Patents by Inventor Jørn Toftegaard Hansen

Jørn Toftegaard Hansen 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).

  • Patent number: 8957552
    Abstract: A can of a drive motor is provided for a pump assembly, wherein the can (22) is manufactured at least partly of plastic (52). At least in a part of the can (22) the plastic (52) is reinforced by individual fibers (32) distributed in the plastic (52). The fibers (32) in at least one layer (35) of the can (32) are aligned in a defined manner in the peripheral direction with respect to the longitudinal axis (Z) of the can (22). A method for manufacturing such a can is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2015
    Assignee: Grundfos Management a/s
    Inventors: Jørn Toftegaard Hansen, Tom Eklundh Larsen, Finn Mathiesen HøJ
  • Patent number: 7839036
    Abstract: A can of a wet-running electric motor can be produced from a non-metallic material, wherein the non-metallic material is provided with at least one additional hermetically sealing layer. A pump unit having a can of this type is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2010
    Assignee: Grundfos Management a/s
    Inventors: Jørn Toftegaard Hansen, Cecilie Høj Laursen, Carsten Bloch, Jens Vestergaard Boll
  • Publication number: 20090026878
    Abstract: A can of a wet-running electric motor can be produced from a non-metallic material, wherein the non-metallic material is provided with at least one additional hermetically sealing layer. A pump unit having a can of this type is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2006
    Publication date: January 29, 2009
    Applicant: GRUNDFOS MANAGEMENT A/S
    Inventors: Jørn Toftegaard Hansen, Cecilie Høj Laursen, Carsten Bloch, Jens Vestergaard Boll