Patents by Inventor Frank Vettermann
Frank Vettermann 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).
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Patent number: 8578575Abstract: Device and method for producing a unidirectional (UD) layer from a predetermined number of filament strands. Device includes a dispenser arrangement structured and arranged for delivering the predetermined number of filament strands, and a storage arrangement, structured and arranged for temporary storage of the predetermined number of filament strands. The storage arrangement includes separate storage parts for each of the predetermined number of filament strands. Device also includes a spreading arrangement and an outlet.Type: GrantFiled: November 22, 2010Date of Patent: November 12, 2013Assignee: Karl Mayer Malimo Textilmaschinenfabrik GmbHInventors: Matthias Seifert, Frank Vettermann, Astrid Kirchberg, Matthias Thieme, Dietmar Reuchsel
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Patent number: 8567024Abstract: Method and device for producing a unidirectional (UD) layer with a predetermined layer width from a predetermined number of filament strands. The method includes spreading the filament strands out transversely to a longitudinal direction of the UD layer to form bands that are arranged next to one another. A first width of the bands is greater than a dividing width, which corresponds to the predetermined layer width divided by the predetermined number of filament strands.Type: GrantFiled: November 22, 2010Date of Patent: October 29, 2013Assignee: Karl Mayer Malimo Textilmaschinenfabrik GmbHInventors: Hans-Juergen Heinrich, Frank Vettermann, Astrid Kirchberg, Alexander Wegner, Dietmar Reuchsel
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Publication number: 20120111162Abstract: Device and method for producing scrims of fiber bands. The device includes a dispensing arrangement structured and arranged for dispensing fiber bands, a severing device structured and arranged for cutting the fiber bands to a cut length and comprising a knife with a cutting edge displaceable in a direction of an extension of the cutting edge, a conveyor device structured and arranged for conveying at least one layer of fiber bands to a bonding device, and a transport device structured and arranged to deposit the cut length fiber bands onto the conveyor device.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 1, 2011Publication date: May 10, 2012Applicant: KARL MAYER MALIMO TEXTILMASCHINENFABRIK GMBHInventors: Astrid KIRCHBERG, Wolfram KRETZSCHMAR, Frank VETTERMANN, Klaus WIEDENHOEFT, Matthias THIEME
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Publication number: 20110154630Abstract: Device and method for producing a unidirectional (UD) layer from a predetermined number of filament strands. Device includes a dispenser arrangement structured and arranged for delivering the predetermined number of filament strands, and a storage arrangement, structured and arranged for temporary storage of the predetermined number of filament strands. The storage arrangement includes separate storage parts for each of the predetermined number of filament strands. Device also includes a spreading arrangement and an outlet.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 22, 2010Publication date: June 30, 2011Applicant: KARL MAYER MALIMO TEXTILMASCHINENFABRIK GMBHInventors: Matthias SEIFERT, Frank VETTERMANN, Astrid KIRCHBERG, Matthias THIEME, Dietmar REUCHSEL
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Publication number: 20110146040Abstract: Method and device for producing a unidirectional (UD) layer with a predetermined layer width from a predetermined number of filament strands. The method includes spreading the filament strands out transversely to a longitudinal direction of the UD layer to form bands that are arranged next to one another. A first width of the bands is greater than a dividing width, which corresponds to the predetermined layer width divided by the predetermined number of filament strands.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 22, 2010Publication date: June 23, 2011Applicant: KARL MAYER MALIMO TEXTILMASCHINENFABRIK GMBHInventors: Hans-Juergen HEINRICH, Frank VETTERMANN, Astrid KIRCHBERG, Alexander WEGNER, Dietmar REUCHSEL
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Patent number: 7536761Abstract: Device and method for spreading a carbon fiber hank into a carbon fiber band. The device includes a heating device having at least two electrodes that are spaced apart from each other and coupled to a power supply, and a spreading device arranged after the heating device in the traveling direction of the carbon fiber hank.Type: GrantFiled: October 18, 2006Date of Patent: May 26, 2009Assignee: Karl Mayer Malimo Textilmaschinenfabrik GmbHInventors: Juergen Nestler, Frank Vettermann, Dietmar Reuchsel
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Patent number: 7458236Abstract: A device for feeding fiber bands to a knitting machine, wherein the device includes a creel having at least one bobbin with at least one fiber band. Further, at least one feed drive driving at least one feeder roll, such that the fiber band is guided by the at least one feeder roll. Further still, a band storage including a motor driven control drive arranged to change the length of a variable length storage path for the at least one fiber band, wherein the band storage is arranged between the creel and the at least one feeder roll. A control device actuates the motor driven control drive and the at least one feed drive in a manner coordinated with one another.Type: GrantFiled: February 24, 2006Date of Patent: December 2, 2008Assignee: Karl Mayer Malimo Textilmaschinenfabrik GmbHInventors: Karl-Heinz Kinder, Wolfgang Pester, Gottfried Roth, Dietmar Reuchsel, Frank Schubert, Frank Vettermann, Alexander Wegner, Astrid Kirchberg
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Publication number: 20070101564Abstract: Device and method for spreading a carbon fiber hank into a carbon fiber band. The device includes a heating device having at least two electrodes that are spaced apart from each other and coupled to a power supply, and a spreading device arranged after the heating device in the traveling direction of the carbon fiber hank.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 18, 2006Publication date: May 10, 2007Applicant: KARL MAYER MALIMO TEXTILMASCHINENFABRIK GMBHInventors: Juergen NESTLER, Frank VETTERMANN, Dietmar REUCHSEL
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Publication number: 20060225465Abstract: A device for feeding fiber bands to a knitting machine, wherein the device includes a creel having at least one bobbin with at least one fiber band. Further, at least one feed drive driving at least one feeder roll, such that the fiber band is guided by the at least one feeder roll. Further still, a band storage including a motor driven control drive arranged to change the length of a variable length storage path for the at least one fiber band, wherein the band storage is arranged between the creel and the at least one feeder roll. A control device actuates the motor driven control drive and the at least one feed drive in a manner coordinated with one another.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 24, 2006Publication date: October 12, 2006Applicant: KARL MAYER MALIMO TEXTILMASCHINENFABRIK GmbHInventors: Karl-Heinz Kinder, Wolfgang Pester, Gottfried Roth, Dietmar Reuchsel, Frank Schubert, Frank Vettermann, Alexander Wegner, Astrid Kirchberg
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Patent number: 6151923Abstract: An apparatus for supplying a multi-layer, multiaxial yarn stratum to the knitting site of a warp knitting machine, with endless conveyor chains for guiding the yarn stratum to the knitting site, with at least two multiple yarn guides, which can be moved changeably over both conveyor chains for each yarn sheet and with means for supporting the yarn stratum. The prelaid yarn stratum is supplied in such a manner, that at least one endless conveyor belt is driven synchronously with the conveyor chains and supports the yarn stratum, and is guided over guide rollers mounted on the frame with the distance between the guide roller and the knitting site bridged with the help of supporting guiding elements for the yarn stratum.Type: GrantFiled: October 5, 1999Date of Patent: November 28, 2000Assignee: Karl Mayer Malimo Textilmaschinenfabrik GmbHInventors: Jan Gruenert, Frank Vettermann, Dietmar Reuchsel, Dietmar Grenzendoerfer, Dieter Erth, Jens Fischer, Klaus Wiedenhoeft