Patents by Inventor Bernd E. Gruenler

Bernd E. Gruenler 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: 8287701
    Abstract: A coated article for use in spandrel applications and/or the like is provided. In certain example embodiments, a coating is provided to have a coating design which permits the coating to realize more predictable and/or consistent optical characteristics such as glass side reflectance, color and/or the like. Certain example embodiments of this invention relate to a method of making a coated article for spandrel applications or the like. In certain embodiments, a powder inclusive lacquer coating is used as an overcoat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2012
    Assignee: Verre et la Ceramique S.A. (C.R.V.C.)
    Inventors: Uwe Kriltz, Mario Olbrich, Marion Homuth, Andreas Heft, Andreas Pfuch, Bernd E. Grüenler
  • Patent number: 7504011
    Abstract: A sputtering target comprising an outer target tube, an inner support tube supporting a magnet carrier extending along substantially the entire length of the inner support tube; and a water cooling circuit including at least one passageway within the inner support tube with an inlet at one end thereof adapted to receive cooling water from an external source, at least one outlet aperture at an opposite end thereof opening to a cooling chamber radially between the inner support tube and the outer target tube; and a plurality of spiral vane segments attached to an outer surface of the inner support tube.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2009
    Assignee: Guardian Industries Corp.
    Inventors: Armin Schmidt, Gerald Janicke, Roland Weidl, Hendryk Richert, Bernd E. Gruenler, Hans-Jurgen Tiller, Uwe Kriltz