Patents by Inventor Thomas Poelker

Thomas Poelker 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).

  • Publication number: 20220139268
    Abstract: Marking profile for identifying electrical installations, comprising a marking region which has a cover surface to be labeled, comprising a support region which adjoins the marking region on the opposite side of the cover surface, comprising at least one shaped element for interlockingly securing to a receiving section, wherein the marking profile has an extruded plastic profile or consists of an extruded plastic profile and wherein the plastic profile has a constant cross-section when viewed along its longitudinal extension.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2020
    Publication date: May 5, 2022
    Inventors: Sandra Klocke, Kilian Klages, Thomas Pölker, Manuela Paus, Nicole Probach
  • Publication number: 20220139269
    Abstract: Identification strip for an electrical installation, —having a marking area that is designed to be printed by way of a pressing device, —having a clamping area that is designed to engage in a fastening groove, wherein the marking area and the clamping area comprise a first plastic, characterized in that—the marking area and/or the clamping area has/have at least one adhesion area that comprises a second plastic, —wherein the second plastic is more flexible than the first plastic so as to increase static friction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2020
    Publication date: May 5, 2022
    Inventors: Thomas Pölker, Joachim Jacke, Heinz Reibke
  • Patent number: 10410545
    Abstract: A plate carrier for carrying a license plate includes: a carrier body; two guide rails that are arranged on the carrier body and extend so as to be mutually parallel, and between which the license plate can be pushed in an insertion direction in order to be arranged on the plate carrier, the license plate being held between the guide rails when arranged on the plate carrier; and at least one resilient latching element that is arranged on the carrier body and that can be deformed elastically when the license plate is being arranged on the plate carrier, and that secures the license plate on the carrier body against movement in the insertion direction when the license plate is arranged on the plate carrier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2019
    Assignee: PHOENIX CONTACT GMBH & CO. KG
    Inventors: Nicole Probach, Thomas Poelker, Patrick Oster, Kilian Klages
  • Publication number: 20180075784
    Abstract: A plate carrier for carrying a license plate includes: a carrier body; two guide rails that are arranged on the carrier body and extend so as to be mutually parallel, and between which the license plate can be pushed in an insertion direction in order to be arranged on the plate carrier, the license plate being held between the guide rails when arranged on the plate carrier; and at least one resilient latching element that is arranged on the carrier body and that can be deformed elastically when the license plate is being arranged on the plate carrier, and that secures the license plate on the carrier body against movement in the insertion direction when the license plate is arranged on the plate carrier.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2016
    Publication date: March 15, 2018
    Inventors: Nicole Probach, Thomas Poelker, Patrick Oster, Kilian Klages
  • Patent number: 9911366
    Abstract: A shield strip includes an elongated central web, a plurality of printable identification plates for identifying electrical components, the plurality of identification plates being arranged on two sides of the central web in each case in succession along the central web and being connected to the central web via connecting webs, and at least two holding pins of a different shape and/or size being arranged on the central web, wherein the at least two holding pins are formed in each case for engagement in an associated mounting of a magazine of a printing device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2018
    Assignee: PHOENIX CONTACT GMBH & CO. KG
    Inventors: Markus Hilmstedt, Thomas Poelker, Uwe Frigge, Albrecht Schierholz, Joachim Jacke, Fabian Haak, Sandra Klocke
  • Patent number: 9558684
    Abstract: A cable marker includes a housing which has an accommodating opening to accommodate a label to mark a cable, a cover to close the accommodating opening in a closed position of the cable marker, and a film hinge integrally connecting the housing to the cover such that in an open position, in which the cover does not close the accommodating opening, the cover can be pivoted in relation to the housing along a pivoting plane. The film hinge has a first base portion connecting the film hinge to the housing, a second base portion connecting the film hinge to the cover, and a connecting portion arranged between the first base portion and the second base portion. The connecting portion has a width that is reduced in comparison with at least one of the base portions as viewed in a direction perpendicular to the pivoting plane.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2017
    Assignee: PHOENIX CONTACT GMBH & CO. KG
    Inventors: Thomas Poelker, Joachim Jacke, Manuela Paus, Miguel Delgado-Abracos, Bastian Meisenberg, Sandra Klocke
  • Publication number: 20170011663
