Patents by Inventor Helmut Gerhard Conrad
Helmut Gerhard Conrad 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: 8015659Abstract: A vacuum cleaner is provided having improved pressure loss characteristics. A fluid supply conduit in flow communication with an inlet to a cyclone is integrally formed as part of a cyclone bin. The present invention may be adapted for use with cyclonic separation devices of all types, including single- and multi-stage cyclonic separators.Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 2008Date of Patent: September 13, 2011Assignee: GBD CorporationInventors: Wayne Ernest Conrad, Helmut Gerhard Conrad, Ted Szylowiec
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Patent number: 7811528Abstract: A process and reactor for chemical conversion is taught. The process allows the selective breaking of chemical bonds in a molecule by use of fast rise alternating current or fast rise pulsed direct current, each fast rise portion being selected to have a suitable voltage and frequency to break a selected chemical bond in a molecule. The reactor for carrying out such a process includes a chamber for containing the molecule and a generator for generating and applying the selected fast rise current.Type: GrantFiled: January 9, 2006Date of Patent: October 12, 2010Assignee: ATI Properties, Inc.Inventors: Wayne Ernest Conrad, Richard Stanley Phillips, Andrew Richard Henry Phillips, Helmut Gerhard Conrad
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Patent number: 7455708Abstract: A vacuum cleaner is provided having improved pressure loss characteristics. A fluid supply conduit in flow communication with an inlet to a cyclone is integrally formed as part of a cyclone bin. The present invention may be adapted for use with cyclonic separation devices of all types, including single- and multi-stage cyclonic separators.Type: GrantFiled: November 15, 2006Date of Patent: November 25, 2008Assignee: G.B.D. CorporationInventors: Wayne Ernest Conrad, Helmut Gerhard Conrad, Ted Szylowiec
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Publication number: 20080223174Abstract: The present invention is directed to methods and apparatus that use electrostatic and/or electromagnetic fields to enhance the process of spray forming preforms or powders. The present invention also describes methods and apparatus for atomization and heat transfer with non-equilibrium plasmas. The present invention is also directed to articles, particularly for use in gas turbine engines, produced by the methods of the invention.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 20, 2007Publication date: September 18, 2008Inventors: Robin M. Forbes Jones, Richard L. Kennedy, Helmut Gerhard Conrad, Ted Szylowiec, Wayne Conrad, Richard Stanley Phillips, Andrew Richard Henry Phillips
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Publication number: 20080196197Abstract: A vacuum cleaner is provided having improved pressure loss characteristics. A fluid supply conduit in flow communication with an inlet to a cyclone is integrally formed as part of a cyclone bin. The present invention may be adapted for use with cyclonic separation devices of all types, including single- and multi-stage cyclonic separators.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 26, 2008Publication date: August 21, 2008Applicant: GBD CORPORATIONInventors: Wayne Ernest Conrad, Helmut Gerhard Conrad, Ted Szylowiec
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Patent number: 7374598Abstract: The present invention is directed to methods and apparatus that use electrostatic and/or electromagnetic fields to enhance the process of spray forming preforms or powders. The present invention also describes methods and apparatus for atomization and heat transfer with non-equilibrium plasmas. The present invention is also directed to articles, particularly for use in gas turbine engines, produced by the methods of the invention.Type: GrantFiled: August 9, 2004Date of Patent: May 20, 2008Assignee: ATI Properties, Inc.Inventors: Robin M. Forbes Jones, Richard L. Kennedy, Helmut Gerhard Conrad, Ted Szylowiec, Wayne Conrad, Richard Stanley Phillips, Andrew Richard Henry Phillips
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Patent number: 7179314Abstract: A method for filtering a dirty air stream in a vacuum cleaner to obtain a clean air stream comprises subjecting the dirty air stream to a first cyclonic separation stage to obtain a partially cleaned air stream and subjecting the partially cleaned air stream to an electronic filtration stage and optionally a second cyclonic separation stage to obtain the clean air stream. The electronic filtration stage is optionally removable with a cyclonic cleaning stage from the vacuum cleaner. The electronic filtration stage is optionally an electrostatic precipitator which utilizes air flow through the vacuum cleaner to generate the voltage used by the electrostatic precipitator.Type: GrantFiled: April 15, 2004Date of Patent: February 20, 2007Assignee: Polar Light LimitedInventors: Wayne Ernest Conrad, Helmut Gerhard Conrad
