Patents by Inventor Barbara Klotz

Barbara Klotz 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).

  • Non-explosive device for releasably securing components
    Patent number: 7396182
    Abstract: An arrangement for releasably securing or connecting together at least two components includes a securing element that interconnects the components and that can be melted, thermally decomposed or otherwise separated by applying heat thereto. The securing element is preferably a monofilament or multifilament thread of natural or synthetic material, such as high strength polymer material. The arrangement further preferably includes a compression bracing structure such as a housing that bears compression forces between the components, while the securing element bears tension forces. The arrangement further preferably includes an electric resistance heating element that can be electrically energized and is arranged to apply heat to the thread, so as to melt or decompose and separate the thread and thereby release and separate the two interconnected components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2008
    Assignee: EADS Space Transportation GmbH
    Inventors: Ingo Retat, Barbara Klotz, Jens Wendorff, Oliver Hoeni
  • Non-explosive device for releasably securing components
    Publication number: 20060088366
    Abstract: An arrangement for releasably securing or connecting together at least two components includes a securing element that interconnects the components and that can be melted, thermally decomposed or otherwise separated by applying heat thereto. The securing element is preferably a monofilament or multifilament thread of natural or synthetic material, such as high strength polymer material. The arrangement further preferably includes a compression bracing structure such as a housing that bears compression forces between the components, while the securing element bears tension forces. The arrangement further preferably includes an electric resistance heating element that can be electrically energized and is arranged to apply heat to the thread, so as to melt or decompose and separate the thread and thereby release and separate the two interconnected components.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2005
    Publication date: April 27, 2006
    Inventors: Ingo Retat, Barbara Klotz, Jens Wendorff, Oliver Hoeni