Patents by Inventor Holger Frank

Holger Frank 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: 20230133140
    Abstract: A gas measuring apparatus including at least one measuring channel including at least one sensor unit; and a core body including a first part and a second part, wherein the first part is joined at the second part at a flat or planar interface, and wherein the at least one measuring channel is configured in the fiat or planar interface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 7, 2022
    Publication date: May 4, 2023
    Inventor: Holger Frank
  • Patent number: 11221258
    Abstract: A measuring device for ascertaining the temperature of a roller surface of a roller body is insertable into a recess of the roller body and includes at least first and second temperature sensors, a mounting rod on which the sensors are situated in the axial direction of the mounting rod spaced apart from each another, and, on each side of each respective one of the temperature sensor in the axial direction a respective supporting element arranged on the mounting rod. Between the supporting elements, the mounting rod is flexible such that each of the temperature sensors is able to be pressed onto an inner wall of the recess with a defined contact force.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2022
    Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbH
    Inventors: Ahmed Garamoun, Hannes Rose, Holger Frank, Peter Kunert, Ronny Ludwig
  • Publication number: 20210302241
    Abstract: A measuring device for ascertaining the temperature of a roller surface of a roller body is insertable into a recess of the roller body and includes at least first and second temperature sensors, a mounting rod on which the sensors are situated in the axial direction of the mounting rod spaced apart from each another, and, on each side of each respective one of the temperature sensor in the axial direction a respective supporting element arranged on the mounting rod. Between the supporting elements, the mounting rod is flexible such that each of the temperature sensors is able to be pressed onto an inner wall of the recess with a defined contact force.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2017
    Publication date: September 30, 2021
    Inventors: Ahmed Garamoun, Hannes Rose, Holger Frank, Peter Kunert, Ronny Ludwig
  • Patent number: 10690642
    Abstract: A method for generating a log of a value of a property of a fluid in an earth formation versus depth includes: obtaining a plurality of samples of drilling fluid that are entrained with a formation gas and correlating each sample to a depth in a borehole from which the formation gas was entrained in the drilling fluid; extracting the formation gas from each sample to provide a plurality of gas samples; analyzing each formation gas sample to provide a chemical composition of each formation gas sample in the plurality of formation gas samples; and determining a property value of the fluid in the earth formation versus depth using the chemical composition of each formation gas sample in the plurality of formation gas samples to provide the log.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2020
    Assignee: BAKER HUGHES, A GE COMPANY, LLC
    Inventors: Nicklas Ritzmann, Oliver Mohnke, Holger Frank Thern
  • Patent number: 10429536
    Abstract: A method for processing nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) measurement data includes receiving, with a processor, NMR measurement data obtained from an NMR tool, the NMR measurement data having an echo train affected by a motion artifact, wherein the motion artifact is related to a magnetic field magnitude that varies in a volume of interest due to a motion of the NMR tool. The method further includes reducing, with the processor, an effect on the NMR measurement data of the motion artifact by using a correcting inversion method that models the motion artifact to provide a corrected transverse relaxation time constant (T2) distribution, the correcting inversion method having a multiplicative term having a term that includes at least one local maximum and an optional decay term.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2019
    Assignee: BAKER HUGHES, A GE COMPANY, LLC
    Inventors: Tobias Kischkat, Radu Coman, Holger Frank Thern
  • Patent number: 10061053
    Abstract: A method for estimating a property of a subsurface material includes conveying a carrier through a borehole penetrating the subsurface material and performing an NMR measurement in a volume of interest in the subsurface material using an NMR tool having an antenna disposed at the carrier. The method further includes receiving with the antenna a short build-up signal due to a short magnetization build-up time of the NMR measurement, an echo-train signal with short polarization time due to the NMR measurement, and an echo-train signal with long polarization time due to the NMR measurement. The method further includes inverting, simultaneously, the short build-up signal, the short-polarization-time echo-train signal, and the long-polarization-time echo-train signal using a processor to estimate the property; and transmitting a signal comprising the property to a signal receiving device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2018
    Assignee: BAKER HUGHES, A GE COMPANY, LLC
    Inventors: Martin Blanz, Holger Frank Thern, Holger Tietjen, Mouin Hamdan, Radu Coman
  • Publication number: 20180088096
    Abstract: A method for generating a log of a value of a property of a fluid in an earth formation versus depth includes: obtaining a plurality of samples of drilling fluid that are entrained with a formation gas and correlating each sample to a depth in a borehole from which the formation gas was entrained in the drilling fluid; extracting the formation gas from each sample to provide a plurality of gas samples; analyzing each formation gas sample to provide a chemical composition of each formation gas sample in the plurality of formation gas samples; and determining a property value of the fluid in the earth formation versus depth using the chemical composition of each formation gas sample in the plurality of formation gas samples to provide the log.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2016
