Patents by Inventor Tibor Herglotz

Tibor Herglotz 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: 9973241
    Abstract: A method for transmitting electric power and signals between a wall and a leaf pivotally mounted on the wall. The method includes transmitting the electric power so as to be galvanically isolated, and transmitting the signals optically or optoelectronically.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2018
    Assignee: DR. HAHN GMBH & CO. KG
    Inventors: Joachim Steudtner, Tibor Herglotz, Fabian Schilling, Ingo Steinfeld
  • Publication number: 20170077993
    Abstract: A method for transmitting electric power and signals between a wall and a leaf pivotally mounted on the wall. The method includes transmitting the electric power so as to be galvanically isolated, and transmitting the signals optically or optoelectronically.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 25, 2016
    Publication date: March 16, 2017
    Applicant: DR. HAHN GMBH & CO. KG
    Inventors: JOACHIM STEUDTNER, TIBOR HERGLOTZ, FABIAN SCHILLING, INGO STEINFELD
  • Patent number: 9520227
    Abstract: An apparatus for a contactless transmission of electrical energy between a wall and a door leaf/window sash fastened to the wall in an articulated fashion via hinges about a hinge axis includes a primary coil configured to be fastened to the wall, a secondary coil fastened to the door leaf/window sash, and a hinge bolt as a magnetic flux conduction body between the primary coil and the secondary coil. The hinge bolt comprises at least one flux element provided as a prefabricated structural component and at least one bearing piece comprising a mating frontal side. The at least one flux element comprises at least one frontal side. The at least one frontal side of the at least one flux element braces against the mating frontal side of the at least one bearing piece.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2016
    Assignee: DR. HAHN GMBH & CO. KG
    Inventors: Tibor Herglotz, Ingo Steinfeld
  • Patent number: 9349531
    Abstract: A device for transmitting electrical power from a wall to a wing attached thereto about a hinge axis includes a wall part fastened to the wall. A wing part is fastened to the wing. A primary coil arranged on the wall part comprises an end side, a primary coil winding and a primary coil housing with ferromagnetic or ferrimagnetic properties. The primary coil housing is open on an end side facing the wing part and substantially covers the primary coil winding on an opposite end side. A secondary coil arranged on the wing part comprises a secondary coil winding and a secondary coil housing with ferrimagnetic or ferromagnetic properties. The secondary coil housing is open on an end side facing the wall part and substantially covers the secondary coil winding on an opposite end side. The end sides of the primary coil and the secondary coil face each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2016
    Assignee: DR. HAHN GMBH & CO. KG
    Inventors: Tibor Herglotz, Ingo Steinfeld, Wolfgang Staude
  • Patent number: 9214274
    Abstract: A method for transmitting a signal between a wall and a leaf hinged to the wall around an articulation axis includes providing a first signal transmission coil comprising a face side on the wall or on the leaf. A second signal transmission coil comprising a face side is provided on the wall or on the leaf. A carrier voltage is modulated via the signal to be transmitted so as to obtain a modulated carrier voltage. The modulated carrier voltage is applied to the first signal transmission coil so as to generate a secondary voltage modulated by the signal to be transmitted in the second signal transmission coil via an inductive coupling. The first signal transmission coil and the second signal transmission coil are arranged symmetrically with respect to the articulation axis and to face each another on their respective face sides.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2015
    Assignee: DR. HAHN GMBH & CO. KG
    Inventors: Tibor Herglotz, Ingo Steinfeld, Wolfgang Staude
  • Patent number: 9115518
    Abstract: A device for transmitting at least one of electrical energy and electrical signals from a wall to a swivellable element fastened on the wall so as to be hinged about a hinge axis includes a wall part fastened to the wall, a swivellable-element part fastened on the swivellable-element, and a displacement drive. The swivellable-element part comprises an energy and/or signal transmitter comprising a wall-transmitter part arranged in the wall part and a swivellable-element-transmitter part arranged in the swivellable-element part. At least one of the wall-transmitter part and the swivellable-element-transmitter part are arranged so as to be displaceable in a direction of the hinge axis. The displacement drive is selectively actuatable. The displacement drive is operatively connected to at least one of the wall-transmitter part and a swivellable-element-transmitter part.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2015
    Assignee: DR. HAHN GMBH & CO. KG
    Inventors: Tibor Herglotz, Ingo Steinfeld
  • Patent number: 8928477
    Abstract: A method for a contactless transmission of electric energy and/or an electric signal between a wall and a wing fastened to the wall includes providing a first coil fastened to the wall and a second coil fastened to the wing which are actively inductively connected to each other. A control signal is applied to the first coil within a control time interval to induce a first signal in the second coil, which is then detected. A second control signal is applied to the second coil within the control time interval to induce a second signal in the first coil, which is then detected. A fault signal is generated if the first or second control signal, or a part thereof, is not applied during the control time interval, or if the first or second signal, or a part thereof, is not detected during the control time interval.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2015
    Assignees: Dr. Hahn GmbH & Co. KG, Staude Kunststofftechnik GmbH
