Patents by Inventor Stefan Michael Finkenzeller
Stefan Michael Finkenzeller 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).
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Publication number: 20220162828Abstract: The invention relates to a trench wall cutting device, to a trench cutter having a trench wall cutting device according to the invention, and to a method for cutting a cut trench using a trench cutter, which is constructed from at least two cutter modules, and at least one supply unit, which is connected to the cutter modules by means of cables. The first cutter module can be lowered into a guide trench before the second cutter module is placed onto the first cutter module. As a result, a cut trench can be created at a location with a restricted height, wherein in the trench the cutter has a guide height that is greater than the height of the site out of which the cut trench is generated.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 13, 2020Publication date: May 26, 2022Applicant: BAUER Maschinen GmbHInventors: Leonhard WEIXLER, Stefan Michael FINKENZELLER, Christian HERRMANN, Peter PLATZEK
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Publication number: 20220003062Abstract: The invention relates to an underwater drilling device and to a method for procuring drill cores of a bed of a body of water, wherein an underwater drilling device with a base frame is lowered in a body of water and placed on a bed of a body of water. A drill string consisting of at least one tubular drill string element is drilled out into the bed of the body of water in a first drilling step with a drill drive, with a drill core being formed in a receptacle in the tubular drill string element and being received in a core barrel in the drill string element. According to the invention, the drill core is enclosed in pressure-tight manner in a receiving container on the basic cradle under water.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2018Publication date: January 6, 2022Applicant: BAUER Maschinen GmbHInventors: Johannes WIENER, Leonhard WEIXLER, Tobias GREINDL, Stefan Michael FINKENZELLER
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Patent number: 10458184Abstract: The invention relates to a ground processing tool and a method for creating a borehole in the ground, wherein ground material is removed by the ground processing tool and blended with a fluid in the created borehole to form a suspension, which is suctioned away via at least one opening in the at least one mixing blade and via the conducting channel in the central shaft.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2018Date of Patent: October 29, 2019Assignee: BAUER Maschinen GmbHInventors: Stefan Michael Finkenzeller, Juergen Klippenstein, Manfred Schweiger, Thomas Bauer
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Publication number: 20180230748Abstract: The invention relates to a ground processing tool and a method for creating a borehole in the ground, wherein ground material is removed by the ground processing tool and blended with a fluid in the created borehole to form a suspension, which is suctioned away via at least one opening in the at least one mixing blade and via the conducting channel in the central shaft.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2018Publication date: August 16, 2018Applicant: BAUER Maschinen GmbHInventors: Stefan Michael FINKENZELLER, Juergen KLIPPENSTEIN, Manfred SCHWEIGER, Thomas BAUER
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Patent number: 9909377Abstract: The invention relates to underwater drilling for procuring and analyzing ground samples of a bed of a body of water. An underwater drilling device placed onto a bed of the body of water. By a drill drive a drill rod composed of at least one tubular drill rod element is drilled into the bed of the body of water in a first drilling step, wherein a drill core is received in a receiving part in the tubular drill rod element. The receiving part with the drill core is deposited in a storage place of a storage area on the base frame. Subsequently, one further drilling step is carried out with a further drill rod element. By means of sensor means at least one physical and/or chemical property of the drill core is determined. data on the storage place of the drill core in the second storage area.Type: GrantFiled: May 13, 2014Date of Patent: March 6, 2018Assignees: BAUER Maschinen GmbH, Universitaet BremenInventors: Stefan Michael Finkenzeller, Leonhard Weixler, Tim Freudenthal
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Publication number: 20170152719Abstract: The invention relates to underwater drilling for procuring and analyzing ground samples of a bed of a body of water. An underwater drilling device placed onto a bed of the body of water. By a drill drive a drill rod composed of at least one tubular drill rod element is drilled into the bed of the body of water in a first drilling step, wherein a drill core is received in a receiving part in the tubular drill rod element. The receiving part with the drill core is deposited in a storage place of a storage area on the base frame. Subsequently, one further drilling step is carried out with a further drill rod element. By means of sensor means at least one physical and/or chemical property of the drill core is determined. data on the storage place of the drill core in the second storage area.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 13, 2014Publication date: June 1, 2017Applicants: BAUER Maschinen GmbH, Universitaet BremenInventors: Stefan Michael FINKENZELLER, Leonhard WEIXLER, Tim FREUDENTHAL
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Patent number: 9458592Abstract: The invention relates to a method for anchoring a structure in a bed of a body of water comprising the method steps of introducing at least one screw anchor into the bed of the body of water, arranging and fastening a base element on the fastening section of the screw anchor, wherein the base element has a holder for the structure, and arranging and fastening the structure on the holder of the base element. Furthermore, the invention relates to an underwater foundation produced by this method.Type: GrantFiled: May 10, 2013Date of Patent: October 4, 2016Assignee: BAUER MASCHINEN GmbHInventors: Stefan Michael Finkenzeller, Juergen Klippenstein
