Patents by Inventor Thomas Bohm

Thomas Bohm 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: 10550212
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides an article of manufacture made from or containing a propylene-based terpolymer, having (i) ethylene-derived units in the range from about 0.5 wt. % to about 1.8 wt. %; (ii) 1-butene-derived units in the range from about 1.5 wt. % to about 2.5 wt. %; (iii) a ratio of C2 wt %/C4 wt % in the range from about 0.40 to about 0.80, wherein C2 wt % is the weight percent of ethylene-derived units and C4 wt % is the weight percent of 1-butene-derived units; (iv) a melt flow rate in the range from about 30 g/10 min to about 80 g/10 min; (v) a xylene soluble fraction at 25° C. lower than about 5.0 wt. %; and (vi) a melting point higher than about 140° C. The article can be a container, which can be used for food applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2020
    Assignee: Basell Poliolefine Italia S.r.l.
    Inventors: Mara Destro, Marco Ciarafoni, Paola Massari, Tiziana Caputo, Thomas Bohm
  • Patent number: 10316123
    Abstract: A container comprising a propylene, ethylene, 1-hexene terpolymer wherein: (i) the content of ethylene derived units ranges from 0.2 wt % to 1.0 wt %; (ii) the content of 1-hexene derived units ranges from 3.5 wt % to 5.5 wt %; (iii) the content of ethylene derived units fulfills the following equation (I); C2<C6*0.16??(I); wherein C2 is the content of ethylene derived units wt % and C6 is the content of 1-hexene derived units wt %; and (iv) the melt flow rate MFR measured according to ISO 1133, 230° C., 2.16 kg ranges from 15 to 80 g/10 min.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2019
    Assignee: Basell Poliolefine Italia S.r.l.
    Inventors: Mara Destro, Marco Ciarafoni, Paola Massari, Stefano Squarzoni, Thomas Bohm
  • Patent number: 10072109
    Abstract: The present technology relates to container comprising a propylene, ethylene, 1-butene terpolymer wherein in the terpolymer: i) the content of ethylene derived units ranges from 0.5 wt % to 1.8 wt %; ii) the content of 1-butene derived units ranges from 3.5 wt % to 6.5 wt %; iii) the ratio C2 wt %/C4 wt % ranges from 0.12 to 0.22; wherein C2 wt % is the weight percentage of ethylene derived units, and C4 wt % is the weight percentage of 1-butene derived units; iv) the total content of ethylene and 1-butene derived units is comprised between 4.2 wt % and 7.5 wt %; v) the melt flow rate (MFR measured according to ISO 1133, 230° C., 2.16 kg) ranges from 20 to 80 g/10 min; vi) the xylene soluble fraction at 25° C. is lower than 7.0 wt %; and vii) the melting point is higher than 140° C.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2018
    Assignee: Basell Poliolefine Italia S.r.l.
    Inventors: Mara Destro, Marco Ciarafoni, Paola Massari, Tiziana Caputo, Thomas Bohm
  • Publication number: 20170291972
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides an article of manufacture made from or containing a propylene-based terpolymer, having (i) ethylene-derived units in the range from about 0.5 wt. % to about 1.8 wt. %; (ii) 1-butene-derived units in the range from about 1.5 wt. % to about 2.5 wt. %; (iii) a ratio of C2 wt %/C4 wt % in the range from about 0.40 to about 0.80, wherein C2 wt % is the weight percent of ethylene-derived units and C4 wt % is the weight percent of 1-butene-derived units; (iv) a melt flow rate in the range from about 30 g/10 min to about 80 g/10 min; (v) a xylene soluble fraction at 25° C. lower than about 5.0 wt. %; and (vi) a melting point higher than about 140° C. The article can be a container, which can be used for food applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2015
    Publication date: October 12, 2017
    Applicant: BASELL POLIOLEFINE ITALIA S.R.L.
