Patents by Inventor Robert Rathmann

Robert Rathmann 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: 10100864
    Abstract: The instant invention relates to a fastener element of a fastening system, a tool for fastening, disengaging and testing the fastener element and a method for providing a fastening system with a closure seal and/or a torque indication. The fastener element of a fastening system, in particular a bolt or nut includes a tool engagement surface that is engageable by a tool, in particular a standard tool for at least partial form locking contact with the tool for fastening or disengaging the fastening system, wherein the tool engagement surface includes at least one weak spot. The fastener element is operable with standard tools and optionally reusable using special tools. Thus, manipulations by unauthorized persons are easily detectable and it is easily determinable whether a predetermined torque has been applied correctly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2018
    Inventors: Robert Rathmann, Steven Keiner
  • Publication number: 20160223005
    Abstract: The instant invention relates to a fastener element of a fastening system, a tool for fastening, disengaging and testing the fastener element and a method for providing a fastening system with a closure seal and/or a torque indication. The fastener element of a fastening system, in particular a bolt or nut includes a tool engagement surface that is engageable by a tool, in particular a standard tool for at least partial form locking contact with the tool for fastening or disengaging the fastening system, wherein the tool engagement surface includes at least one weak spot. The fastener element is operable with standard tools and optionally reusable using special tools. Thus, manipulations by unauthorized persons are easily detectable and it is easily determinable whether a predetermined torque has been applied correctly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2016
    Publication date: August 4, 2016
    Inventors: Robert Rathmann, Steven Keiner
  • Patent number: 7375287
    Abstract: An arrangement to receive and accommodate the power and control electronics of an electric motor comprises a first circuit board mounted with control electronic components, a second circuit board mounted with power electronic components which has a substrate that not only has electrically insulating properties but also good thermal conductivity, a cooling element in thermally conductive contact with the substrate of the second circuit board and a motor housing connected to the cooling element. Since the first circuit board can be constructed in a conventional manner and satisfactory cooling of the power electronic components arranged on the second circuit board has been provided for by the provision of the second circuit board that conducts heat to the cooling element, a compact, cost-saving overall design and construction has been achieved which is reliable when the electric motor is in operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2008
    Assignee: Minebea Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Robert Rathmann
  • Publication number: 20060152907
    Abstract: An arrangement to receive and accommodate the power and control electronics of an electric motor comprises a first circuit board mounted with control electronic components, a second circuit board mounted with power electronic components which has a substrate that not only has electrically insulating properties but also good thermal conductivity, a cooling element in thermally conductive contact with the substrate of the second circuit board and a motor housing connected to the cooling element. Since the first circuit board can be constructed in a conventional manner and satisfactory cooling of the power electronic components arranged on the second circuit board has been provided for by the provision of the second circuit board that conducts heat to the cooling element, a compact, cost-saving overall design and construction has been achieved which is reliable when the electric motor is in operation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2003
    Publication date: July 13, 2006
    Inventor: Robert Rathmann
  • Patent number: 7046524
    Abstract: The invention relates to a power supply device having several switch-mode power supplies connected in parallel to supply at least one consuming unit, each switch-mode power supply generating an output current I0 and an output voltage U0(I0, RL) that is a function of the output current I0 and a load resistance RL, and having a control device for each switch-mode power supply, the control device having a first stage with a P element (54) that receives a P element input voltage which is derived from the output voltage U0(I0, RL), and generates a P element control voltage UVS, that is used to control the respective switch-mode power supply, the first stage being active when 0?I0?I0P, a second stage having a current reproduction circuit which reproduces the output current I0 of the respective switch-mode power supply and generates an output current control voltage UP which is used to control the respective switch-mode power supply, the second stage being active when I0P?I0?I0S, and a third stage having an amplifie
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2006
    Assignee: Minebea Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Hans Hoffman, Robert Rathmann, David Wiesmueller
  • Publication number: 20050094422
    Abstract: Abstract of the Disclosure The invention relates to a power supply device having several switch-mode power supplies connected in parallel to supply at least one consuming unit, each switch-mode power supply generating an output current I0 and an output voltage U0(I0, RL) that is a function of the output current I0 and a load resistance RL, and having a control device for each switch-mode power supply, the control device having a first stage with a P element (54) that receives a P element input voltage which is derived from the output voltage U0(I0, RL), and generates a P element control voltage UVS, that is used to control the respective switch-mode power supply, the first stage being active when 0 ? I0 ? I0P, a second stage having a current reproduction circuit which reproduces the output current I0 of the respective switch-mode power supply and generates an output current control voltage UP which is used to control the respective switch-mode power supply, the second stage being active when I0P ? I0 ? I0S, a
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2004
    Publication date: May 5, 2005
    Applicant: Minebea Co., Ltd
    Inventors: Hans Hoffmann, Robert Rathmann, David Wiesmueller