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Patent number: 9400072Abstract: The invention relates to a maritime supply line with at least two line elements which respectively comprise a jacket pipe, at least two inner lines which are arranged in the jacket pipe and a connecting element arranged at least at one end of the line element for the formation of a watertight connection to a line element to be connected. It is provided according to the invention that the connecting element comprises a connecting flange with a radially projecting collar, on which a radially projecting collar of a connecting flange of the line element to be connected can be placed. For the formation of the watertight connection the two radially projecting collars are incorporated by at least one tensioning clamp and are axially tensioned against each other.Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 2012Date of Patent: July 26, 2016Assignee: BAUER Maschinen GmbHInventors: Stefan Michael Finkenzeller, Georg Hofner, Ulli Wiedenmann
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Publication number: 20160194848Abstract: The invention relates to a method and to a device for creating a foundation element in the ground, wherein ground material is removed by means of a drilling tool and a borehole is created, into which a pile pipe and a curable medium are introduced. The borehole is created having a boring diameter that is greater than an outside diameter of the pile pipe by a specified amount, wherein an annular space is formed between a borehole wall and an outer face of the pile pipe. The removed ground material is conveyed in an interior of the pile pipe, while the annular space is kept substantially free of removed ground material. The curable medium is introduced into the annular space in order to anchor the pile pipe in the ground.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 20, 2014Publication date: July 7, 2016Applicants: BAUER Spezialtiefbau GmbH, BAUER Maschinen GmbHInventors: Stefan Michael FINKENZELLER, Manfred SCHWEIGER, Paul SCHELLER, Patrik WENZL
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Publication number: 20150322737Abstract: A boring apparatus for producing a bore within a support tube in the ground. The boring apparatus comprises a housing which is introducible into the support tube and is non-rotatably fixable to the support tube, a cutting device for removing ground material, a rotary drive for driving the cutting device in rotation and a feeding device, by way of which a flushing fluid can be fed into a region of the cutting device. Arranged above the cutting device is a receptacle, into which removed ground material is deliverable by way of the flushing fluid. Provided in the receptacle is at least one stirring element for mixing the removed ground material with the flushing fluid. The removed ground material is upwardly dischargeable out of the receptacle together with the flushing fluid by means of a discharging device. The invention also relates to a method for producing a bore in the ground.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 16, 2013Publication date: November 12, 2015Applicant: BAUER MASCHINEN GMBHInventors: Stefan Michael FINKENZELLER, Juergen KLIPPENSTEIN, Leonhard WEIXLER
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Patent number: 9140068Abstract: An underwater drilling arrangement for marking a bore in a bed of a lake, sea or river with a service platform which can be lowered for placing on the lake, sea or river bed, a drill drive which is mounted so that it is axially displaceable on the service platform, and a drill rod with drill head which can be driven in rotation via the drill drive. A conveying channel is formed in the drill rod, through which a conveying fluid together with excavated drill cuttings can be conveyed upwards, and a discharge opening for the conveying fluid together with the excavated drill cuttings is provided, via which the conveying fluid can be discharged underwater together with the excavated drill cuttings above the drill drive.Type: GrantFiled: August 22, 2012Date of Patent: September 22, 2015Assignee: Bauer Maschinen GmbHInventors: Thomas Bauer, Stefan Michael Finkenzeller
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Publication number: 20150167270Abstract: The invention relates to a method for anchoring a structure in a bed of a body of water comprising the method steps of introducing at least one screw anchor into the bed of the body of water, arranging and fastening a base element on the fastening section of the screw anchor, wherein the base element has a holder for the structure, and arranging and fastening the structure on the holder of the base element. Furthermore, the invention relates to an underwater foundation produced by this method.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 10, 2013Publication date: June 18, 2015Applicant: BAUER MASCHINEN GMBHInventors: Stefan Michael Finkenzeller, Juergen Klippenstein
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Patent number: 8997889Abstract: The invention relates to an underwater drilling arrangement and a method for introducing a foundation element into a bed of a body of water comprising a submersible working platform for placement onto the bed of a body of water, several ground contact elements which are arranged in an adjustable manner on the working platform for aligning the working platform on the bed of a body of water, and at least one guide pipe for receiving and guiding the drilling tool. For an improved anchoring provision is made according to the invention for the guide pipe to be supported in a longitudinally displaceable and rotatable manner on the working platform and for a guide pipe drive to be provided on the working platform for driving the guide pipe in a rotating manner.Type: GrantFiled: May 25, 2012Date of Patent: April 7, 2015Assignee: Bauer Maschinen GmbHInventors: Stefan Michael Finkenzeller, Ulrich Wiedenmann
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Patent number: 8911180Abstract: The invention relates to an underwater work assembly and to a method for anchoring the underwater work assembly in a bed of a lake, sea or river. The work assembly comprises a service platform which can be lowered and a plurality of supporting feet which are mounted so that they can be adjusted on the service platform for positioning on the lake, sea or river bed and can be moved in and out relative to the service platform by means of an actuating cylinder. In order to improve anchoring it is provided that at least one supporting foot is mounted rotationally relative to the service platform and that a rotary drive facing the supporting foot is provided, with which the supporting foot is driven in rotation for screwing into the lake, sea or river bed.Type: GrantFiled: August 22, 2012Date of Patent: December 16, 2014Assignee: Bauer Maschinen GmbHInventors: Stefan Michael Finkenzeller, Ulli Wiedenmann
