Patents by Inventor Rudolf Bannasch
Rudolf Bannasch 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).
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Patent number: 9797127Abstract: Example weather barrier apparatus are disclosed herein. An example weather barrier apparatus includes a support structure having a first end and a second end spaced from the first end, where the first end is to couple to a wall and the second end is movable relative to the first end. A seal is pivotally coupled to the second end of the support structure to define a pivot axis. The seal has a first sealing portion and a second sealing portion spaced from the first sealing portion. The first sealing portion is to engage a rear edge of a vehicle and the second sealing portion is to engage a surface of the vehicle spaced from the rear edge of the vehicle when the vehicle is in engagement with the seal.Type: GrantFiled: September 2, 2015Date of Patent: October 24, 2017Assignee: RITE-HITE-HOLDING CORPORATIONInventors: Charles Digmann, Leif Kniese, Rudolf Bannasch
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Patent number: 9797128Abstract: Example weather barrier apparatus are disclosed herein. An example weather barrier apparatus includes a mount to couple to a wall of a loading dock and a seal coupled to the mount. The seal includes an outer flexible sheet having a first end and a second end. The seal includes an inner flexible sheet having a third end and a fourth end. The third end of the inner flexible sheet couples to the first end of the outer flexible sheet and the fourth end of the inner flexible sheet couples to the second end of the outer flexible sheet. The inner flexible sheet provides an edge seal and a surface seal. The edge seal engages a rearward facing edge of a vehicle and the surface seal engages surface panel of the vehicle when the vehicle is in engagement with the seal. A guide movably couples the outer flexible sheet and the inner flexible sheet. The guide is positioned between the respective ends of the inner and outer flexible sheets.Type: GrantFiled: September 2, 2015Date of Patent: October 24, 2017Assignee: RITE-HITE HOLDING CORPORATIONInventors: Charles Digmann, Leif Kniese, Rudolf Bannasch
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Patent number: 9534373Abstract: Example weather barrier apparatus are disclosed herein. An example weather barrier apparatus disclosed herein include rear edge seals to sealingly engage a rearward facing edge of a vehicle parked at a loading dock. In some examples, the rear edge seal is part of a pivotal upper or side seal member that also includes a surface seal. The surface seal is spaced apart from the edge seal and is to sealingly engage a side or upper surface of the vehicle. In some examples, the vehicle's side surface is the outward facing surface of the vehicle's swung-open door. In some examples, the vehicle backing against the edge seal is what deploys the side seal. Some example weather barrier apparatus disclosed herein include an upper seal member and two side seal members, where vehicle-activated movement of the upper seal and side seal members are coordinated to seek and seal against rear corners of a cargo opening of the vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: September 2, 2015Date of Patent: January 3, 2017Assignee: Rite-Hite Holding CorporationInventors: Charles Digmann, Leif Kniese, Rudolf Bannasch
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Patent number: 9534372Abstract: Example weather barrier apparatus are disclosed herein. An example weather barrier apparatus includes a curtain having a plurality of compressible tubes positioned between a first end of the curtain and a second end of the curtain. The compressible tubes move between a collapsed position when the curtain is in a relaxed condition and an expanded position when the curtain is a taut condition.Type: GrantFiled: September 2, 2015Date of Patent: January 3, 2017Assignee: Rite-Hite Holding CorporationInventors: Charles Digmann, Leif Kniese, Rudolf Bannasch
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Publication number: 20150376892Abstract: Example weather barrier apparatus are disclosed herein. An example weather barrier apparatus disclosed herein include rear edge seals to sealingly engage a rearward facing edge of a vehicle parked at a loading dock. In some examples, the rear edge seal is part of a pivotal upper or side seal member that also includes a surface seal. The surface seal is spaced apart from the edge seal and is to sealingly engage a side or upper surface of the vehicle. In some examples, the vehicle's side surface is the outward facing surface of the vehicle's swung-open door. In some examples, the vehicle backing against the edge seal is what deploys the side seal. Some example weather barrier apparatus disclosed herein include an upper seal member and two side seal members, where vehicle-activated movement of the upper seal and side seal members are coordinated to seek and seal against rear corners of a cargo opening of the vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 2, 2015Publication date: December 31, 2015Inventors: Charles Digmann, Leif Kniese, Rudolf Bannasch
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Publication number: 20150376893Abstract: Example weather barrier apparatus are disclosed herein. An example weather barrier apparatus includes a mount to couple to a wall of a loading dock and a seal coupled to the mount. The seal includes an outer flexible sheet having a first end and a second end. The seal includes an inner flexible sheet having a third end and a fourth end. The third end of the inner flexible sheet couples to the first end of the outer flexible sheet and the fourth end of the inner flexible sheet couples to the second end of the outer flexible sheet. The inner flexible sheet provides an edge seal and a surface seal. The edge seal engages a rearward facing edge of a vehicle and the surface seal engages surface panel of the vehicle when the vehicle is in engagement with the seal. A guide movably couples the outer flexible sheet and the inner flexible sheet. The guide is positioned between the respective ends of the inner and outer flexible sheets.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 2, 2015Publication date: December 31, 2015Inventors: Charles Digmann, Leif Kniese, Rudolf Bannasch
