Patents by Inventor Kai BECKER

Kai BECKER 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).

  • Publication number: 20240076533
    Abstract: The invention provides a bonding agent particularly suited for bonding metal to castable polyurethane, polyesters and or polyamides.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 16, 2022
    Publication date: March 7, 2024
    Inventors: STEFAN DEHNICKE, KAI ZIEGLER, PHILIPP ZUTAVERN, ANNA OSICHOW, GERD BECKER
  • Patent number: 11485858
    Abstract: An impact-modified polyamide composition comprising from 5 wt % to 85 wt % of polyamide polymer; from 10 wt % to 60 wt % glass fiber; from 3 wt % to 30 wt % of an impact modifier; and a melt stabilizer at a concentration less than 5 wt %; wherein the weight ratio of the impact modifier to the melt stabilizer ranges from 1.0:1 to 100:1; and wherein the polyamide composition demonstrates an un-notched Charpy impact energy loss at 23° C. that is greater than 80 kJ/m2 and a tensile strength greater than 135 MPa.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2022
    Assignee: Ascend Performance Materials Operations LLC
    Inventors: Bradley J. Sparks, Ryan M. Hensarling, Kai Becker, Tariq Oweimreen
  • Publication number: 20210355322
    Abstract: Provided herein are polyamide compositions including one or more semi-crystalline polyamides and either an amorphous polyamide or a semi-crystalline copolyamide such as PA66/6. The provided compositions are particularly useful as vibration isolators more effective at high-temperature noise and harshness damping than conventional polyamide compositions. Also provided are methods for making the provided compositions, and articles that include the provided compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2021
    Publication date: November 18, 2021
    Applicant: Ascend Performance Materials Operations LLC
    Inventors: Avelino Lima, Jacob G. Ray, Ted Wieczorek, Kai Becker, Bradley J. Sparks, Tariq Oweimreen
  • Publication number: 20200247993
    Abstract: An impact-modified polyamide composition comprising from 5 wt % to 85 wt % of polyamide polymer; from 10 wt % to 60 wt % glass fiber; from 3 wt % to 30 wt % of an impact modifier; and a melt stabilizer at a concentration less than 5 wt %; wherein the weight ratio of the impact modifier to the melt stabilizer ranges from 1.0:1 to 100:1; and wherein the polyamide composition demonstrates an un-notched Charpy impact energy loss at 23° C. that is greater than 80 kJ/m2 and a tensile strength greater than 135 MPa.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2020
    Publication date: August 6, 2020
    Applicant: Ascend Performance Materials Operations LLC
    Inventors: Bradley J. Sparks, Ryan M. Hensarling, Kai Becker, Tariq Oweimreen
  • Patent number: 10376930
    Abstract: A rotating cleaner (1) comprising a housing (2) which has a cavity (10) and an inlet (9) which is connectable to a fluid supply line, a shaft (5) extending in sections into the cavity (10), a sprayer body (3) which is non-rotatably connected with the shaft (5) and has an outlet (8), and further comprising a sliding bearing for rotatably supporting the shaft (5) in the housing (2), said sliding bearing having a rotating bearing surface (23), an idle bearing surface (22) and a bearing gap. To improve the cleanability and the rotational characteristics of the rotating part, it is proposed that the rotating bearing surface (23) and the idle bearing surface (22) are each formed as a contiguous surface for supporting the shaft (5) in the radial and axial direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2019
    Assignee: GEA TUCHENHAGEN GMBH
    Inventors: Kai Becker, Richard Collins
  • Patent number: 10307801
    Abstract: The invention relates to a rotating cleaner (1) comprising a housing (2) which has a cavity (10) and an inlet (9) which is connectable to a fluid supply line, a shaft (11) extending in sections into the cavity (10), a sprayer body (3) which has an interior space (14), said sprayer body (3) being connected non-rotatably with the shaft (11) and including an outlet opening (6), and further comprising a bearing (16) for rotatably supporting the shaft (11) in the housing (2). To improve the spray pattern, it is proposed that the fluid manifold (13; 13?) designed for uniform distribution of the fluid is arranged in the interior space (14).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2019
    Assignee: GEA TUCHENHAGEN GMBH
    Inventors: Kai Becker, Richard Collins
  • Patent number: 10247149
    Abstract: An engine assembly with an air intake system and a turbocharger device in fluid communication with the air intake system includes an electronic control unit in communication with the air intake system and turbocharger device. A CAC system is in downstream fluid communication with the turbocharger device and in upstream fluid communication with the air intake system and includes at least one flow adjustment mechanism in communication with the electronic control unit and selectively positionable between a first position and one or more second positions to adjust velocity of air from the turbocharger device flowing through the CAC system and to manage condensation buildup in the CAC system and/or to open a bypass duct in order for some or all of the turbo airflow to bypass the CAC system to reduce or eliminate condensation buildup in the CAC system at warm ambient conditions and ice buildup at cold ambient conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2019
    Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations LLC
    Inventors: Mark D. Nemesh, Werner Filsinger, Kai Becker
  • Patent number: 10138774
    Abstract: A silencer for an internal combustion engine of a motor vehicle having a turbocharger and a charge air cooler is provided. The silencer includes a turbocharger module with a passage duct. An inlet interface is fastened to an outlet connector of the turbocharger of the internal combustion engine. An outlet interface of the turbocharger module is fastened one or more modules configured as a resonator module and/or a charge air cooler module. An outlet interface of the module most remote from the outlet connector of the turbocharger is fastened to an inlet interface of a feed line for the charge air cooler of the internal combustion engine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2018
    Assignee: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC
    Inventors: Christoph Diehl, Kai Becker, Artem Seryi
  • Publication number: 20180111175
    Abstract: The invention relates to a rotating cleaner (1) comprising a housing (2) which has a cavity (10) and an inlet (9) which is connectable to a fluid supply line, a shaft (11) extending in sections into the cavity (10), a sprayer body (3) which has an interior space (14), said sprayer body (3) being connected non-rotatably with the shaft (11) and including an outlet opening (6), and further comprising a bearing (16) for rotatably supporting the shaft (11) in the housing (2). To improve the spray pattern, it is proposed that the fluid manifold (13; 13?) designed for uniform distribution of the fluid is arranged in the interior space (14).
