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).

  • Publication number: 20190162193
    Abstract: Disclosed is a mass-spectrometry leak detector including a multi-stage turbomolecular pump, a mass spectrometer connected to the suction side of the turbomolecular pump, a preliminary vacuum pump connected to the pressure side of the turbomolecular pump, and a booster pump stage. The suction side of the booster pump stage has a connection for a test object and the pressure side is connected to the pressure side of the turbomolecular pump and to the suction side of the preliminary vacuum pump by means of a gas line path. The stages of the turbomolecular pump and the booster pump stage are arranged on a common shaft and have a common drive and the gas line path is interrupted, by means of a separation, between the pressure side of the booster pump stage and the suction side of the pump stage of the turbomolecular pump connected to the mass spectrometer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2017
    Publication date: May 30, 2019
    Inventors: Werner Grosse Bley, Thomas Böhm, Hjalmar Bruhns
  • 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: 20180238947
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for sensing lightning-current parameters at installations comprising a plurality of capturing devices and lightning-current diversion paths, in particular for exposed and/or tall buildings, including wind turbines, by using a plurality of sensors on the lightning-current diversion paths to identify a lightning-current event, and comprising subsequent evaluation of the lightning-current event and the effect of the lightning-current event on the particular installation. According to the invention, a lightning-current detection sensor is formed on each of the capturing devices or each lightning-current diversion path, which lightning-current detection sensor provides a yes/no statement concerning a lightning-current event with respect to the particular capturing device or the particular lightning-current diversion path.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 17, 2016
    Publication date: August 23, 2018
    Inventors: Josef Birkl, Bernhard Eichler, Thomas Böhm, Franz Schork
  • Publication number: 20180226791
    Abstract: Circuit assembly for protecting a unit to be operated from a supply network against surges, comprising an input having a first and a second input connection, which are connected to the supply network, an output to which the unit to be protected can be connected, and a protective circuit which is placed between the first and the second input connections in order to limit the voltage applied thereto, said protective circuit comprising a power semiconductor device. The power semiconductor device includes at least one Zener element between the collector and the gate, or a digital-to-analog converter is placed between the collector and the gate of the power semiconductor device. The protective level of this type of protective circuit can be easily adjusted by setting the clamping voltage for the power semiconductor device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2016
    Publication date: August 9, 2018
    Inventors: Thomas Böhm, Franz Schork
  • Publication number: 20180205221
    Abstract: The invention relates to a circuit assembly for electronically actuating triggerable surge arresters, such as spark gaps, multi-electrode gas arresters, or similar means. At least one power semiconductor is activated by a switching stage upon detecting a surge event, and the output side of the power semiconductor is connected to a trigger input of the surge arrester. According to the invention, the switching stage is designed as a control and analysis unit for detecting transient surge events and has first a pulse detection stage which allows a detection of pulses in a level-sensitive or increase rate-dependent manner and second a microcontroller or similar means for evaluating events. The output side of the microcontroller leads to the control input of the power semiconductor, and a quick-switching rectifier is provided between the output of the power semiconductor and the trigger input of the surge arrester.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2016
    Publication date: July 19, 2018
    Inventors: Thomas Böhm, Johannes Spies, Franz Schork, Ralph Brocke
  • Publication number: 20170373491
    Abstract: The invention relates to a circuit assembly for protecting a unit to be operated from a supply network against overvoltage, comprising an input having a first and a second input connection, which are connected to the supply network, an output having a first and a second output connection, to which the unit to be protected can be connected, and a protection circuit, which is provided between the first and the second input connections in order to limit the voltage present at the first and the second input connections. According to the invention, the protection circuit has a power semiconductor, in particular an IGBT, wherein a series circuit consisting of a diac, i.e., a bidirectional electrode, and a Zener element is connected between the collector and the gate of the power semiconductor, wherein the sum of the Zener voltage and the diac voltage results in a clamping voltage for the power semiconductor, which lies above the voltage of the supply network and defines the protection level.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2016
    Publication date: December 28, 2017
    Applicant: DEHN + SÖHNE GMBH + CO. KG
    Inventors: Franz Schork, Ralph Brocke, Thomas Böhm, Dominik Donauer
  • Publication number: 20170327613
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a container comprising a propylene, ethylene, and 1-hexene terpolymer comprising: (i) an ethylene content of 0.6-1.1 wt %; (ii) a 1-hexene content of 1.1-2.8 wt %; (iii) an ethylene to 1-hexene ratio (C2/C6) that fulfills the following equation (I); C2/C6<0.39; wherein C2 is the ethylene content and C6 is the 1-hexene content; and (iv) the melt flow rate (MFR, ISO 1133, 230° C., 2.16 kg) is 32-64 g/10 min.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2015
    Publication date: November 16, 2017
    Applicant: Basell Poliolefine Italia S.r.l.
    Inventors: Marco CIARAFONI, Mara DESTRO, Paola MASSARI, Tiziana CAPUTO, Thomas BÖHM
  • 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
  • Patent number: 7866361
    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 being divided in the axial direction into two lateral parts and lying between them a central part. The central part has a circular cross section in the radial direction, and the lateral parts include, in the axial direction, intermittent protuberances projecting from the central part. The protuberances are the same distance from the center of the slitting tool as the circular cross section. The central part between the protuberances, in the direction of curvature of the envelope surface, forms a plurality of cutting edges, each of which has a width which, at a given pressure, permits slitting of a layer of material intended for the absorbent product, and the protuberances form supporting surfaces between the cutting edges.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2011
    Assignee: SCA Hygiene Products AB
    Inventors: Thomas Böhm, Daniel Carlsson
  • Patent number: 7717681
    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: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2010
    Assignee: Inficon GmbH
    Inventors: Thomas Böhm, Ulrich Doebler, Ralf Hirche, Werner Grosse Bley
  • Patent number: 7640791
    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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2010
    Assignee: Inficon GmbH
    Inventor: Thomas Böhm
  • Publication number: 20090272240
    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 being divided in the axial direction into two lateral parts and lying between them a central part. The central part has a circular cross section in the radial direction, and the lateral parts include, in the axial direction, intermittent protuberances projecting from the central part. The protuberances are the same distance from the center of the slitting tool as the circular cross section. The central part between the protuberances, in the direction of curvature of the envelope surface, forms a plurality of cutting edges, each of which has a width which, at a given pressure, permits slitting of a layer of material intended for the absorbent product, and the protuberances form supporting surfaces between the cutting edges.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2006
    Publication date: November 5, 2009
    Applicant: SCA HYGIENE PRODUCTS AB
    Inventors: Thomas Böhm, Daniel Carlsson
  • Patent number: 7600989
    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: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2009
    Assignee: Inficon GmbH
    Inventor: Thomas Böhm
  • 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
  • Patent number: 7521104
    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 quinarcidone 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: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2009
    Assignee: Basell Poliolefine Italia s.r.l.
    Inventors: Volker Dolle, Thomas Böhm, Herbert Terwyen