    Publication date: March 29, 2018
    Applicant: Baker Hughes Incorporated
    Inventors: Nicklas Ritzmann, Oliver Mohnke, Holger Frank Thern
  • Publication number: 20170285214
    Abstract: A method for processing nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) measurement data includes receiving, with a processor, NMR measurement data obtained from an NMR tool, the NMR measurement data having an echo train affected by a motion artifact, wherein the motion artifact is related to a magnetic field magnitude that varies in a volume of interest due to a motion of the NMR tool. The method further includes reducing, with the processor, an effect on the NMR measurement data of the motion artifact by using a correcting inversion method that models the motion artifact to provide a corrected transverse relaxation time constant (T2) distribution, the correcting inversion method having a multiplicative term having a term that includes at least one local maximum and an optional decay term.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2016
    Publication date: October 5, 2017
    Applicant: Baker Hughes Incorporated
    Inventors: Tobias Kischkat, Radu Coman, Holger Frank Thern
  • Patent number: 9671483
    Abstract: A method for processing nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) measurement data includes: receiving, with a processor, NMR measurement data obtained from an NMR tool, the NMR measurement data being affected by a motion artifact and having a first echo train obtained with a long polarization time TWET and a second echo train obtained with a short polarization time TWTL that is shorter than TWET; and at least one of (i) reducing, with a processor, an effect on the NMR measurement data of the motion artifact using the first echo train and the second echo train and (ii) identifying, with a processor, the motion artifact using the first echo train and the second echo train; wherein the motion artifact is related to a magnetic field magnitude that varies in a volume of interest due to a motion of the NMR tool.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2017
    Assignee: BAKER HUGHES INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Martin Blanz, Holger Frank Thern, Radu Coman
  • Publication number: 20170023386
    Abstract: A probe holder having an access element which can be fitted to an opening in a wall of a pipe is provided. The access element has at least a portion of a continuous access opening, which is constructed for inserting a rod-like measuring instrument into the opening, and having a retention element which is constructed to secure the probe holder to the wall of the pipe. An arresting element is arranged to be movable relative to the access element in an insertion direction of the access opening between a first position and a second position, wherein the arresting element cooperates with the retention element in such a manner that in the first position a state which fixes the securing is defined and in the second position a state which releases the securing is defined.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2016
    Publication date: January 26, 2017
    Applicant: Testo AG
    Inventors: Jorg Binder, Holger Frank
  • Publication number: 20160320519
    Abstract: A method for estimating a property of a subsurface material includes conveying a carrier through a borehole penetrating the subsurface material and performing an NMR measurement in a volume of interest in the subsurface material using an NMR tool having an antenna disposed at the carrier. The method further includes receiving with the antenna a short build-up signal due to a short magnetization build-up time of the NMR measurement, an echo-train signal with short polarization time due to the NMR measurement, and an echo-train signal with long polarization time due to the NMR measurement. The method further includes inverting, simultaneously, the short build-up signal, the short-polarization-time echo-train signal, and the long-polarization-time echo-train signal using a processor to estimate the property; and transmitting a signal comprising the property to a signal receiving device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2015
    Publication date: November 3, 2016
    Applicant: BAKER HUGHES INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Martin Blanz, Holger Frank Thern, Holger Tietjen, Mouin Hamdan, Radu Coman
  • Patent number: 9404413
    Abstract: The invention relates to an internal combustion machine (10), comprising a combustion engine (1) having an exhaust gas side (AGS) and a charging fluid side (LLS), and having a supercharger system (14) comprising an exhaust gas turbo charger (40) for charging the combustion engine (1), having a condenser array (41) on the charging fluid side (LLS) and a turbine arrangement (42) on the exhaust gas side (AGS), a compressor (3), the primary side (I) of which is connected to the charging fluid side (LLS), and the secondary side (II) of which is connected to the exhaust gas side (AGS). An electric machine (4) configured as a motor/generator is coupled to the combustion engine (1), wherein the electric machine (4) as a generator can be powered by the combustion engine (1), or can power the combustion engine (1) as a motor, wherein the compressor (3) can be powered directly by the electric machine (4) via a mechanical drive coupling (13).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2016
    Assignee: MTU FRIEDRICHSHAFEN GMBH
    Inventors: Claus-Oliver Schmalzing, Holger Frank, Philippe Gorse, Peter Riegger
  • Publication number: 20150241541