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Patent number: 6984364Abstract: A process and reactor for chemical conversion is taught. The process allows the selective breaking of chemical bonds in a molecule by use of fast rise alternating current or fast rise pulsed direct current, each fast rise portion being selected to have a suitable voltage and frequency to break a selected chemical bond in a molecule. The reactor for carrying out such a process includes a chamber for containing the molecule and a generator for generating and applying the selected fast rise current.Type: GrantFiled: November 15, 2002Date of Patent: January 10, 2006Assignee: ATI Properties, Inc.Inventors: Wayne Ernest Conrad, Richard Stanley Phillips, Andrew Richard Henry Phillips, Helmut Gerhard Conrad
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Patent number: 6902596Abstract: A vacuum cleaner is provided having improved pressure loss characteristics. A fluid supply conduit in flow communication with an inlet to a cyclone is integrally formed as part of a cyclone bin. The present invention may be adapted for use with cyclonic separation devices of all types, including single- and multi-stage cyclonic separators.Type: GrantFiled: April 5, 2004Date of Patent: June 7, 2005Assignee: GBD CorporationInventors: Wayne Ernest Conrad, Helmut Gerhard Conrad, Ted Szylowiec
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Publication number: 20050028675Abstract: A method for filtering a dirty air stream in a vacuum cleaner to obtain a clean air stream comprises subjecting the dirty air stream to a first cyclonic separation stage to obtain a partially cleaned air stream and subjecting the partially cleaned air stream to an electronic filtration stage and optionally a second cyclonic separation stage to obtain the clean air stream. The electronic filtration stage is optionally removable with a cyclonic cleaning stage from the vacuum cleaner. The electronic filtration stage is optionally an electrostatic precipitator which utilizes air flow through the vacuum cleaner to generate the voltage used by the electrostatic precipitator.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 15, 2004Publication date: February 10, 2005Applicant: Fantom Technologies Inc.Inventors: Wayne Conrad, Helmut Gerhard Conrad
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Publication number: 20040194250Abstract: A vacuum cleaner has a first and second cyclonic cleaning stages in series. The second cyclonic cleaning stage has a plurality of second stage cyclones. A conduit connects the first cyclonic cleaning stage outlet and the second stage cyclone inlets.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 21, 2004Publication date: October 7, 2004Applicant: Fantom Technologies Inc.Inventors: Wayne Ernest Conrad, Helmut Gerhard Conrad
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Publication number: 20040182053Abstract: A vacuum cleaner is provided having improved pressure loss characteristics. A fluid supply conduit in flow communication with an inlet to a cyclone is integrally formed as part of a cyclone bin. The present invention may be adapted for use with cyclonic separation devices of all types, including single- and multi-stage cyclonic separators.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 5, 2004Publication date: September 23, 2004Applicant: G.B.D. CorporationInventors: Wayne Ernest Conrad, Helmut Gerhard Conrad, Ted Szylowiec
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Patent number: 6782585Abstract: A vacuum cleaner has a first cyclonic cleaning stage and a second cyclonic stage positioned in series with the first cyclonic cleaning stage. The second cyclonic stage comprises a plurality of second stage cyclones. A passage connects the first cyclonic cleaning stage outlet and the second stage cyclones inlets. The passage does not increase in cross-sectional area in a downstream direction.Type: GrantFiled: October 5, 2000Date of Patent: August 31, 2004Assignee: Fantom Technologies Inc.Inventors: Wayne Ernest Conrad, Helmut Gerhard Conrad
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Patent number: 6772961Abstract: The present invention is directed to methods and apparatus that use electrostatic and/or electromagnetic fields to enhance the process of spray forming preforms or powders. The present invention also describes methods and apparatus for atomization and heat transfer with non-equilibrium plasmas. The present invention is also directed to articles, particularly for use in gas turbine engines, produced by the methods of the invention.Type: GrantFiled: June 18, 2001Date of Patent: August 10, 2004Assignee: ATI Properties, Inc.Inventors: Robin M. Forbes Jones, Richard L. Kennedy, Helmut Gerhard Conrad, Ted Szylowiec, Wayne Conrad, Richard Stanley Phillips, Andrew Richard Henry Phillips
