Patents by Inventor Christian Kruger

Christian Kruger 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: 11932786
    Abstract: A method of bonding substrates having different coefficients of thermal expansion, especially in the shell construction of modes of transport or white goods, using a one-component thermosetting epoxy resin composition containing toughness improvers based on terminally blocked polyurethane prepolymers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2024
    Assignee: SIKA TECHNOLOGY AG
    Inventors: Urs Rheinegger, Elyes Jendoubi, Dominique Gallo, Christian Krüger
  • Patent number: 11927477
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method for photometrical charting of a light source (Q, 3) clamped within a positioning device (1) and stationary relative to an object coordinate system (T) by means of a luminance density measurement camera (4) arranged stationary relative to a world coordinate system (W), wherein the light source (Q, 3) is moved between a first actual measurement position (P1?) and at least one further actual measurement position (P2? to P5?) along a kinematic chain of the positioning device (1) within the world coordinate system (W), wherein a luminance density measurement image (81 to 85) describing the spatial distribution of a photometric characteristic within a measurement surface is recorded by means of the luminance density measurement camera (4) in each actual measurement position (P1? to P5?) with the light source (Q, 3) turned on, and wherein the position and/or orientation of the object coordinate system (T) relative to the world coordinate system (W) is recorded in each actua
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2024
    Assignee: TECHNOTEAM HOLDING GMBH
    Inventors: Klaus Trampert, Udo Krüger, Christian Schwanengel
  • Patent number: 11866544
    Abstract: A one-component thermosetting epoxy resin compositions that feature good storage stability. The epoxy resin compositions are especially suitable for use as bodywork adhesive and for production of structural foams.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2024
    Assignee: SIKA TECHNOLOGY AG
    Inventors: Noah Munzinger, Christian Krüger
  • Patent number: 11624013
    Abstract: Methods in which toughness improvers based on terminally blocked polyurethane prepolymers are used to increase the maximum linear expansion of single component heat-curing epoxy resin compositions, in particular for joining substrates having different thermal expansion coefficients, in particular in the framework of transport agents or white goods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2023
    Assignee: SIKA TECHNOLOGY AG
    Inventors: Urs Rheinegger, Elyes Jendoubi, Dominique Gallo, Christian Krüger
  • Publication number: 20220307342
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a wireline plug system for setting a permanent plug in a well for plugging and abandonment, comprising a wireline pumping tool comprising a pump powered from surface via a wireline, the pump comprising a pump inlet and a pump outlet, the wireline pumping tool having a first end connected to the wireline and a second end, a plugging and abandonment plug comprising a first plug end and an opening in the first plug end, and an engagement tool for releasably connecting the plug to the wireline pumping tool, the engagement tool having a through-bore fluidly connecting the opening in the first plug end with the pump outlet, wherein the plugging and abandonment plug comprises a tubular metal part and an expandable metal sleeve surrounding and connected to an outer face of the tubular metal part, the tubular metal part having an expansion aperture fluidly connecting an inside of the tubular metal part and a cavity between the expandable metal sleeve and the tubular metal part.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2022
    Publication date: September 29, 2022
    Inventor: Christian KRÜGER
  • Patent number: 11299948
    Abstract: A method for removal of at least part of a first well tubular metal structure in a borehole of an existing well having a top, the first well tubular metal structure having a longitudinal extension and a first end closest to the top. The method includes inserting a downhole wireline tool having an anchor section and a machining device in the first well tubular metal structure, positioning the downhole wireline tool opposite the first section of the first well tubular metal structure so that the machining device is positioned 8-12 metres from the first end of the first well tubular metal structure and the anchor section is arranged above the machining device, and anchoring the downhole wireline tool opposite the first section by activating the anchor section to abut an inner surface of the first well tubular metal structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2022
    Assignee: Welltec A/S
    Inventor: Christian Krüger
  • Patent number: 11261690
