Patents by Inventor Friedhelm Schmitz

Friedhelm Schmitz 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: 7798804
    Abstract: According to embodiments of the present invention, there is provided a split mold insert for a molding system. A first split mold insert complementary to a second split mold insert, the first and second split mold inserts configured, in use, to form a neck region of a preform capable of being blow-molded. The first split mold insert comprises a top portion and a bottom portion; the top portion for abutting, in use, a cavity plate assembly and the bottom portion being at an opposite extreme relative to the top portion; a back portion and a face portion opposite each other, extending between the top and bottom portions, the face portion defining a molding surface defining portion for forming, in use, at least a portion of the neck region of the preform; the back portion comprising a connecting interface for connecting, in use, to a slide bar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2010
    Assignee: Husky Injection Molding Systems Ltd.
    Inventors: Sven Kmoch, Ralf Walter Fisch, Arnold Mai, Friedhelm Schmitz
  • Patent number: 7758968
    Abstract: The invention relates to components of a steam turbine comprising a thermal insulation layer and a metallic anti-erosion layer that is applied to the thermal insulation layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2010
    Assignee: Siemens Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Friedhelm Schmitz, Kai Wieghardt
  • Publication number: 20100037611
    Abstract: According to the invention, in order to prevent a film from forming which obstructs the transfer of heat in heat exchanger pipes, the heat exchanger pipe comprises an external side which is adjacent to the external surface and which is impinged upon by a steam medium, and an inner side which is adjacent to an inner surface and which is impinged upon by a coolant, such that the outer surface is provided with a first layer which reduces the adhesion of the steam on the outer surface and/or the inner surface is provided with a second layer which reduces the adhesion of a coolant to the inner surface and which is embodied as a biocidal layer. The invention relates to a heat exchanger and to the use thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2009
    Publication date: February 18, 2010
    Inventor: Friedhelm Schmitz
  • Patent number: 7640969
    Abstract: According to the invention, in order to prevent a film from forming which obstructs the transfer of heat in heat exchanger pipes, the heat exchanger pipe comprises an external side which is adjacent to the external surface and which is impinged upon by a steam medium, and an inner side which is adjacent to an inner surface and which is impinged upon by a coolant, such that the outer surface is provided with a first layer which reduces the adhesion of the steam on the outer surface and/or the inner surface is provided with a second layer which reduces the adhesion of a coolant to the inner surface and which is embodied as a biocidal layer. The invention relates to a heat exchanger and to the use thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2010
    Assignee: Siemens Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventor: Friedhelm Schmitz
  • Publication number: 20090280005
    Abstract: The invention relates to the use of a thermal insulating layer for a housing of a steam turbine in order to even out the deformation behaviour of different components based on different heatings of the components.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2009
    Publication date: November 12, 2009
    Inventors: Friedhelm Schmitz, Kai Wieghardt
  • Patent number: 7614849
    Abstract: The invention relates to the use of a thermal insulating layer for a housing of a steam turbine in order to even out the deformation behavior of different components based on different heatings of the components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2009
    Assignee: Siemens Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Friedhelm Schmitz, Kai Wieghardt
  • Patent number: 7597551
    Abstract: Disclosed are a compensating retaining member for use with a molding system and the molding system incorporating same. A retaining structure for use in a molding system, the retaining structure configured to cooperate with a slide that is configured to receive, in use, a split mold insert coupled to the slide, is provided. The retaining structure comprises a body defining a relief element configured to provide a degree of flexibility to the body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2009
    Assignee: Husky Injection Molding Systems Ltd.
    Inventors: Arnold Mai, Friedhelm Schmitz, Sven Kmoch, Laurent Christel Sigler
  • Publication number: 20090233122
    Abstract: The invention relates to a component having a coating system, which comprises at least one bonding coat applied directly onto the component and at least one thermal barrier coat formed on the bonding coat, the bonding coat comprising from 22 to 36 wt. % Cr, from 15 to 30 wt. % Ni, at most 55 ppm Al, and Fe as a basis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2009
    Publication date: September 17, 2009
    Inventors: Jochen Barnikel, Friedhelm Schmitz
  • Publication number: 20090232646
    Abstract: The invention relates to the use of a thermal insulating layer for a housing of a steam turbine in order to even out the deformation behaviour of different components based on different heatings of the components.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2009
    Publication date: September 17, 2009
    Inventors: Friedhelm Schmitz, Kai Wieghardt
  • Patent number: 7588439
    Abstract: Disclosed are a compensating core for use with a molding system and the molding system incorporating same. A core insert for use in a molding system is provided. The core insert comprises a core base for defining, in use, a portion of a molding cavity; a core support for supporting, in use, the core base relative to a core plate of the molding system; a compensator associated, at least partially, with the core support to permit at least a degree of axial movement to the core base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2009
    Assignee: Husky Injection Molding Systems Ltd.
    Inventors: Arnold Mai, Friedhelm Schmitz, Sven Kmoch, Laurent Christel Sigler
  • Patent number: 7575429
    Abstract: Disclosed are a compensating mold stack, a molding system incorporating same and a method of aligning the compensating mold stack. A mold stack for use in a molding system is provided. The mold stack comprises at least two compensating components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2009
    Assignee: Husky Injection Molding Systems Ltd.
