Patents by Inventor Michael Gockel

Michael Gockel 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: 11929584
    Abstract: One or more marking elements that can be provided with an inscription are formed on a terminal block which can be mounted on a mounting base or support rail has a housing made of plastic and at least one conductor connections formed in the housing, One or more marking recesses are formed in the housing with each marking recess being designed for the application of a corresponding marking element. The terminal block with the housing is formed by an injection molding toot One or more free spaces are formed in the region of the one or more marking recesses. One or more free spaces are sprayed with a plastic in the region of the marking recesses, whereby one or more inscribable marking elements are formed on the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2024
    Assignee: Weidmüller Interface GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Detlev Hetland, Michael Gockel, Jörg Münstermann, Andreas Rutz, Arnd Schepmann, Marco Waldhoff
  • Publication number: 20240011726
    Abstract: A locking action firearm has a frame, a barrel connected to the frame, a reciprocating action element operable to reciprocate with respect to the frame between a forward battery position and a rear recoil position, a trigger lever connected to the frame and movable between a forward released position and rear actuated position, and a block element movable between a rest position in which movement of the reciprocating action element from the battery position to the recoil position is enabled, and a blocking position in which the block element contacts the reciprocating action element to prevent movement of the reciprocating action element from the forward battery position to the recoil position in response to movement of the trigger lever to discharge the firearm. The block element may be operably connected to the trigger lever and move based on the trigger lever position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2023
    Publication date: January 11, 2024
    Applicant: Franklin Armory Holdings, Inc.
    Inventors: Grant Vaughan, David Michael Gockel
  • Patent number: 11818449
    Abstract: A method for producing a camera module having a first part, preferably a housing part, and a second part, preferably a circuit board or a cover part, in which the two parts are connected in positive locking fashion. The positive lock is produced in that a connecting element connected to the first part in the form of a tongue, sleeve or a pin is guided through an opening of the second part, the first part is brought to abut on the second part and subsequently the end of the connecting element protruding beyond the second part is curled in a deforming process so that the curled end abuts on the second part in a pretensioned manner. A camera module is also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2023
    Assignee: ROBERT BOSCH GMBH
    Inventors: Michael Gockel, Andreas Moehrle, Nikolai Bauer
  • Patent number: 11796265
    Abstract: A locking action firearm has a frame, a barrel connected to the frame, a reciprocating action element operable to reciprocate with respect to the frame between a forward battery position and a rear recoil position, a trigger lever connected to the frame and movable between a forward released position and rear actuated position, and a block element movable between a rest position in which movement of the reciprocating action element from the battery position to the recoil position is enabled, and a blocking position in which the block element contacts the reciprocating action element to prevent movement of the reciprocating action element from the forward battery position to the recoil position in response to movement of the trigger lever to discharge the firearm. The block element may be operably connected to the trigger lever and move based on the trigger lever position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2023
    Assignee: FRANKLIN ARMORY HOLDINGS, INC.
    Inventors: Grant Vaughan, David Michael Gockel
  • Patent number: 11624890
    Abstract: A method for joining a camera module, which includes a base plate on which an image sensor is situated, and an objective holder in which an objective of the camera module is accommodated. The base plate and the objective holder are aligned relative to each other in a connection region and a connecting pin is guided through a recess of the base plate and/or the objective holder so that the connecting pin protrudes on the outside, and the at least one free end of the connecting pin is widened by a forming die using a radially acting deformation force such that the base plate and the objective holder are pressed against each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2023
    Assignee: ROBERT BOSCH GMBH
    Inventors: Nikolai Bauer, Andreas Moehrle, Moritz Winkler, Michael Gockel
  • Publication number: 20220316829
    Abstract: A locking action firearm has a frame, a barrel connected to the frame, a reciprocating action element operable to reciprocate with respect to the frame between a forward battery position and a rear recoil position, a trigger lever connected to the frame and movable between a forward released position and rear actuated position, and a block element movable between a rest position in which movement of the reciprocating action element from the battery position to the recoil position is enabled, and a blocking position in which the block element contacts the reciprocating action element to prevent movement of the reciprocating action element from the forward battery position to the recoil position in response to movement of the trigger lever to discharge the firearm. The block element may be operably connected to the trigger lever and move based on the trigger lever position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2022
    Publication date: October 6, 2022
    Applicant: Franklin Armory Holdings, Inc.