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a downhole method for providing a zonal isolation at a predetermined position in an annulus between a wall of a borehole and a well tubular metal structure having a longitudinal extension in an existing well, comprising inserting a downhole tool in the well tubular metal structure, positioning the downhole tool opposite the predetermined position, separating a first section of the well tubular metal structure from a second section of the well tubular metal structure by machining into and along a circumference of the well tubular metal structure, inserting an unexpanded annular barrier between the first section and the second section, and expanding the annular barrier for providing zonal isolation at the predetermined position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2022
    Assignee: Welltec A/S
    Inventor: Christian Krüger
  • Publication number: 20210071051
    Abstract: Methods in which toughness improvers based on terminally blocked polyurethane prepolymers are used to increase the maximum linear expansion of single component heat-curing epoxy resin compositions, in particular for joining substrates having different thermal expansion coefficients, in particular in the framework of transport agents or white goods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2018
    Publication date: March 11, 2021
    Applicant: SIKA TECHNOLOGY AG
    Inventors: Urs RHEINEGGER, Elyes JENDOUBI, Dominique GALLO, Christian KRÜGER
  • Publication number: 20210040807
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a downhole wireline machining tool string for increasing an inner diameter of a well tubular metal structure in a well. The downhole wireline machining tool string has a longitudinal axis and comprises a rotatable tool part comprising a machining tool having a first end part, a second end part, a diameter and a circumference, and a stationary tool part comprising a driving unit configured to rotate the rotatable tool part and powered through the wireline. The machining tool comprises a body having an outer face, and the machining tool further comprising a plurality of inserts, each insert having a length along the longitudinal axis, and the inserts projecting from the outer face of the body and being distributed around the circumference. Furthermore, the present invention relates to a machining tool for increasing an inner diameter of a well tubular metal structure in a well or cutting out a piece, e.g. in a downhole valve.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2020
    Publication date: February 11, 2021
    Inventors: Christian Krüger, Sven Karsten Jensen
  • Patent number: 10851604
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a downhole wireline machining tool string for increasing an inner diameter of a well tubular metal structure in a well. The downhole wireline machining tool string has a longitudinal axis and comprises a rotatable tool part comprising a machining tool having a first end part, a second end part, a diameter and a circumference, and a stationary tool part comprising a driving unit configured to rotate the rotatable tool part and powered through the wireline. The machining tool comprises a body having an outer face, and the machining tool further comprising a plurality of inserts, each insert having a length along the longitudinal axis, and the inserts projecting from the outer face of the body and being distributed around the circumference. Furthermore, the present invention relates to a machining tool for increasing an inner diameter of a well tubular metal structure in a well or cutting out a piece, e.g. in a downhole valve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2020
    Assignee: Welltec A/S
    Inventors: Christian Krüger, Sven Karsten Jensen
  • Patent number: 10844682
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a workover tool string for cutting into a production tubing of a well completion having a top, the well completion comprising a casing into which the production tubing is arranged and a production packer arranged between the casing and the production tubing defining an annulus above the production packer, the workover tool string comprising: a longitudinal axis, a first tool string end and a second tool string end, the first tool string end being arranged closer to the top when submerged into the well completion, a tubing cutting unit comprising a body and a cutting edge configured to be rotated around the longitudinal axis while being projected in relation to the body for cutting into a wall of the production tubing from within in order to separate a first part of the production tubing closest to the top from a second part of the production tubing, wherein the workover tool string further comprises a tubing penetration unit comprising a projectable penetration element configu
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2020
    Assignee: Welltec A/S
    Inventor: Christian Krüger
  • Patent number: 10847772
    Abstract: Apparatus, methods and systems are provided for thermal runaway and gas exhaust management for high power batteries. A battery module has a plurality of cell-containing carriers stacked on top of one another to form a cell stack having a front end and a rear end. A duct extends through the cell stack between the front end and the rear end for collecting escaped gases from the battery cells. A self-closing one-way pressure relief valve is located in the duct toward the rear end of the cell stack. The pressure relief valve connects to a piping system for carrying the gases to a remote location where the gases can be safely released and dispersed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2020
    Assignee: Sterling PBES Energy Solutions Ltd.
