Patents by Inventor Wolfgang Sichler

Wolfgang Sichler 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: 8181934
    Abstract: The invention relates to a shut-off device comprising a housing which is to be connected to an adjacent conduit in a pressure-tight manner. A tubular passage is defined in the housing for a medium flowing through the conduit. Said device also comprises at least one sealing body which can be displaced by an articulated mechanism, by means of an adjusting drive that can be moved vertically in relation to the direction of flow, from an open position into a closed position in which the sealing contour of the at least one sealing body comes into contact with the tubular passage in a radially sealing manner. The articulated mechanism is guided parallel to the direction of displacement of the adjusting drive and comprises a bearing body to which the at least one sealing body is pivotably applied.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2012
    Assignee: Friatec Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Simon Schwartz, Alexander Rothermel, Fabian Maier, Dirk Elsasser, Heiko Gehr, Wolfgang Sichler, Harald Schmitt, Michael Schneider, Ralf Schmich
  • Publication number: 20090294718
    Abstract: The invention relates to a shut-off device comprising a housing which is to be connected to an adjacent conduit in a pressure-tight manner A tubular passage is defined in the housing for a medium flowing through the conduit. Said device also comprises at least one sealing body which can be displaced by an articulated mechanism, by means of an adjusting drive that can be moved vertically in relation to the direction of flow, from an open position into a closed position in which the sealing contour of the at least one sealing body comes into contact with the tubular passage in a radially sealing manner. The articulated mechanism is guided parallel to the direction of displacement of the adjusting drive and comprises a bearing body to which the at least one sealing body is pivotably applied.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2007
    Publication date: December 3, 2009
    Applicant: FRIATEC AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT
    Inventors: Simon Schwarz, Alexander Rothermel, Fabian Maier, Dirk Elsasser, Heiko Gehr, Wolfgang Sichler, Harald Schmitt, Michael Schneider, Ralph Schmich
  • Patent number: 7406983
    Abstract: The invention relates to a shut-off fitting comprising a housing which is connected to an adjacent pipeline in a pressure tight manner, the diameter of said pipeline defining a tubular passage in the housing. Said fitting also comprises at least one closing body which can be displaced between an open position and a closed position. The inventive shut-off fitting is characterized in that the at least one closing body can be displaced by an articulated mechanism, by means of an actuator which can be vertically displaced in relation to the flow direction, in such a way that it is arranged outside the tubular passage in its open position. The closing body has a contour which is adapted to the contour of the tubular passage, in the open position, and is located on the tubular passage in a radially sealing manner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2008
    Assignee: Friatec Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Simon Schwartz, Alexander Rothermel, Fabian Maier, Dirk Elsasser, Heiko Gehr, Wolfgang Sichler, Harald Schmitt, Michael Schneider, Ralf Schmich
  • Patent number: 7246634
    Abstract: A fitting for connection to a pipe includes a sleeve, in which a body is axially displaced along a sleeve axis, whereby the body has a drill for drilling into the pipe and/or a valve body of a valve. The fitting also includes a branch sleeve, located in particular on the sleeve and to which a branch line can be connected. The fitting is easily constructed in such a way that safety requirements are reliably met and such that a connection to a branch line can be easily established if necessary. According to another aspect of the fitting, a locking device which includes an actuating element is located in the branch sleeve, in such a way that the locking device is actuated by means of the axially displaceable body in the sleeve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2007
    Assignee: Friatec Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Fabian Maier, Wolfgang Sichler
  • Patent number: 7204520
