Patents by Inventor Michael Buike

Michael Buike 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: 7997433
    Abstract: A device for suspending a rail of an overhead conveyor or a hoisting machine from a traversing gear or supporting structure includes a tension element, which carries the rail by one end via a fixing device. The fixing device grasps a support element of the rail. The support element widens and extends at least partly in the lengthwise direction of the rail. To provide a device for suspending a rail that provides enhanced safety against collapse, the fixing device includes two fixing parts, which are connected like pliers by means of a bolt running in the lengthwise direction of the rail. The fixing parts swivel toward each other from the open position into the fixing position by their fixing regions. The support element of the rail rests against the bearing surfaces of the fixing parts, even in the open position, when the fastening means are released.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2011
    Assignee: Demag Cranes & Components GmbH
    Inventors: Reinhard Birkigt, Michael Buike, Klaus Enners, Stefan Fitzler, Udo Gersemsky, Ingo Grassmann, Sven Müller, Klaus Nerger, Stefan Steinberg, Rüdiger Ostholt
  • Patent number: 7784627
    Abstract: A device for suspending a rail, particularly a running rail of an overhead conveyor or of a lifting apparatus, on a traveling mechanism or supporting framework with a traction element, which is fastened at one end to the rail. The traction element is passed through by a bolt, which is fastened to the rail via a fixing device. The traction element consists of a single part and comprises a lower borehole for the bolt and an upper borehole for fastening to the traveling mechanism or to the supporting framework.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2010
    Assignee: Demag Cranes & Components GmbH
    Inventors: Reinhard Birkigt, Michael Buike, Klaus Enners, Stefan Fitzler, Udo Gersemsky, Ingo Grassmann, Sven Müller, Klaus Nerger, Stefan Steinberg, Rüdiger Ostholt
  • Patent number: 7503263
    Abstract: A device for suspending a rail, such as a travel rail of an overhead conveyor or a hoisting machine, from a traversing gear or supporting structure includes a tension element secured by one end to the rail. A bolt passes through the tension element and is received by a fixing device that is secured to the rail. The tension element is at least partly recessed in the fixing device in the direction of suspension. In order to provide a secure device that has a long service life and a low structural height, the tension element is fastened to the bolt by a ball-shaped joint, such as a pivoting bearing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2009
    Assignee: Demag Cranes & Components GmbH
    Inventors: Reinhard Birkigt, Michael Buike, Klaus Enners, Stefan Fitzler, Udo Gersemsky, Ingo Grassmann, Sven Müller, Klaus Nerger, Stefan Steinberg, Rüdiger Ostholt
  • Publication number: 20080230503
    Abstract: A device for suspending a rail, particularly a running rail of an overhead conveyor or of a lifting apparatus, on a traveling mechanism or supporting framework with a traction element, which is fastened at one end to the rail. The traction element is passed through by a bolt, which is fastened to the rail via a fixing device. The traction element consists of a single part and comprises a lower borehole for the bolt and an upper borehole for fastening to the traveling mechanism or to the supporting framework.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2006
    Publication date: September 25, 2008
    Applicant: Demag Cranes & Components GmbH
    Inventors: Reinhard Birkigt, Michael Buike
  • Publication number: 20080041806
    Abstract: A device for suspending a rail, such as a travel rail of an overhead conveyor or a hoisting machine, from a traversing gear or supporting structure includes a tension element secured by one end to the rail. A bolt passes through the tension element and is received by a fixing device that is secured to the rail. The tension element is at least partly recessed in the fixing device in the direction of suspension. In order to provide a secure device that has a long service life and a low structural height, the tension element is fastened to the bolt by a ball-shaped joint, such as a pivoting bearing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2006
    Publication date: February 21, 2008
    Applicant: DEMAG CRANES & COMPONENTS GMBH
    Inventors: Reinhard Birkigt, Michael Buike, Klaus Enners, Stefan Fitzler, Udo Gersemsky, Ingo Grassmann, Sven Muller, Klaus Nerger, Stefan Steinberg, Rudiger Ostholt
  • Publication number: 20070186800
    Abstract: A device for suspending a rail of an overhead conveyor or a hoisting machine from a traversing gear or supporting structure includes a tension element, which carries the rail by one end via a fixing device. The fixing device grasps a support element of the rail. The support element widens and extends at least partly in the lengthwise direction of the rail. To provide a device for suspending a rail that provides enhanced safety against collapse, the fixing device includes two fixing parts, which are connected like pliers by means of a bolt running in the lengthwise direction of the rail. The fixing parts swivel toward each other from the open position into the fixing position by their fixing regions. The support element of the rail rests against the bearing surfaces of the fixing parts, even in the open position, when the fastening means are released.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2006
    Publication date: August 16, 2007
    Applicant: DEMAG CRANES & COMPONENTS GMBH
    Inventors: Reinhard Birkigt, Michael Buike, Klaus Enners, Stefan Fitzler, Udo Gersemsky, Ingo Grassmann, Sven Muller, Klaus Nerger, Stefan Steinberg, Rudiger Ostholt