Patents by Inventor Frank Benner

Frank Benner 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: 11757210
    Abstract: Method of manufacturing a ground apparatus and ground apparatus comprising an aluminum nut (16) having an internal thread and adapted to clamp an eyelet (28) of an electrical conductor on a corresponding contact area of the stud (12), wherein the nut (16) has at least one coating (30) which contains at least zinc, characterized in that the coating further comprises tin, in that the coating consists of an acid tin-zinc electroplating on the aluminum nut (16) and is such that the tin is between 60 and 80% by weight of the coating and the tin-zinc coating forms a layer with an average thickness of from about 5 to 16 microns.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2023
    Assignee: NEWFREY LLC
    Inventors: Frank Drexler, Ralf Pimper, Robert Volnhals, Frank Benner
  • Publication number: 20220077605
    Abstract: Method of manufacturing a ground apparatus and ground apparatus comprising an aluminum nut (16) having an internal thread and adapted to clamp an eyelet (28) of an electrical conductor on a corresponding contact area of the stud (12), wherein the nut (16) has at least one coating (30) which contains at least zinc, characterized in that the coating further comprises tin, in that the coating consists of an acid tin-zinc electroplating on the aluminum nut (16) and is such that the tin is between 60 and 80% by weight of the coating and the tin-zinc coating forms a layer with an average thickness of from about 5 to 16 microns
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2021
    Publication date: March 10, 2022
    Inventors: Frank DREXLER, Ralf PIMPER, Robert VOLNHALS, Frank BENNER
  • Publication number: 20120174647
    Abstract: The invention relates to a guide device in an installation for deforming a material (1), including adjustable, extending parallel to each other, edge guides (3a, 3b) arranged and positionable on both longitudinal sides (2a, 2b) of the material (1), wherein the edge guides (3a, 3b) are subjected to pressure applied by respective positioning devices (4), characterized in that the at least one positioning device (4) includes at least two pressure-applying devices (4a, 4b) switchable seriesly one after another.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2010
    Publication date: July 12, 2012
    Inventor: Frank Benner
  • Patent number: 8080181
    Abstract: Improved coextruded ribbons of material, such as can be used for making relatively fine conductive or ceramic lines or structures, having relatively high aspect ratios, are provided. The inks used to form the coextruded structures lack a yield stress and a high viscosity, but react at their interface to form a material having a finite yield stress or a high viscosity. This material then supports the shape of the extruded ink such that structures can be formed therefrom.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2011
    Assignee: SolarWorld Innovations GmbH
    Inventors: David K. Fork, Ranjeet Rao, Frank Benner
  • Publication number: 20090286069
    Abstract: Improved coextruded ribbons of material, such as can be used for making relatively fine conductive or ceramic lines or structures, having relatively high aspect ratios, are provided. The inks used to form the coextruded structures lack a yield stress and a high viscosity, but react at their interface to form a material having a finite yield stress or a high viscosity. This material then supports the shape of the extruded ink such that structures can be formed therefrom.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2008
    Publication date: November 19, 2009
    Applicant: PALO ALTO RESEARCH CENTER INCORPORATED
    Inventors: David K. Fork, Ranjeet Rao, Frank Benner
  • Patent number: 6539972
    Abstract: An arrangement of pipelines of a high-pressure distribution network for liquid operating media, such as lubricants, coolants, and hydraulic pressure media for control members or drives, for a roll stand having a roll housing. The pipelines are supply pipelines, discharge pipelines, and distribution pipelines, wherein the roll stand has several consumers connected to the high-pressure distribution network for the liquid operating media. The supply lines and the discharge lines are combined to form modules of groups of pipelines mountable on the roll stand. The nominal pressure of the operating media is standardized within the pipelines of the high-pressure distribution network to a value of approximately 290 bar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2003
    Assignee: SMS Schloemann-Siemag Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Frank Benner, Harald Rackel, Friedhelm Reimann, Heinz Hopfenziz, Helmut Stötzel, Heinz Trudewind, Walter Nietsch
  • Patent number: 5987955
    Abstract: A method of operating a coil transfer apparatus and a coil transfer apparatus with a coiling station having a coiling roller each at an entry side and an exit side and with a uncoiling station with an uncoiling roller each on an entry side and an exit side. The method includes coiling a strip in a coiling station into a coil or placing a coil onto the coiling rollers, supporting the coil by the coiling rollers during coiling or after placement of the coil on the coiling rollers, and transferring the coil for uncoiling to the uncoiling station and supporting the coil after the transfer during uncoiling by the uncoiling rollers. The method further includes the steps of moving the coiling and uncoiling stations toward each other and raising the coiling roller on the entry side of the coiling station.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 1999
    Date of Patent: November 23, 1999
    Assignee: SMS Schloemann-Siemag Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventor: Frank Benner