Patents by Inventor Olaf Gaertner
Olaf Gaertner 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: 20240076840Abstract: A self-propelled earth working machine includes a machine frame, a working apparatus, at least one function apparatus, a drive system including first and second motors, a function transmission and a working transmission. The working transmission is configured to transmit torque between the drive system and the working apparatus. The working transmission connects the first motor and the second motor to the working apparatus for the transmission of torque such that the working apparatus may be driven to perform the earth working movement solely by the first motor or solely by the second motor or jointly by the first and second motors, wherein the working transmission connects the first motor to the working apparatus at a first transmission ratio and connects the second motor to the working apparatus at a second transmission ratio different from the first transmission ratio.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 7, 2023Publication date: March 7, 2024Inventors: Christian Berning, Olaf Gaertner, Christopher Mittelstädt
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Patent number: 11692431Abstract: Methods, systems, devices, and products for downhole operations. Embodiments include downhole tools comprising an outer member configured for conveyance in the borehole; a pressure barrel positioned inside the outer member; a substantially cylindrical pod positioned inside the pressure barrel; and at least one downhole electronic component mounted between the exterior surface and the frame. The pod comprises at least one rigid outer surface forming an exterior surface of the pod and supported by a central frame extending across a diameter of the pod, such as a plurality of outer rigid surfaces. The pod may include a plurality of coupled rigid elongated semicircular metallic shells, wherein each shell of the plurality comprises a rigid outer surface of the plurality of outer rigid surfaces. Each of the at least one downhole electronic component may be sealingly enclosed within a corresponding shell.Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 2020Date of Patent: July 4, 2023Assignee: Baker Hughes Oilfield Operations LLCInventors: Joachim Treviranus, Stephan Wink, Olaf Gaertner, Daniel Porzig, Tim Mueller, Andreas Peter
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Publication number: 20200408083Abstract: Methods, systems, devices, and products for downhole operations. Embodiments include downhole tools comprising an outer member configured for conveyance in the borehole; a pressure barrel positioned inside the outer member; a substantially cylindrical pod positioned inside the pressure barrel; and at least one downhole electronic component mounted between the exterior surface and the frame. The pod comprises at least one rigid outer surface forming an exterior surface of the pod and supported by a central frame extending across a diameter of the pod, such as a plurality of outer rigid surfaces. The pod may include a plurality of coupled rigid elongated semicircular metallic shells, wherein each shell of the plurality comprises a rigid outer surface of the plurality of outer rigid surfaces. Each of the at least one downhole electronic component may be sealingly enclosed within a corresponding shell.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 10, 2020Publication date: December 31, 2020Applicant: Baker Hughes Oilfield Operations LLCInventors: Joachim Treviranus, Stephan Wink, Olaf Gaertner, Daniel Porzing, Tim Mueller, Andreas Peter
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Patent number: 10787897Abstract: Methods, systems, devices, and products for downhole operations. Embodiments include downhole tools comprising an outer member configured for conveyance in the borehole; a pressure barrel positioned inside the outer member; a substantially cylindrical pod positioned inside the pressure barrel; and at least one downhole electronic component mounted between the exterior surface and the frame. The pod comprises at least one rigid outer surface forming an exterior surface of the pod and supported by a central frame extending across a diameter of the pod, such as a plurality of outer rigid surfaces. The pod may include a plurality of coupled rigid elongated semicircular metallic shells, wherein each shell of the plurality comprises a rigid outer surface of the plurality of outer rigid surfaces. Each of the at least one downhole electronic component may be sealingly enclosed within a corresponding shell.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2016Date of Patent: September 29, 2020Assignee: BAKER HUGHES HOLDINGS LLCInventors: Joachim Treviranus, Stephan Wink, Olaf Gaertner, Daniel Porzig, Tim Mueller, Andreas Peter
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Patent number: 10550530Abstract: In a method for optimizing a cutting process in milling machines which are used to machine road coverings, which comprise a milling device fitted with milling tools which is sprayed with liquid in order to cool the milling tools, in addition to a drive motor, the following steps are provided: detection of the at least one parameter which is representative of the instantaneous power output of the milling device and controlling the amount of cooling liquid supplied according to the at least one parameter which is representative of the instantaneous power output of the milling device.Type: GrantFiled: May 1, 2018Date of Patent: February 4, 2020Assignee: Wirtgen GmbHInventors: Olaf Gaertner, Dieter Simons
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Patent number: 10308111Abstract: A self-propelled construction machine, comprises a machine frame, on which a working unit is arranged, and comprises a drive unit for driving the working unit. An additive, in particular a urea solution for operating an exhaust gas treatment system, is provided in an operating material tank which is integrated in the fuel tank or water tank of the construction machine. The integration of the operating material tank in the fuel tank or water tank does not necessitate any modifications to the machine frame. The dimensions of the construction machine can also remain unchanged, since the fuel tank does not take up any extra space on the machine frame if the dimensions of the fuel tank or water tank are maintained.Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 2018Date of Patent: June 4, 2019Assignee: WIRTGEN GMBHInventors: Peter Busley, Olaf Gaertner, Cyrus Barimani