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2016
    Publication date: April 26, 2018
    Inventors: Kai BECKER, Richard COLLINS
  • Publication number: 20180111167
    Abstract: A rotating cleaner (1) comprising a housing (2) which has a cavity (10) and an inlet (9) which is connectable to a fluid supply line, a shaft (5) extending in sections into the cavity (10), a sprayer body (3) which is non-rotatably connected with the shaft (5) and has an outlet (8), and further comprising a sliding bearing for rotatably supporting the shaft (5) in the housing (2), said sliding bearing having a rotating bearing surface (23), an idle bearing surface (22) and a bearing gap. To improve the cleanability and the rotational characteristics of the rotating part, it is proposed that the rotating bearing surface (23) and the idle bearing surface (22) are each formed as a contiguous surface for supporting the shaft (5) in the radial and axial direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2016
    Publication date: April 26, 2018
    Inventors: Kai BECKER, Richard COLLINS
  • Publication number: 20170362995
    Abstract: A vehicle having an air intake system includes a charge air cooler, an intake duct, an outlet duct, and a bypass duct. The charge air cooler has a charge air inlet that is disposed at a first end of a charge air cooler core and a charge air outlet that is disposed at a second end of the charge air cooler core. The intake duct extends between an outlet of a turbocharger and the charge air inlet. The outlet duct extends between the charge air outlet and a throttle body having a throttle body valve that is operatively connected to an engine intake manifold. The bypass duct has a bypass valve. The bypass duct is connected to the charge air inlet and the charge air outlet. The bypass valve is configured to selectively facilitate bypass flow through the bypass duct.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2017
    Publication date: December 21, 2017
    Inventors: William C. Saindon, Sergio Quelhas, Werner Filsinger, Eric A. Weir, John W. Myers, Kai Becker
  • Publication number: 20170350353
    Abstract: An engine assembly with an air intake system and a turbocharger device in fluid communication with the air intake system includes an electronic control unit in communication with the air intake system and turbocharger device. A CAC system is in downstream fluid communication with the turbocharger device and in upstream fluid communication with the air intake system and includes at least one flow adjustment mechanism in communication with the electronic control unit and selectively positionable between a first position and one or more second positions to adjust velocity of air from the turbocharger device flowing through the CAC system and to manage condensation buildup in the CAC system and/or to open a bypass duct in order for some or all of the turbo airflow to bypass the CAC system to reduce or eliminate condensation buildup in the CAC system at warm ambient conditions and ice buildup at cold ambient conditions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2016
    Publication date: December 7, 2017
    Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC
    Inventors: Mark D. Nemesh, Werner Filsinger, Kai Becker
  • Publication number: 20160160717
    Abstract: A silencer for an internal combustion engine of a motor vehicle having a turbocharger and a charge air cooler is provided. The silencer includes a turbocharger module with a passage duct. An inlet interface is fastened to an outlet connector of the turbocharger of the internal combustion engine. An outlet interface of the turbocharger module is fastened one or more modules configured as a resonator module and/or a charge air cooler module. An outlet interface of the module most remote from the outlet connector of the turbocharger is fastened to an inlet interface of a feed line for the charge air cooler of the internal combustion engine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2015
    Publication date: June 9, 2016
    Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC
    Inventors: Christoph DIEHL, Kai BECKER, Artem SERYI
  • Publication number: 20160097315
    Abstract: A silencer for a motor vehicle and in particular air intake or exhaust gas lines and/or HVAC air passageways is disclosed. The silencer includes a pipe arranged in a housing, which defines a duct and an annular orifice arrangement having a first annular orifice which extends from the pipe to the housing. The housing and pipe form a chamber arrangement with a first chamber and a second chamber, which are separated by the first annular orifice and communicate with the duct through apertures in the pipe. The housing is designed integrally with a first connector and the pipe integrally with a second connector, which communicate with the duct, and in particular merge into the duct.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2015
    Publication date: April 7, 2016
    Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC
    Inventors: Kai BECKER, Ralf SIBER