    Inventors: Mara DESTRO, Marco CIARAFONI, Paola MASSARI, Tiziana CAPUTO, Thomas BOHM
  • Patent number: 9695941
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a mechanical seal arrangement, comprising a rotating slide ring and a stationary slide ring, which define a sealing gap between them, and a delivery device for delivering a fluid, wherein the delivery device comprises a sleeve-like basic body with first through-openings and second through-openings, wherein the delivery device rotates jointly with the rotating slide ring, wherein the first through-openings each have a first entry region on an outer periphery of the sleeve-like basic body and a first exit region on an inner periphery of the sleeve-like basic body, and wherein the second through-openings each have a second entry region on the inner periphery of the sleeve-like basic body and a second exit region on the outer periphery of the sleeve-like basic body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2017
    Assignee: EagleBurgmann Germany GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Joseph Fichtner, Stefan Ledig, Joachim Skrzidlo, Rudolf Kollinger, Thomas Bohm, Daniel Frohlich
  • Publication number: 20160356383
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a mechanical seal arrangement, comprising a rotating slide ring and a stationary slide ring, which define a sealing gap between them, and a delivery device for delivering a fluid, wherein the delivery device comprises a sleeve-like basic body with first through-openings and second through-openings, wherein the delivery device rotates jointly with the rotating slide ring, wherein the first through-openings each have a first entry region on an outer periphery of the sleeve-like basic body and a first exit region on an inner periphery of the sleeve-like basic body, and wherein the second through-openings each have a second entry region on the inner periphery of the sleeve-like basic body and a second exit region on the outer periphery of the sleeve-like basic body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2015
    Publication date: December 8, 2016
    Inventors: Joseph Fichtner, Stefan Ledig, Joachim Skrzidlo, Rudolf Kollinger, Thomas Bohm, Daniel Frohlich
  • Publication number: 20160176996
    Abstract: The present technology relates to container comprising a propylene, ethylene, 1-butene terpolymer wherein in the terpolymer: i) the content of ethylene derived units ranges from 0.5 wt % to 1.8 wt %; ii) the content of 1-butene derived units ranges from 3.5 wt % to 6.5 wt %; iii) the ratio C2 wt %/C4 wt % ranges from 0.12 to 0.22; wherein C2 wt % is the weight percentage of ethylene derived units, and C4 wt % is the weight percentage of 1-butene derived units; iv) the total content of ethylene and 1-butene derived units is comprised between 4.2 wt % and 7.5 wt %; v) the melt flow rate (MFR measured according to ISO 1133, 230° C., 2.16 kg) ranges from 20 to 80 g/10 min; vi) the xylene soluble fraction at 25° C. is lower than 7.0 wt %; and vii) the melting point is higher than 140° C.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2014
    Publication date: June 23, 2016
    Applicant: BASELL POLYOLEFINE ITALIA S.R.L.
    Inventors: MARA DESTRO, MARCO CIARAFONI, PAOLA MASSARI, TIZIANA CAPUTO, THOMAS BOHM
  • Publication number: 20160145365
    Abstract: A container comprising a propylene, ethylene, 1-hexene terpolymer wherein in the terpolymer: (i) the content of ethylene derived units ranges from 0.5 wt % to 2.0 wt %; (ii) the content of 1-hexene derived units ranges from 1.5 wt % to 5.5 wt %; (iii) the content of ethylene derived units fulfills the following equation (I); C2<C6*0.55??(I); wherein C2 is the content of ethylene derived units wt % and C6 is the content of 1-hexene derived units wt %; (iv) the melt flow rate MFR measured according to ISO 1133, 230° C., 2.16 kg ranges from 15 to 80 g/10 min.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2014
    Publication date: May 26, 2016
    Applicant: BASELL POLIOLEFINE ITALIA S.R.L.
    Inventors: MARA DESTRO, MARCO CIARAFONI, PAOLA MASSARI, TIZIANA CAPUTO, THOMAS BOHM
  • Publication number: 20160130378
    Abstract: A container comprising a propylene, ethylene, 1-hexene terpolymer wherein: (i) the content of ethylene derived units ranges from 0.2 wt % to 1.0 wt %; (ii) the content of 1-hexene derived units ranges from 3.5 wt % to 5.5 wt %; (iii) the content of ethylene derived units fulfills the following equation (I); C2<C6*0.16??(I); wherein C2 is the content of ethylene derived units wt % and C6 is the content of 1-hexene derived units wt %; and (iv) the melt flow rate MFR measured according to ISO 1133, 230° C., 2.16 kg ranges from 15 to 80 g/10 min.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2014
    Publication date: May 12, 2016
    Applicant: BASELL POLYOLEFINE ITALIA S.R.L.
