Patents by Inventor Rainer Kotte

Rainer Kotte 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).

  • Clutch for torque transmission between a shaft and a roller which is arranged coaxially around the shaft
    Patent number: 8146727
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a clutch (20) for torque transmission between a shaft (2) and a roller (30) which is arranged coaxially around the shaft (2), comprising pneumatically actuable means for selectively interrupting and/or producing a force flow between the shaft (2) and roller (30), wherein the clutch (20) is arranged within the roller (30) coaxially between the shaft (2) and roller (30).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2012
    Assignee: Oerlikon Textile GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Rainer Kotte, Ralf Kotte
  • Clutch for Torque Transmission Between a Shaft and a Roller which is Arranged Coaxially Around the Shaft
    Publication number: 20090205925
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a clutch (20) for torque transmission between a shaft (2) and a roller (30) which is arranged coaxially around the shaft (2), comprising pneumatically actuable means for selectively interrupting and/or producing a force flow between the shaft (2) and roller (30), wherein the clutch (20) is arranged within the roller (30) coaxially between the shaft (2) and roller (30).
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2007
    Publication date: August 20, 2009
    Applicant: Oerlikon Textile GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Rainer Kotte, Ralf Kotte
  • Device for automatic release of a flushing process in urinals or similar sanitary appliances
    Patent number: 6662382
    Abstract: The invention relates to a device for the automatic release of a flushing process after use of a urinal or similar sanitary appliance. The invention is characterized in that at least one sensor is placed in the trap. When the level of the liquid in the trap changes, the sensor generates a switching impulse which controls a water electrovalve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2000
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2003
    Assignee: Rosemarie Brand-Gerhart
    Inventors: Hanns Rump, Rainer Kotte
  • Device for automatic release of a flushing process in urinals or similar sanitary appliances
    Publication number: 20020053104
    Abstract: The invention relates to a device for the automatic release of a flushing process after use of a urinal or similar sanitary appliance. The invention is characterized in that at least one sensor is placed in the trap. When the level of the liquid in the trap changes, the sensor generates a switching impulse which controls a water electrovalve.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2000
    Publication date: May 9, 2002
    Inventors: Hanns Rump, Rainer Kotte