Patents by Inventor Thomas NÖTZEL

Thomas NÖTZEL 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: 20240139572
    Abstract: The invention concerns a pneumatic control device (1) for multi-zone fire extinguishing installations, comprising a control pressure inlet port (25) for connection to a control pressure source (105), in particular a pressurised gas container, a number (m) of first control pressure outlet ports (17) for connection to a corresponding number of extinguishing agent containers (107), a number (n) of second control pressure outlet ports (19) for connection to a corresponding number of zone valves (111), and a plurality of function modules (7, 9).
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2023
    Publication date: May 2, 2024
    Inventors: Thomas NÖTZEL, Thomas CLAESSEN
  • Publication number: 20240001184
    Abstract: The invention relates to a multi-area fire extinguishing system, having a control system, a number of fluid control lines that are configured to transmit a control pressure as a function of control commands of the control system, and a number of fluid-actuated area valves that are each in fluid communication with the control lines, wherein the area valves are configured to be actuated as a function of the received control commands. The invention proposes, in particular, a fluid-actuated area blocking apparatus which is operatively coupled to the fluid control lines and to the area valves and which is configured such that, when one or more area valves are actuated, said area blocking apparatus opens up those area valves and blocks all other area valves. The invention furthermore relates to a controller for a multi-area fire extinguishing system, to an area blocking apparatus for a fire extinguishing system, and to the use of same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2021
    Publication date: January 4, 2024
    Inventors: Thomas NÖTZEL, Wolfgang HABITZL
  • Patent number: 11806562
    Abstract: The invention concerns a pneumatic control device (1) for multi-zone fire extinguishing installations, comprising a control pressure inlet port (25) for connection to a control pressure source (105), in particular a pressurised gas container, a number (m) of first control pressure outlet ports (17) for connection to a corresponding number of extinguishing agent containers (107), a number (n) of second control pressure outlet ports (19) for connection to a corresponding number of zone valves (111), and a plurality of function modules (7, 9).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2023
    Assignee: Minimax GmbH
    Inventors: Thomas Nötzel, Thomas Claessen
  • Publication number: 20210069539
    Abstract: The invention concerns a pneumatic control device (1) for multi-zone fire extinguishing installations, comprising a control pressure inlet port (25) for connection to a control pressure source (105), in particular a pressurised gas container, a number (m) of first control pressure outlet ports (17) for connection to a corresponding number of extinguishing agent containers (107), a number (n) of second control pressure outlet ports (19) for connection to a corresponding number of zone valves (111), and a plurality of function modules (7, 9).
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2018
    Publication date: March 11, 2021
    Inventors: Thomas NÖTZEL, Thomas Thomas CLAESSEN
  • Patent number: 10594103
    Abstract: A method is disclosed for moisture tight covering a connection point between an electrical conductor. The method includes exposing the conductor at its end by removing the insulation and subsequently electrically conductively connecting the end of the conductor, from which the insulation has been removed, to the contact element. After the connection point is finished, a foil of insulation material is positioned underneath the connection point, where the foil rests against the insulation of the conductor and at least partially against the contact element. Subsequently, a sealing material capable of hardening is applied from above onto the conductor, wherein the sealing material is flowable during its application and subsequently changes over by hardening into a mechanically stable state which extends beyond the insulation of the conductor and beyond the contact element and is connected tightly to the foil.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2020
    Assignee: NEXANS
    Inventors: Helmut Steinberg, Thomas Noetzel, Udo Mayer
  • Patent number: 9106002
    Abstract: A method for sealing an electric coupling piece (K) against moisture, includes, at an end of the line (1) intended for connection to the coupling piece (K), at least one annular groove extending in the circumferential direction is cut into the casing of the line (1). Prior to injection molding the protective body (9), an O-ring (10) serving as a sealing element is placed into the groove, where the O-ring (10) rests tightly against the lateral borders of the groove (11) with the respective pretension, where the O-ring is of a material which connects tightly and in a moisture proof manner to the insulating material of the finely produced protective body (9).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2015
    Assignee: NEXANS
    Inventors: Udo Mayer, Helmut Steinberg, Thomas Noetzel
  • Publication number: 20140346712
    Abstract: A method of making cable includes injection molding a coupling part which is manufactured from a polymer mixture with a thermoplastic material as polymer component, where the cable casing contains thermoplastic polyurethane cross-linked by radiation. The cable has a water-tight and fixed connection between the casing of the cable and the section of the coupling part injection molded around the casing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2014
    Publication date: November 27, 2014
    Inventors: Otto Nachbauer, Dietmar Voelkl, Thomas Noetzel
  • Publication number: 20140073162
    Abstract: A method for sealing an electric coupling piece (K) against moisture, includes, at an end of the line (1) intended for connection to the coupling piece (K), at least one annular groove extending in the circumferential direction is cut into the casing of the line (1). Prior to injection molding the protective body (9), an O-ring (10) serving as a sealing element is placed into the groove, where the O-ring (10) rests tightly against the lateral borders of the groove (11) with the respective pretension, where the O-ring is of a material which connects tightly and in a moisture proof manner to the insulating material of the finely produced protective body (9).
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2013
    Publication date: March 13, 2014
    Inventors: Udo Mayer, Helmut Steinberg, Thomas Noetzel
  • Publication number: 20140059853
    Abstract: A method is disclosed for moisture tight covering a connection point between an electrical conductor. The method includes exposing the conductor at its end by removing the insulation and subsequently electrically conductively connecting the end of the conductor, from which the insulation has been removed, to the contact element. After the connection point is finished, a foil of insulation material is positioned underneath the connection point, where the foil rests against the insulation of the conductor and at least partially against the contact element. Subsequently, a sealing material capable of hardening is applied from above onto the conductor, wherein the sealing material is flowable during its application and subsequently changes over by hardening into a mechanically stable state which extends beyond the insulation of the conductor and beyond the contact element and is connected tightly to the foil.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2013
    Publication date: March 6, 2014
    Inventors: Helmut Steinberg, Thomas Noetzel, Udo Mayer
  • Publication number: 20130000946
    Abstract: A cable which includes an injection molded coupling part which is manufactured from a polymer mixture with a thermoplastic material as polymer component, where the cable is distinguished by the fact that the casing contains thermoplastic polyurethane cross-linked by radiation. The cable has a water-tight and fixed connection between the casing of the cable and the section of the coupling part injection molded around the casing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2012
    Publication date: January 3, 2013
    Inventors: Otto Nachbauer, Dietmar Voelkl, Thomas Noetzel
  • Patent number: 7145082
    Abstract: A flexible electric line with at least one electrical conductor is provided having a high tensile, nonmetallic element and a plurality of highly conductive metal wires arranged around it. The flexible electric line has a high tensile element that is a loose composite of a large number of aramid fibers, the cross section of this element being the same as that of one of the individual metallic wires and where the conductor is surrounded by a layer of insulation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2006
    Assignee: Nexons
    Inventors: Thomas Hochleithner, Thomas Noetzel
  • Publication number: 20050000724
    Abstract: A flexible electric line with at least one electrical conductor is provided having a high tensile, nonmetallic element and a plurality of highly conductive metal wires arranged around it. The flexible electric line has a high tensile element that is a loose composite of a large number of aramid fibers, the cross section of this element being the same as that of one of the individual metallic wires and where the conductor is surrounded by a layer of insulation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2002
    Publication date: January 6, 2005
    Inventors: Thomas Hochleithner, Thomas Noetzel