Patents by Inventor Ricardo Pimenta

Ricardo Pimenta 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: 11746220
    Abstract: Compositions may include a polymer melt blend composition prepared from two polyethylene copolymers having different densities, wherein the polymer melt blend composition possesses improved flowability and impact resistance for low thickness rotomolding applications. Low thickness articles may include a polymer melt blend composition prepared from two polyethylene copolymers having different densities, wherein the articles possess improved finishing properties. Rotomolding processes may include melt blending from two polyethylene copolymers having different densities, pulverizing the melt blend, and rotational molding the composition thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2023
    Assignee: Braskem S.A.
    Inventor: Eliomar Ricardo Pimenta
  • Patent number: 11691317
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition for application in rotomolding processes comprising a blend of linear low density polyethylene (LLDPE) in concentrations from 20 to 40% by weight and melt flow index from 1 to 4 g/10 min; high density polyethylene (HDPE) in concentrations from 20 to 40% by weight and melt flow index from 5 to 9 g/10 min; low density polyethylene (LDPE) in concentrations from 0 to 20% by weight and melt flow index from 6 to 10 g/10 min; and linear low density polyethylene (LLDPE) in concentrations from 20 to 40% by weight and melt flow index from 3 to 7 g/10 min. A composition comprising feedstock of renewable origin, as well as its use is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 26, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2023
    Assignee: Braskem S.A.
    Inventor: Eliomar Ricardo Pimenta
  • Publication number: 20230191912
    Abstract: A circuit breaker having a mechanical switch introduced into a main current path, which comprises a fixed contact and a moving contact connected to a movably mounted contact bridge. The circuit breaker comprises a drive, which is in active connection with the contact bridge, and which comprises a first drive unit and a second drive unit. The first drive unit is energized via a control circuit, and the second drive unit is connected in parallel to a resistor element introduced into the main current path. The invention also relates to a motor vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2022
    Publication date: June 22, 2023
    Applicant: Ellenberger & Poensagen GmbH
    Inventors: Hendrik-Christian KOEPF, Lothar HOFMEISTER, Manuel ENGEWALD, Markus MIKLIS, Ricardo PIMENTA, Michael WATZLAWICK, Fabian HIERETH
  • Publication number: 20230197390
    Abstract: A circuit breaker having a mechanical switch which is inserted into a main current path and has a fixed contact and a moving contact which is connected to a contact bridge mounted movably thereto. The circuit breaker comprises a drive, which is operatively connected to the contact bridge, and a control unit, via which the drive is energized and which is powered from a control circuit. The drive has a “moving magnet actuator.”Further, a vehicle having the circuit breaker is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2022
    Publication date: June 22, 2023
    Applicant: Ellenberger & Poensgen GmbH
    Inventors: Manuel ENGEWALD, Fabian HIERETH, Lothar HOFMEISTER, Hendrik-Christian KOEPF, Ricardo PIMENTA, Michael WATZLAWICK, Markus MIKLIS
  • Publication number: 20230197385
    Abstract: A circuit breaker having a mechanical switch which is inserted into a main current path and has a fixed contact and a moving contact which is connected to a contact bridge mounted movably thereto. The circuit breaker has a drive unit which is operatively connected to the contact bridge, and which comprises a first drive unit and a second drive unit. The first drive unit is energized by means of a control circuit, and the second drive unit is inserted into the main current path. Further, the invention relates to a motor vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2022
    Publication date: June 22, 2023
    Applicant: Ellenberger & Poensgen GmbH
    Inventors: Hendrik-Christian KOEPF, Lothar HOFMEISTER, Manuel ENGEWALD, Markus MIKLIS, Ricardo PIMENTA, Michael WATZLAWICK, Fabian HIERETH
  • Publication number: 20210388190
    Abstract: Compositions may include a polymer melt blend composition prepared from two polyethylene copolymers having different densities, wherein the polymer melt blend composition possesses improved flowability and impact resistance for low thickness rotomolding applications. Low thickness articles may include a polymer melt blend composition prepared from two polyethylene copolymers having different densities, wherein the articles possess improved finishing properties. Rotomolding processes may include melt blending from two polyethylene copolymers having different densities, pulverizing the melt blend, and rotational molding the composition thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2020
    Publication date: December 16, 2021
    Applicant: Braskem S.A.
