Patents by Inventor Philipp Gerber

Philipp Gerber 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: 7850485
    Abstract: A plug connector having a housing located at a plate opening in an operating position, and the plug connector contains wires and/or braids of a cable and electrical contacts. Assembly on the plate is realized by a flange plate attached to the outside of the housing having an interior recess with an interior dimension for engaging the housing of the plug connector. The flange plate is constructed as a single piece, and one of the interior recesses has a continuous slot extending to the outside, which slot acts as a clamp slot with the interior dimension of the interior recess being made smaller by narrowing the slot, and an arrangement is provided, by which the flange plate can be pressed in and thus clamped onto the outside of the housing. Preferably, the slot is reduced by at least one clamp screw with locking threads, or a lock nut.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2010
    Assignee: Anton Hummel Verwaltungs - GmbH
    Inventors: Mario Bartholoma, Fritz Zugel, Volker Gotz, Philipp Gerber, Gunter Reich
  • Publication number: 20100253069
    Abstract: A connection fitting (1) for cables (23), tubes or the like includes a tensioning element (6) which is inserted into the opening (2) in a wall (3) and latches thereto. A screw sleeve (5) which is connected to a lock (13) is screwed onto the tensioning element (6), wherein the lock (13) engages in the tensioning element (6) in the position of use and locks the latching. Fitting onto the screw sleeve (5) is a union nut (4) which is used to actuate clamping lamellae (25) which are formed on the screw sleeve (5) and clamp the cable (23) or the tube or the like. The screw threads are in the same direction, with the result that, when the union nut is screwed against the tensioning element, the screw sleeve is concomitantly moved and the screw sleeve (5) is screwed against the tensioning element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2008
    Publication date: October 7, 2010
    Applicant: HUMMEL AG
    Inventors: Mario Bartholoma, Fritz Zugel, Volker Gotz, Philipp Gerber
  • Patent number: 7781685
    Abstract: A kit or set made up of a number of differently dimensioned types of cable glands, which can each be used to hold and fix cables of different diameters or dimensions, respectively including two differently dimensioned clamping or sealing inserts so that the cable can be clamped at an outer sheath on the one hand and at an inner sheath on the other hand, wherein a shielding braid is provided between the two sheaths and emerges from the larger sheath at a point where the latter ends, with the result that it can come into touching contact with the respective cable gland.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2010
    Assignee: Anton Hummel Verwaltungs GmbH
    Inventors: Mario Bartholoma, Fritz Zugel, Philipp Gerber
  • Publication number: 20100183363
    Abstract: A threaded cable connection (1) that can be attached via a threaded sleeve (4) thereof and a coupling nut (6), and also with a clamping insert disposed on the inside, and a cable (7), to an opening (2) in a wall (3) of a housing, and which can be protected and enclosed on the outside of the wall (3) with the aid of a protective cover (10). The cover is also sealed in relation to the cable (7).
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 2, 2008
    Publication date: July 22, 2010
    Applicant: ANTON HUMMEL VERWALTUNGS -- GMBH
    Inventors: Mario Bartholoma, Fritz Zugel, Volker Gotz, Philipp Gerber
  • Publication number: 20100003850
    Abstract: A plug connector (1) with a housing (2) thereof is located at, or fed through, an opening (3) in a plate (4) in an operating position, the plate being a front plate or back plate assembly, and the plug connector contains wires and/or braids of a cable (5) and electrical contacts. Assembly on the plate (4) is realized by a flange plate (6) which can then be attached to the outside of the housing (2) and which has an interior recess (7) with an interior dimension (8) for gripping the housing (2) of the plug connector (1).
