Patents by Inventor Gabriele Winkler

Gabriele Winkler 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).

  • Publication number: 20130187099
    Abstract: A cellulose material contains cellulose fibers having an impregnation. Accordingly, the impregnation is made of nanoparticles, in particular BNNT, containing a shell of polymers, in particular PEDOT:PSS. The impregnation forms a type of network that can reduce the specific resistance of the cellulose material due to the electrical conductivity of the network. The cellulose material can thereby be advantageously adapted to corresponding applications with respect to the electrical properties thereof. The cellulose material can thus also be used to electrically insulate transformers, wherein the cellulose material is thereby saturated with transformer oil and an adaptation of the specific resistance of the cellulose material to the specific resistance of the oil leads to improved dielectric strength of the transformer insulation. A method for producing the cellulose material described above contains a suitable impregnation step for the cellulose material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2011
    Publication date: July 25, 2013
    Applicant: SIEMENS AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT
    Inventors: Volkmar Luethen, Gabriele Winkler
  • Patent number: 8460750
    Abstract: In a method for creating a dry lubricant layer, the layer is formed by a coating material which is first applied to a substrate, on which the dry lubricant layer is to be produced. The coating material contains a solvent such as ethanethiol and the precursors of a metal sulphide, in particular a metaloxysulphide, such as a molybdenum salt of dithiocarboxylic acid. Once the coating material has been applied to the substrate, the material is subjected to thermal treatment, whereby the solvent evaporates and the precursors of the metal sulphide react with one another to form the dry lubricant layer. This advantageously permits the creation of dry lubricant layers containing a high fraction of metal sulphide, giving the layers improved sliding friction characteristics. Another advantage is that the oxysulphide layers that have been formed are also particularly stable in relation to an oxidation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2013
    Assignee: Siemens Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Jens Dahl Jensen, Ursus Krüger, Gabriele Winkler
  • Patent number: 8314053
    Abstract: The invention relates to a component that is suitable for use as a sliding bearing. The invention further relates to a method for the production of said component. The design of the component according to the invention provides a layer of a light metal material (13), which is provided with an oxide layer (15) containing pores (16) in the direction of the sliding surface (23) of the component. A hard material (18) is placed in the pores, which greatly increases the firmness of said layer region, thus creating the mechanical firmness for use as a sliding bearing. In order to counteract the tendency of said firm layer region to experience brittle failure, the oxide layer (15) is coated with a solid lubricant layer (20). Said solid lubricant layer comprises a metallic, ductile matrix (21), which distributes a force (F) acting at certain points over a larger surface region (b).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2012
    Assignee: Siemens Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Jens Dahl Jensen, Ursus Krüger, Heike Schiewe, Manuela Schneider, Gabriele Winkler, Hartmut Walter
  • Publication number: 20120269982
    Abstract: In a method for coating a work piece, a layer is electrochemically produced from a first material. In order to generate an inhomogeneous expansion behavior of the layer, a thermal spraying, in particular a cold gas spraying, achieves that specific zones are created in the layer from a material having a different thermal expansion behavior. These zones expand more laterally than in the direction of the layer thickness so that directed internal stresses occur in the layer upon heating or cooling of the component, which can be specifically utilized depending on the design conditions of the component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2010
    Publication date: October 25, 2012
    Applicant: Siemens Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Jens Dahl Jensen, Oliver Stier, Gabriele Winkler
  • Publication number: 20120128872
    Abstract: A ceramic layer is fabricated on a substrate by coating the substrate with a material containing chemical precursors of a ceramic. The precursors are transformed by a heat treatment into the ceramic to be fabricated. Different methods for heat insertion may be used for individual layers by absorbing particles, which are utilized in different concentrations or different chemical compositions. A targeted heat insertion even in lower layer regions, for example, by microwave animation, or ultraviolet or infrared light insertion is therefore possible. Beneficially, as a result, comparatively thick layers in particular can be fabricated by a single heat treatment layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2010
    Publication date: May 24, 2012
    Applicant: Siemans Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Christian Doye, Jens Dahl Jensen, Ursus Krüger, Kathrin Kunert, Raymond Ullrich, Gabriele Winkler
  • Publication number: 20110100825
    Abstract: A component with a layer with CNT incorporated into thereof is disclosed. Particles of a dry lubricant are also embedded into the layer. The layer is particularly suited for electrical contact surfaces due to the embedded CNT. Further provided is a method for electrochemically producing the layer in which preferably ionic fluids are used as an electrolyte.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2009
    Publication date: May 5, 2011
    Inventors: Frank Heinrichsdorff, Jens Dahl Jensen, Ursus Krüger, Manuela Schneider, Raymond Ullrich, Gabriele Winkler
  • Publication number: 20110033692