    Inventor: Eliomar Ricardo Pimenta
  • Publication number: 20210060828
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition for application in rotomolding processes comprising a blend of linear low density polyethylene (LLDPE) in concentrations from 20 to 40% by weight and melt flow index from 1 to 4 g/10 min; high density polyethylene (HDPE) in concentrations from 20 to 40% by weight and melt flow index from 5 to 9 g/10 min; low density polyethylene (LDPE) in concentrations from 0 to 20% by weight and melt flow index from 6 to 10 g/10 min; and linear low density polyethylene (LLDPE) in concentrations from 20 to 40% by weight and melt flow index from 3 to 7 g/10 min. A composition comprising feedstock of renewable origin, as well as its use is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 26, 2017
    Publication date: March 4, 2021
    Applicant: Braskem S.A.
    Inventor: Eliomar Ricardo PIMENTA
  • Patent number: 10366852
    Abstract: A power relay for a vehicle is disclosed. The power relay has a housing formed by a connector base and a housing can set thereon, two connection bolts being inserted into the connector base for contacting a load circuit. The power relay further has a coil subassembly arranged in the housing and containing a solenoid coil and an armature. The armature is coupled by a force-transmission member to a contact bridge and can shift in the housing, under the effect of a magnetic field generated by the solenoid coil, in such a way that the contact bridge can be reversibly moved between a closing position, in which the contact bridge bridges the connection bolts in an electro conducting manner, and an opening position, in which the contact bridge is not in contact with the connection bolts. The housing can is configured as an injection-molded component made of plastic.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2019
    Assignee: Ellenberger & Poensgen GmbH
    Inventors: Markus Birner, Manuel Engewald, Ricardo Pimenta, Helmut Kraus, Wolfgang Weiss, Matthias Schwarz, Sebastian Rothmayr, Thomas Singer
  • Patent number: 10249462
    Abstract: A power relay for a vehicle, in particular a utility vehicle, is disclosed. The power relay contains a housing formed by a connecting base and a housing pot that is placed on the connecting base. Accordingly, two connecting bolts for establishing contact with an on-load circuit are formed by standard screws.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2019
    Assignee: Ellenberger & Poensgen GmbH
    Inventors: Markus Birner, Manuel Engewald, Ricardo Pimenta, Helmut Kraus, Wolfgang Weiss, Matthias Schwarz, Sebastian Rothmayr, Thomas Singer
  • Patent number: 10137783
    Abstract: A high-voltage motor vehicle electric system contains a high-voltage battery and a consumer network which are interconnected by an electric cable, and a quick-break switch for disconnecting the high-voltage battery from the consumer network. The quick-break switch receives an airbag signal. The airbag signal is used for actuating the quick-break switch to sever the electric cable supplying power to the consumer network.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2018
    Assignee: Ellenberger & Poensgen GmbH
    Inventors: Markus Birner, Manuel Engewald, Klaus Gottschalk, Patric Gross, Peter Meckler, Markus Miklis, Ricardo Pimenta, Ewald Schneider
  • Publication number: 20170069450
    Abstract: A power relay for a vehicle is disclosed. The power relay has a housing formed by a connector base and a housing can set thereon, two connection bolts being inserted into the connector base for contacting a load circuit. The power relay further has a coil subassembly arranged in the housing and containing a solenoid coil and an armature. The armature is coupled by a force-transmission member to a contact bridge and can shift in the housing, under the effect of a magnetic field generated by the solenoid coil, in such a way that the contact bridge can be reversibly moved between a closing position, in which the contact bridge bridges the connection bolts in an electro conducting manner, and an opening position, in which the contact bridge is not in contact with the connection bolts. The housing can is configured as an injection-molded component made of plastic.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2016
    Publication date: March 9, 2017
    Inventors: MARKUS BIRNER, MANUEL ENGEWALD, RICARDO PIMENTA, HELMUT KRAUS, WOLFGANG WEISS, MATTHIAS SCHWARZ, SEBASTIAN ROTHMAYR, THOMAS SINGER
  • Publication number: 20170069451
    Abstract: A power relay for a vehicle, in particular a utility vehicle, is disclosed. The power relay contains a housing formed by a connecting base and a housing pot that is placed on the connecting base. Accordingly, two connecting bolts for establishing contact with an on-load circuit are formed by standard screws.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2016
    Publication date: March 9, 2017
    Inventors: MARKUS BIRNER, MANUEL ENGEWALD, RICARDO PIMENTA, HELMUT KRAUS, WOLFGANG WEISS, MATTHIAS SCHWARZ, SEBASTIAN ROTHMAYR, THOMAS SINGER
  • Publication number: 20160339784
    Abstract: A high-voltage motor vehicle electric system contains a high-voltage battery and a consumer network which are interconnected by an electric cable, and a quick-break switch for disconnecting the high-voltage battery from the consumer network. The quick-break switch receives an airbag signal. The airbag signal is used for actuating the quick-break switch to sever the electric cable supplying power to the consumer network.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2016
    Publication date: November 24, 2016
