Patents by Inventor Reimar Saltenberger

Reimar Saltenberger 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: 9416809
    Abstract: A rivet stud has a rivet body with an elongated shank, a flange, and an axial bore in which is located a tension mandrel, which has a mandrel shank with a drawing end projecting out of a head end of the rivet body that is separable from the mandrel shank at a predetermined breaking point and which has a mandrel head that is supported on a foot end of the rivet body. The mandrel shank is provided with locking means that secure it in the rivet body after setting of the rivet stud, and the predetermined breaking point is located such that the breaking point lies inside the bore of the rivet body after setting of the rivet stud. Located on the mandrel head is a mounting stud that projects from the mandrel head on the side opposite the mandrel shank.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2016
    Assignee: NEWFREY LLC
    Inventors: Stefan Schneider, Reimar Saltenberger
  • Patent number: 9109618
    Abstract: A blind rivet having a hollow rivet body made of plastic, an elongated shank with a bore, a head at one end of the shank and a foot end on the opposite end of the shank, and having, in the bore, a mandrel that has a mandrel shank with a drawing end and a mandrel head that acts on the foot end, the shank has a first region located between the head and the foot end, and has a second region with reduced cross-section and reduced wall thickness as compared to the first region. The regions arranged such that, as a result of a process in which the head is pressed against one side of a workpiece and the foot end is simultaneously drawn toward the other side of the workpiece with the aid of the mandrel, the wall of the shank forms a roll fold with an annular bead.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2015
    Assignee: NEWFREY LLC
    Inventor: Reimar Saltenberger
  • Patent number: 8911190
    Abstract: A blind rivet made of plastic, the shank of the body has a first region located between the head and the foot end, and the first region has a reduced first wall thickness. Within the first region is located a second region with a second wall thickness further reduced as compared to the first region. The first and second regions are arranged such that, as a result of the rivet setting process, the wall of the shank forms a roll fold with an annular bead that is pressed axially against the blind side of the workpiece.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2014
    Assignee: Newfrey LLC
    Inventors: Reimar Saltenberger, Johann A. Reindl, Stephan Schneider
  • Patent number: 8881367
    Abstract: A method for production of a joining component, the method comprising the steps of providing a metal section which is inductively heatable and defines an axial through aperture; and coating the metal element with a thermoplastic material by a single-component injection-molding of a base body of the joining component around the metal section so that the base body includes: a holding section formed as a cylindrical shaft and a flange, the flange including a first and second sides, and an inner side of the metal section is joined to the flange and an exposed outer side of the metal section faces away from the flange; and a the second side of the flange is axially recessed within the aperture; and a joining surface is comprised of the outer side of the metal section and a portion of the second side of the flange radially outward of the metal section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2014
    Assignee: Newfrey LLC
    Inventors: Klaus-Gisbert Schmitt, Andreas Becker, Reinhold Opper, Michael Schmidt, Reimar Saltenberger
  • Publication number: 20140314513
    Abstract: A blind rivet having a hollow rivet body made of plastic, an elongated shank with a bore, a head at one end of the shank and a foot end on the opposite end of the shank, and having, in the bore, a mandrel that has a mandrel shank with a drawing end and a mandrel head that acts on the foot end, the shank has a first region located between the head and the foot end, and has a second region with reduced cross-section and reduced wall thickness as compared to the first region. The regions arranged such that, as a result of a process in which the head is pressed against one side of a workpiece and the foot end is simultaneously drawn toward the other side of the workpiece with the aid of the mandrel, the wall of the shank forms a roll fold with an annular bead.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2014
    Publication date: October 23, 2014
    Inventor: Reimar SALTENBERGER
  • Publication number: 20140286725
    Abstract: A rivet stud has a rivet body with an elongated shank, a flange, and an axial bore in which is located a tension mandrel, which has a mandrel shank with a drawing end projecting out of a head end of the rivet body that is separable from the mandrel shank at a predetermined breaking point and which has a mandrel head that is supported on a foot end of the rivet body. The mandrel shank is provided with locking means that secure it in the rivet body after setting of the rivet stud, and the predetermined breaking point is located such that the breaking point lies inside the bore of the rivet body after setting of the rivet stud. Located on the mandrel head is a mounting stud that projects from the mandrel head on the side opposite the mandrel shank.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2014
    Publication date: September 25, 2014
    Inventors: Stefan SCHNEIDER, Reimar SALTENBERGER
  • Patent number: 8696276
    Abstract: A rivet stud has a rivet body with an elongated shank, a flange, and an axial bore in which is located a tension mandrel, which has a mandrel shank with a drawing end projecting out of a head end of the rivet body that is separable from the mandrel shank at a predetermined breaking point and which has a mandrel head that is supported on a foot end of the rivet body. The mandrel shank is provided with locking means that secure it in the rivet body after setting of the rivet stud, and the predetermined breaking point is located such that the breaking point lies inside the bore of the rivet body after setting of the rivet stud. Located on the mandrel head is a mounting stud that projects from the mandrel head on the side opposite the mandrel shank.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2014