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Publication number: 20180371710Abstract: In a method for optimizing a cutting process in milling machines which are used to machine road coverings, which comprise a milling device fitted with milling tools which is sprayed with liquid in order to cool the milling tools, in addition to a drive motor, the following steps are provided: detection of the at least one parameter which is representative of the instantaneous power output of the milling device and controlling the amount of cooling liquid supplied according to the at least one parameter which is representative of the instantaneous power output of the milling device.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 1, 2018Publication date: December 27, 2018Inventors: Olaf Gaertner, Dieter Simons
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Publication number: 20180281589Abstract: A self-propelled construction machine, comprises a machine frame, on which a working unit is arranged, and comprises a drive unit for driving the working unit. An additive, in particular a urea solution for operating an exhaust gas treatment system, is provided in an operating material tank which is integrated in the fuel tank or water tank of the construction machine. The integration of the operating material tank in the fuel tank or water tank does not necessitate any modifications to the machine frame. The dimensions of the construction machine can also remain unchanged, since the fuel tank does not take up any extra space on the machine frame if the dimensions of the fuel tank or water tank are maintained.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 27, 2018Publication date: October 4, 2018Inventors: Peter Busley, Olaf Gaertner, Cyrus Barimani
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Publication number: 20180179882Abstract: Methods, systems, devices, and products for downhole operations. Embodiments include downhole tools comprising an outer member configured for conveyance in the borehole; a pressure barrel positioned inside the outer member; a substantially cylindrical pod positioned inside the pressure barrel; and at least one downhole electronic component mounted between the exterior surface and the frame. The pod comprises at least one rigid outer surface forming an exterior surface of the pod and supported by a central frame extending across a diameter of the pod, such as a plurality of outer rigid surfaces. The pod may include a plurality of coupled rigid elongated semicircular metallic shells, wherein each shell of the plurality comprises a rigid outer surface of the plurality of outer rigid surfaces. Each of the at least one downhole electronic component may be sealingly enclosed within a corresponding shell.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2016Publication date: June 28, 2018Applicant: BAKER HUGHES INCORPORATEDInventors: JOACHIM TREVIRANUS, STEPHAN WINK, OLAF GAERTNER, DANIEL PORZIG, TIM MUELLER, ANDREAS PETER
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Patent number: 9963842Abstract: In a method for optimizing a cutting process in milling machines which are used to machine road coverings, which comprise a milling device fitted with milling tools which is sprayed with liquid in order to cool the milling tools, in addition to a drive motor, the following steps are provided: detection of the at least one parameter which is representative of the instantaneous power output of the milling device and controlling the amount of cooling liquid supplied according to the at least one parameter which is representative of the instantaneous power output of the milling device.Type: GrantFiled: June 20, 2017Date of Patent: May 8, 2018Assignee: Wirtgen GmbHInventors: Olaf Gaertner, Dieter Simons
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Patent number: 9944174Abstract: A self-propelled construction machine, comprises a machine frame, on which a working unit is arranged, and comprises a drive unit for driving the working unit. An additive, in particular a urea solution for operating an exhaust gas treatment system, is provided in an operating material tank which is integrated in the fuel tank or water tank of the construction machine. The integration of the operating material tank in the fuel tank or water tank does not necessitate any modifications to the machine frame. The dimensions of the construction machine can also remain unchanged, since the fuel tank does not take up any extra space on the machine frame if the dimensions of the fuel tank or water tank are maintained.Type: GrantFiled: September 26, 2016Date of Patent: April 17, 2018Assignee: Wirtgen GmbHInventors: Peter Busley, Olaf Gaertner, Cyrus Barimani
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Publication number: 20180058019Abstract: A construction machine for the treatment of ground surfaces includes a chassis carrying a machine frame, a driveable work drum supported from the machine frame and including an outer surface and exchangeable tools fastened to the outer surface, a working space defined within the machine adjacent the work drum, and at least one seat for an operating person, the at least one seat being movable into a working position in the work space adjacent the work drum so that the operating person can exchange the tools on the work drum.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 12, 2017Publication date: March 1, 2018Inventors: Peter Busley, Olaf Gaertner, Dieter Simons
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Publication number: 20180044864Abstract: In a method for optimizing a cutting process in milling machines which are used to machine road coverings, which comprise a milling device fitted with milling tools which is sprayed with liquid in order to cool the milling tools, in addition to a drive motor, the following steps are provided: detection of the at least one parameter which is representative of the instantaneous power output of the milling device and controlling the amount of cooling liquid supplied according to the at least one parameter which is representative of the instantaneous power output of the milling device.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 20, 2017Publication date: February 15, 2018Inventors: Olaf Gaertner, Dieter Simons
