This inventor holds 1 USPTO granted patent, plus 1 CIPO patent and 3 EPO patents. Top assignee: Thales Management & Services Deutschland Gmbh. Active years: 2026.
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Years Active: 2026
Title: Ingo Rath - Innovator in Rail Contact Technology
Introduction
Ingo Rath is an inventor based in Stuttgart, Germany. He is currently employed at Thales Management & Services Deutschland GmbH. Although he has not yet been granted any patents, his work in the field of rail contact technology is noteworthy.
Latest Patent Applications
One of Ingo Rath's significant patent applications is titled "Rail Contact Element and Drop Off Detection Unit." This application discloses a rail contact element designed for drop-off detection. The rail contact element is mountable to a rail and includes a spring element, a main body that holds the spring element, and an optical fiber. The spring element can be in a tension state or a relaxed state, depending on the mounting state of the rail contact element. The optical fiber features an outlet surface for emitting a light beam, and the rail contact element also includes a reflector element. The arrangement of the spring element, reflector element, and optical fiber is such that the influence of the reflector element on the light beam varies between the tension and relaxed states.
Conclusion
Ingo Rath is an innovative inventor contributing to advancements in rail contact technology through his patent applications. His work at Thales Management & Services Deutschland GmbH showcases his commitment to developing solutions in this field.