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Patent number: 8839882Abstract: The invention relates to a drilling device and a drilling method for drilling inside a casing tube, wherein the drilling apparatus has a supporting frame with a fastening means for fixation with respect to the casing tube and a drilling tool, which is driven in a rotating manner via a telescopic rod by means of a drill drive arranged on the supporting frame. An emptying station for attachment to the upper end of the casing tube is provided, wherein the supporting frame of the drilling apparatus can be fastened on the emptying station. For emptying the drilling tool of drill cuttings the emptying station has an unloading means, which is adjustable for receiving the drill cuttings. The unloading means is designed for conveying the drill cuttings away from the emptying station.Type: GrantFiled: May 17, 2011Date of Patent: September 23, 2014Assignee: Bauer Maschinen GmbHInventor: Stefan Michael Finkenzeller
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Patent number: 8757289Abstract: The invention relates to an underwater drilling arrangement and a method for making a bore in a bed of a lake, sea or river, having a service platform which can be lowered for positioning on the lake, sea or river bed, a guide tube which is mounted so that it can be rotated, axially moved as well as fixed on the service platform, a drill rod with drill head which is arranged in the guide tube and can be driven via a drill drive, and a guide tube drive which is arranged on the service platform for incorporation of the guide tube in the lake, sea or river bed. In order to reduce the friction which arises upon incorporation of the guide tube between the outer shell surface of the guide tube and the earth material of the lake, sea or river bed, the guide tube has a sliding support means.Type: GrantFiled: August 22, 2012Date of Patent: June 24, 2014Assignee: Bauer Maschinen GmbHInventors: Thomas Bauer, Stefan Michael Finkenzeller
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Patent number: 8720603Abstract: The invention relates to an underwater drilling arrangement for making a bore in the bed of a lake, sea or river with a platform which can be lowered for positioning on the bed of the lake, sea or river, a drill drive which is arranged on the service platform and a drill rod with drill head which can be driven in rotation via the drill drive. It is provided that the service platform comprises a guide tube, on the inner side of which at least one linear guide is arranged, along which at least one part of the drill drive is guided axially displaceably and the guide tube is held so that it can be adjusted and fixed in a mount of the service platform. The invention further relates to a method for creating a bore in the bed of a lake, sea or river.Type: GrantFiled: August 22, 2012Date of Patent: May 13, 2014Assignee: Bauer Maschinen GmbHInventors: Thomas Bauer, Stefan Michael Finkenzeller
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Patent number: 8668028Abstract: The invention relates to an underwater drilling arrangement for introducing a tubular foundation element into the bed of a body of water comprising at least one rotary drill drive, whereby a drill rod running inside the foundation element can be set into rotation by means of the rotary drill drive. The invention is characterized, among other things, in that a submersible working platform for placement onto the bed of a body of water is provided, whereby on the working platform at least one holding means for securing the foundation element in a rotationally fixed manner on the working platform is arranged and in that at least one mounting part for placement onto the foundation element is provided, whereby the mounting part has a clamping means for securing the mounting part on the foundation element, and the rotary drill drive is arranged on the mounting part.Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 2010Date of Patent: March 11, 2014Assignee: Bauer Maschinen GmbHInventor: Stefan Michael Finkenzeller
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Patent number: 8579048Abstract: The invention relates to a drilling device and a drilling method for drilling inside a casing tube with a drilling apparatus, which has a supporting frame with a fastening means for fixation with respect to the casing tube and a drilling tool, which is driven in a rotating manner via a telescopic rod by means of a drill drive arranged on the supporting frame. At the upper end of the casing tube a receiving part is arranged in accordance with the invention, onto which the supporting frame can be fastened. The receiving part is adjustably supported between a drilling position and an offset position, in which the receiving part is laterally offset with respect to the casing tube.Type: GrantFiled: August 17, 2010Date of Patent: November 12, 2013Assignee: Bauer Maschinen GmbHInventors: Leonhard Weixler, Stefan Michael Finkenzeller
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Publication number: 20130220699Abstract: The invention relates to an underwater drilling arrangement and a method for making a bore in a bed of a lake, sea or river, having a service platform which can be lowered for positioning on the lake, sea or river bed, a guide tube which is mounted so that it can be rotated, axially moved as well as fixed on the service platform, a drill rod with drill head which is arranged in the guide tube and can be driven via a drill drive, and a guide tube drive which is arranged on the service platform for incorporation of the guide tube in the lake, sea or river bed. In order to reduce the friction which arises upon incorporation of the guide tube between the outer shell surface of the guide tube and the earth material of the lake, sea or river bed, the guide tube has a sliding support means.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 22, 2012Publication date: August 29, 2013Applicant: Bauer Maschinen GmbHInventors: Thomas BAUER, Stefan Michael FINKENZELLER