Patents by Inventor Hans-Michael Meissner

Hans-Michael Meissner 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).

  • Auxiliary propulsion system for seagoing ships
    Patent number: 5616056
    Abstract: An auxiliary propulsion system that can be combined with a diesel engine to drive the shaft. A retrofittable diesel engine with a generator is installed to operate an electric motor. The electric motor is coupled to the shaft by means of a transmission with a flexible coupling and a clutch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 1995
    Date of Patent: April 1, 1997
    Assignee: Blohm + Voss GmbH
    Inventor: Hans-Michael Meissner