Patents by Inventor Stephan FOX

Stephan FOX 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: 11602625
    Abstract: The invention relates to a unit (1) for an apparatus (2) for connecting and disconnecting a tubular fitting (24) to a connector (14), comprising a body (16) having: —a first receptacle (18) and a second receptacle (20), wherein each of said receptacles is configured for holding an end cap (22) of the tubular fitting (24), and —a connector holder (26) configured for accommodating insertion of the connector (14); wherein the unit (1) comprises a capsule (290) that is configured to be connected to said body (16) in a releasable fashion, wherein said capsule (290) comprises said second receptacle (20).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 24, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2023
    Assignee: Peripal AG
    Inventors: Stephan Fox, Mirko Meboldt, Sandra Neumann
  • Patent number: 11351350
    Abstract: An apparatus is provided for connecting and disconnecting a tubular fitting connector to a fluid conduit. A cradle assembly accommodates the fluid conduit, and includes a body having a first port and a second port. The first and second ports are disposed at opposite ends of the body, and each port is configured for receiving an end cap of the tubular fitting to fasten or unfasten the end cap for replacement. A connector holder is disposed between the first and second ports, and is configured for accommodating insertion of the connector. A holder assembly is provided for accommodating insertion of the tubular fitting. The cradle assembly is reciprocable relative to the holder assembly for transitioning the cradle assembly between a first position, a second position, and a third position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2022
    Assignee: PERIPAL AG
    Inventors: Stephan Fox, Mirko Meboldt, Sandra Neumann
  • Publication number: 20210402166
    Abstract: The invention relates to a unit (1) for an apparatus (2) for connecting and disconnecting a tubular fitting (24) to a connector (14), comprising a body (16) having:—a first receptacle (18) and a second receptacle (20), wherein each of said receptacles is configured for holding an end cap (22) of the tubular fitting (24), and—a connector holder (26) configured for accommodating insertion of the connector (14); wherein the unit (1) comprises a capsule (290) that is configured to be connected to said body (16) in a releasable fashion, wherein said capsule (290) comprises said second receptacle (20).
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 24, 2017
    Publication date: December 30, 2021
    Applicant: PERIPAL AG
    Inventors: Stephan FOX, Mirko MEBOLDT, Sandra NEUMANN
  • Publication number: 20180243547
    Abstract: The invention relates to a removable unit (1) for an apparatus (2) for connecting and disconnecting a tubular fitting (24) to a connector (14), comprising: a body (16) having: a first port (18) and a second port (20), each said ports configured for receiving an end cap (22) of the tubular fitting (24), and a connector holder (26) being disposed between said first and second ports (18, 20), and configured for accommodating insertion of the connector (14); wherein said body (16) is configured to be connected to said apparatus (2) in a releasable fashion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2016
    Publication date: August 30, 2018
    Applicant: PERIPAL AG
    Inventors: Stephan FOX, Mirko MEBOLDT, Sandra NEUMANN
  • Publication number: 20180161567
    Abstract: An apparatus is provided for connecting and disconnecting a tubular fitting connector to a fluid conduit. A cradle assembly accommodates the fluid conduit, and includes a body having a first port and a second port. The first and second ports are disposed at opposite ends of the body, and each port is configured for receiving an end cap of the tubular fitting to fasten or unfasten the end cap for replacement. A connector holder is disposed between the first and second ports, and is configured for accommodating insertion of the connector. A holder assembly is provided for accommodating insertion of the tubular fitting. A means is provided for operating the cradle assembly and the holder assembly. The cradle assembly is reciprocable relative to the holder assembly for transitioning the cradle assembly between a first position, a second position, and a third position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2016
    Publication date: June 14, 2018
    Applicant: PERIPAL AG
    Inventors: Stephan FOX, Mirko MEBOLDT, Sandra NEUMANN