    Abstract: A composite material is composed of a metal matrix in which CNT filaments are distributed. The CNT filaments are intertwined, interwoven, or tied together, and the matrix is cold-worked. The matrix material is thereby filled with a higher percentage of CNT filaments than when dispersed CNT are electrodeposited. In a method for producing such a composite material, suitable semifinished products such as knitted fabrics, woven fabrics, nets, fleeces, or papers made of CNT filaments are coated (preferably electroplated) with the metal matrix.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2009
    Publication date: February 10, 2011
    Applicant: Siemens Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Frank Heinrichsdorff, Jens Dahl Jensen, Manuela Schneider, Raymond Ullrich, Gabriele Winkler
  • Patent number: 7794581
    Abstract: Components which are subject to operating loads can often be passed for refurbishment by means of an acid treatment. The time for which the components remain in the acid has hitherto been determined empirically, which means that individual loads are not taken into account. The process according to the invention for the surface treatment of a component proposes that at least repeatedly a measurement voltage be applied to the component, resulting in the flow of a current, the time profile of which represents the state of the surface treatment and is used to decide upon when to terminate or interrupt the acid treatment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2010
    Assignee: Siemens Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Ursus Krüger, Daniel Körtvelyessy, Ralph Reiche, Jan Steinbach, Gabriele Winkler
  • Publication number: 20100221423
    Abstract: In a method for creating a dry lubricant layer, the layer is formed by a coating material which is first applied to a substrate, on which the dry lubricant layer is to be produced. The coating material contains a solvent such as ethanethiol and the precursors of a metal sulphide, in particular a metaloxysulphide, such as a molybdenum salt of dithiocarboxylic acid. Once the coating material has been applied to the substrate, the material is subjected to thermal treatment, whereby the solvent evaporates and the precursors of the metal sulphide react with one another to form the dry lubricant layer. This advantageously permits the creation of dry lubricant layers containing a high fraction of metal sulphide, giving the layers improved sliding friction characteristics. Another advantage is that the oxysulphide layers that have been formed are also particularly stable in relation to an oxidation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 28, 2008
    Publication date: September 2, 2010
    Inventors: Jens Dahl Jensen, Ursus Krüger, Gabriele Winkler
  • Publication number: 20100215869
    Abstract: In a process for producing a ceramic layer (14) on a component (15) in a microwave oven (11), it is provided that a microwave generator (12) generates microwaves (17) of a defined frequency which selectively heats only constituents of the coating material (14) applied for coating the component (15). It is thereby advantageously possible to produce a ceramic layer from the precursors present in the coating material with low energy consumption and with low thermal loading of the component (15). The frequency of the microwave excitation can be set, for example, to the solvent (acetic acid, propionic acid) present in the coating material or to the heating of particles of intermetallic compounds or ceramics present in the coating material for this purpose.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2008
    Publication date: August 26, 2010
    Applicant: SIEMENS AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT
    Inventors: Jens Dahl Jensen, Ursus Krüger, Daniel Körtvelyessy, Ralph Reiche, Gabriele Winkler
  • Publication number: 20100189895
    Abstract: In a method for coating the inner walls of pipes (11), and in a coating device suitable for coating, a combined heating and cooling device (19) having heating areas (21) and cooling areas (22) is used for the method. This device can be guided along the pipe (11) to be coated, wherein a fluid (16) containing the coating active agent is supplied to the interior of the pipe. The combined heating and cooling treatment for the pipe supports the process of coating formation. The cooling process is subject to a desired profile by the use of the cooling area (22) and is not determined by chance, in contrast to the cooling process in the prior art.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2008
    Publication date: July 29, 2010
    Inventors: Frank Arndt, Jens Dahl Jensen, Ursus Krüger, Gabriele Winkler
  • Patent number: 7763367
    Abstract: The subject matter of the invention is a component which is provided with a ceramic coating forming the surface. Inventively there is provision at least in a cover layer of the coating for nanoparticles made from a colorant (CrCoAl or a spinel-type oxide) and aluminum oxide nanoparticles. This combination of nanoparticles in the coating advantageously results in a resistance to high temperatures of the coloring of the surface of up to 1000° C. not previously known. This allows even components under great stress, such as for example compressor or turbine blades of a gas turbine, to be provided with temperature-resistant coloring. This can then be used for an optical inspection for example. Protection is also claimed for a method for creating the inventive coating.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2010
    Assignee: Siemens Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Frank Arndt, Jens Dahl Jensen, Ursus Krüger, Daniel Körtvelyessy, Gabriele Winkler
  • Publication number: 20100183254
    Abstract: The invention relates to a component that is suitable for use as a sliding bearing. The invention further relates to a method for the production of said component. The design of the component according to the invention provides a layer of a light metal material (13), which is provided with an oxide layer (15) containing pores (16) in the direction of the sliding surface (23) of the component. A hard material (18) is placed in the pores, which greatly increases the firmness of said layer region, thus creating the mechanical firmness for use as a sliding bearing. In order to counteract the tendency of said firm layer region to experience brittle failure, the oxide layer (15) is coated with a solid lubricant layer (20). Said solid lubricant layer comprises a metallic, ductile matrix (21), which distributes a force (F) acting at certain points over a larger surface region (b).
