Patents by Inventor Dietrich W. Bechert

Dietrich W. Bechert 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).

  • Surface for a wall subject to a turbulent flow showing a main direction of flow
    Patent number: 5971326
    Abstract: A surface (2) is intended for a wall which is subject to a turbulent flow with a main direction of flow. The surface (2) has projecting ribs (6) oriented in the main direction of flow and spaced laterally to the main direction of flow. The height (8) of the ribs is in the range of 45% to 60% of the lateral distance between the ribs. The ribs (6) are wedge-shaped with a wedge angle (7) in the range of 20.degree. to 50.degree..
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 1997
    Date of Patent: October 26, 1999
    Assignee: Deutsch Forschungsanstalt fur Luft-und Raumfahrt e.V.
    Inventor: Dietrich W. Bechert