Patents by Inventor Thomas Himmer

Thomas Himmer 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: 20090014908
    Abstract: The invention relates to a device as well as a method for manufacturing three-dimensional component parts wherein machining is carried out at least partially. In accordance with the object, such three-dimensional component parts are allowed to be manufactured in a cost-effective manner with most different contours or contour elements simultaneously with increased manufacturing accuracy. The device according to the invention is then configured such that directly in a machine tool a mold being open towards at least one machining tool is supportedly arranged in a chuck. Thus, machining of a material cured in the mold can be carried out without demolding in the meantime.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2008
    Publication date: January 15, 2009
    Inventors: Thomas Himmer, Anja Techel
  • Patent number: 7458765
    Abstract: The present invention relates to hard coating of ferrous metal substrates using a laser beam with diamond particles in a metal matrix produced from precursor powders of metals which bond to the diamond particles and to the ferrous substrate. The hard coating is particularly useful for white iron castings for pumps (200) used in piping tar sand and water mixtures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2008
    Assignees: Fraunhofer USA, Fraunhofer IWS
    Inventors: Eric Stiles, Thomas Himmer, James E. Herbison, Anja Techel
  • Patent number: 7445746
    Abstract: A temperable member manufacturable in a low cost and flexible manner to make possible a locally discriminating tempering process. The temperable member is formed from at least two modules joined to each other. At least one of the modules is formed as a one-piece element, and at least another element is a tempering module. The tempering module is formed from plate-shaped elements arranged on top of each other and forming a stepped outer marginal contour. The one-piece element includes a housing which is complementary to the contour. At least one channel is formed inside the tempering module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2008
    Assignee: Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft zur Foerderung der angewandten Forschung e.V.
    Inventors: Thomas Himmer, Anja Techel
  • Publication number: 20080179300
    Abstract: The present invention relates to hard coating of ferrous metal substrates using a laser beam with diamond particles in a metal matrix produced from precursor powders of metals which bond to the diamond particles and to the ferrous substrate. The hard coating is particularly useful for white iron castings for pumps (200) used in piping tar sand and water mixtures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2008
    Publication date: July 31, 2008
    Inventors: Eric Stiles, Thomas Himmer, James E. Herbison, Anja Techel
  • Publication number: 20080131620
    Abstract: The present invention relates to hard coating of ferrous metal substrates using a laser beam with diamond particles in a metal matrix produced from precursor powders of metals which bond to the diamond particles and to the ferrous substrate. The hard coating is particularly useful for white iron castings for pumps (200) used in piping tar sand and water mixtures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2008
    Publication date: June 5, 2008
    Applicants: Fraunhofer USA, Fraunhofer IWS
    Inventors: Eric Stiles, Thomas Himmer, James E. Herbison, Anja Techel
  • Publication number: 20070071907
    Abstract: The present invention relates to hard coating of ferrous metal substrates using a laser beam with diamond particles in a metal matrix produced from precursor powders of metals which bond to the diamond particles and to the ferrous substrate. The hard coating is particularly useful for white iron castings for pumps (200) used in piping tar sand and water mixtures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2005
    Publication date: March 29, 2007
    Applicants: Fraunhofer USA, Fraunhofer IWS
    Inventors: Eric Stiles, Thomas Himmer, James Herbison, Anja Techel
  • Publication number: 20050179173
    Abstract: The invention relates to temperable members such as they can be used with the most various applications. According to the set object, there should be provided corresponding members which can be manufactured in a low cost and flexible manner, and wherein it is possible to achieve a locally discriminating tempering process. Temperable members according to the invention are constructed then such that they are formed from at least two modules joined to each other. At least one of the modules is formed as a one-piece element, and at least another element is a tempering module then. Tempering modules are formed from plate-like elements being arranged on top of each other. Inside the tempering module, there is formed at least one channel or channel system by means of apertures provided inside the plate-like elements in an arrangement communicating with each other. Then, tempering fluid is allowed to flow through the channel or the channel system for locally discriminating tempering of the member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2004
    Publication date: August 18, 2005
    Inventors: Thomas Himmer, Anja Techel
  • Publication number: 20040173930
    Abstract: The invention relates to a device as well as a method for manufacturing three-dimensional component parts wherein machining is carried out at least partially. In accordance with the object, such three-dimensional component parts are allowed to be manufactured in a cost-effective manner with most different contours or contour elements simultaneously with increased manufacturing accuracy. The device according to the invention is then configured such that directly in a machine tool a mold being open towards at least one machining tool is supportedly arranged in a chuck. Thus, machining of a material cured in the mold can be carried out without demolding in the meantime.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2004
    Publication date: September 9, 2004
    Inventors: Thomas Himmer, Anja Techel