Patents by Inventor Heinrich Lang

Heinrich Lang 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: 10161211
    Abstract: A system and method for locking together a running tool and a tubular member to rotate the tubular member. The system includes a tubular member and a running tool adapted to engage in a mechanical connection such that the running tool and the tubular member are arranged concentrically and moveable longitudinally together. The system includes a locking assembly adapted to lock the tubular member and the running tool together once the tubular member and the running tool are engaged in the mechanical connection, so that torque applied to the running tool is applied to the tubular member through the locking assembly to rotate the running tool and the tubular member synchronously. The locking assembly is adapted to unlock the tubular member and the running tool when the tubular member is landed on a shoulder of an outer tubular member so that the mechanical connection can then be disengaged.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2018
    Assignee: Stream-Flo Industries Ltd.
    Inventors: Todd Anthony Travis, Chi Yao, Eric Calzoncinth, Heinrich Lang
  • Publication number: 20170122042
    Abstract: A system and method for locking together a running tool and a tubular member to rotate the tubular member. The system includes a tubular member and a running tool adapted to engage in a mechanical connection such that the running tool and the tubular member are arranged concentrically and moveable longitudinally together. The system includes a locking assembly adapted to lock the tubular member and the running tool together once the tubular member and the running tool are engaged in the mechanical connection, so that torque applied to the running tool is applied to the tubular member through the locking assembly to rotate the running tool and the tubular member synchronously. The locking assembly is adapted to unlock the tubular member and the running tool when the tubular member is landed on a shoulder of an outer tubular member so that the mechanical connection can then be disengaged.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2016
    Publication date: May 4, 2017
    Applicant: Stream-Flo Industries Ltd.
    Inventors: Todd Anthony TRAVIS, Chi YAO, Eric CALZONCINTH, Heinrich LANG
  • Patent number: 9005705
    Abstract: A method for producing a substrate with a copper or a copper-containing coating is disclosed. The method comprises a first step wherein a first precursor, a second precursor and a substrate are provided. The first precursor is a copper complex that contains no fluorine and the second precursor is selected from a ruthenium complex, a nickel complex, a palladium complex or mixtures thereof. In the second step, a layer is deposited at least on partial regions of a surface of the substrate by using the first precursor and the second precursor by means of atomic layer deposition (ALD). The molar ratio of the first precursor:second precursor used for the ALD extends from 90:10 to 99.99:0.01. The obtained layer contains copper and at least one of ruthenium, nickel and palladium. Finally, a reduction is performed step in which a reducing agent acts on the substrate obtained after depositing the copper-containing layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2015
    Assignees: Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft zur Foerderung der Angewandten Forschung E.V., Technische Universitaet Chemnitz
    Inventors: Thomas Waechtler, Stefan Schulz, Thomas Gessner, Steve Mueller, André Tuchscherer, Heinrich Lang
  • Patent number: 8960276
    Abstract: A wellhead seal device forms metal seals in an annular space between inner and outer tubular members such as a rough casing held within aligned casing and tubing heads. An annular metal sealing sleeve has a lower portion seated in the annular space, and an upper portion which forms an inner sealing annulus adjacent the outer wall of the inner tubular member. A metal seal ring and a wedge ring are located in the inner sealing annulus. A retaining ring is retained by the upper portion above the wedge ring. Threaded seal energizing members extend through the retaining ring to push downwardly on the wedge ring and compress the metal seal ring radially inwardly to form a metal seal to the inner tubular member and thus seal the inner sealing annulus. The lower portion of the annular metal sealing sleeve may seal to the casing head and to the casing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2015
    Assignee: Stream-Flo Industries Ltd.
    Inventors: Heinrich Lang, Tony M. Lam, Tianle Guo
  • Patent number: 8507038
    Abstract: A method can be used for the production of a coated substrate. The coating contains copper. A copper precursor and a substrate are provided. The copper precursor is a copper(I) complex which contains no fluorine. A copper-containing layer is deposited by means of atomic layer deposition (ALD) at least on partial regions of the substrate surface by using the precursor. Optionally, a reduction step is performed in which a reducing agent acts on the substrate obtained in the layer deposition step. In various embodiments, the precursor is a complex of the formula L2Cu(X?X) in which L are identical or different ?-donor-? acceptor ligands and/or identical or different ?,?-donor-? acceptor ligands and X?X is a bidentate ligand which is selected from the group consisting of ?-diketonates, ?-ketoiminates, ?-diiminates, amidinates, carboxylates and thiocarboxylates.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2013
    Assignees: Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft zur Foerderung der Angewandten Forschung E.V., Technische Universitaet Chemnitz
    Inventors: Thomas Waechtler, Thomas Gessner, Stefan Schulz, Heinrich Lang, Alexander Jakob
  • Publication number: 20130062768
    Abstract: A method for producing a substrate with a copper or a copper-containing coating is disclosed. The method comprises a first step wherein a first precursor, a second precursor and a substrate are provided. The first precursor is a copper complex that contains no fluorine and the second precursor is selected from a ruthenium complex, a nickel complex, a palladium complex or mixtures thereof. In the second step, a layer is deposited at least on partial regions of a surface of the substrate by using the first precursor and the second precursor by means of atomic layer deposition (ALD). The molar ratio of the first precursor:second precursor used for the ALD extends from 90:10 to 99.99:0.01. The obtained layer contains copper and at least one of ruthenium, nickel and palladium. Finally, a reduction is performed step in which a reducing agent acts on the substrate obtained after depositing the copper-containing layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2011
    Publication date: March 14, 2013
    Applicants: TECHNISCHE UNIVERSITAET CHEMNITZ, FRAUNHOFER-GESELLSCHAFT ZUR FOERDERUNG DER ANGEWANDTEN FORSCHUNG E.V.