    Inventors: Tibor Herglotz, Ingo Steinfeld, Wolfgang Staude, Sascha Puppel
  • Publication number: 20140345084
    Abstract: A device for transmitting at least one of electrical energy and electrical signals from a wall to a swivellable element fastened on the wall so as to be hinged about a hinge axis includes a wall part fastened to the wall, a swivellable-element part fastened on the swivellable-element, and a displacement drive. The swivellable-element part comprises an energy and/or signal transmitter comprising a wall-transmitter part arranged in the wall part and a swivellable-element-transmitter part arranged in the swivellable-element part. At least one of the wall-transmitter part and the swivellable-element-transmitter part are arranged so as to be displaceable in a direction of the hinge axis. The displacement drive is selectively actuatable. The displacement drive is operatively connected to at least one of the wall-transmitter part and a swivellable-element-transmitter part.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2012
    Publication date: November 27, 2014
    Applicant: DR. HAHN GMBH & CO. KG
    Inventors: Tibor Herglotz, Ingo Steinfeld
  • Publication number: 20140077618
    Abstract: An apparatus for a contactless transmission of electrical energy between a wall and a door leaf/window sash fastened to the wall in an articulated fashion via hinges about a hinge axis includes a primary coil configured to be fastened to the wall, a secondary coil fastened to the door leaf/window sash, and a hinge bolt as a magnetic flux conduction body between the primary coil and the secondary coil. The hinge bolt comprises at least one flux element provided as a prefabricated structural component and at least one bearing piece comprising a mating frontal side. The at least one flux element comprises at least one frontal side. The at least one frontal side of the at least one flux element braces against the mating frontal side of the at least one bearing piece.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2012
    Publication date: March 20, 2014
    Applicant: DR. HAHN GMBH & CO. KG
    Inventors: Tibor Herglotz, Ingo Steinfeld
  • Publication number: 20140001880
    Abstract: A device for transmitting at least one of electrical power and electrical signals from a wall to a wing fixed to the wall in an articulated manner about a hinge axis includes a transmitter for at least one of power and signals and a shielding configured to shield the transmitter from an external magnetic field. The transmitter operates in a contactless manner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2011
    Publication date: January 2, 2014
    Applicant: DR. HAHN GMBH & CO. KG
    Inventors: Tibor Herglotz, Ingo Steinfeld
  • Publication number: 20130248662
    Abstract: A cable routing arrangement includes at least one hollow profile comprising at least one perforation and a fastening surface and at least one of a first band part and a second band part. The first band part is configured to be fastened to the fastening surface. The first band part comprises at least one first cable routing duct. The at least one first cable routing duct comprises a first region configured to reach into the at least one hollow profile. The second band part is configured to be fastened to the fastening surface. The second band part comprises at least one second cable routing duct. The at least one second cable routing duct comprises a second region configured to reach into the at least one hollow profile.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2011
    Publication date: September 26, 2013
    Applicant: DR. HAHN GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Tibor Herglotz, Ingo Steinfeld
  • Patent number: 8490249
    Abstract: A hinge plate for connecting a leaf of a door to a frame includes a frame hinge plate part comprising a frame fastening part and a frame hinge part. A leaf or sash hinge plate part comprises a leaf or sash fastening part and a leaf or sash hinge part. A primary coil is disposed in the frame hinge part and a secondary coil is disposed in the leaf or sash hinge part, each being configured to surround a hinge plate pin defining a hinge axis. The hinge plate pin is provided as a core for both the primary coil and the secondary coil and is configured to conduct magnetic flux lines. The hinge plate pin comprises a support element configured to transmit a mechanical force between the leaf and the frame. A flux element is configured to conduct the magnetic flux lines between the primary coil and the secondary coil.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2013
    Assignee: Dr. Hahn GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Juergen Boegel-Poetter, Tibor Herglotz, Ingo Steinfeld
  • Publication number: 20130181543
    Abstract: A method for transmitting a signal between a wall and a leaf hinged to the wall around an articulation axis includes providing a first signal transmission coil comprising a face side on the wall or on the leaf. A second signal transmission coil comprising a face side is provided on the wall or on the leaf. A carrier voltage is modulated via the signal to be transmitted so as to obtain a modulated carrier voltage. The modulated carrier voltage is applied to the first signal transmission coil so as to generate a secondary voltage modulated by the signal to be transmitted in the second signal transmission coil via an inductive coupling. The first signal transmission coil and the second signal transmission coil are arranged symmetrically with respect to the articulation axis and to face each another on their respective face sides.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2011
    Publication date: July 18, 2013
    Applicants: STAUDE KUNSTSTOFFTECHNIK GMBH, DR. HAHN GMBH & CO. KG
    Inventors: Tibor Herglotz, Ingo Steinfeld, Wolfgang Staude
  • Publication number: 20130181830