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2007
    Publication date: January 7, 2010
    Applicant: ANTON HUMMEL VERWALTUNGS-GMBH
    Inventors: Mario Bartholoma, Fritz Zugel, Volker Gotz, Philipp Gerber, Gunter Reich
  • Publication number: 20080236861
    Abstract: A kit or set made up of a number of differently dimensioned types of cable glands, which can each be used to hold and fix cables of different diameters or dimensions, respectively including two differently dimensioned clamping or sealing inserts so that the cable can be clamped at an outer sheath on the one hand and at an inner sheath on the other hand, wherein a shielding braid is provided between the two sheaths and emerges from the larger sheath at a point where the latter ends, with the result that it can come into touching contact with the respective cable gland.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2006
    Publication date: October 2, 2008
    Applicant: ANTON HUMMEL VERWALTUNGS GMBH
    Inventors: Mario Bartholoma, Fritz Zugel, Philipp Gerber
  • Patent number: 7422478
    Abstract: An electric angled plug-in connector (1) is provided having an insulating body that is arranged in a first angled limb (2) and that contains electric contacts. One or more electric wires extend through a second angled limb (3). The two opposing faces (2a, 3a) of the angled limbs (2, 3) that lie in the angled area are diagonal, essentially forming a miter and are connected to each other in an articulated or detachable manner. At least one of the angled limbs is provided with a retaining element (11) having a cavity in the form of a recess, opening (10), or undercut.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2008
    Assignee: Anton Hummel Verwaltungs GmbH
    Inventors: Fritz Zugel, Mario Bartholoma, Volker Gotz, Philipp Gerber
  • Patent number: 7422492
    Abstract: An angled plug-in connector (1) is provided having an insulating body that is located in a first angled limb (2) and that contains electric contacts. The conductor or conductors that extend from the insulating body extend through a second angled limb (3). The opposing end faces (2a, 3a) of the angled limbs (2,3) that lie in the angled region are oblique, generally forming a mitre and are interconnected by an articulation or in a detachable manner. At least one of the two angled limbs is provided with a recess or annular groove (10), which extends over the greater part of a circumference thereof, is open to an exterior over at least a part of its length, and in which a fitted spring-loaded ring (11) can be placed. The ring (11) is open or includes a gap (12) and has two end sections (13).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2008
    Assignee: Anton Hummel Verwaltungs GmbH
    Inventors: Fritz Zugel, Mario Bartholoma, Volker Gotz, Philipp Gerber
  • Publication number: 20080064268
    Abstract: An angled plug-in connector (1) is provided having an insulating body that is located in a first angled limb (2) and that contains electric contacts. The conductor or conductors that extend from the insulating body extend through a second angled limb (3). The opposing end faces (2a, 3a) of the angled limbs (2,3) that lie in the angled region are oblique, generally forming a mitre and are interconnected by an articulation or in a detachable manner. At least one of the two angled limbs is provided with a recess or annular groove (10), which extends over the greater part of a circumference thereof, is open to an exterior over at least a part of its length, and in which a fitted spring-loaded ring (11) can be placed. The ring (11) is open or includes a gap (12) and has two end sections (13).
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2005
    Publication date: March 13, 2008
    Applicant: ANTON HUMMEL VERWALTUNGS GMBH
    Inventors: Fritz Zugel, Mario Bartholoma, Volker Gotz, Philipp Gerber
  • Patent number: 7338087
    Abstract: A connector fitting for fixing a longitudinal body, for example, a cable, a hose, a pipe, a corrugated hose to a wall opening. The connector fitting includes a chuck, which penetrates the opening and includes slits that extend in an axial direction. The chuck is radially outwardly expandable, in an insertion direction behind the opening into a clamping region containing the slits, and can be tightened on an outer side or in front of the opening of the housing by the thread and a matching tensioning nut, such that the clamping region can be withdrawn into the opening and thus braced against the longitudinal body. The tensioning nut includes an abutment acting in the axial direction and the chuck comprises a counter-abutment adjacent to its thread section, and the counter-abutment exerts pressure on the abutment in a released position of the chuck.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2008
    Assignee: Anton Hummel Verwaltungs GmbH
    Inventors: Mario Bartholomä, Fritz Zügel, Volker Götz, Philipp Gerber
  • Publication number: 20070249205