    Inventors: Grant Vaughan, David Michael Gockel
  • Publication number: 20220269031
    Abstract: A method for joining a camera module, which includes a base plate on which an image sensor is situated, and an objective holder in which an objective of the camera module is accommodated. The base plate and the objective holder are aligned relative to each other in a connection region and a connecting pin is guided through a recess of the base plate and/or the objective holder so that the connecting pin protrudes on the outside, and the at least one free end of the connecting pin is widened by a forming die using a radially acting deformation force such that the base plate and the objective holder are pressed against each other.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2022
    Publication date: August 25, 2022
    Inventors: Nikolai Bauer, Andreas Moehrle, Moritz Winkler, Michael Gockel
  • Patent number: 11366279
    Abstract: A method for joining a camera module, which includes a base plate on which an image sensor is situated, and an objective holder in which an objective of the camera module is accommodated. The base plate and the objective holder are aligned relative to each other in a connection region and a connecting pin is guided through a recess of the base plate and/or the objective holder so that the connecting pin protrudes on the outside, and the at least one free end of the connecting pin is widened by a forming die using a radially acting deformation force such that the base plate and the objective holder are pressed against each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2022
    Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbH
    Inventors: Nikolai Bauer, Andreas Moehrle, Moritz Winkler, Michael Gockel
  • Publication number: 20220184984
    Abstract: An apparatus for marking electric devices which can be arranged next to one another and mounted on a support rail includes a receptacle for the support rail and a laser head for applying a marking to the electric devices. The receptacle is mounted for pivotal movement about its longitudinal axis and the laser head is guided for movement in at least one longitudinal direction parallel to the longitudinal axis of the receptacle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2020
    Publication date: June 16, 2022
    Inventors: Christian DÜLME, Stefan LORENZ, Michael GOCKEL, Jan MARRENBACH, Davor DEPRATO, Ronny MENZEL, Clemens SCHNEIDER
  • Publication number: 20220046150
    Abstract: A method for producing a camera module having a first part, preferably a housing part, and a second part, preferably a circuit board or a cover part, in which the two parts are connected in positive locking fashion. The positive lock is produced in that a connecting element connected to the first part in the form of a tongue, sleeve or a pin is guided through an opening of the second part, the first part is brought to abut on the second part and subsequently the end of the connecting element protruding beyond the second part is curled in a deforming process so that the curled end abuts on the second part in a pretensioned manner. A camera module is also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2021
    Publication date: February 10, 2022
    Inventors: Michael Gockel, Andreas Moehrle, Nikolai Bauer
  • Publication number: 20210080678
    Abstract: A method for joining a camera module, which includes a base plate on which an image sensor is situated, and an objective holder in which an objective of the camera module is accommodated. The base plate and the objective holder are aligned relative to each other in a connection region and a connecting pin is guided through a recess of the base plate and/or the objective holder so that the connecting pin protrudes on the outside, and the at least one free end of the connecting pin is widened by a forming die using a radially acting deformation force such that the base plate and the objective holder are pressed against each other.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2020
    Publication date: March 18, 2021
    Inventors: Nikolai Bauer, Andreas Moehrle, Moritz Winkler, Michael Gockel
  • Publication number: 20200083620
    Abstract: One or more marking elements that can he provided with an inscription are formed on a terminal block which can be mounted on a mounting base or support rail has a housing made of plastic and at least one conductor connections formed in the housing, One or more marking recesses are formed in the housing with each marking recess being designed for the application of a corresponding marking element. The terminal block with the housing is formed by an injection molding toot One or more free spaces are formed in the region of the one or more marking recesses. One or more free spaces are sprayed with a plastic in the region of the marking recesses, whereby one or more inscribable marking elements are formed on the housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2018
    Publication date: March 12, 2020
    Inventors: Detlev HETLAND, Michael GOCKEL, Jörg MÜNSTERMANN, Andreas RUTZ, Arnd SCHEPMANN, Marco WALDHOFF