    Inventors: Thomas WAECHTLER, Stefan SCHULZ, Thomas GESSNER, Steve MUELLER, André TUCHSCHERER, Heinrich LANG
  • Patent number: 8297366
    Abstract: A system for supporting tubing with an installable load shoulder. The system includes a wellhead formed with an enlarged first circumferential groove in the wall of the vertical bore of the wellhead, and a second circumferential groove extending upwardly or downwardly from the first circumferential groove. At least one opening is formed in communication with the second circumferential groove. An annular load shoulder is received within the first circumferential groove, and has an inner surface adapted to support a tubing hanger. The load shoulder is formed from at least three arc-shaped shoulder segments adapted to be received within the first circumferential groove. At least one of the shoulder segments has an engagement member configured to pass through the opening to be received within the second circumferential groove. Rotating the load shoulder such that the engagement member is out of alignment with the opening secures the load shoulder within the wellhead.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2012
    Assignee: Stream-Flo Industries Ltd.
    Inventors: Alfred Olvera, Heinrich Lang
  • Patent number: 8246266
    Abstract: A first linkage component including a ball socket having a concave profiling and a second linkage component including a projection having a convex profiling received in the concave profiling of the ball socket. A sliding plate carried between the ball socket and projection having a convex profiling conforming to the concave profiling of the ball socket and a concave profiling conforming to the convex profiling of the projection. The convex profilings of the projection and sliding plate have a larger radius of curvature than the concave profilings of the sliding plate and the ball socket. A connecting rod connects the first linkage component, the second linkage component, and the sliding plate together. Wherein the larger radius of curvature of the convex profiling of the sliding plate and projection causes the projection and sliding plate to be further received in the ball socket after abrasive wear to prevent play between components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2012
    Assignee: Lang-Mekra North America, LLC
    Inventors: Heinrich Lang, Wolfgang Seiboth, Stefan Centmayer
  • Publication number: 20120067597
    Abstract: A wellhead seal device forms metal seals in an annular space between inner and outer tubular members such as a rough casing held within aligned casing and tubing heads. An annular metal sealing sleeve has a lower portion seated in the annular space, and an upper portion which forms an inner sealing annulus adjacent the outer wall of the inner tubular member. A metal seal ring and a wedge ring are located in the inner sealing annulus. A retaining ring is retained by the upper portion above the wedge ring. Threaded seal energizing members extend through the retaining ring to push downwardly on the wedge ring and compress the metal seal ring radially inwardly to form a metal seal to the inner tubular member and thus seal the inner sealing annulus. The lower portion of the annular metal sealing sleeve may seal to the casing head and to the casing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2011
    Publication date: March 22, 2012
    Applicant: Stream-Flo Industries Ltd.
    Inventors: Heinrich LANG, Tony M. Lam, Tianle Guo
  • Publication number: 20110310503
    Abstract: The invention relates to a mirror assembly for vehicles comprising a plurality of glass units (24, 32, 12, 14, 20, 22), spatially separated from one another, wherein one glass unit (24, 32) comprises mirror glass (30, 34) and a frame (28, 36) surrounding said mirror glass (30, 34) and one of the glass units (24, 32) has a permanent visual marking (38, 40).
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2010
    Publication date: December 22, 2011
    Inventor: Heinrich Lang
  • Patent number: 8066061
    Abstract: A reusable metal seal for a wellhead provides a metal-to-metal seal and includes upper and lower tapered sealing flanks which may be deflected by tapered wall surfaces on the wellhead engaging the taper sealing flanks, and the seal may have a plurality of annular relief grooves.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2011
    Assignee: Stream-Flo Industries Ltd.
