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).

  • Patent number: 8579048
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2013
    Assignee: Bauer Maschinen GmbH
    Inventors: Leonhard Weixler, Stefan Michael Finkenzeller
  • Publication number: 20130220699
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2012
    Publication date: August 29, 2013
    Applicant: Bauer Maschinen GmbH
    Inventors: Thomas BAUER, Stefan Michael FINKENZELLER
  • Publication number: 20130220700
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2012
    Publication date: August 29, 2013
    Applicant: BAUER MASCHINEN GMBH
    Inventors: Thomas BAUER, Stefan Michael FINKENZELLER
  • Publication number: 20130223938
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2012
    Publication date: August 29, 2013
    Applicant: BAUER MASCHINEN GmbH
    Inventors: Stefan Michael FINKENZELLER, Ulli WIEDENMANN
  • Publication number: 20130168955
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2012
    Publication date: July 4, 2013
    Applicant: BAUER MASCHINEN GMBH
    Inventors: Stefan Michael FINKENZELLER, Georg HOFNER, Ulli WIEDENMANN
  • Publication number: 20130048377
    Abstract: 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. It is provided that 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. The invention further relates to a method for creating a bore in a bed of a lake, sea or river.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2012
    Publication date: February 28, 2013
    Applicant: BAUER MASCHINEN GMBH
    Inventors: Thomas BAUER, Stefan Michael FINKENZELLER
  • Publication number: 20120298419
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: May 25, 2012
    Publication date: November 29, 2012
    Applicant: BAUER MASCHINEN GMBH
    Inventors: Stefan Michael FINKENZELLER, Ulrich WIEDENMANN
  • Publication number: 20120012390
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2011
    Publication date: January 19, 2012
    Applicant: BAUER MASCHINEN GMBH
    Inventor: Stefan Michael FINKENZELLER
  • Publication number: 20110272194
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2010
    Publication date: November 10, 2011
    Applicant: BAUER MASCHINEN GMBH
    Inventor: Stefan Michael FINKENZELLER
  • Patent number: 8002051
    Abstract: A connection device for forming a fluid supply to a rotating tool, in which is provided a rotary feedthrough which has a rotor and a stator, the rotor being supported in a rotating manner relative to the stator. Furthermore, a torque support is provided, which is connected in a rotationally fixed manner to the stator and has at least one contact element. The at least one contact element can be displaced between a retracted position and a protruding position, in which the contact element is extended compared to the retracted position for the purpose of torque support.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2011
    Assignee: Bauer Maschinen GmbH
    Inventor: Stefan Michael Finkenzeller
  • Publication number: 20110048804
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: August 17, 2010
    Publication date: March 3, 2011
    Applicant: BAUER MASCHINEN GMBH
    Inventors: Leonhard WEIXLER, Stefan Michael FINKENZELLER
  • Publication number: 20090266616
    Abstract: The invention relates to a connection device for forming a fluid supply to a rotating tool, comprising a rotary feedthrough which has a rotor and a stator, the rotor being supported in a rotating manner relative to the stator. Furthermore, a torque support is provided, which is connected in a rotationally fixed manner to the stator and has at least one contact element. In accordance with the invention the at least one contact element can be displaced between a retracted position and a protruding position, in which the contact element is extended compared to the retracted position for the purpose of torque support.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2009
    Publication date: October 29, 2009
    Inventor: Stefan Michael Finkenzeller