    Inventors: MARA DESTRO, MARCO CIARAFONI, PAOLA MASSARI, STEFANO SQUARZONI, THOMAS BOHM
  • Publication number: 20090199687
    Abstract: A device for the manufacture of an absorbent product including a rotatable slitting tool having an extent in a radial direction and an extent in an axial direction perpendicular to the radial direction. The slitting tool includes a cutting part including a plurality of cutting edges having a first radius and intermediate parts situated between the cutting edges at a smaller distance from the axial center line of the slitting tool than the cutting edges. The device includes a force-absorbing means arranged to absorb forces from an abutment roller at least when the intermediate parts in the slitting tool pass the abutment roller.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2006
    Publication date: August 13, 2009
    Applicant: Sca Hygiene Products AB
    Inventors: Thomas Bohm, Daniel Carlsson
  • Publication number: 20080184782
    Abstract: A leak detecting device includes a carrying device attached to a holder to be fastened to the body of an operator. From the carrying device, a flexible capillary line extends to a sniffing probe, which includes a gas inlet at its front end. The carrying device is connected with a basic device that includes a vacuum pump. In the carrying device, a test gas detector is arranged. The relatively short capillary line allows for a rapid response of the gas analyzer. The sniffing probe is of small and light-weight configuration such that it can be handled over a longer period without causing fatigue.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2005
    Publication date: August 7, 2008
    Inventor: Thomas Bohm
  • Publication number: 20070039377
    Abstract: A leak test apparatus includes a housing having an interior sized for retaining a plurality of instrument components including a control unit. A sniffer gun is linked to the instrument components, the sniffer gun having an intake point, and a test leak includes a gas reservoir, a constriction, an opening suited for introducing the intake point of said sniffer gun, and a temperature sensor. The temperature sensor is linked, either by means of a wired connection or wirelessly to the control unit for signal transfer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2006
    Publication date: February 22, 2007
    Applicant: Inficon GmbH
    Inventors: Thomas Bohm, Werner Grosse Bley, Randolf Rolff, Sandra Seitz, Norbert Rolff
  • Publication number: 20070000309
    Abstract: A leak detecting device of the counterflow type includes a high vacuum pump having an inlet connected to a mass spectrometer. In addition, a prevacuum pump is provided having an inlet connected to an outlet of the high vacuum pump and a leak detecting device input. A connecting conduit is further provided between the leak detecting device input and an intermediate inlet of the high vacuum pump. A first valve of variable conductance is arranged in the course of the connecting conduit. Valves with a large inner diameter are expensive while valves with a small inner diameter show considerable resistance even in a fully opened state. A second valve arranged parallel to the first adjustable valve is provided in the course of the connecting conduit; thereby allowing the first and second valves to have relatively small inner diameters arranged in the connecting conduit, wherein the combined conductance of both opened valves is considerably increased.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2004
    Publication date: January 4, 2007
    Applicant: Inficon GmbH
    Inventors: Thomas Bohm, Werner Grosse Bley
  • Publication number: 20060280615
    Abstract: A leak detector operating according to the counterflow principle comprises a first high vacuum pump that operates in series with a primary pump. A second high vacuum pump is branched at a connecting point and an entry side thereof is connected to a mass spectrometer. A light test gas in the form of helium flows through the second high vacuum pump in a direction opposite to a transport direction. A conduit connecting an inlet to the entry side of the first high vacuum pump is devoid of restricted flow zones and valves in such a way that the pumping capacity of the leak detector is high for helium, thereby reducing the response time thereof. A valve for blocking the conduit leading via the first high vacuum pump is arranged between the exit side thereof and the entry side of the primary pump.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 8, 2004
    Publication date: December 14, 2006
    Applicant: Inficon GmbH
