Patents by Inventor Michael Soukup

Michael Soukup 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).

  • Publication number: 20260034664
    Abstract: A grabbing tool device is provided. The device is primarily comprised of a first end, a main shaft, a mirror, and a second end and is preferably made from a plastic or lightweight metal material. By pressing a trigger on the handle of the device, a first jaw and a second jaw may close around an arm or control of a vehicle lift. A mirror may be adjusted on the shaft of the device to provide a line of sight to the undercarriage of the vehicle while the operator remains in a standing position. The shaft may further be extendable such that an operator of any height may use the device on any vehicle known in the art.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2025
    Publication date: February 5, 2026
    Inventors: Michael Soukup, Anna Marie De Giorgio
  • Patent number: 9153392
    Abstract: An electrical switch is disclosed including a rotatably mounted contact bridge which includes a movable contact, wherein the movable contact interacts with a stationary contact of the electrical switch for the purpose of closing or opening the electrical circuit as a result of rotation of the contact bridge. In at least one embodiment, the surfaces at the point at which contact is made between the movable contact and the stationary contact are at least partially covered by a protective material for protecting against soiling and/or damage due to contact-erosion materials, wherein the protective material is a paper-like fleece.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2015
    Assignee: SIEMENS AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT
    Inventors: Jörg Borgolte, Andreas Haider, Michael Soukup
  • Publication number: 20140374384
    Abstract: An electrical switch is disclosed including a rotatably mounted contact bridge which includes a movable contact, wherein the movable contact interacts with a stationary contact of the electrical switch for the purpose of closing or opening the electrical circuit as a result of rotation of the contact bridge. In at least one embodiment, the surfaces at the point at which contact is made between the movable contact and the stationary contact are at least partially covered by a protective material for protecting against soiling and/or damage due to contact-erosion materials, wherein the protective material is a paper-like fleece.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2014
    Publication date: December 25, 2014
    Applicant: Siemens Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Jörg BORGOLTE, Andreas HAIDER, Michael SOUKUP
  • Patent number: 8896402
    Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed, which includes a hinged armature and a yoke. In at least one embodiment, the hinged armature is supported in a cutout in the yoke and can pivot between at least two positions, the cutout in the yoke having an edge, on which the hinged armature is supported.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2014
    Assignee: Siemens Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventor: Michael Soukup
  • Publication number: 20130049907
    Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed, which includes a hinged armature and a yoke. In at least one embodiment, the hinged armature is supported in a cutout in the yoke and can pivot between at least two positions, the cutout in the yoke having an edge, on which the hinged armature is supported.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2012
    Publication date: February 28, 2013
    Applicant: SIEMENS AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT
    Inventor: Michael SOUKUP
  • Publication number: 20100108484
    Abstract: The invention relates to a contact system (2) comprising a contact bridge (15) that can be pivoted about an articulated axis (16) and is provided with a moving contact (11b, 12b) on the respective opposing ends (13, 14) thereof, each moving contact forming a contact point (K1, K2) with a fixed contact (11a, 11b) associated therewith. The articulated axis (16) is arranged in such a way that it can be displaced in the opening direction (19) of the contact points (K1, K2) along a guide (17) such that only a first contact point (K1) opens during normal operation, while both contact points (K1, K2) open in the event of an overcurrent and/or short circuit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2006
    Publication date: May 6, 2010
    Inventor: Michael Soukup
  • Publication number: 20090213517
    Abstract: The invention relates to a device for switching at least one current includes a switching mechanism located in a switching chamber. The switching mechanism interrupts and connects a current path in an orderly fashion. Switching devices frequently have a protective function, e.g. relative to a power grid, and it is therefore desirable for supporting the protective function to identify faults and/or wear within the switching device. To this end, the switching device includes at least one temperature measuring unit that aids in detecting faults and wear within the switching device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2006
    Publication date: August 27, 2009
    Applicant: Siemens Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Karl-Hans Bärnklau, Josef Götz, Michael Soukup, Alf Wabner
  • Publication number: 20060194002
    Abstract: A multi-layer lamination process for butterfly wings to facilitate their use in jewelry, accessories, gift items, crafts, etc.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2004
    Publication date: August 31, 2006
    Inventor: Michael Soukup