Patents by Inventor George W. Bohnert
George W. Bohnert 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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Publication number: 20230117348Abstract: A battery and cooling device system comprising a thermal battery and a cooling device including a boiler, a condenser, a vapor tube, a reaction container, and a siphon. The boiler boils a solvent via heat drawn from the battery. The condenser condenses the vaporized solvent. The vapor tube connects the boiler to the reaction container so that the vaporized solvent travels through the vapor tube from the boiler into the condenser. The reaction container receives the liquidated solvent from the condenser so that the liquidated solvent interacts with a solute in the reaction container to effect an endothermic reaction to further draw heat from the battery. The siphon connects the reaction container to the boiler and drains the liquid solvent from the reaction container into the boiler once a predetermined amount of liquid solvent fills the reaction container.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 15, 2021Publication date: April 20, 2023Applicant: Honeywell Federal Manufacturing & Technologies, LLCInventors: Erik J. Timpson, George W. Bohnert
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Publication number: 20220161487Abstract: Methods and assemblies for additive manufacturing portions of components with enhanced strength are provided. The assemblies comprise a first deposition head and an apparatus for causing one or more reinforcement fibers to extend more than two layers within previously-deposited layers of build material. The first deposition head is configured to deposit a plurality of layers of a filament comprising a reinforcement fiber and thermoplastic material. The apparatus may comprise a needle point configured to be inserted into the plurality of layers to displace the reinforcement fiber so that it extends two or more of the plurality of layers.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 14, 2022Publication date: May 26, 2022Applicant: Honeywell Federal Manufacturing & Technologies, LLCInventors: Christian G. Barr, George W. Bohnert
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Patent number: 11279080Abstract: Methods and assemblies for additive manufacturing portions of components with enhanced strength are provided. The assemblies comprise a first deposition head and an apparatus for causing one or more reinforcement fibers to extend more than two layers within previously-deposited layers of build material. The first deposition head is configured to deposit a plurality of layers of a filament comprising a reinforcement fiber and thermoplastic material. The apparatus may comprise a needle point configured to be inserted into the plurality of layers to displace the reinforcement fiber so that it extends two or more of the plurality of layers.Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 2019Date of Patent: March 22, 2022Assignee: Honeywell Federal Manufacturing & Technologies, LLCInventors: Christian G. Barr, George W. Bohnert
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Publication number: 20210170670Abstract: Methods and assemblies for additive manufacturing portions of components with enhanced strength are provided. The assemblies comprise a first deposition head and an apparatus for causing one or more reinforcement fibers to extend more than two layers within previously-deposited layers of build material. The first deposition head is configured to deposit a plurality of layers of a filament comprising a reinforcement fiber and thermoplastic material. The apparatus may comprise a needle point configured to be inserted into the plurality of layers to displace the reinforcement fiber so that it extends two or more of the plurality of layers.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 6, 2019Publication date: June 10, 2021Applicant: HONEYWELL FEDERAL MANUFACTURING & TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventors: Christian G. Barr, George W. Bohnert
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Patent number: 9321968Abstract: Systems and methods for hydrocarbon extraction from hydrocarbon-containing material. Such systems and methods relate to extracting hydrocarbon from hydrocarbon-containing material employing a non-aqueous extractant. Additionally, such systems and methods relate to recovering and reusing non-aqueous extractant employed for extracting hydrocarbon from hydrocarbon-containing material.Type: GrantFiled: February 15, 2013Date of Patent: April 26, 2016Assignee: Honeywell Federal Manufacturing & Technologies, LLCInventors: George W. Bohnert, Galen G. Verhulst
