Patents by Inventor Stefan Reker
Stefan Reker 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: 11415165Abstract: A fastening insert made of plastic with a T-shaped configuration consisting of an insert disc and a hollow cylindrical shaft fastened to the insert disc. The insert disc has a plurality of passage openings arranged off-center, at least one of which has an edge projection extending circumferentially continuously or circumferentially in sections, which is formed as toothing and extends on one side or both sides beyond the respective fastening side of the insert disc. This toothing ensures an additional form-fit connection or fixation of the fastening insert in a preferably fiber-reinforced composite material.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2017Date of Patent: August 16, 2022Assignee: Böllhoff Verbindungstechnik GmbHInventors: Stefan Reker, Michael Stumpf
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Patent number: 11365759Abstract: A fastening insert made of plastic with a T-shaped configuration consisting of an insert disc and a hollow cylindrical shaft fastened to the insert disc. The insert disc has a plurality of passage openings arranged off-center, at least one of which has an edge projection extending circumferentially continuously or circumferentially in sections, which is formed as toothing and extends on one side or both sides beyond the respective fastening side of the insert disc. This toothing ensures an additional form-fit connection or fixation of the fastening insert in a preferably fiber-reinforced composite material.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2017Date of Patent: June 21, 2022Assignee: Böllhoff Verbindungstechnik GmbHInventors: Stefan Reker, Michael Stumpf
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Publication number: 20190316625Abstract: A fastening insert made of plastic with a T-shaped configuration consisting of an insert disc and a hollow cylindrical shaft fastened to the insert disc. The insert disc has a plurality of passage openings arranged off-center, at least one of which has an edge projection extending circumferentially continuously or circumferentially in sections, which is formed as toothing and extends on one side or both sides beyond the respective fastening side of the insert disc. This toothing ensures an additional form-fit connection or fixation of the fastening insert in a preferably fiber-reinforced composite material.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 14, 2017Publication date: October 17, 2019Inventors: Stefan Reker, Michael Stumpf
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Patent number: 7658647Abstract: Connector apparatus electrically connects together a plurality of shielded cables, including a housing containing a chamber including a first opening for receiving one end of a first shielded cable, and at least two second openings receiving the one ends of at least two second shielded cables, respectively. A conductive shield associated with the housing connects together the shielding layers of all of the cables, and a printed circuit board arranged in the housing connects at least one conductor of at least two of the second cables with a corresponding conductor of the first cable.Type: GrantFiled: October 10, 2008Date of Patent: February 9, 2010Assignee: Weidmuller Interface GmbH & Co. KGInventor: Stefan Reker
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Publication number: 20090104815Abstract: Connector apparatus electrically connects together a plurality of shielded cables, including a housing containing a chamber including a first opening for receiving one end of a first shielded cable, and at least two second openings receiving the one ends of at least two second shielded cables, respectively. A conductive shield associated with the housing connects together the shielding layers of all of the cables, and a printed circuit board arranged in the housing connects at least one conductor of at least two of the second cables with a corresponding conductor of the first cable.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 10, 2008Publication date: April 23, 2009Inventor: Stefan Reker
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Patent number: 7404735Abstract: A junction box assembly includes a support board, a connector supported at one end by the support board, a separate tubular guide sleeve arranged concentrically about the connector, and a cover having an open bottom chamber receiving the connector, and a top wall containing an opening receiving the upper ends of the guide sleeve and the connector, thereby to afford electrical connection to the connector by an associated second connector. The guide sleeve is restrained against rotation relative to the cover, the upper end of the guide sleeve being internally threaded for connection with the externally threaded lock nut on the second connector. The guide sleeve and the cover are formed from different synthetic plastic materials.Type: GrantFiled: February 10, 2006Date of Patent: July 29, 2008Assignee: Weidmiller Interface GmbH & Co. KGInventors: Stefan Reker, Jürgen Metzler
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Publication number: 20080168867Abstract: A tool is provided for rotating a locking sleeve that is concentrically mounted on a plug between locked and unlocked conditions relative to a socket to which the plug is connected, including a tool body containing a recess within which is rotatably supported a driving disk, and a clamping arrangement that clamps the tool body to the locking sleeve such that a circumferential portion of the driving disk protrudes outwardly from the recess into frictional engagement with the peripheral surface of the locking sleeve. Consequently, upon rotation of the driving disk by an operating shaft, the locking sleeve is rotated relative to the socket.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 2, 2008Publication date: July 17, 2008Inventor: Stefan Reker
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Patent number: 7369059Abstract: An electrical power distribution device such as a junction box or the like includes a status indicator that also serves not only to indicate the status of energization of a connector mounted in a first housing opening, but also to illuminate a translucent indicia-bearing plate mounted in second housing opening. The housing contains a chamber in which are mounted a light emitting diode that is energized simultaneously with the connector, and a light transmitting member that directs the light produced by the LED toward the second housing opening.Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 2005Date of Patent: May 6, 2008Assignee: Weidmüller Interface GmbH & Co. KGInventors: Andreas Hoffmann, Andreas Muhs, Hermann Krause, Jürgen Ziemke, Klaus Püschner, Michael Schnatwinkel, Ralf Schumacher, Stefan Reker, Stefan Schumann, Ulrike Klasing
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Patent number: 7341483Abstract: An electrical distributor assembly includes a plug member connected with a socket member that is mounted on, and extends slightly above, the top surface of a distributor housing, characterized by the provision of an axially displaceable protective sleeve mounted concentrically about the plug and socket members. The plug includes an upwardly extending integral cable supporting portion that is also enclosed by the sleeve.Type: GrantFiled: July 12, 2005Date of Patent: March 11, 2008Assignee: Weidmüller Interface GmbH & Co. KGInventor: Stefan Reker
