Patents by Inventor Erik Braam

Erik Braam 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: 7928614
    Abstract: The invention relates to an ultrasonic transducer, comprising an ultrasonic flange and a magnetostrictive driver, wherein the driver is connected to a contact surface of the ultrasonic flange that faces the same, and wherein the driver and the ultrasonic flange are connected in the region of the contact surface by means of electron beam welding and/or laser beam welding. The contact surface is configured by the bottom of at least one receiving pocket, which receives the end of the driver on the ultrasonic flange side, and at least one receiving pocket is configured in a pedestal-like elevation of the end of the ultrasonic flange facing the driver, and the pedestal-like elevation is higher than the depth of the receiving jackets configured therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2011
    Assignee: Markisches Werk GmbH
    Inventors: Udo Hirnschal, Erik Braam
  • Publication number: 20110018368
    Abstract: The invention relates to an ultrasonic transducer, comprising an ultrasonic flange and a magnetostrictive driver, wherein the driver is connected to a contact surface of the ultrasonic flange that faces the same, and wherein the driver and the ultrasonic flange are connected in the region of the contact surface by means of electron beam welding and/or laser beam welding. The contact surface is configured by the bottom of at least one receiving pocket, which receives the end of the driver on the ultrasonic flange side, and at least one receiving pocket is configured in a pedestal-like elevation of the end of the ultrasonic flange facing the driver, and the pedestal-like elevation is higher than the depth of the receiving jackets configured therein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 19, 2010
    Publication date: January 27, 2011
    Applicant: M.RKISCHES WERK GMBH
    Inventors: Udo Hirnschal, Erik Braam
  • Publication number: 20100193349
    Abstract: The present teachings relate to ultrasonic horns that have improved stress profiles durability. In various embodiments, the ultrasonic horns can have geometric features designed to distribute stress more evenly along their longitudinal length.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2010
    Publication date: August 5, 2010
    Inventor: Erik Braam