Patents by Inventor Frank Frechen

Frank Frechen 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).

  • Apparatus and Process for Producing Metallic Honeycomb Bodies with at Least One Shaping Segment, Honeycomb Structure Produced by the Apparatus or the Process and Vehicle Having the Honeycomb Structure
    Publication number: 20080182066
    Abstract: An apparatus for winding at least partially structured metal foils into a honeycomb structure includes at least one wrap-around mandrel in a central region of the apparatus having a receiving part for at least one metal foil, at least one shaping segment having at least one guide element for guiding the at least one metal foil during winding, and at least one pivotable clamping jaw. The at least one guide element has at least one roll body. A process for producing a honeycomb body, especially a large honeycomb body, with at least partially structured metal foils, a honeycomb structure produced by the apparatus or the process and a vehicle having the honeycomb structure, are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2008
    Publication date: July 31, 2008
    Applicant: EMITEC GESELLSCHAFT FUR EMISSIONSTECHNOLOGIE MBH
    Inventors: Michael Voit, Frank Frechen