Patents by Inventor Thomas Proettel

Thomas Proettel 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: 9745926
    Abstract: A fluid line coupling for a mechanical and fluidic coupling may include a fluid-carrying first component and a fluid-carrying second component. A pipe body may be at least one of integrated with and attached to the first component. A connection piece may be arranged coaxially to the pipe body in an inserted position, the connection piece being at least one of integrated with and attached to the second component. A securing clip may be disposed on an outer side of the pipe body and surround the pipe body in a circumferential direction at least 180°. The securing clip may be radially adjustable relative to the pipe body between a securing position in which the connection piece is secured to the pipe body in the inserted position, and a releasing position in which the connection piece is unsecured to the pipe body in the inserted position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2017
    Assignee: Mahle International GmbH
    Inventors: Thomas Proettel, Eduard Seitz
  • Patent number: 9453603
    Abstract: An arrangement for a fluidic and mechanical connection of two components may include a first component, a second component, and a coupling. The coupling may include a first coupling part arranged on the first component and a second coupling part. A damping part may moveably connect the second coupling part to the second component. An axial overlap region may be formed between the damping part and the second coupling part, which axially on the side facing the first component is bounded by a connecting region for realizing a mechanical connection between the second coupling part and the damping part. The second coupling part may coaxially plug into the first coupling part for fluidic and mechanical connection. At least one sealing element may be radially arranged between the first coupling part and the second coupling part.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2016
    Assignees: Mahle International GmbH, Fordwerke GmbH
    Inventors: Sven A. Kaiser, Andreas Kuske, Thomas Proettel, Daniel Roettger, Franz A. Sommerhoff, Christian Vigild
  • Publication number: 20140366972
    Abstract: An arrangement for a fluidic and mechanical connection of two components may include a first component, a second component, and a coupling. The coupling may include a first coupling part arranged on the first component and a second coupling part. A damping part may moveably connect the second coupling part to the second component. An axial overlap region may be formed between the damping part and the second coupling part, which axially on the side facing the first component is bounded by a connecting region for realizing a mechanical connection between the second coupling part and the damping part. The second coupling part may coaxially plug into the first coupling part for fluidic and mechanical connection. At least one sealing element may be radially arranged between the first coupling part and the second coupling part.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2012
    Publication date: December 18, 2014
    Applicants: Fordwerke GmbH, Mahle International GmbH
    Inventors: Sven A. Kaiser, Andreas Kuske, Thomas Proettel, Daniel Roettger, Franz A. Sommerhoff, Christian Vigild
  • Publication number: 20140326223
    Abstract: A fluid line coupling for a mechanical and fluidic coupling may include a fluid-carrying first component and a fluid-carrying second component. A pipe body may be at least one of integrated with and attached to the first component. A connection piece may be arranged coaxially to the pipe body in an inserted position, the connection piece being at least one of integrated with and attached to the second component. A securing clip may be disposed on an outer side of the pipe body and surround the pipe body in a circumferential direction at least 180°. The securing clip may be radially adjustable relative to the pipe body between a securing position in which the connection piece is secured to the pipe body in the inserted position, and a releasing position in which the connection piece is unsecured to the pipe body in the inserted position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2014
    Publication date: November 6, 2014
    Applicant: Mahle International GmbH
    Inventors: Thomas Proettel, Eduard Seitz