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Patent number: 6740144Abstract: A device for filtering a dirty air stream in a vacuum cleaner to obtain a clean air stream includes subjecting the dirty air stream to a first cyclonic separation stage to obtain a partially cleaned air stream and subjecting the partially cleaned air stream to an electronic filtration stage and optionally a second cyclonic separation stage to obtain the clean air stream. The electronic filtration stage is optionally removable with a cyclonic cleaning stage from the vacuum cleaner. The electronic filtration stage is optionally an electrostatic precipitator which utilizes air flow through the vacuum cleaner to generate the voltage used by the electrostatic precipitator.Type: GrantFiled: January 14, 2002Date of Patent: May 25, 2004Assignee: Fantom Technologies Inc.Inventors: Wayne Ernest Conrad, Helmut Gerhard Conrad
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Patent number: 6736873Abstract: A vacuum cleaner is provided having improved pressure loss characteristics. A fluid supply conduit in flow communication with an inlet to a cyclone is integrally formed as part of a cyclone bin. The present invention may be adapted for use with cyclonic separation devices of all types, including single- and multi-stage cyclonic separators.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2002Date of Patent: May 18, 2004Assignee: G.B.D. CorporationInventors: Wayne Ernest Conrad, Helmut Gerhard Conrad, Ted Szylowiec
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Publication number: 20040035093Abstract: A vacuum cleaner comprising a dirty air inlet for receiving air containing dirt; a cyclone in flow communication with the dirty air inlet and having an air outlet; and, a prandtl layer turbine positioned downstream from and in flow communication with the air outlet wherein the prandtl layer turbine provides at least a portion of the motive force for drawing the air containing dirt through the cyclone.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 27, 2003Publication date: February 26, 2004Inventors: Wayne Ernest Conrad, Ted Szylowiec, Helmut Gerhard Conrad
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Publication number: 20030141180Abstract: A process and reactor for chemical conversion is taught. The process allows the selective breaking of chemical bonds in a molecule by use of fast rise alternating current or fast rise pulsed direct current, each fast rise portion being selected to have a suitable voltage and frequency to break a selected chemical bond in a molecule. The reactor for carrying out such a process includes a chamber for containing the molecule and a generator for generating and applying the selected fast rise current.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 15, 2002Publication date: July 31, 2003Inventors: Wayne Ernest Conrad, Richard Stanley Phillips, Andrew Richard Henry Phillips, Helmut Gerhard Conrad
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Patent number: 6599340Abstract: A cyclonic separation device is provided having improved pressure loss characteristics. A fluid supply conduit in flow communication with an inlet to a cyclone is located and configured to extend longitudinally through a central portion of the cyclone, whereby the sharp bending of the conduit may be reduced, thereby reducing pressure losses in the device, without unduly interfering with the cyclonic flow within the cyclone. The present invention may be adapted for use with cyclonic separation devices of all types, including single- and multi-stage cyclonic separators. The cyclonic separation device may be incorporated in a vacuum cleaner such as an upright vacuum cleaner. A three dimensional conduit which is optionally used with a cyclonic separator is provided.Type: GrantFiled: July 8, 2002Date of Patent: July 29, 2003Assignee: G.B.D. CorpInventors: Wayne Ernest Conrad, Helmut Gerhard Conrad, Ted Szylowiec
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Patent number: 6596046Abstract: A cyclone separator having an improved efficiency to remove a broader spectrum of contained particles is disclosed. The inner wall of the cyclone separator is configured to continuously impart changes in the acceleration of a fluid as it rotates within the cyclone cavity.Type: GrantFiled: June 20, 2001Date of Patent: July 22, 2003Assignee: G.B.D. Corp.Inventors: Wayne Ernest Conrad, Helmut Gerhard Conrad, Ted Szylowiec