  • Patent number: 9421797
    Abstract: Printing apparatus is provided for printing information on a vertical stack of horizontal vertically-spaced planar objects arranged in a housing, including a separating arrangement for removing the lowermost object from the stack, and a printing device for printing information on the removed object. The stack is supported by a plurality of support arrangements each including a support member mounted for reciprocatory horizontal displacement by an electromagnetic drive device between positions that are adjacent and remote from the stack, respectively. Each support member is guided during this displacement by a guide arrangement including at least one guide lever having a first end pivotally connected with the housing, and a second end connected with a guide follower roller that is in engagement with a guide cam surface carried by the support member. The generation of noise is avoided as a consequence of the accurate guidance of the components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2016
    Assignee: Weidmueller Interface GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Markus Speith, Thorsten Bornefeld, Andreas Wieneke, Andreas Toepper, Rene Manke, Michael Gockel
  • Publication number: 20150217582
    Abstract: Printing apparatus is provided for printing information on a vertical stack of horizontal vertically-spaced planar objects arranged in a housing, including a separating arrangement for removing the lowermost object from the stack, and a printing device for printing information on the removed object. The stack is supported by a plurality of support arrangements each including a support member mounted for reciprocatory horizontal displacement by an electromagnetic drive device between positions that are adjacent and remote from the stack, respectively. Each support member is guided during this displacement by a guide arrangement including at least one guide lever having a first end pivotally connected with the housing, and a second end connected with a guide follower roller that is in engagement with a guide cam surface carried by the support member. The generation of noise is avoided as a consequence of the accurate guidance of the components.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2013
    Publication date: August 6, 2015
    Inventors: Markus Speith, Thorsten Bornefeld, Andreas Wieneke, Andreas Toepper, René Manke, Michael Gockel
  • Patent number: 8403285
    Abstract: A label transport device for transporting indicia-bearing labels for identifying electrical and electronic components, comprising a generally rectangular carrier frame member having a generally planar support surface, a generally rectangular planar indicia-bearing label, and a mounting arrangement for mounting the label on the carrier frame, including at least one positioning tab member connected with one edge of the label, and a positioning lug arranged on one of the frame and tab members for engagement with an opening contained in the other of the tab and frame members, thereby to position the label at a given transport location on the carrier frame member. The frame is injection-molded from a synthetic plastic material and includes a plurality of parallel spaced longitudinal spars that are connected together integrally by a plurality of parallel transverse spars.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2013
    Assignee: Weidmueller Interface GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Thorsten Bett, Thorsten Bornefeld, Michael Gockel, Andreas Wieneke, Thorsten Rieke, Ditmar Schreiber
  • Publication number: 20110253871
    Abstract: A label transport device for transporting indicia-bearing labels for identifying electrical and electronic components, comprising a generally rectangular carrier frame member having a generally planar support surface, a generally rectangular planar indicia-bearing label, and a mounting arrangement for mounting the label on the carrier frame, including at least one positioning tab member connected with one edge of the label, and a positioning lug arranged on one of the frame and tab members for engagement with an opening contained in the other of the tab and frame members, thereby to position the label at a given transport location on the carrier frame member. The frame is injection-molded from a synthetic plastic material and includes a plurality of parallel spaced longitudinal spars that are connected together integrally by a plurality of parallel transverse spars.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2011
    Publication date: October 20, 2011
    Applicant: WEIDMUELLER INTERFACE GMBH & CO. KG
    Inventors: Thorsten Bett, Thorsten Bornefeld, Michael Gockel, Andreas Wieneke, Thorsten Rieke, Ditmar Schreiber
  • Patent number: D629039
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2010
    Assignee: Weidmueller Interface GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Thomas Butzek, Hans Schlingmann, Uwe Arlitt, Genadi Neumann, Thorsten Bornefeld, Andreas Toepper, Rene Manke, Michael Gockel