    Inventors: MARKUS BIRNER, MANUEL ENGEWALD, KLAUS GOTTSCHALK, PATRIC GROSS, PETER MECKLER, MARKUS MIKLIS, RICARDO PIMENTA, EWALD SCHNEIDER
  • Patent number: 8544770
    Abstract: A fuel injector for an internal combustion engine comprising a nozzle body having at least one spray hole. The at least one spray hole has a hole entry on the inside of the nozzle body and a hole exit on the outside of the nozzle body. The spray hole is provided with a hole entry section which, starting from the hole entry, has a flow area which decreases from a relatively larger flow area at the hole entry to a relatively small flow area at the intersection between the end of the hole entry section and the start of a hole exit section. The hole exit section, starting from the intersection with the hole entry section, has a flow area which increases from a relatively small flow area at the intersection with the hole entry section to a relatively larger flow area at the hole exit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2013
    Assignees: Delphi Technologies, Holding S.arl
    Inventors: Andrew J. Limmer, Ricardo Pimenta, Malcolm David Dick Lambert, Celia C. Soteriou
  • Patent number: 7971802
    Abstract: A fuel injector comprising a nozzle having a nozzle needle which is moveable with respect to a first needle seat to control fuel delivery through a nozzle outlet. The injector includes a nozzle control valve for controlling fuel flow into a control chamber through a first passage to pressurise the control chamber, and for controlling fuel flow out of said control chamber through said first passage to depressurise the control chamber. Movement of the nozzle needle is controlled by fuel pressure within the control chamber, such that pressurising the control chamber causes the nozzle needle to be urged against the first needle seat to close the nozzle outlet, and depressurising the control chamber causes the nozzle needle to lift from the first needle seat to open the nozzle outlet. The nozzle needle defines, at least in part, a restricted passage through which fuel can flow into the control chamber as the control chamber depressurises.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2011
    Assignee: Delphi Technologies Holding S.arl
    Inventors: Andy Male, Jonathan N Wray, Anthony Thomas Harcombe, Ricardo Pimenta, Malcolm David Dick Lambert, Andrew J Limmer
  • Publication number: 20110027877
    Abstract: A recipient device comprises a base (10) with a transparent bottom wall (11) and at least a sidewall portion (12) which defines, superiorly, a seat (5) for a removable and transparent lid (20), to be attached to the base (10), to be selectively switchable between a non-operant position, allowing fluid communication between the interior and exterior of the recipient device (R), and an operant position, hermetically sealing the recipient device (R) in an airtight manner, not allowing fluid communication between the interior and the exterior of said recipient device (R) which may be maintained inside an incubator, with the lid (20) in a non-operant position, until a control operation is desired, moment in which the lid (20) is switched to its operant position while still inside the incubator, maintaining the recipient device hermetically closed during its removal from the incubator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2008
    Publication date: February 3, 2011
    Inventor: Ricardo Pimenta Bertolla
  • Publication number: 20090020633
    Abstract: A fuel injector for an internal combustion engine comprising a nozzle body having at least one spray hole. The at least one spray hole has a hole entry on the inside of the nozzle body and a hole exit on the outside of the nozzle body. The spray hole is provided with a hole entry section which, starting from the hole entry, has a flow area which decreases from a relatively larger flow area at the hole entry to a relatively small flow area at the intersection between the end of the hole entry section and the start of a hole exit section. The hole exit section, starting from the intersection with the hole entry section, has a flow area which increases from a relatively small flow area at the intersection with the hole entry section to a relatively larger flow area at the hole exit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2008
    Publication date: January 22, 2009
    Inventors: Andrew J. Limmer, Ricardo Pimenta, Malcolm David Dick Lambert, Celia C. Soteriou
  • Publication number: 20080272214
    Abstract: A fuel injector comprising a nozzle having a nozzle needle which is moveable with respect to a first needle seat to control fuel delivery through a nozzle outlet. The injector includes a nozzle control valve for controlling fuel flow into a control chamber through a first passage to pressurise the control chamber, and for controlling fuel flow out of said control chamber through said first passage to depressurise the control chamber. Movement of the nozzle needle is controlled by fuel pressure within the control chamber, such that pressurising the control chamber causes the nozzle needle to be urged against the first needle seat to close the nozzle outlet, and depressurising the control chamber causes the nozzle needle to lift from the first needle seat to open the nozzle outlet. The nozzle needle defines, at least in part, a restricted passage through which fuel can flow into the control chamber as the control chamber depressurises.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2008
    Publication date: November 6, 2008
    Inventors: Andy Male, Jonathan N. Wray, Anthony Thomas Harcombe, Ricardo Pimenta, Malcolm David Dick Lambert, Andrew J. Limmer