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Patent number: 7230820Abstract: A distributor is provided for selectively connecting with a plurality of voltage sources a plurality of electrical load devices, such as the sensors or actuators of an electrical and mechanical installation. A pair of voltage supply connectors mounted on a housing include first pins that are connected to continuously supply power from a first voltage source to the internal electronics circuitry of the distributor, and second pins that are connected via a jumper switch to selectively connect a second voltage source with the groups of electrical load devices.Type: GrantFiled: October 13, 2004Date of Patent: June 12, 2007Assignee: Weidmüller Interface GmbH & Co.KGInventor: Stefan Reker
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Patent number: 7218507Abstract: A distributor is provided for selectively connecting with a voltage source a plurality of electrical load devices, such as the sensors or actuators of an electrical and mechanical installation, characterized by the provision of an illuminating field that illuminates the addressing switches and/or the changeover switches of the distributor.Type: GrantFiled: October 13, 2004Date of Patent: May 15, 2007Assignee: Weidmüller GmbH & Co. KGInventors: Stefan Reker, Andreas Hoffmann
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Publication number: 20070040698Abstract: An electrical power distribution device such as a junction box or the like includes a status indicator that also serves not only to indicate the status of energization of a connector mounted in a first housing opening, but also to illuminate a translucent indicia-bearing plate mounted in second housing opening. The housing contains a chamber in which are mounted a light emitting diode that is energized simultaneously with the connector, and a light transmitting member that directs the light produced by the LED toward the second housing opening.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 2, 2005Publication date: February 22, 2007Inventors: Andreas Hoffmann, Andreas Muhs, Hermann Krause, Jurgen Ziemke, Klaus Puschner, Michael Schnatwinkel, Ralf Schumacher, Stefan Reker, Stefan Schumann, Ulrike Klasing
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Publication number: 20060193589Abstract: A junction box assembly includes a support board, a connector supported at one end by the support board, a separate tubular guide sleeve arranged concentrically about the connector, and a cover having an open bottom chamber receiving the connector, and a top wall containing an opening receiving the upper ends of the guide sleeve and the connector, thereby to afford electrical connection to the connector by an associated second connector. The guide sleeve is restrained against rotation relative to the cover, the upper end of the guide sleeve being internally threaded for connection with the externally threaded lock nut on the second connector.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 10, 2006Publication date: August 31, 2006Inventors: Stefan Reker, Jurgen Metzler
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Publication number: 20060025000Abstract: An electrical distributor assembly includes a plug member connected with a socket member that is mounted on, and extends slightly above, the top surface of a distributor housing, characterized by the provision of an axially displaceable protective sleeve mounted concentrically about the plug and socket members. The plug includes an upwardly extending integral cable supporting portion that is also enclosed by the sleeve.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 12, 2005Publication date: February 2, 2006Inventor: Stefan Reker
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Publication number: 20050088046Abstract: A distributor is provided for selectively connecting with a voltage source a plurality of electrical load devices, such as the sensors or actuators of an electrical and mechanical installation, characterized by the provision of an illuminating field that illuminates the addressing switches and/or the changeover switches of the distributor.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 13, 2004Publication date: April 28, 2005Inventors: Stefan Reker, Andreas Hoffmann
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Publication number: 20050083640Abstract: A distributor is provided for selectively connecting with a plurality of voltage sources a plurality of electrical load devices, such as the sensors or actuators of an electrical and mechanical installation. A pair of voltage supply connectors mounted on a housing include first pins that are connected to continuously supply power from a first voltage source to the internal electronics circuitry of the distributor, and second pins that are connected via a jumper switch to selectively connect a second voltage source with the groups of electrical load devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 13, 2004Publication date: April 21, 2005Inventor: Stefan Reker
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Patent number: 6657852Abstract: A junction box and distributor assembly includes an external connector that is mounted on a distributor device for connection with a mating companion connector that is mounted in an opening contained in a wall of the junction box, whereby remotely located sensors may be connected via the distribution device and the mating connectors with a programmable operating module contained within the junction box. In order to prevent the penetration of moisture into the junction box, a first seal is arranged about the housing opening between the distributor device and the outer surface of the housing wall. A second seal may be provided in compressed relation concentrically between the peripheral surface of the housing opening and the outer peripheral surface of the second connector.Type: GrantFiled: December 4, 2002Date of Patent: December 2, 2003Assignee: Weidmuller Interface GmbH & Co.Inventor: Stefan Reker
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Publication number: 20030112584Abstract: A junction box and distributor assembly includes an external connector that is mounted on a distributor device for connection with a mating companion connector that is mounted in an opening contained in a wall of the junction box, whereby remotely located sensors may be connected via the distribution device and the mating connectors with a programmable operating module contained within the junction box. In order to prevent the penetration of moisture into the junction box, a first seal is arranged about the housing opening between the distributor device and the outer surface of the housing wall. A second seal may be provided in compressed relation concentrically between the peripheral surface of the housing opening and the outer peripheral surface of the second connector.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 4, 2002Publication date: June 19, 2003Applicant: Weidmuller Interface GmbH & Co.Inventor: Stefan Reker