Patents by Inventor Franz Harter

Franz Harter 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).

  • Automatic Monitoring and Control of Fill Levels
    Publication number: 20080172417
    Abstract: An inventory management system automatic monitors and control of fill levels or pressure states. The inventory management system supports bidirectional communication between the individual field devices and a central system. The bidirectional communication takes place using a web client by way of a communications network (e.g., the Internet) so that broadband data exchange becomes possible. Administration of the measured data takes place centrally and automatically.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2007
    Publication date: July 17, 2008
    Inventors: Thomas Oehler, Franz Harter, Juergen Fichter, Fridolin Faist
  • Compressor blade tip seal
    Patent number: 4738586
    Abstract: The trench inner wall surrounding the tips of axial flow fan/compressor blades in a turbine type power plant is angularly disposed relative to the gas path wall to allow deeper penetration into the trench and minimize leakage around the tips. Gap closure between the inner wall of the trench and tip is contemplated by the contour of the blade/trench.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 1987
    Date of Patent: April 19, 1988
    Assignee: United Technologies Corporation
    Inventor: Franz Harter