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Patent number: 9689120Abstract: In a method for optimizing a cutting process in milling machines which are used to machine road coverings, which comprise a milling device fitted with milling tools which is sprayed with liquid in order to cool the milling tools, in addition to a drive motor, the following steps are provided: detection of the at least one parameter which is representative of the instantaneous power output of the milling device and controlling the amount of cooling liquid supplied according to the at least one parameter which is representative of the instantaneous power output of the milling device.Type: GrantFiled: February 6, 2014Date of Patent: June 27, 2017Assignee: Wirtgen GmbHInventors: Olaf Gaertner, Dieter Simons
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Patent number: 9624628Abstract: A construction machine for the treatment of ground surfaces includes a machine frame and a work drum supported from the machine frame and including exchangeable tools fastened to the work drum. A drive line includes a work motor and a transmission connecting the work motor to the work drum. The transmission includes a belt drive and a reduction gear. An auxiliary drive is mounted at a location on the construction machine and includes an auxiliary drive motor. The auxiliary drive has a first configuration in which the auxiliary drive motor is coupled to the work drum via at least a portion of the transmission to rotate the work drum. The auxiliary drive has a second configuration in which the auxiliary drive remains mounted at the location on the construction machine and the work drum can be rotated by the work motor.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2016Date of Patent: April 18, 2017Assignee: Wirtgen GmbHInventors: Peter Busley, Olaf Gaertner, Dieter Simons
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Publication number: 20170081812Abstract: A construction machine for the treatment of ground surfaces includes a machine frame and a work drum supported from the machine frame and including exchangeable tools fastened to the work drum. A drive line includes a work motor and a transmission connecting the work motor to the work drum. The transmission includes a belt drive and a reduction gear. An auxiliary drive is mounted at a location on the construction machine and includes an auxiliary drive motor. The auxiliary drive has a first configuration in which the auxiliary drive motor is coupled to the work drum via at least a portion of the transmission to rotate the work drum. The auxiliary drive has a second configuration in which the auxiliary drive remains mounted at the location on the construction machine and the work drum can be rotated by the work motor.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2016Publication date: March 23, 2017Inventors: Peter Busley, Olaf Gaertner, Dieter Simons
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Publication number: 20170080797Abstract: A self-propelled construction machine, comprises a machine frame, on which a working unit is arranged, and comprises a drive unit for driving the working unit. An additive, in particular a urea solution for operating an exhaust gas treatment system, is provided in an operating material tank which is integrated in the fuel tank or water tank of the construction machine. The integration of the operating material tank in the fuel tank or water tank does not necessitate any modifications to the machine frame. The dimensions of the construction machine can also remain unchanged, since the fuel tank does not take up any extra space on the machine frame if the dimensions of the fuel tank or water tank are maintained.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 26, 2016Publication date: March 23, 2017Inventors: Peter Busley, Olaf Gaertner, Cyrus Barimani
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Patent number: 9512576Abstract: A construction machine for the treatment of ground surfaces includes a machine frame, a drive motor, a work drum supported from the machine frame and including exchangeable tools fastened to the work drum, a belt drive and an auxiliary drive. The belt drive includes a motor-side pulley connected to the drive motor, a drum-side pulley connected to the work drum, and at least one drive belt connecting the motor-side pulley to the drum-side pulley. The auxiliary drive may be permanently coupled to the belt drive, or the auxiliary drive may include an adjustment mechanism for moving the auxiliary drive between a coupled and an uncoupled position.Type: GrantFiled: July 25, 2014Date of Patent: December 6, 2016Assignee: Wirtgen GmbHInventors: Peter Busley, Olaf Gaertner, Dieter Simons
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Patent number: 9457653Abstract: A self-propelled construction machine comprises a machine frame, on which a working unit is arranged, and comprises a drive unit for driving the working unit. An additive, in particular a urea solution for operating an exhaust gas treatment system, is provided in an operating material tank which is integrated in the fuel tank or water tank of the construction machine. The integration of the operating material tank in the fuel tank or water tank does not necessitate any modifications to the machine frame. The dimensions of the construction machine can also remain unchanged, since the fuel tank does not take up any extra space on the machine frame if the dimensions of the fuel tank or water tank are maintained.Type: GrantFiled: November 10, 2014Date of Patent: October 4, 2016Assignee: Wirtgen GmbHInventors: Peter Busley, Olaf Gaertner, Cyrus Barimani, Günter Hähn
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Publication number: 20150139728Abstract: A self-propelled construction machine, in particular a road milling machine, recycler, stabiliser, finisher or roller, comprises a machine frame, on which a working unit is arranged, and comprises a drive unit for driving the working unit. An additive, in particular a urea solution for operating an exhaust gas treatment system, is provided in an operating material tank which is integrated in the fuel tank or water tank of the construction machine. The integration of the operating material tank in the fuel tank or water tank does not necessitate any modifications to the machine frame, and therefore it is not necessary to have different production lines for construction machines having or not having an exhaust gas treatment system.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 10, 2014Publication date: May 21, 2015Inventors: Peter Busley, Olaf Gaertner, Cyrus Barimani, Günter Hähn