    Abstract: A method for processing nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) measurement data includes: receiving, with a processor, NMR measurement data obtained from an NMR tool, the NMR measurement data being affected by a motion artifact and having a first echo train obtained with a long polarization time TWET and a second echo train obtained with a short polarization time TWTL that is shorter than TWET; and at least one of (i) reducing, with a processor, an effect on the NMR measurement data of the motion artifact using the first echo train and the second echo train and (ii) identifying, with a processor, the motion artifact using the first echo train and the second echo train; wherein the motion artifact is related to a magnetic field magnitude that varies in a volume of interest due to a motion of the NMR tool.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2014
    Publication date: August 27, 2015
    Applicant: BAKER HUGHES INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Martin Blanz, Holger Frank Thern, Radu Coman
  • Patent number: 9024633
    Abstract: Method and apparatus for estimating a parameter of interest of an earth formation using a model based on NMR data, imaging data, and NMR tool response characteristics. The method may include constructing a model of the earth formation. The method may also include constructing a predictive model for estimating the parameter of interest. The apparatus may include an NMR tool and at least one processor configured to estimate the parameter of interest. The apparatus may also include an imaging tool configured to acquire the imaging data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2015
    Assignee: Baker Hughes Incorporated
    Inventors: Thomas Kruspe, Holger Frank Thern, Gerhard Kurz
  • Publication number: 20140230435
    Abstract: The invention relates to an internal combustion machine (10), comprising a combustion engine (1) having an exhaust gas side (AGS) and a charging fluid side (LLS), and having a supercharger system (14) comprising an exhaust gas turbo charger (40) for charging the combustion engine (1), having a condenser array (41) on the charging fluid side (LLS) and a turbine arrangement (42) on the exhaust gas side (AGS), a compressor (3), the primary side (I) of which is connected to the charging fluid side (LLS), and the secondary side (II) of which is connected to the exhaust gas side (AGS). An electric machine (4) configured as a motor/generator is coupled to the combustion engine (1), wherein the electric machine (4) as a generator can be powered by the combustion engine (1), or can power the combustion engine (1) as a motor, wherein the compressor (3) can be powered directly by the electric machine (4) via a mechanical drive coupling (13).
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2012
    Publication date: August 21, 2014
    Applicant: MTU Friedrichshafen GmbH
    Inventors: Claus-Oliver Schmalzing, Holger Frank, Philippe Gorse, Peter Riegger
  • Patent number: 8714280
    Abstract: A power tool includes a body and a housing surrounding at least a portion of the body. The power tool also includes a first isolator positioned between the body and the housing and in contact with the body and the housing. The power tool also includes a first fastener connected to the housing to position the first isolator with respect to the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2014
    Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbH
    Inventors: Jaime Moreno, Harald Krondorfer, Holger Frank
  • Patent number: 8688352
    Abstract: A method for automatically controlling an internal combustion engine, in which an axial displacement (s(t)) and an angle of rotation (w(t)) of a gas-exchange valve are measured during a valve stroke. A displacement deviation is computed from the displacement (s(t)) relative to a reference valve, and an angle of rotation deviation is computed from an initial value and an end value of the angle or rotation. The further operation of the internal combustion engine is set on the basis of the displacement deviation and the angle of rotation deviation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2014
    Assignee: MTU Friedrichshafen GmbH
    Inventors: Marc Hehle, Holger Frank, Michael Willmann
  • Patent number: 8672050
    Abstract: The invention relates to a hand-held machine tool, particularly to a drill hammer and/or chisel hammer, having a hand-held machine tool housing and a transmission chamber with at least one transmission element arranged inside the hand-held machine tool housing. According to the invention, the hand-held machine tool includes a pressure equalization unit, provided for equalizing pressure in the transmission housing and serving at least partially for supporting the transmission element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2014
    Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbH
    Inventors: Otto Baumann, Christian Wiedemann, Hardy Schmid, Holger Frank, Frank Mueller, Roger Hahn
  • Publication number: 20130200891
    Abstract: Method and apparatus for estimating a parameter of interest of an earth formation using a model based on NMR data, imaging data, and NMR tool response characteristics. The method may include constructing a model of the earth formation. The method may also include constructing a predictive model for estimating the parameter of interest. The apparatus may include an NMR tool and at least one processor configured to estimate the parameter of interest. The apparatus may also include an imaging tool configured to acquire the imaging data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2012
    Publication date: August 8, 2013
    Applicant: BAKER HUGHES INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Thomas Kruspe, Holger Frank Thern, Gerhard Kurz
  • Patent number: 8221283
    Abstract: A drive train connection has a shaft, a joint, particularly a constant velocity joint, and a coupling device. The coupling device is a planetary gear mechanism having a hollow wheel, at least one planet wheel and a sun wheel. The shaft and the sun wheel have corresponding locking means oriented in the axial direction. The sun wheel, together with the joint, can be screwed onto the shaft or unscrewed from the shaft by turning the hollow wheel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2012
    Assignee: IFA-Technologies GmbH
    Inventors: Holger Frank, Jonathan Lipp, Michael Willmann