Patents by Inventor Thomas Nagl
Thomas Nagl 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).
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Patent number: 10155196Abstract: A catalytic converter reactor having in-built catalytic converter modules, wherein the total flow impingement surface area provided by the catalytic converter elements fitted in the catalytic converter modules is larger than the flow impingement surface area of the catalytic converter reactor, the module impingement surface area being defined by the catalytic converter module surfaces facing the main flow direction, and the catalytic converter modules being positioned so that the waste gas flows through the catalytic converter elements contained therein in a direction different from the flow direction on the intake and exit sides.Type: GrantFiled: June 20, 2014Date of Patent: December 18, 2018Assignee: IBIDEN PORZELLANFABRIK FRAUENTHAL GMBHInventors: Kurt Orehovsky, Michael Aumann, Andreas Hartung, Thomas Krainer, Thomas Nagl, Gerhard Poelzl, Mario Schweiger
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Publication number: 20160144317Abstract: A catalytic converter reactor having in-built catalytic converter modules, wherein the total flow impingement surface area provided by the catalytic converter elements fitted in the catalytic converter modules is larger than the flow impingement surface area of the catalytic converter reactor, the module impingement surface area being defined by the catalytic converter module surfaces facing the main flow direction, and the catalytic converter modules being positioned so that the waste gas flows through the catalytic converter elements contained therein in a direction different from the flow direction on the intake and exit sides.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 20, 2014Publication date: May 26, 2016Inventors: Kurt OREHOVSKY, Michael AUMANN, Andreas HARTUNG, Thomas KRAINER, Thomas NAGL, Gerhard POELZL, Mario SCHWEIGER
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Publication number: 20160061082Abstract: The invention relates to a catalyst module with internal fittings made of catalyst elements, wherein the surface area of the individual catalyst elements, against which flow is directed, is greater than the flow entry surface area of the catalyst module, wherein the surface of the module side facing the main direction of flow is defined as the module entry surface, and wherein the catalyst elements in the catalyst module are positioned such that flue gas glows through said elements in a direction differing from the entry side and/or the exit side direction of flow.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 14, 2014Publication date: March 3, 2016Inventors: Kurt OREHOVSKY, Michael AUMANN, Andreas HARTUNG, Thomas KRAINER, Thomas NAGL, Gerhard POELZL, Mario SCHWEIGER
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Publication number: 20070023419Abstract: A layered heater is provided that includes at least one resistive layer having a resistive circuit pattern, the resistive circuit pattern defining a length, a width, and a thickness, wherein the thickness varies along the length of the resistive circuit pattern and/or the width of the resistive circuit pattern for a variable watt density. The present disclosure also provides layered heaters having a resistive circuit pattern with a variable thickness along with a variable width and/or spacing of the resistive circuit pattern in order to produce a variable watt density.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 28, 2006Publication date: February 1, 2007Applicant: WATLOW ELECTRIC MANUFACTURING COMPANYInventors: Kevin Ptasienski, James McMillin, Thomas Nagl, Rolando Juliano
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Publication number: 20060175321Abstract: Methods of forming a layered heater are provided that comprise at least one resistive layer comprising a resistive circuit pattern, the resistive circuit pattern defining a length, a thickness, and a spacing, wherein the thickness varies along the length of the trace of the resistive circuit pattern for a variable watt density. The methods include achieving the variable thickness by varying a dispensing rate of a conductive ink used to form the resistive circuit pattern, varying the feed rate of a target surface relative to the dispensing of the ink, and overwriting a volume of conductive ink on top of a previously formed trace of the resistive circuit pattern.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 31, 2006Publication date: August 10, 2006Inventors: Kevin Ptasienski, James McMillin, Thomas Nagl, Rolando Juliano
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Publication number: 20050199610Abstract: A layered heater is provided with a resistive layer having a resistive circuit pattern, the resistive circuit pattern defining a length and a thickness, wherein the thickness varies along the length of the resistive circuit pattern for a variable watt density. The present invention also provides layered heaters having a resistive circuit pattern with a variable thickness along with a variable width and/or spacing of the resistive circuit pattern in order to produce a variable watt density. Methods are also provided wherein the variable thickness is achieved by varying a dispensing rate of a conductive ink used to form the resistive circuit pattern, varying the feed rate of a target surface relative to the dispensing of the ink, and overwriting a volume of conductive ink on top of a previously formed trace of the resistive circuit pattern.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 10, 2004Publication date: September 15, 2005Inventors: Kevin Ptasienski, James McMillin, Thomas Nagl, Rolando Juliano
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Patent number: 6424487Abstract: An energy absorbing disc travel limiter which not only mechanically defines a limit to the extent to which a disc in a disc drive can be axially displaced in response to applied mechanical shocks, but which also acts to damp the shock-induced motion of the discs, thus preventing contact between the discs and the actuator head mounting arms. The amount of damping provided by the disc travel limiter is determined by selection of the material of the disc travel limiter and selection of certain dimensions of the disc travel limiter.Type: GrantFiled: January 3, 2001Date of Patent: July 23, 2002Assignee: Seagate Technology LLCInventors: Alan Thomas Nagl, Howard Irving Sohm
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Patent number: 6330828Abstract: An apparatus for subjecting a disc drive to rotational vibration test profiles includes a mounting base, a disc drive mounting plate, and a rotary vibration motor assembly mounted between the mounting plate and the base in which the disc drive mounting plate may be vibrationally rotated about an axis through the base and plate. The motor assembly preferably includes a plurality of voice coil motors mounted and radially spaced about a tubular shaft supporting the disc drive mounting plate. The voice coil motors are connected and driven in series to impart the rotational vibrational profile to the disc drive mounted on the mounting plate. The method involves providing a support structure, a rotatable shaft carried by the support structure, a voice coil motor connected to the shaft for reciprocally rotating the shaft, mounting a device to be tested on the shaft, and applying a current to the voice coil motor to reciprocally rotate the shaft to vibrate the device.Type: GrantFiled: April 11, 2000Date of Patent: December 18, 2001Assignee: Seagate Technology LLCInventors: Alan Thomas Nagl, John Jay Freeman
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Publication number: 20010001254Abstract: An energy absorbing disc travel limiter which not only mechanically defines a limit to the extent to which a disc in a disc drive can be axially displaced in response to applied mechanical shocks, but which also acts to damp the shock-induced motion of the discs, thus preventing contact between the discs and the actuator head mounting arms. The amount of damping provided by the disc travel limiter is determined by selection of the material of the disc travel limiter and selection of certain dimensions of the disc travel limiter.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 3, 2001Publication date: May 17, 2001Applicant: Seagate Technology, Inc.Inventors: Alan Thomas Nagl, Howard Irving Sohm
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Patent number: 6226144Abstract: An energy absorbing disc travel limiter which not only mechanically defines a limit to the extent to which a disc in a disc drive can be axially displaced in response to applied mechanical shocks, but which also acts to damp the shock-induced motion of the discs, thus preventing contact between the discs and the actuator head mounting arms. The amount of damping provided by the disc travel limiter is determined by selection of the material of the disc travel limiter and selection of certain dimensions of the disc travel limiter.Type: GrantFiled: August 12, 1998Date of Patent: May 1, 2001Assignee: Seagate Technology LLCInventors: Alan Thomas Nagl, Howard Irving Sohm