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Publication number: 20150376894Abstract: Example weather barrier apparatus are disclosed herein. An example weather barrier apparatus includes a curtain having a plurality of compressible tubes positioned between a first end of the curtain and a second end of the curtain. The compressible tubes move between a collapsed position when the curtain is in a relaxed condition and an expanded position when the curtain is a taut condition.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 2, 2015Publication date: December 31, 2015Inventors: Charles Digmann, Leif Kniese, Rudolf Bannasch
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Publication number: 20150368053Abstract: Example weather barrier apparatus are disclosed herein. An example weather barrier apparatus includes a support structure having a first end and a second end spaced from the first end, where the first end is to couple to a wall and the second end is movable relative to the first end. A seal is pivotally coupled to the second end of the support structure to define a pivot axis. The seal has a first sealing portion and a second sealing portion spaced from the first sealing portion. The first sealing portion is to engage a rear edge of a vehicle and the second sealing portion is to engage a surface of the vehicle spaced from the rear edge of the vehicle when the vehicle is in engagement with the seal.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 2, 2015Publication date: December 24, 2015Inventors: Charles Digmann, Leif Kniese, Rudolf Bannasch
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Patent number: 9162832Abstract: Example weather barrier apparatus are disclosed herein. An example weather barrier apparatus disclosed herein include rear edge seals to sealingly engage a rearward facing edge of a vehicle parked at a loading dock. In some examples, the rear edge seal is part of a pivotal upper or side seal member that also includes a surface seal. The surface seal is spaced apart from the edge seal and is to sealingly engage a side or upper surface of the vehicle. In some examples, the vehicle's side surface is the outward facing surface of the vehicle's swung-open door. In some examples, the vehicle backing against the edge seal is what deploys the side seal. Some example weather barrier apparatus disclosed herein include an upper seal member and two side seal members, where vehicle-activated movement of the upper seal and side seal members are coordinated to seek and seal against rear corners of a cargo opening of the vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: July 2, 2013Date of Patent: October 20, 2015Assignee: RITE-HITE HOLDING CORPORATIONInventors: Charles Digmann, Leif Kniese, Rudolf Bannasch
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Publication number: 20150007509Abstract: Example weather barrier apparatus are disclosed herein. An example weather barrier apparatus disclosed herein include rear edge seals to sealingly engage a rearward facing edge of a vehicle parked at a loading dock. In some examples, the rear edge seal is part of a pivotal upper or side seal member that also includes a surface seal. The surface seal is spaced apart from the edge seal and is to sealingly engage a side or upper surface of the vehicle. In some examples, the vehicle's side surface is the outward facing surface of the vehicle's swung-open door. In some examples, the vehicle backing against the edge seal is what deploys the side seal. Some example weather barrier apparatus disclosed herein include an upper seal member and two side seal members, where vehicle-activated movement of the upper seal and side seal members are coordinated to seek and seal against rear corners of a cargo opening of the vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 2, 2013Publication date: January 8, 2015Inventors: Charles Digmann, Leif Kniese, Rudolf Bannasch
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Publication number: 20140126951Abstract: The present invention relates to a multi-axial joint (1), particularly for robotics. The multiaxial joint comprises a distal joint section (2) and a proximal joint section (4) that are pivotably and swivably connected relative to each other via at least one rotatory pivot joint (26) with a rotational axis (P) and at least one rotatory swivel joint (13) connected in series with the pivot joint (26) and having a swivel axis (R) extending perpendicular to the rotational axis (P). With such a multiaxial joint it is possible to realize two degrees of freedom. To achieve a compact constructional shape, the pivot joint (26) and the swivel joint (13) are united by being slid into each other to form a structural unit. The multiaxial joint (1) is particularly intended to enable an operation via traction means so as to simulate the movement of an animal or human joint. To absorb great forces, a forked (28) structure may be chosen.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 15, 2014Publication date: May 8, 2014Applicant: igusĀ® GmbHInventors: Rudolf BANNASCH, Leif KNIESE, Frank BLASE