    Abstract: A shield strip includes an elongated central web, a plurality of printable identification plates for identifying electrical components, the plurality of identification plates being arranged on two sides of the central web in each case in succession along the central web and being connected to the central web via connecting webs, and at least two holding pins of a different shape and/or size being arranged on the central web, wherein the at least two holding pins are formed in each case for engagement in an associated mounting of a magazine of a printing device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2014
    Publication date: January 12, 2017
    Inventors: Markus Hilmstedt, Thomas Poelker, Uwe Frigge, Albrecht SCHIERHOLZ, Joachim JACKE, Fabian HAAK, Sandra KLOCKE
  • Publication number: 20160196771
    Abstract: A cable marker includes a housing which has an accommodating opening to accommodate a label to mark a cable, a cover to close the accommodating opening in a closed position of the cable marker, and a film hinge integrally connecting the housing to the cover such that in an open position, in which the cover does not close the accommodating opening, the cover can be pivoted in relation to the housing along a pivoting plane. The film hinge has a first base portion connecting the film hinge to the housing, a second base portion connecting the film hinge to the cover, and a connecting portion arranged between the first base portion and the second base portion. The connecting portion has a width that is reduced in comparison with at least one of the base portions as viewed in a direction perpendicular to the pivoting plane.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2014
    Publication date: July 7, 2016
    Inventors: Thomas Poelker, Joachim Jacke, Manuela Paus, Miguel Delgado-Abracos, Bastian Meisenberg, Sandra Klocke
  • Patent number: 9224313
    Abstract: An identification device for switch cabinets and other electrical devices includes at least one identification plate and a carrier profile configured to receive the identification plate. The carrier profile further includes a rear wall, a first and second lateral holding wall, and at least one support web. The first and second lateral holding walls extend forwards from the rear wall. The support web extends traversely to at least one holding wall and is configured to support the identification plate. At least one misplacement guard is provided and is configured to prevent the identification plate from being placed below the support web when mounted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2015
    Assignee: PHOENIX CONTACT GMBH & CO. KG
    Inventors: Heinz Reibke, Thomas Poelker
  • Patent number: 9214100
    Abstract: An identification mat for identifying electrical components having a plurality of identification units, wherein an identification unit has a crossbar and a plurality of identification plates integrally moulded on the crossbar. The identification units are connected to one another by means of a frame, wherein the frame is provided with a guidance device for guiding the identification mat in a printer. The identification mat allows identification units to be provided which can be labelled or printed essentially using all commercially available printing methods, particularly using a thermal transfer printing method and/or an inkjet printing method. The identification mat is produced from an amorphous plastic.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2015
    Assignee: PHOENIX CONTACT GMBH & CO. KG
    Inventor: Thomas Poelker
  • Publication number: 20150068085
    Abstract: An identification device for switch cabinets and other electrical devices includes at least one identification plate and a carrier profile configured to receive the identification plate. The carrier profile further includes a rear wall, a first and second lateral holding wall, and at least one support web. The first and second lateral holding walls extend forwards from the rear wall. The support web extends traversely to at least one holding wall and is configured to support the identification plate. At least one misplacement guard is provided and is configured to prevent the identification plate from being placed below the support web when mounted.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 8, 2013
    Publication date: March 12, 2015
    Inventors: Heinz Reibke, Thomas Poelker
  • Publication number: 20130152440
    Abstract: An identification mat for identifying electrical components having a plurality of identification units, wherein an identification unit has a crossbar and a plurality of identification plates integrally moulded on the crossbar. The identification units are connected to one another by means of a frame, wherein the frame is provided with a guidance device for guiding the identification mat in a printer. The identification mat allows identification units to be provided which can be labelled or printed essentially using all commercially available printing methods, particularly using a thermal transfer printing method and/or an inkjet printing method. The identification mat is produced from an amorphous plastic.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2011
    Publication date: June 20, 2013
    Applicant: PHOENIX CONTACT GMBH & CO. KG
    Inventor: Thomas Poelker