    Abstract: A device for connecting components (1, 2, 3) made of fusible plastic, especially pipes (12, 60) of a fuel pipeline or a fuel line to a fuel tank (8) of a vehicle. The device includes a heating element (4) having ends (44, 46) which are used to supply electrical energy. The device is easy to use, simple to mount, and produces a functionally reliable welded joint between the components (1, 2, 3). To achieve this, one component (3) includes a retaining body (16) for a retaining tool (50), and the two ends (44, 46) of the heating element (4) extend onto the retaining body (16) where they can engage contact elements (56, 57) on the retaining tool (50).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2007
    Assignee: Friatec Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Gerhard Mueller, Wolfgang Sichler, Fabian Maier
  • Publication number: 20060081296
    Abstract: The invention relates to a shut-off fitting comprising a housing which is connected to an adjacent pipeline in a pressure tight manner, the diameter of said pipeline defining a tubular passage in the housing. Said fitting also comprises at least one closing body which can be displaced between an open position and a closed position. The inventive shut-off fitting is characterized in that the at least one closing body can be displaced by an articulated mechanism, by means of an actuator which can be vertically displaced in relation to the flow direction, in such a way that it is arranged outside the tubular passage in its open position. The closing body has a contour which is adapted to the contour of the tubular passage, in the open position, and is located on the tubular passage in a radially sealing manner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2003
    Publication date: April 20, 2006
    Inventors: Simon Schwartz, Alexander Rothermel, Fabian Maier, Dirk Elsasser, Heiko Gehr, Wolfgang Sichler, Harald Schmitt, Michael Schneider, Ralf Schmich
  • Publication number: 20050034762
    Abstract: A fitting for connection to a pipe includes a sleeve, in which a body is axially displaced along a sleeve axis, whereby the body has a drill for drilling into the pipe and/or a valve body of a valve. The fitting also includes a branch sleeve, located in particular on the sleeve and to which a branch line can be connected. The fitting is easily constructed in such a way that safety requirements are reliably met and such that a connection to a branch line can be easily established if necessary. According to another aspect of the fitting, a locking device which includes an actuating element is located in the branch sleeve, in such a way that the locking device is actuated by means of the axially displaceable body in the sleeve.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2003
    Publication date: February 17, 2005
    Inventors: Fabian Maier, Wolfgang Sichler
  • Patent number: 6758237
    Abstract: A tapping valve having a housing which can be electrically welded to a pipe and which includes a connection piece (2) with a drill (24) therein for drilling the pipe. The connection piece has an inner surface (34). The drill or a bushing (70) in which the drill can be moved axially by a threaded connection (74, 76; 80, 82) is provided with an external thread which engages the inner surface of the connection piece. Inner surface (34) is constructed such that it is initially cylindrical adjacent the external thread (32) and an inner thread can be formed in the inner surface (34) using the external thread (32) by rotating the drill (24) or the thread (70) in an axially forward direction (30). The tapping valve is easy to manufacture and yet offers a high degree of functional reliability.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2004
    Assignee: Friatec Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Wolfgang Sichler, Matthias Fastanz, Fabian Maier, Gerhard Mueller
  • Publication number: 20030168853
    Abstract: A device for connecting components (1, 2, 3) made of fusible plastic, especially pipes (12, 60) of a fuel pipeline or a fuel line to a fuel tank (8) of a vehicle. The device includes a heating element (4) having ends (44, 46) which are used to supply electrical energy. The device is easy to use, simple to mount, and produces a functionally reliable welded joint between the components (1, 2, 3). To achieve this, one component (3) includes a retaining body (16) for a retaining tool (50), and the two ends (44, 46) of the heating element (4) extend onto the retaining body (16) where they can engage contact elements (56, 57) on the retaining tool (50).