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Patent number: 8333417Abstract: One or more embodiments of a flexible manipulator tools are provided. The flexible manipulator tool can include a distal end movable in at least one manipulation plane with respect to a proximal end. The flexible manipulator tool can also include at least two cheeks extending side by side to and spaced apart from each other.Type: GrantFiled: April 19, 2010Date of Patent: December 18, 2012Assignee: Karl Storz GmbH & Co. KGInventors: Rudolf Bannasch, Leif Kniese
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Patent number: 8323062Abstract: A watercraft having a plurality of flexible section secured to a mount, having a drive assembly, wherein the water craft can move the flexible section upwardly and downwardly to propel the watercraft through the water.Type: GrantFiled: April 18, 2008Date of Patent: December 4, 2012Inventors: Rudolf Bannasch, Leif Kniese
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Patent number: 8122561Abstract: A wringer (1) for a mop (2) with a receptacle (3) in which the mop (2) can be wrung out by inward pressure, where the receptacle (3) consists of a number of wall parts (4), each of which has an inner leg (5) and an outer leg (6), which are connected together, where spacers (7) are arranged between the inner legs (5) and outer legs (6).Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2007Date of Patent: February 28, 2012Assignee: Carl Freudenberg KGInventors: Uwe Dingert, Leif Kniese, Rudolf Bannasch
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Publication number: 20110281479Abstract: A watercraft having a plurality of flexible section secured to a mount, having a drive assembly, wherein the water craft can move the flexible section upwardly and downwardly to propel the watercraft through the water.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 18, 2008Publication date: November 17, 2011Inventors: Rudolf Bannasch, Leif Kniese
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Publication number: 20100263470Abstract: The present invention relates to a multi-axial joint (1), particularly for robotics. The multiaxial joint comprises a distal joint section (2) and a proximal joint section (4) that are pivotably and swivably connected relative to each other via at least one rotatory pivot joint (26) with a rotational axis (P) and at least one rotatory swivel joint (13) connected in series with the pivot joint (26) and having a swivel axis (R) extending perpendicular to the rotational axis (P). With such a multiaxial joint it is possible to realize two degrees of freedom. To achieve a compact constructional shape, the pivot joint (26) and the swivel joint (13) are united by being slid into each other to form a structural unit. The multiaxial joint (1) is particularly intended to enable an operation via traction means so as to simulate the movement of an animal or human joint. To absorb great forces, a forked (28) structure may be chosen.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 16, 2010Publication date: October 21, 2010Applicant: igusĀ® GmbHInventors: Rudolf Bannasch, Leif Kniese, Frank Blase
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Publication number: 20100263500Abstract: One or more embodiments of a flexible manipulator tools are provided. The flexible manipulator tool can include a distal end movable in at least one manipulation plane with respect to a proximal end. The flexible manipulator tool can also include at least two cheeks extending side by side to and spaced apart from each other.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 19, 2010Publication date: October 21, 2010Applicant: KARL STORZ GMBH & CO. KGInventors: Rudolf Bannasch, Leif Kniese
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Publication number: 20090288266Abstract: A wringer (1) for a mop (2) with a receptacle (3) in which the mop (2) can be wrung out by inward pressure, where the receptacle (3) consists of a number of wall parts (4), each of which has an inner leg (5) and an outer leg (6), which are connected together, where spacers (7) are arranged between the inner legs (5) and outer legs (6).Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2007Publication date: November 26, 2009Applicant: Carl Freudenberg kgInventors: Uwe Dingert, Leif Kniese, Rudolf Bannasch
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Patent number: 6985749Abstract: Methods and devices for sending, transmitting and/or receiving information by means of waves, in which an information signal of a carrier wave is impressed, whose frequency is continuously changed to form at least one carrier sweep in a predetermined time interval and in which the information signal is filtered to separate multipath components after being received in the frequency range or is cleaned of noise portions and then evaluated with respect to the information-bearing signal parameters.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2000Date of Patent: January 10, 2006Inventors: Rudolf Bannasch, Konstantin Kebkal
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Patent number: 6736600Abstract: A rotor through which a fluid flows in a main direction of flow, provided with at least one rotor blade, the rotor blade being arranged to rotate about a rotor axis. The rotor blade extends away from the axis of rotation into the field. To reduce the trailed tip vortex at the end of the rotor blades, the fluidic losses, and flow noise, the rotor blade is split in at least two partial blades at a set distance from the axis of rotation and forms a loop. One partial blade extends in the direction of rotation in relation to the rotor blade. The other partial blade extends in a direction opposite the direction of rotation to the rotor blade. The two partial blades are interconnected in one piece at their ends, to encompass a loop surface extending essentially crosswise to the main direction of flow, through which the fluid flows.Type: GrantFiled: April 12, 2002Date of Patent: May 18, 2004Inventor: Rudolf Bannasch