    Assignee: Newfrey LLC
    Inventors: Stefan Schneider, Reimar Saltenberger
  • Publication number: 20140091495
    Abstract: A method for production of a joining component, the method comprising the steps of providing a metal section which is inductively heatable and defines an axial through aperture; and coating the metal element with a thermoplastic material by a single-component injection-moulding of a base body of the joining component around the metal section so that the base body includes: a holding section formed as a cylindrical shaft and a flange, the flange including a first and second sides, and an inner side of the metal section is joined to the flange and an exposed outer side of the metal section faces away from the flange; and a the second side of the flange is axially recessed within the aperture; and a joining surface is comprised of the outer side of the metal section and a portion of the second side of the flange radially outward of the metal section.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2013
    Publication date: April 3, 2014
    Inventors: Klaus-Gisbert SCHMITT, Andreas BECKER, Reinhold OPPER, Michael SCHMIDT, Reimar SALTENBERGER
  • Patent number: 8556532
    Abstract: A joining component, for axial joining to a workpiece, comprises a base body composed of thermoplastic material and including a holding section and a flange section, with a joining surface including both a portion of the flange section and a metal section which can be heated inductively. The metal section is in this case integrated in the flange section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2013
    Assignee: Newfrey LLC
    Inventors: Klaus-Gisbert Schmitt, Andreas Becker, Reinhold Opper, Michael Schmidt, Reimar Saltenberger
  • Publication number: 20130243542
    Abstract: A blind rivet made of plastic, the shank of the body has a first region located between the head and the foot end, and the first region has a reduced first wall thickness. Within the first region is located a second region with a second wall thickness further reduced as compared to the first region. The first and second regions are arranged such that, as a result of the rivet setting process, the wall of the shank forms a roll fold with an annular bead that is pressed axially against the blind side of the workpiece.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2012
    Publication date: September 19, 2013
    Applicant: NEWFREY LLC
    Inventors: Reimar SALTENBERGER, Johann A. REINDL, Stephan SCHNEIDER
  • Patent number: 8361270
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for axial joining of a hybrid joining component to a workpiece, wherein the joining component has a thermoplastic joining section and a metal section which can be heated, having the following steps: moving the joining component into contact with a surface of the workpiece; heating of the metal section such that the joining section at least partially melts; ending the heating of the metal section such that the joining component makes a force-fitting, interlocking and/or integral connection with the surface of the workpiece. In this case, the joining component is held with a regulated force and/or in a regulated position with respect to the workpiece at least during the heating of the metal section, in such a manner that the joining component can be joined to the surface of the workpiece without any opposing support.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2013
    Assignee: Newfrey LLC
    Inventors: Klaus-Gisbert Schmitt, Andreas Becker, Reinhold Opper, Michael Schmidt, Reimar Saltenberger
  • Publication number: 20110277906
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for axial joining of a hybrid joining component to a workpiece, wherein the joining component has a thermoplastic joining section and a metal section which can be heated, having the following steps: moving the joining component into contact with a surface of the workpiece; heating of the metal section such that the joining section at least partially melts; ending the heating of the metal section such that the joining component makes a force-fitting, interlocking and/or integral connection with the surface of the workpiece. In this case, the joining component is held with a regulated force and/or in a regulated position with respect to the workpiece at least during the heating of the metal section, in such a manner that the joining component can be joined to the surface of the workpiece without any opposing support.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2011
    Publication date: November 17, 2011
    Applicant: NEWFREY LLC
    Inventors: Klaus-Gisbert SCHMITT, Andreas BECKER, Reinhold OPPER, Michael SCHMIDT, Reimar SALTENBERGER
  • Publication number: 20110280650
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a joining component for axial joining to a workpiece, having a base body composed of thermoplastic material which has a holding section and a flange section, with a joining surface being formed on the flange section and having a metal section which can be heated inductively. The metal section is in this case integrated in the flange section.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2011
    Publication date: November 17, 2011
    Applicant: NEWFREY LLC
    Inventors: Klaus-Gisbert SCHMITT, Andreas BECKER, Reinhold OPPER, Michael SCHMIDT, Reimar SALTENBERGER
  • Patent number: 7963487