    Abstract: A method for a contactless transmission of electric energy and/or an electric signal between a wall and a wing fastened to the wall includes providing a first coil fastened to the wall and a second coil fastened to the wing which are actively inductively connected to each other. A control signal is applied to the first coil within a control time interval to induce a first signal in the second coil, which is then detected. A second control signal is applied to the second coil within the control time interval to induce a second signal in the first coil, which is then detected. A fault signal is generated if the first or second control signal, or a part thereof, is not applied during the control time interval, or if the first or second signal, or a part thereof, is not detected during the control time interval.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2011
    Publication date: July 18, 2013
    Applicants: STAUDE KUNSTSTOFFTECHNIK GMBH, DR. HAHN GMBH & CO. KG
    Inventors: Tibor Herglotz, Ingo Steinfeld, Wolfgang Staude, Sascha Puppel
  • Publication number: 20130181542
    Abstract: A device for transmitting electrical power from a wall to a wing attached thereto about a hinge axis includes a wall part fastened to the wall. A wing part is fastened to the wing. A primary coil arranged on the wall part comprises an end side, a primary coil winding and a primary coil housing with ferromagnetic or ferrimagnetic properties. The primary coil housing is open on an end side facing the wing part and substantially covers the primary coil winding on an opposite end side. A secondary coil arranged on the wing part comprises a secondary coil winding and a secondary coil housing with ferrimagnetic or ferromagnetic properties. The secondary coil housing is open on an end side facing the wall part and substantially covers the secondary coil winding on an opposite end side. The end sides of the primary coil and the secondary coil face each other.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2011
    Publication date: July 18, 2013
    Applicants: STAUDE KUNSTSTOFFTECHNIK GMBH, DR. HAHN GMBH & CO. KG
    Inventors: Tibor Herglotz, Ingo Steinfeld, Wolfgang Staude
  • Publication number: 20120242165
    Abstract: A method for transmitting electric power from a wall to a door hingeably attached to the wall about a hinge axis (S) includes providing a primary coil on the wall. A secondary coil is provided on the door. An electrical primary voltage is made available on a wall side. The electrical primary voltage has a primary frequency that is suitable for acting on the primary coil. A secondary voltage of at least 500 mV is generated in the secondary coil by an inductive coupling.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2010
    Publication date: September 27, 2012
    Applicants: Staude Kunststofftechnik GmbH, Dr. Hahn GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Tibor Herglotz, Ingo Steinfeld, Wolfgang Staude
  • Publication number: 20120242166
    Abstract: A system for transmitting electric power from a wall to a leaf hingeably fastened to the wall about a hinge axis includes a wall part fastened on the wall. A leaf part is fastened on the leaf. A primary coil is provided on the wall part. A secondary coil is provided on the leaf part. Primary electronics are configured to convert a power supply voltage into a primary voltage so as to act upon the primary coil. The primary voltage is suitable to generate a secondary voltage in the secondary coil by an inductive coupling. Secondary electronics are configured to convert the secondary voltage into an electric operating voltage suitable for at least one of an electric power supply mechanism and an electric consumer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2010
    Publication date: September 27, 2012
    Applicants: STAUDE KUNSTSTOFFTECHNIK GMBH, DR. HAHN GMBH & CO. KG
    Inventors: Tibor Herglotz, Ingo Steinfeld, Wolfgang Staude, Walter Hahn
  • Publication number: 20120066864
    Abstract: A hinge plate for connecting a leaf of a door to a frame includes a frame hinge plate part comprising a frame fastening part and a frame hinge part. A leaf or sash hinge plate part comprises a leaf or sash fastening part and a leaf or sash hinge part. A primary coil is disposed in the frame hinge part and a secondary coil is disposed in the leaf or sash hinge part, each being configured to surround a hinge plate pin defining a hinge axis. The hinge plate pin is provided as a core for both the primary coil and the secondary coil and is configured to conduct magnetic flux lines. The hinge plate pin comprises a support element configured to transmit a mechanical force between the leaf and the frame. A flux element is configured to conduct the magnetic flux lines between the primary coil and the secondary coil.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2010
    Publication date: March 22, 2012
    Applicant: DR. HAHN GMBH & CO. KG
    Inventors: Juergen Boegel-Poetter, Tibor Herglotz, Ingo Steinfeld
  • Publication number: 20120005859
    Abstract: A strap hinge for connecting a leaf to a frame so as to pivot about a hinge axis includes a first joint hinge with a first fastening part and a first hinge part. A second joint hinge with a second fastening part and a second hinge part is connected to the second joint hinge so as to pivot about the hinge axis. The second hinge part is configured so as to tilt about a tilt axis extending approximately parallel to the hinge axis. The tilt axis is defined by at least one contact surface, which is curved in a circle-like shape. The at least one contact surface is arranged on the strap hinge receiving element and is configured to abut against a respective counter contact surface arranged on the second fastening part. The respective counter contact surface is curved in an approximately complementary manner to the at least one contact surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 4, 2011
    Publication date: January 12, 2012
    Applicant: Dr. Hahn GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Tibor Herglotz, Ingo Steinfeld
  • Patent number: D644499
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2011
    Assignee: Dr. Hahn GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Tibor Herglotz, Ingo Steinfeld