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2003
    Publication date: September 11, 2003
    Applicant: Friatec Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Gerhard Mueller, Wolfgang Sichler, Fabian Maier
  • Publication number: 20030136445
    Abstract: A tapping valve having a housing which can be electrically welded to a pipe and which includes a connection piece (2) with a drill (24) therein for drilling the pipe. The connection piece has an inner surface (34). The drill or a bushing (70) in which the drill can be moved axially by a threaded connection (74, 76; 80, 82) is provided with an external thread which engages the inner surface of the connection piece. Inner surface (34) is constructed such that it is initially cylindrical adjacent the external thread (32) and an inner thread can be formed in the inner surface (34) using the external thread (32) by rotating the drill (24) or the thread (70) in an axially forward direction (30). The tapping valve is easy to manufacture and yet offers a high degree of functional reliability.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2002
    Publication date: July 24, 2003
    Applicant: Friatec Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Wolfgang Sichler, Matthias Fastanz, Fabian Maier, Gerhard Mueller
  • Patent number: 5975117
    Abstract: A pipe tapping valve which can be connected, for example by welding, with a pipe which is to be tapped, and which includes a support stub (4) in which a drill bit (26) is disposed for axial movement, and with which a branch nipple (12) is connected. The pipe tapping valve is configured so that the drilling of the tube can be safely performed with little difficulty, while a seal satisfying the requirements of the particular application is provided both during the drilling and after the drilling has ended. The support stub (4) has a substantially smooth cylindrical inside surface; the drill bit (26) contains at its upper free end an expansion (30) or a sealing ring (54) in contact with the inner surface (34) of the support stub (4), and the drill bit (26) is axially movable by means of a drilling tool (36) attachable to the support stub (4).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 1997
    Date of Patent: November 2, 1999
    Assignee: Friatec Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Ruediger Schweitzer, Wolfgang Sichler, Steffen Kretz
  • Patent number: 5921588
    Abstract: A push-in coupling for pipes contains a sleeve body (2) and a holding means, especially with a clamping body (6), for connecting a pipe end (3, 4) to the sleeve body (2). This push-in coupling permits proper handling with little effort during assembly, and insofar as possible prevents the danger of faulty assembly. A sliding body (50) is disposed within the sleeve body (2), the sliding body (50) being made independently of the holding means. The sliding body (50) contains a striker (52) which upon insertion of the pipe end (3, 4) is pushed over an edge (60), and upon reaching a given depth of insertion of the pipe end (3, 4) strikes against a surface (62) producing a detectable signal such as an acoustical signal and/or a vibration signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 1997
    Date of Patent: July 13, 1999
    Assignee: Friatec Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Rolf Vogel, Wolfgang Sichler, Reinhold Scholl
  • Patent number: 4770442
    Abstract: An electroweld fitting or electroweld collar for synthetic resin pipes comprising a body of a thermoplastic and/or weldable synthetic resin, on the inner surface of which a heating coil is arranged. In order to weld an electric current is conducted to the heating coil, whereby the material of the body is strongly heated and becomes plastic. The invention solves the problem of reliably applying the contact pressure in the welding zone while using a reduced amount of material. To achieve this it is proposed that a reinforcement in the form of a winding or a tube be arranged on the outer surface of the body and that the thermal coefficient of expansion of the reinforcement be smaller than that of the body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 1986
    Date of Patent: September 13, 1988
    Assignee: Friedrichsfeld GmbH, Keramikund Kunststoffwerke
    Inventor: Wolfgang Sichler
  • Patent number: 4649641
    Abstract: A connector fitting in the form of a sleeve for use on synthetic resin pipes has heating wire let into its inner face for heating the sleeve material and the ends of the pipes to be joined so that a fusion weld is produced. In order to have the wire so fixed in place that on the one hand there is no danger is its being pushed out of place when the pipes are slipped into the fitting, while on the other hand taking care of inaccuracies in the size of the pipes, the wire is let into a cut or groove, that has been opened up, in the fitting and the edges of the cut are overlapped onto the wire so that it is well locked in place.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 1985
    Date of Patent: March 17, 1987
    Inventor: Wolfgang Sichler
  • Patent number: 4555834
    Abstract: A connector fitting in the form of a sleeve for use on synthetic resin pipes has heating wire let into its inner face for heating the sleeve material and the ends of the pipes to be joined so that a fusion weld is produced. In order to have the wire so fixed in place that on the one hand there is no danger is its being pushed out of place when the pipes are slipped into the fitting, while on the other hand taking care of inaccuracies in the size of the pipes, the wire is let into a cut or groove, that has been opened up, in the fitting and the edges of the cut are overlapped onto the wire so that it is well locked in place.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 1983
    Date of Patent: December 3, 1985
    Inventor: Wolfgang Sichler