Patents by Inventor Stefan Welle

Stefan Welle 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: 8157296
    Abstract: A connector device comprising a connector socket, a connector housing, and a connector plug. In an embodiment, the connector socket and connector plug may be configured so that they can be formed, for example, on pipe ends in a cold-forming process. The connector housing may be a plastic part that can be produced in an injection-molding process. Detent elements may secure the connector housing to the connector socket. The connector plug in turn may secure the detent elements in a locked position, so that the connector housing cannot become detached from the connector socket as long as the connector plug remains in the socket. A locking ring can secure the connector plug in the connector housing. The locking ring can, if necessary or desired, be located and configured in such a way that it can be moved into a release position with a tool.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2012
    Assignee: Eaton Fluid Power GmbH
    Inventors: Markus Ullrich, Daniel Buchmuller, Stefan Welle, Holger Ullrich
  • Publication number: 20090256354
    Abstract: The invention relates to a connector device comprising a connector socket, a connector housing, and a connector plug. In an embodiment, the connector socket and connector plug may be configured so that they can be formed, for example, on pipe ends in a cold-forming process. The connector housing may be a plastic part that can be produced in an injection-molding process. Detent elements may secure the connector housing to the connector socket. The connector plug in turn may secure the detent elements in a locked position, so that the connector housing cannot become detached from the connector socket as long as the connector plug remains in the socket. A locking ring can secure the connector plug in the connector housing. The locking ring can, if necessary or desired, be located and configured in such a way that it can be moved into a release position by means of a tool.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2005
    Publication date: October 15, 2009
    Applicant: EATON FLUID POWER GMBH
    Inventors: Markus Ullrich, Daniel Buchmuller, Stefan Welle, Holger Ullrich
  • Publication number: 20060108796
    Abstract: The invention relates to a connection device (1) comprising a connection piece (7) which is arranged in a sealing manner, on the front side thereof, on a sealing surface (15) of an element (3). The orientation of the connection piece (7) in relation to the sealing surface (15) is determined only by the surface contact between the connection piece (7) and the sealing surface (15) (with or without a sealing element interposed). A pivotably mounted clamping lever (21) adjacent to the sealing site applies the required axial force, a tensioning device (32) acting on the longer lever arm thereof. One such connection device is especially easy to produce and to assemble, and is particularly reliable, leakproof and easy to mount.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 4, 2003
    Publication date: May 25, 2006
    Inventor: Stefan Welle