at the closing position is provided such that it is rotatable relative to the main body and secured against opening of the passage, and a closure lock is provided, which is automatically activated at the closing position and through which the closure is blocked at the closing position, said closure lock comprising a grip element used for releasing the closure lock and configured for operation by hand without the use of a tool.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2016
    Publication date: September 27, 2018
    Inventor: Michael Betzler
  • Publication number: 20180274630
    Abstract: The invention relates to a latching arrangement, in particular for a component from lifting, lashing or fastening technology. The latching arrangement has a first component provided at its one end with at least one laterally protruding, spring-tensioned latching projection, and a second component provided with a receptacle configured to receive in an insertion direction and to fasten rotatably the end of the first component. The second component comprises a latching recess for the latching projection, wherein the latching recess is bounded at least at one side by a release shoulder displaceable into the latching recess which is provided with a hand switch arranged so as to be accessible from outside the latching arrangement, which hand switch is connected in a movement-transmitting manner to the release shoulder and closes the receptacle. By simple actuation of the hand switch, the latching can be repeatedly and easily released.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2016
    Publication date: September 27, 2018
    Inventor: Michael Betzler
  • Patent number: 9103405
    Abstract: The invention relates to a tensioning device (1) for chains, having a spindle body (2) which is provided with at least one spindle thread (11), and with at least two coupling elements (3, 4), wherein at least one coupling element (3, 4) comprises a coupling thread (3b, 4b) screwed to the spindle thread (11), and with a securing element (5) which is embodied to be transferable from a release position, in which the coupling thread (3b, 4b) can be rotated with respect to the spindle thread (11), to a securing position, in which a rotation of the coupling thread (3b, 4b) with respect to the spindle body (2) is blocked in a form-fitting manner. To provide a tensioning device with an easily operatable and secure release protection, the tensioning device (1) comprises at least one securing element (5) which creates a positive rigid body coupling between the at least one coupling element (3, 4) provided with a coupling thread (3b, 4b) and the spindle body (2) in the securing position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2015
    Assignee: RUD Ketten Rieger & Dietz GmbH u. Co. KG
    Inventors: Reinhard Smetz, Michael Betzler
  • Patent number: 8978350
    Abstract: The invention relates to a device (1) for attaching an end link (2) of a chain strand (3) made of chain links (4) of a predetermined geometry. The device comprises a retaining device (5) comprising an insertion segment (7) at one end (6) that can be inserted in an opening (8) of the end link, and a retaining segment (5). The retaining segment comprises a cross section (28) on which the end link can be placed in a limited number of retaining positions, preferably only one single retaining position, from the insertion segment (7). The device further comprises a closure element (12) by which the end link can be permanently secured to the retaining device. In order to prevent tilting of the end link on the retaining device during operation, according to the invention the closure element forms a stop (14) by which a motion of the end link out of the retaining segment (10) in the direction of the insertion segment (7) is blocked.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2015
    Assignee: RUD, Ketten Rieger & Dietz GmbH u. Co. KG
    Inventors: Michael Betzler, Roland Jakubetz
  • Publication number: 20140290206
    Abstract: The invention relates to a device (1) for attaching an end link (2) of a chain strand (3) made of chain links (4) of a predetermined geometry. The device comprises a retaining device (5) comprising an insertion segment (7) at one end (6) that can be inserted in an opening (8) of the end link, and a retaining segment (5). The retaining segment comprises a cross section (28) on which the end link can be placed in a limited number of retaining positions, preferably only one single retaining position, from the insertion segment (7). The device further comprises a closure element (12) by which the end link can be permanently secured to the retaining device. In order to prevent tilting of the end link on the retaining device during operation, according to the invention the closure element forms a stop (14) by which a motion of the end link out of the retaining segment (10) in the direction of the insertion segment (7) is blocked.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2012
    Publication date: October 2, 2014
    Applicant: RUD KETTEN RIEGER & DIETZ GMBH U. CO. KG
    Inventors: Michael Betzler, Roland Jakubetz
  • Patent number: 8807617
    Abstract: A device for attaching, lifting, and/or lashing goods, has a load ring (1), the ring lug (2) of which has two retaining pins (7a, 7b) for connecting to fixing frames (3a, 3b), which in turn can be fastened to goods (4). A kit for a device having a load ring (1) and a method for producing the device are also provided. In order to ensure that the retaining pins (7a, 7b) are inserted far enough in the goods (4), the device has at least one axial securing element (X), by which one of the retaining pins (7a, 7b) is secured in a predetermined axial working position (P) in one of the retaining receptacles (8a, 8b).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2014
    Assignee: RUD Ketten Rieger & Dietz GmbH. u. Co. KG
    Inventors: Reinhard Smetz, Michael Betzler
  • Publication number: 20120223539
    Abstract: The invention relates to a device for attaching, lifting, and/or lashing goods, comprising a load ring (1), the ring lug (2) of which has two retaining pins (7a, 7b) for connecting to fixing frames (3a, 3b), which in turn can be fastened to a good (4). The invention further relates to a kit for a device having a load ring (1) and a method for producing the device. In order to ensure that the retaining pins (7a, 7b) are inserted far enough in the good (4) when the fixing frames (3a, 3b) are attached to the good (4), according to the invention the device comprises at least one axial securing element (X), by means of which one of the retaining pins (7a, 7b) is secured in a predetermined axial working position (P) in one of the retaining receptacles (8a, 8b).
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2010
    Publication date: September 6, 2012
    Applicant: RUD KETTEN RIEGER & DIETZ GMBH. U.CO.KG
    Inventors: Reinhard Smetz, Michael Betzler
  • Patent number: D686035
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2013
    Assignee: RUD Ketten Rieger & Dietz GmbH u. Co. KG
    Inventor: Michael Betzler
  • Patent number: D842079
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2019
    Assignee: RUD KETTEN RIEGER & DIETZ GMBH U. CO. K.G.
    Inventor: Michael Betzler
  • Patent number: D976687
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2023
    Assignee: RUD KETTEN RIEGER & DIETZ GMBH U. CO. KG
    Inventors: Michael Betzler, Lukas Mühlberger