    Abstract: An electric angled plug-in connector (1) is provided having an insulating body that is arranged in a first angled limb (2) and that contains electric contacts. One or more electric wires extend through a second angled limb (3). The two opposing faces (2a, 3a) of the angled limbs (2, 3) that lie in the angled area are diagonal, essentially forming a miter and are connected to each other in an articulated or detachable manner. At least one of the angled limbs is provided with a retaining element (11) having a cavity in the form of a recess, opening (10), or undercut.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2005
    Publication date: October 25, 2007
    Applicant: ANTON HUMMEL VERWALTUNGS GMBH
    Inventors: Fritz Zugel, Mario Bartholoma, Volker Gotz, Philipp Gerber
  • Patent number: 7128345
    Abstract: A terminal connection (1) is provided that includes a threaded sleeve (2) and a counter sleeve (3) that can be connected to it, and a terminal insert that can be pressed against an elongated body (4). The connection has a coupling element (6) that can be detachably connected to the connection and includes a depression (7) and a passage (8) for the elongated body (4), and a radially protruding collar located on the threaded sleeve (2) fits and can be inserted into the depression (7). The coupling element (6) has radially inwardly directed projections (9) for engaging over the collar of the threaded sleeve (2) in the coupling position that are located on a front edge of the depression in the insertion direction of the threaded sleeve (2). The coupling element (6) has a fixing area (10) adjacent to the depression (7) for connecting to a counterpart or a retaining nut and/or through opening (11) of a housing (12), to which the terminal connection (1) is to be attached.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2006
    Assignee: Anton Hummel Verwaltungs GmbH
    Inventors: Mario Bartholomä, Fritz Zügel, Volker Götz, Philipp Gerber
  • Patent number: 6948971
    Abstract: A cable connection (1) for connecting a cable (2) on a housing or a wall is provided. The cable connection includes a threaded bushing (3) in which the connection contacts (4) are arranged, and a conductor compartment (5), which in a use position, holds conductors (2a) or wires of the cable (2) to be to be connected, with the conductors coming to rest against the contacts (4) after insertion of the conductor compartment (5) into the threaded bushing (3). The connection also includes a clamping insert (7) that surrounds the cable (2) and lies axially adjacent to the conductor compartment (5), fixing the cable in an axial direction in the threaded bushing (3), and a cap nut (6) that is screwed onto the threaded bushing (3) for simultaneous radial deformation of the clamping insert (7) and fixing of the cable (2) in a final position of use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2005
    Assignee: Anton Hummel Verwaltungs GmbH
    Inventors: Mario Bartholomä, Fritz Zügel, Volker Götz, Philipp Gerber
  • Publication number: 20050184520
    Abstract: A connector fitting (1) for fixing a longitudinal body, for example, a cable, a hose, a pipe, a corrugated hose, or the like, to an opening, especially to an opening or a perforation in a housing wall is provided. The connector fitting (1) includes a chuck (2), which penetrates the opening in a position of use and is provided with slits that extend generally in an axial direction, said chuck comprising a thread located on a section, which is arranged and remains in front of the opening. The chuck is radially outwardly expandable outwards in an insertion direction behind the opening into a clamping region containing the slits, and can be tightened on an outer side or in front of the opening of the housing by the thread and a matching tensioning nut (3), such that the clamping region can be directly or indirectly, at least partially, withdrawn into the opening and thus braced against the longitudinal body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2003
    Publication date: August 25, 2005
    Applicant: Anton Hummel Verwaltungs GmbH
    Inventors: Mario Bartholoma, Fritz Zugel, Volker Gotz, Philipp Gerber
  • Publication number: 20050130487
    Abstract: A cable connection (1) for connecting a cable (2) on a housing or a wall is provided. The cable connection includes a threaded bushing (3) in which the connection contacts (4) are arranged, and a conductor compartment (5), which in a use position, holds conductors (2a) or wires of the cable (2) to be to be connected, with the conductors coming to rest against the contacts (4) after insertion of the conductor compartment (5) into the threaded bushing (3). The connection also includes a clamping insert (7) that surrounds the cable (2) and lies axially adjacent to the conductor compartment (5), fixing the cable in an axial direction in the threaded bushing (3), and a cap nut (6) that is screwed onto the threaded bushing (3) for simultaneous radial deformation of the clamping insert (7) and fixing of the cable (2) in a final position of use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 2, 2003
    Publication date: June 16, 2005
    Inventors: Mario Bartholoma, Fritz Zugel, Volker Gotz, Philipp Gerber
  • Publication number: 20050077725