    Inventors: Arnold Mai, Friedhelm Schmitz, Sven Kmoch, Laurent Christel Sigler
  • Publication number: 20090053069
    Abstract: There are described components of a steam turbine, comprising a thermally insulating layer and a metallic anti-erosion layer on said thermally insulating layer. The anti-erosion layer is provided with the same material as the metallic connecting layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2006
    Publication date: February 26, 2009
    Inventors: Jochen Barnikel, Friedhelm Schmitz
  • Publication number: 20090041578
    Abstract: The aim of the invention is to provide a superheated component of a steam turbine installation with high thermal and mechanical resistance. To this end, the component comprises a lining applied to a body of the component, on a hot side facing a steam chamber, said lining being adapted to the contour of the component body. According to the invention, the lining comprises a number of moulded parts, each moulded part comprising a metallic and ceramic composite layer formed from at least one metallic layer and at least one ceramic layer. The ceramic layer is used especially as a insulating layer, and the metallic layer is especially used as a support or for protection against abrasion and/or erosion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2006
    Publication date: February 12, 2009
    Inventors: Detlef Haje, Dietmar Rottger, Friedhelm Schmitz
  • Publication number: 20090022844
    Abstract: Disclosed are a compensating mold stack, a molding system incorporating same and a method of aligning the compensating mold stack. A mold stack for use in a molding system is provided. The mold stack comprises at least two compensating components.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2007
    Publication date: January 22, 2009
    Inventors: Arnold Mai, Friedhelm Schmitz, Sven Kmoch, Laurent Christel Sigler
  • Publication number: 20090022843
    Abstract: Disclosed are a compensating core for use with a molding system and the molding system incorporating same. A core insert for use in a molding system is provided. The core insert comprises a core base for defining, in use, a portion of a molding cavity; a core support for supporting, in use, the core base relative to a core plate of the molding system; a compensator associated, at least partially, with the core support to permit at least a degree of axial movement to the core base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2007
    Publication date: January 22, 2009
    Inventors: Arnold MAI, Friedhelm Schmitz, Sven Kmoch, Laurent Christel Sigler
  • Publication number: 20090020915
    Abstract: According to embodiments of the present invention, there are provided a mold stack, a molding system incorporating same and a method of aligning the mold stack. For example, a mold stack is provided. The mold stack comprises a first molding cavity defining component, a second molding cavity defining component and a third molding cavity defining component, with the second molding cavity defining component being located, in use, in-between the first molding cavity defining component and the third molding cavity defining component. At least one of the first molding cavity defining component and the third molding cavity defining component is associated with a respective compensator, the respective compensator configured to allow the at least one of the first molding cavity defining component and the third molding cavity defining component to align itself relative to the second molding cavity defining component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2007
    Publication date: January 22, 2009
    Applicant: Husky Injection Molding Systems Ltd.
    Inventors: Arnold MAI, Friedhelm Schmitz, Sven Kmoch, Laurent Christel Sigler
  • Publication number: 20090022845
    Abstract: Disclosed are a compensating retaining member for use with a molding system and the molding system incorporating same. A retaining structure for use in a molding system, the retaining structure configured to cooperate with a slide that is configured to receive, in use, a split mold insert coupled to the slide, is provided. The retaining structure comprises a body defining a relief element configured to provide a degree of flexibility to the body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2007
    Publication date: January 22, 2009
    Inventors: Arnold Mai, Friedhelm Schmitz, Sven Kmoch, Laurent Christel Sigler
  • Publication number: 20080268090
    Abstract: According to embodiments of the present invention, there is provided a slide bar for slidably linking a split mold insert to a first mold half of an injection mold for forming a preform capable of being blow-molded into a container. The slide bar comprises a base structure defining a first slide interface for linking the base structure to an actuating bar of the injection mold; a second slide interface for receiving the split mold insert; a third slide interface for cooperating with a locking structure of the first mold half of the injection mold; the second slide interface and the third slide interface formed on opposing extremes of the base structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2007
    Publication date: October 30, 2008
    Applicant: HUSKY INJECTION MOLDING SYSTEMS LTD.
    Inventors: Sven KMOCH, Ralf Walter FISCH, Arnold MAI, Friedhelm SCHMITZ
  • Publication number: 20080268086
    Abstract: According to embodiments of the present invention, there is provided a split mold insert for a molding system. A first split mold insert complementary to a second split mold insert, the first and second split mold inserts configured, in use, to form a neck region of a preform capable of being blow-molded. The first split mold insert comprises a top portion and a bottom portion; the top portion for abutting, in use, a cavity plate assembly and the bottom portion being at an opposite extreme relative to the top portion; a back portion and a face portion opposite each other, extending between the top and bottom portions, the face portion defining a molding surface defining portion for forming, in use, at least a portion of the neck region of the preform; the back portion comprising a connecting interface for connecting, in use, to a slide bar.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2007
    Publication date: October 30, 2008
    Applicant: Husky Injection Molding Systems, Ltd.
    Inventors: Sven Kmoch, Ralf Walter Fisch, Arnold Mai, Friedhelm Schmitz
  • Publication number: 20080166587
    Abstract: The invention relates to a component having a coating system, which comprises at least one bonding coat applied directly onto the component and at least one thermal barrier coat formed on the bonding coat, the bonding coat comprising from 22 to 36 wt. % Cr, from 15 to 30 wt. % Ni, at most 55 ppm Al, and Fe as a basis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2007
    Publication date: July 10, 2008
    Inventors: Jochen Barnikel, Friedhelm Schmitz