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Patent number: 8398824Abstract: Systems and methods for hydrocarbon extraction from hydrocarbon-containing material. Such systems and methods relate to extracting hydrocarbon from hydrocarbon-containing material employing a non-aqueous extractant. Additionally, such systems and methods relate to recovering and reusing non-aqueous extractant employed for extracting hydrocarbon from hydrocarbon-containing material.Type: GrantFiled: May 11, 2010Date of Patent: March 19, 2013Assignee: Honeywell Federal Manufacturing & Technologies, LLCInventors: George W. Bohnert, Galen G. Verhulst
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Patent number: 7838628Abstract: A resin recycling system that produces essentially contaminant-free synthetic resin material in an environmentally safe and economical manner. The system includes receiving the resin in container form. A grinder grinds the containers into resin particles. The particles are exposed to a solvent in one or more solvent wash vessels, the solvent contacting the resin particles and substantially removing contaminants on the resin particles. A separator is used to separate the resin particles and the solvent. The resin particles are then placed in solvent removing element where they are exposed to a solvent removing agent which removes any residual solvent remaining on the resin particles after separation.Type: GrantFiled: June 26, 2006Date of Patent: November 23, 2010Assignee: Honeywell Federal Manufacturing & Technologies, LLCInventors: George W. Bohnert, Thomas E. Hand, Gary M. DeLaurentiis
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Publication number: 20100288677Abstract: Systems and methods for hydrocarbon extraction from hydrocarbon-containing material. Such systems and methods relate to extracting hydrocarbon from hydrocarbon-containing material employing a non-aqueous extractant. Additionally, such systems and methods relate to recovering and reusing non-aqueous extractant employed for extracting hydrocarbon from hydrocarbon-containing material.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 11, 2010Publication date: November 18, 2010Applicant: Honeywell Federal Manufacturing & Technology, LLCInventors: George W. Bohnert, Galen G. Verhulst
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Publication number: 20090155437Abstract: A method for removing contaminants from a material (39), such as resin particles, includes the steps of providing a vessel (50), directing a cleaning fluid (41) into the vessel (50), transferring the material into the vessel (50), moving the material within the vessel (50), and removing contaminants from the material as cleaning fluid (41) flows in the vessel (50). The vessel (50) has a vessel inlet (52) and a spaced apart vessel outlet (54). The cleaning fluid (41) is directed into the vessel (50) so that the cleaning fluid (41) flows in the vessel (50). The material (39) is transferred into the vessel (50) through the vessel inlet (52), and the material (39) is then moved within the vessel (50) from the vessel inlet (52) towards the vessel outlet (54). The cleaning fluid (41) flowing in the vessel (50) contacts the material (39) while the material is moving from the vessel inlet (52) toward the vessel outlet (54) and removes contaminants (39) from material (39).Type: ApplicationFiled: December 12, 2008Publication date: June 18, 2009Inventors: George W. Bohnert, Gary M. De Laurentiis
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Patent number: 7473758Abstract: A two step solvent and carbon dioxide based system that produces essentially contaminant-free synthetic resin material and which further includes a solvent cleaning system for periodically removing the contaminants from the solvent so that the solvent can be reused and the contaminants can be collected and safely discarded in an environmentally safe manner.Type: GrantFiled: June 26, 2006Date of Patent: January 6, 2009Assignee: Honeywell Federal Manufacturing & Technologies, LLCInventors: George W. Bohnert, Thomas E. Hand, Gary M. DeLaurentiis
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Patent number: 7473759Abstract: A two-step resin recycling system and method solvent that produces essentially contaminant-free synthetic resin material. The system and method includes one or more solvent wash vessels to expose resin particles to a solvent, the solvent contacting the resin particles in the one or more solvent wash vessels to substantially remove contaminants on the resin particles. A separator is provided to separate the solvent from the resin particles after removal from the one or more solvent wash vessels. The resin particles are next exposed to carbon dioxide in a closed loop carbon dioxide system. The closed loop system includes a carbon dioxide vessel where the carbon dioxide is exposed to the resin, substantially removing any residual solvent remaining on the resin particles after separation. A separation vessel is also provided to separate the solvent from the solvent laden carbon dioxide. Both the carbon dioxide and the solvent are reused after separation in the separation vessel.Type: GrantFiled: April 10, 2007Date of Patent: January 6, 2009Assignee: Honeywell Federal Manufacturing & Technologies, LLCInventors: George W. Bohnert, Thomas E. Hand, Gary M. DeLaurentiis