    Inventors: Keith D. Farquharson, Tianle Guo, Heinrich Lang, Tony Lam, Kevin Paul Schneider
  • Publication number: 20100301478
    Abstract: A method can be used for the production of a coated substrate. The coating contains copper. A copper precursor and a substrate are provided. The copper precursor is a copper(I) complex which contains no fluorine. A copper-containing layer is deposited by means of atomic layer deposition (ALD) at least on partial regions of the substrate surface by using the precursor. Optionally, a reduction step is performed in which a reducing agent acts on the substrate obtained in the layer deposition step. In various embodiments, the precursor is a complex of the formula L2Cu(X?X) in which L are identical or different ?-donor-? acceptor ligands and/or identical or different ?,?-donor-? acceptor ligands and X?X is a bidentate ligand which is selected from the group consisting of ?-diketonates, ?-ketoiminates, ?-diiminates, amidinates, carboxylates and thiocarboxylates.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2010
    Publication date: December 2, 2010
    Inventors: Thomas Waechtler, Thomas Gessner, Stefan Schulz, Heinrich Lang, Alexander Jakob
  • Patent number: 7825951
    Abstract: A camera assembly for a driver cab of a large vehicle is disclosed for monitoring a front dead angle zone extending in front of and laterally across the driver cab, the camera assembly comprises a display monitor carried within the driver cab; and a camera in communication with the display monitor for monitoring the dead angle zones. A support arm has a first arm and a second arm. The camera is mounted to the first arm of the support arm, and the second arm of the support arm being affixed to the driver cab. An adjustable joint connects the first and second arms so that the first arm may be moved to adjust the viewing position of the camera and the camera may be positioned properly for monitoring the dead angle zone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 2, 2010
    Assignee: Lang-Mekra North America, LLC
    Inventors: Heinrich Lang, Stephan Plomp, Peter Fleischer, Johann Fellner
  • Publication number: 20100263877
    Abstract: A system for supporting tubing with an installable load shoulder. The system includes a wellhead formed with an enlarged first circumferential groove in the wall of the vertical bore of the wellhead, and a second circumferential groove extending upwardly or downwardly from the first circumferential groove. At least one opening is formed in communication with the second circumferential groove. An annular load shoulder is received within the first circumferential groove, and has an inner surface adapted to support a tubing hanger. The load shoulder is formed from at least three arc-shaped shoulder segments adapted to be received within the first circumferential groove. At least one of the shoulder segments has an engagement member configured to pass through the opening to be received within the second circumferential groove. Rotating the load shoulder such that the engagement member is out of alignment with the opening secures the load shoulder within the wellhead.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2010
    Publication date: October 21, 2010
    Applicant: Stream-Flo Industries Ltd.
    Inventors: Alfred Olvera, Heinrich Lang
  • Patent number: 7777059
    Abstract: Copper (I) formate complexes of general formula LnCu(HCOO).x COOH are decomposed in order to separate metallic copper, wherein x is a number from 0 to 10, n amounts to, 2, 3 or 4 and the n ligands L represent, independent of one another, one of the following ligands: a phosphane of formula R1R2R3P; a phosphite of formula (R1O)(R2O)(R3O)P; an isocyanide of formula R1—NC; an alkene of general formula R1R2C?CR3R4; or an alkyne of general formula R1C?CR2; wherein R1, R2, R3 and R4 represent, independent of one another, hydrogen, a linear or branched, optionally partly or fully fluorinated alkyl, aminoalkyl, alkyoxialkyl, hydroxialkyl, phosphinoalkyl or aryl radical having up to 20 carbon atoms, with the exception of triphenylphosphino-copper (I) formate and 1,1,1-tris(diphenylphosphinomethyl)ethane-copper (I) formate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2010
    Assignee: BASF SE
    Inventors: Lars Wittenbecher, Heinrich Lang, Yingzhong Shen
  • Patent number: 7682032
    Abstract: A bearing apparatus for pivotally moving a carrying arm relative to an anchorage is provided. The carrying arm may carry a mirror for a vehicle, the anchorage mountable to the vehicle. The bearing apparatus has a bushing located between the carrying arm and the anchorage in which a pivot bearing apparatus is moveably disposed. In one embodiment the pivot bearing apparatus has a control component and a come-along part relationally disposed about a shaft and movably connected to the control component. When the shaft is rotated, the come-along part moves along the shaft to rotate the control component. In turn, the control component transfers its rotation to pivot the carrying arm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2010
    Assignee: Lang Mekra North America, LLC
    Inventors: Heinrich Lang, Albrecht Popp
  • Patent number: 7631977
    Abstract: A rearview mirror assembly for a vehicle is disclosed, the rearview mirror assembly including a support structure for mounting the mirror assembly to the vehicle. The support structure includes a first part for substantially permanent connection to the vehicle and a second part for selective connection to the first part. A support arm is provided on which at least one mirror is mounted, the second part of the support structure being disposed on the support arm. A locking mechanism is disposed on the support structure for selectively locking together the first and second parts of the support structure to thereby secure the support arm and mirror to the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2009
    Assignee: Lang Mekra North America, LLC
    Inventors: Heinrich Lang, Albrecht Popp, Jürgen Pfanz
  • Publication number: 20090266558
    Abstract: A reusable metal seal for a wellhead provides a metal-to-metal seal and includes upper and lower tapered sealing flanks which may be deflected by tapered wall surfaces on the wellhead engaging the taper sealing flanks, and the seal may have a plurality of annular relief grooves.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2009
    Publication date: October 29, 2009
    Inventors: Keith D. Farquharson, Tinale Guo, Heinrich Lang, Tony M. Lam, Kevin Paul Scheider
  • Patent number: D610060
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2010
    Assignee: Mekra Lang GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Markus Meier, Heinrich Lang
  • Patent number: D610513
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2010
    Assignee: Mekra Lang GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Markus Meier, Heinrich Lang