    Abstract: A synthetic material clamp includes a band bent ring-shaped, having band ends with toothed coupling sections together forming a latching coupling. Each coupling section has a first latching element with a latching tooth directed toward a band inner side and a second latching element with a latching tooth directed toward a band outer side. The latching elements are arranged on the coupling sections so the first latching element of a coupling section engages upon closing of the latching coupling. The first and second latching elements are located on opposite sides of a plane centrally dividing the band in a longitudinal direction. The latching elements of both coupling sections include on a side facing the plane a supporting surface arranged when the latching coupling is closed, with the supporting surfaces of one of the latching elements engaging the supporting surfaces of the latching elements of the other coupling section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2011
    Assignee: Newfrey LLC
    Inventors: Reimar Saltenberger, Marco Malacarne, Rainer Ballmann, Markus Kumpf
  • Patent number: 7926767
    Abstract: A fastener including a body that has, extending along a center axis, an opening with an insertion end for inserting a stud. The fastener further includes a detent pawl that is attached to a first inner wall of the opening and extends toward the center axis. A yoke is attached to a second inner wall of the opening and spaced axially apart from the detent pawl. The yoke projects into the opening and, together with the second inner wall, forms a yoke opening into which the stud can be inserted during installation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2011
    Assignee: Newfrey LLC
    Inventor: Reimar Saltenberger
  • Publication number: 20090113675
    Abstract: A fastener including a body that has, extending along a center axis, an opening with an insertion end for inserting a stud. The fastener further includes a detent pawl that is attached to a first inner wall of the opening and extends toward the center axis. A yoke is attached to a second inner wall of the opening and spaced axially apart from the detent pawl. The yoke projects into the opening and, together with the second inner wall, forms a yoke opening into which the stud can be inserted during installation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2008
    Publication date: May 7, 2009
    Applicant: Newfrey LLC
    Inventor: Reimar SALTENBERGER
  • Publication number: 20080083093
    Abstract: A synthetic material clamp includes a band bent ring-shaped, having band ends with toothed coupling sections together forming a latching coupling. Each coupling section has a first latching element with a latching tooth directed toward a band inner side and a second latching element with a latching tooth directed toward a band outer side. The latching elements are arranged on the coupling sections so the first latching element of a coupling section engages upon closing of the latching coupling. The first and second latching elements are located on opposite sides of a plane centrally dividing the band in a longitudinal direction. The latching elements of both coupling sections include on a side facing the plane a supporting surface arranged when the latching coupling is closed, with the supporting surfaces of one of the latching elements engaging the supporting surfaces of the latching elements of the other coupling section.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2007
    Publication date: April 10, 2008
    Inventors: Reimar Saltenberger, Marco Malacarne, Rainer Ballmann, Markus Kumpf
  • Publication number: 20050028332
    Abstract: A fastening arrangement (10) is proposed, with a fastening part (12) to be secured to an object (16), the fastening part being made of plastic and containing at least two through holes (50), into each of which a blind rivet member (14) is inserted, the blind rivet members (14) being insertable in location holes in the object (16) which are at a predetermined spacing (58) from each other. The through holes (50) each have a retaining portion (60) and an adjoining, widening-out portion (62) which are constructed so that the blind rivet members (14) are pre-mounted captive on the fastening part (12) and mounted so that they can swivel, for adaptation to the spacing (58) of the location holes in the object (16) (FIG. 1).
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 11, 2002
    Publication date: February 10, 2005
    Inventors: Reimar Saltenberger, Siegfried Lautner, Stefan Schneider
  • Patent number: 6481943
    Abstract: A holding element 1, for fastening a component 18 to a carrier 4 having an opening 3, includes an insertion piece 2 made of a soft elastic plastics material, and a thrust part 11 made of a rigid plastics material. The insertion piece 2 is formed with a bevelled or cone shaped thrust face 12, which is held in interfacing engagement with a complimentarily bevelled or conically shaped thrust face 7 of the thrust part 11 by elastically deformable ribs 13 and 14. When a screw 15 is inserted through a longitudinal bore 8 of the insertion piece 2 and into an axially aligned bore 10 of the thrust part 11, and is tightened, the insertion piece is compressed to expand radially to anchor the holding element 1 within the opening 3 of the carrier 4.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2002
    Assignee: Emhart LLC
    Inventors: Thierry Coudrais, Reimar Saltenberger
  • Patent number: 6433278
    Abstract: An attachment device for the fastening or connecting of electrical conductors to a unit in a higher position. The attachment device has a sleeve-shaped contact piece (1) and a cap (9) connected thereto. The contact piece (1) is connected by positive material locking to the unit in a higher position with the connecting region (2). The contact piece (1) at least near the attachment face (6) has an external contour that corresponds to a polygon in cross-section. The cap (9) at least partially closes the orifice (4) in the vicinity of the connecting region (2).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2000
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2002
    Assignee: Emhart LLC
    Inventors: Eckhard Blank, Schrötter Klaus-Dieter, Reimar Saltenberger, Joachim Schneider