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Patent number: 7470766Abstract: A method for removing contaminants from synthetic resin material containers using a first organic solvent system and a second carbon dioxide system. The organic solvent is utilized for removing the contaminants from the synthetic resin material and the carbon dioxide is used to separate any residual organic solvent from the synthetic resin material.Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 2006Date of Patent: December 30, 2008Assignee: Honeywell Federal Manufacturing & Technologies, LLCInventors: George W. Bohnert, Thomas E. Hand, Gary M. DeLaurentiis
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Patent number: 7462685Abstract: A resin recycling method that produces essentially contaminant-free synthetic resin material in an environmentally safe and economical manner. The method includes receiving the resin in container form. The containers are then ground into resin particles. The particles are exposed to a solvent, the solvent contacting the resin particles and substantially removing contaminants on the resin particles. After separating the particles and the resin, a solvent removing agent is used to remove any residual solvent remaining on the resin particles after separation.Type: GrantFiled: June 26, 2006Date of Patent: December 9, 2008Assignee: Honeywell Federal Manufacturing & Technologies, LLCInventors: George W. Bohnert, Thomas E. Hand, Gary M. DeLaurentiis
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Patent number: 7452962Abstract: A method for removing contaminants from synthetic resin material containers using a first organic solvent system and a second carbon dioxide system. The organic solvent is utilized for removing the contaminants from the synthetic resin material and the carbon dioxide is used to separate any residual organic solvent from the synthetic resin material.Type: GrantFiled: May 31, 2006Date of Patent: November 18, 2008Assignee: Honeywell Federal Manufacturing & Technologies, LLCInventors: George W. Bohnert, Thomas E. Hand, Gary M. DeLaurentiis
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Patent number: 7253253Abstract: A method for removing contaminants from synthetic resin material containers using a first organic solvent system and a second carbon dioxide system. The organic solvent is utilized for removing the contaminants from the synthetic resin material and the carbon dioxide is used to separate any residual organic solvent from the synthetic resin material.Type: GrantFiled: April 1, 2005Date of Patent: August 7, 2007Assignee: Honeywell Federal Manufacturing & Technology, LLCInventors: George W. Bohnert, Thomas E. Hand, Gary M. Delaurentiis
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Patent number: 5711820Abstract: The present invention provides a method to separate and recover oils and recyclable plastic from plastic contaminated with oil. The invention utilizes the different solubility of oil in as liquid or supercritical fluid as compared to a gas to effect separation of the oil from the plastic.Type: GrantFiled: February 16, 1996Date of Patent: January 27, 1998Assignee: Allied Signal, Inc.Inventors: Henry M. Smith, George W. Bohnert, Ronald B. Olson, Thomas E. Hand
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Patent number: 5679631Abstract: The present invention is a tetrahydrofurfuryl alcohol and limonene cleaning agent and method for formulating and/or using the cleaning agent. This cleaning agent effectively removes both polar and nonpolar contaminants from various electrical and mechanical parts and is readily used without surfactants, thereby reducing the need for additional cleaning operations. The cleaning agent is warm water rinsable without the use of surfactants. The cleaning agent can be azeotropic, enhancing ease of use in cleaning operations and ease of recycling.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 1995Date of Patent: October 21, 1997Assignee: AlliedSignal, Inc.Inventors: George W. Bohnert, Richard D. Carter, Thomas E. Hand, Michael T. Powers
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Patent number: 5514294Abstract: The present invention is a tetrahydrofurfuryl alcohol and limonene or terpineol cleaning agent and method for formulating and/or using the cleaning agent. This cleaning agent effectively removes both polar and nonpolar contaminants from various electrical and mechanical parts and is readily used without surfactants, thereby reducing the need for additional cleaning operations. The cleaning agent is warm water rinsable without the use of surfactants. The cleaning agent can be azeotropic, enhancing ease of use in cleaning operations and ease of recycling.Type: GrantFiled: November 22, 1994Date of Patent: May 7, 1996Assignee: AlliedSignal Inc.Inventors: George W. Bohnert, Richard D. Carter, Thomas E. Hand, Michael T. Powers