Patents by Inventor Thomas Unmuth

Thomas Unmuth 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).

  • Gripping pliers
    Patent number: 8408618
    Abstract: Gripping pliers (1) are provided for grasping and holding an object. The gripping pliers include at least two gripping jaws (2), movable in reference to each other, along with a drive for an opening and closing motion of the gripping jaws (2). At least one of the gripping jaws (2) includes several fingers (3), arranged side-by-side in reference to each other with each being individually adjustable against a restoring force, approximately in an opening and closing direction. The gripping jaws (2) are each embodied in one piece with their respective fingers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2013
    Assignee: Zahoransky AG
    Inventors: Thomas Unmuth, Robert Steinebrunner
  • GRIPPING PLIERS
    Publication number: 20100289286
    Abstract: Gripping pliers (1) for grasping and holding an object that include at least two gripping jaws (2), movable in reference to each other, are provided, along with a drive for an opening and closing motion of the gripping jaws (2). At least one of the gripping jaws (2) includes several fingers (3), arranged side-by-side in reference to each other with each being individually adjustable against a restoring force, approximately in an opening and closing direction. The gripping jaws (2) are each embodied in one piece with their respective fingers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2010
    Publication date: November 18, 2010
    Applicant: ZAHORANSKY AG
    Inventors: Thomas Unmuth, Robert Steinebrunner
  • Device for receiving and for transporting an article
    Patent number: 7775757
    Abstract: A device for receiving and for transporting an article having a receiving plate which is slid under the article is provided in which the improvement involves a more effective way for an article to rest on the receiving plates during transportation. A more effective way for an article to rest on a receiving plate that is slid under the article is the addition of a hold down element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2010
    Assignee: MULTIVAC Sepp Haggenmueller GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Jan Binder, Steffen Mayer, Thomas Unmuth
  • Device for receiving and for transporting an article
    Publication number: 20090097949
    Abstract: A device for receiving and for transporting an article having a receiving plate which is slid under the article is provided in which the improvement involves a more effective way for an article to rest on the receiving plates during transportation. A more effective way for an article to rest on a receiving plate that is slid under the article is the addition of a hold down element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2008
    Publication date: April 16, 2009
    Inventors: Jan Binder, Steffen Mayer, Thomas Unmuth