    Inventor: Johannes Christian Kruger
  • Patent number: 10822937
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a fracturing method for providing fractures in a formation downhole for optimising hydro-carbon production, such as gas or shale gas production, in a well having a well tubular metal structure comprising several self-closing flow assemblies, each self-closing flow assembly comprising a sleeve which is movable along a longitudinal axis of the well tubular metal structure for opening or closing a port in the well tubular metal structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2020
    Assignee: Welltec A/S
    Inventor: Christian Krüger
  • Publication number: 20200339737
    Abstract: A one-component thermosetting epoxy resin compositions that feature good storage stability. The epoxy resin compositions are especially suitable for use as bodywork adhesive and for production of structural foams.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2018
    Publication date: October 29, 2020
    Applicant: SIKA TECHNOLOGY AG
    Inventors: Noah MUNZINGER, Christian KRÜGER
  • Publication number: 20200325368
    Abstract: A method of bonding substrates having different coefficients of thermal expansion, especially in the shell construction of modes of transport or white goods, using a one-component thermosetting epoxy resin composition containing toughness improvers based on terminally blocked polyurethane prepolymers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2018
    Publication date: October 15, 2020
    Applicant: SIKA TECHNOLOGY AG
    Inventors: Urs RHEINEGGER, Elyes JENDOUBI, Dominique GALLO, Christian KRÜGER
  • Patent number: 10770744
    Abstract: Apparatus, methods and systems are provided for cooling high power batteries. A plurality of carrier assemblies is stacked to form a cell stack. Each carrier assembly has a thermally conductive backing plate and a frame integrally formed therewith. A lithium-ion pouch cell (having a pair of cell tabs) is adhered to a front surface of the backing plate. Each cell tab is paired with a tab of opposite polarity of an adjacent battery cell. Thermally conductive compression bars are placed over the paired tabs to maintain electrical contact between the tabs. The compression bars also transfer heat to a cooling plate on top of the cell stack. Each carrier assembly incorporates a heat spreader sheet on a surface of the battery cell, a compressible foam sheet in front of the heat spreader sheet, and a thermally isolating sheet in front of the foam sheet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2020
    Assignee: Sterling PBES Energy Solution Ltd.
    Inventors: Johannes Christian Kruger, Brent Anthony Perry
  • Patent number: 10724328
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a downhole plug and abandonment system (100) for a well (105), comprising a first well tubular metal structure (101a) having a wall, a second well tubular metal structure (101b) having a wall, the second well tubular metal structure being arranged inside the first well tubular metal structure, the well tubular metal structures having longitudinal extensions and being arranged in a borehole (104) of a well, a packer (350) arranged between the first well tubular metal structure and the second well tubular metal structure defining an annular space (351) above the packer, a first plug (106) arranged in the second well tubular metal structure dividing the second well tubular metal structure into a first part (107) and a second part (108), the first part being closest to a top of the well, and a cement plug (270) arranged in the first part on top of the packer and the plug. Furthermore, the present invention relates to a downhole plug and abandonment method.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2020
    Assignee: Welltec A/S
    Inventor: Christian Krüger
  • Patent number: 10724326
    Abstract: A downhole repairing system includes a downhole straddle assembly for straddling over a zone downhole in the well having a plurality of tubular sections. A downhole setting tool string has a tubular tool part with expansion openings for allowing pressurised fluid to flow out to expand expandable metal sleeves. The first end tubular section has a groove for receiving at least one retractable engagement part of a connection tool of the downhole setting tool string, and the second outer tool diameter is smaller than the second end inner diameter creating a first sealed distance which is less than 2 mm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2020
    Assignee: Welltec Oilfield Solutions AG
    Inventor: Christian Krüger
  • Publication number: 20200217159
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a downhole method for removal of at least part of a first well tubular metal structure in a borehole of an existing well having a top, the first well tubular metal structure having a longitudinal extension and a first end closest to the top, comprising inserting a downhole wireline tool having an anchor section and a machining device in the first well tubular metal structure, positioning the downhole wireline tool opposite the first section of the first well tubular metal structure so that the machining device is positioned 8-12 metres from the first end of the first well tubular metal structure and the anchor section is arranged above the machining device, anchoring the downhole wireline tool opposite the first section by activating the anchor section to abut an inner surface of the first well tubular metal structure, separating the first section having a length of 8-12 metres from a second section of the first well tubular metal structure by machining into and along a circum
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 7, 2020
    Publication date: July 9, 2020
    Inventor: Christian KRÜGER
  • Publication number: 20200217170
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a downhole method for providing a zonal isolation at a predetermined position in an annulus between a wall of a borehole and a well tubular metal structure having a longitudinal extension in an existing well, comprising inserting a downhole tool in the well tubular metal structure, positioning the downhole tool opposite the predetermined position, separating a first section of the well tubular metal structure from a second section of the well tubular metal structure by machining into and along a circumference of the well tubular metal structure, inserting an unexpanded annular barrier between the first section and the second section, and expanding the annular barrier for providing zonal isolation at the predetermined position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 7, 2020
    Publication date: July 9, 2020
    Inventor: Christian KRÜGER