    Abstract: A terminal connection (1) is provided that includes a threaded sleeve (2) and a counter sleeve (3) that can be connected to it, and a terminal insert that can be pressed against an elongated body (4). The connection has a coupling element (6) that can be detachably connected to the connection and includes a depression (7) and a passage (8) for the elongated body (4), and a radially protruding collar located on the threaded sleeve (2) fits and can be inserted into the depression (7). The coupling element (6) has radially inwardly directed projections (9) for engaging over the collar of the threaded sleeve (2) in the coupling position that are located on a front edge of the depression in the insertion direction of the threaded sleeve (2). The coupling element (6) has a fixing area (10) adjacent to the depression (7) for connecting to a counterpart or a retaining nut and/or through opening (11) of a housing (12), to which the terminal connection (1) is to be attached.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2003
    Publication date: April 14, 2005
    Applicant: anton hummel verwaltungs gmbh
    Inventors: Mario Bartholoma, Fritz Zugel, Volker Gotz, Philipp Gerber
  • Patent number: 6722704
    Abstract: A connecting fitting used for fixing longitudinal bodies to perforations or openings, especially in the wall of a housing, which include retaining projecting elements that engage with the edge of the perforation from the rear, and a stop in the form of a plastic ring which, in use, lies on a side of the opening opposite the edge of the opening that is engaged from the rear. The elastic ring is supported by a surface of the connecting fitting which expands from an area adjacent the opening from inside toward outside in an oblique manner, whereby the ring can be moved and displaced axially when the diameter is elastically enlarged, in order to account for different wall thicknesses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2004
    Assignee: Anton Hummel Verwaltungs GmbH
    Inventors: Mario Bartholoma, Fritz Zugel, Volker Gotz, Philipp Gerber
  • Publication number: 20040012201
    Abstract: A connecting filling (1) used for fixing peripherally ribbed longitudinal bodies such as corrugated hoses (2), comprising a retaining bushing (3) into which the longitudinal body or corrugated hose (2) can be inserted in an axial direction and anchored by means of at least one locking, retaining, projecting element which, when insertion occurs, is radially offset in an outer direction and engages with a recess running along the periphery of the longitudinal body or corrugated hose (2), for instance a corrugation trough (2a). A retaining ring (4) which is fixed in an axial direction inside the retaining bushing (3) is used as a retaining projecting element. The ring can be expanded in an elastic manner in a radial direction until the inner diameter thereof is at least as large as the largest outer diameter of the longitudinal body or an undulation of the corrugated hose (2). The retaining ring (4) can be offset when the corrugated hose (2) is inserted and can engage with a recess or a corrugation trough (2a).
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 6, 2003
    Publication date: January 22, 2004
    Inventors: Mario Bartholoma, Fritz Zugel, Volker Gotz, Philipp Gerber
  • Publication number: 20030090105
    Abstract: A connecting fitting used for fixing longitudinal bodies to perforations or openings, especially in the wall of a housing, which include retaining projecting elements that engage with the edge of the perforation from the rear, and a stop in the form of a plastic ring which, in use, lies on a side of the opening opposite the edge of the opening that is engaged from the rear. The elastic ring is supported by a surface of the connecting fitting which expands from an area adjacent the opening from inside toward outside in an oblique manner, whereby the ring can be moved and displaced axially when the diameter is elastically enlarged, in order to account for different wall thicknesses.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2002
    Publication date: May 15, 2003
    Inventors: Mario Bartholoma, Fritz Zugel, Volker Gotz, Philipp Gerber
  • Patent number: 6511099
    Abstract: A connection fitting for the fastening of elongated bodies, for example of cables (2) or also hoses, tubes, corrugated hoses and the like, in an opening (3), which can be a through hole or a boring in a wall (4) of a building. The connection fitting includes a clamping collet (9) which, in its operation position, penetrates the opening (3) and is self expanding behind the opening (3), and which, by means of an axial retraction opposite to the direction of insertion, is also radially compressible and thus exerts a clamping force on the elongated body. To effect this motion of retraction, a sheath (11) is provided, which is frictionally connected or force-fit connected with a locking ring (15), which, by rotational movement of the sheath (11) itself turns accordingly and, by its own threading, is axially displaced until the ring (15) abuts the wall (4) on the opening rim (12) and remains there in a stop position. In this way, the respective thickness of the wall (4) is accommodated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2003
    Assignee: Anton Hummel Verwaltungs GmbH
    Inventors: Mario Bartholomä, Fritz Zügel, Volker Götz, Philipp Gerber