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 4, 2008
    Publication date: July 22, 2010
    Applicant: Siemens Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Jens Dahl Jensen, Ursus Krüger, Heike Schiewe, Manuela Schneider, Gabriele Winkler, Hartmut Walter
  • Publication number: 20100089768
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for the electrochemical removal of a metal coating from a component. According to said method, the component is immersed in an electrolyte solution and a current is passed through the component and a secondary electrode that is in contact with the electrolyte. The current is pulsed with a routine that has a duty cycle >10 to <90%, two current densities between 5 mA/cm2 to 1000 mA/cm2 and a frequency of 5 Hz to 1000 Hz.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2007
    Publication date: April 15, 2010
    Inventors: Jens Dahl Jensen, Ursus Krüger, Daniel Körtvelyessy, Ralph Reiche, Gabriele Winkler
  • Publication number: 20100043944
    Abstract: In a method for the material bonding of two metallic components (11a and 11b), a joining adjuvant (19) is applied to corresponding joining surfaces (12a, 12b), wherein the adjuvant has precursors for a ceramic. After joining the components, a heat treatment step is conducted, transforming the precursors of the ceramic into an intermediate layer, which firmly adheres to both of the joining areas (12a, 12b), thus creating a comparatively strong composite bond, particularly also between different types of metals. Other additives in the form of particles may advantageously be introduced into the joining adjuvant (19), allowing for an adaptation to the requirement profile.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2007
    Publication date: February 25, 2010
    Inventors: Jens Dahl Jensen, Ursus Krüger, Gabriele Winkler
  • Publication number: 20090188803
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for processing at least two workpieces by means of electrochemical treatment. During the method, the workpieces are provided as working electrodes in an electrolytic treatment solution inside of which a counter-electrode arrangement is assigned to each workpiece. One workpiece and the assigned counter-electrode arrangement form an electrolytic processing element. The electrolytic processing elements are connected in series.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 4, 2006
    Publication date: July 30, 2009
    Applicant: SIEMENS AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT
    Inventors: Jens Dahl Jensen, Ursus Krüger, Uwe Pyritz, Jan Steinbach, Gabriele Winkler
  • Publication number: 20090005233
    Abstract: The subject matter of the invention is a component which is provided with a ceramic coating forming the surface. Inventively there is provision at least in a cover layer of the coating for nanoparticles made from a colorant (CrCoAl or a spinel-type oxide) and aluminum oxide nanoparticles. This combination of nanoparticles in the coating advantageously results in a resistance to high temperatures of the coloring of the surface of up to 1000° C. not previously known. This allows even components under great stress, such as for example compressor or turbine blades of a gas turbine, to be provided with temperature-resistant coloring. This can then be used for an optical inspection for example.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2008
    Publication date: January 1, 2009
    Inventors: Frank Arndt, Jens Dahl Jensen, Ursus Kruger, Daniel Kortvelyessy, Gabriele Winkler
  • Publication number: 20080277288
    Abstract: Method for removing coatings which have been applied to components such as turbine blades. After the end of the product life cycle of the turbine blades has been reached, these coatings can be removed to reuse the turbine blades after recoating. The coating, containing in particular chromium oxide compounds is removed via a stripping bath by adding alkanolamine compounds or salts containing such compounds as the inhibitor. These compounds advantageously prevent new chromium oxide compounds from being produced during the stripping of the turbine blades or the chromium oxide compounds present in the coating are removed effectively, so that the chromium oxide compounds cannot have an adverse influence on the removal rate of the stripping process. Advantageously reduced treatment times can thereby be achieved for the stripping process. By adding 2% triethanolamine, the treatment time in hydrochloric acid for example can be reduced to below one hour.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2005
    Publication date: November 13, 2008
    Applicant: SIEMENS AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT
    Inventors: Ursus Kruger, Ralph Reiche, Raymond Ullrich, Gabriele Winkler
  • Publication number: 20080202936
    Abstract: A method for the electrochemical coating of a workpiece surface (2), micro- or nanoscale particles being introduced into the coating is provided. During coating, at least one jet composed of a jet medium comprising the micro- or nanoscale particles to be introduced is directed onto the workpiece surface (2).
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2006
    Publication date: August 28, 2008
    Applicant: SIEMENS AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT
    Inventors: Jens Dahl Jensen, Ursus Kruger, Uwe Pyritz, Manuela Schneider, Gabriele Winkler
  • Publication number: 20070295614
    Abstract: There is described a counter-electrode arrangement that, e.g. can be used when coating and removing coatings from turbine blades, and to a method for the operation thereof. The counter-electrode arrangement comprises a reference electrode arrangement that is connected to the counter-electrode in an electrically non-conductive manner via contact elements. During the treatment process, a balanced potential over the surface to be treated is created by adapting the reference electrode arrangement, which as individual electrodes, to a surface to be treated. In a method for operating the counter-electrode arrangement, a measuring current can be applied to this arrangement in a first step for creating a balanced potential. The individual electrodes of the reference electrode arrangement can be separately contacted in order to determine the respective local potential on the surface of the component to be treated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2005
    Publication date: December 27, 2007
    Inventors: Axel Arndt, Uwe Pyritz, Gabriele Winkler