    Inventors: Thomas Bohm, Ulrich Dobbler, Ralf Hirche, Werner Grosse Bley
  • Patent number: 7107821
    Abstract: A leak indicator including a housing that houses components of the indicator as well as a test leak, and test leaks that are suitable for integration into a leak indicator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2006
    Assignee: Inficon GmbH
    Inventors: Thomas Bohm, Werner Grobe Bley, Randolf Rolff
  • Patent number: 7082813
    Abstract: A test gas leakage detector includes an inlet for gases to be analyzed for the presence of a test gas, a test gas detector and a first high vacuum pump connected to the test gas detector. An intermediate inlet is arranged on the first high vacuum pump that is used to supply the gases to be analyzed for the presence of a test gas. A fore-vacuum pump is connected to the first high vacuum pump and a line section fitted with a valve is located between the inlet and the fore-vacuum pump. In order to provide greater sensitivity and a quicker result time, a second high vacuum pump is provided between the inlet and the intermediate inlet. The second high vacuum pump has an outlet which is connected to the inlet of the fore-vacuum pump by means of a line section fitted with a valve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2006
    Assignee: Inficon GmbH
    Inventors: Werner Grosse-Bley, Thomas Bohm, Ralf Hirche
  • Publication number: 20060167141
    Abstract: Molding compositions made from a high-molecular-weight propylene polymer with a melt mass-flow rate MFR of from 0.3 to 1 g/10 min, to ISO 1133 at 230° C. and 5 kg, and with a proportion of ? modification crystallites in the range from 2 to 20% by weight. The molding compositions of the invention preferably comprise a quinacridone pigment as nucleating agent. The high-molecular-weight propylene polymer used preferably comprises a high-molecular-weight propylene copolymer with up to 30% by weight of other copolymerized olefins having up to 10 carbon atoms. One of the uses of the molding compositions of the invention is as materials for pipes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2003
    Publication date: July 27, 2006
    Inventors: Volker Dolle, Thomas Bohm, Herbert Terwyen
  • Publication number: 20060034702
    Abstract: A leak detector includes an inlet, a high-vacuum pump, and a test gas detector, which is connected to the entry of the high-vacuum pump. A backing pump is connected to an outlet area of the high-vacuum pump, and a test gas line extends between the inlet of the leak detector and the backing pump, the test gas line being connected to the outlet area of the high-vacuum pump via a line section. In order to shorten the response time of the leak detector, the line and the backing pump are connected via separate connections to the outlet area of the high-vacuum pump.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2004
    Publication date: February 16, 2006
    Applicant: Inficon GmbH
    Inventor: Thomas Bohm
  • Publication number: 20050066708
    Abstract: The invention relates to a test gas leakage detector (1), comprising an inlet (2) for gases to be analyzed for the presence of a test gas, a test gas detector (22), a high vacuum pump system (15) connected to the test gas detector, an intermediate inlet (14) arranged on the high vacuum pump system (15) and used to supply the gases to be analyzed for the presence of a test gas, a fore-vacuum pump (8) connected to high vacuum pump system (15) and a line section (3, 6) fitted with a valve (5) and located between the inlet (2) and the fore-vacuum pump (8). In order to provide a device of the above-mentioned category which is quicker and more sensitive, another high vacuum pump (11) is provided between the inlet (2) and the intermediate inlet (14), having an outlet (12) which is connected to the inlet (7) of the fore-vacuum pump (8) by means of a line section fitted with a valve (17).
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2002
    Publication date: March 31, 2005
    Inventors: Werner Grosse-Bley, Thomas Bohm, Ralf Hirche
  • Publication number: 20040194533
    Abstract: The invention relates to a sniffing leak detector (1) comprising a handpiece (2), supporting a sniffing tip (5) and with a gas sensor (11). According to the invention, a longer life and more accurate results may be achieved, whereby the leak detector is equipped with an acceleration sensor (16) for recording the movements of the handpiece (2).
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2004
    Publication date: October 7, 2004
    Inventors: Thomas Bohm, Gerhard Kuster, Jorn Liebich, Randolf-Paul Rolff