Patents by Inventor Thomas Wilhelm

Thomas Wilhelm 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: 20110223036
    Abstract: The blade for a gas turbine includes a blade airfoil having a leading edge and a trailing edge and extending in the blade longitudinal direction up to a blade tip, and at the blade tip the blade airfoil merges into a shroud segment, wherein on the shroud segment a first rib, projecting upwards, is arranged in the flow direction, extending transversely to the flow direction, and upstream of the first rib, in the region of the leading edge of the blade airfoil, a winglet is formed on the shroud segment for guiding of the hot gas flow in this region. With such a blade, a longer service life is achieved by provision being made for direct cooling of the winglet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2011
    Publication date: September 15, 2011
    Applicant: Alstom Technology Ltd.
    Inventors: Thomas Wilhelm, Caroline Marchmont, Sergei Riazantsev
  • Publication number: 20110065545
    Abstract: A conical gear drive comprising an input element that interacts with a truncated conical gear via which an output element can be driven. A number of different output elements or variably selectable output elements should be able to be connected to the truncated conical gear drive.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2010
    Publication date: March 17, 2011
    Applicant: WITTENSTEIN AG
    Inventors: Thomas Bayer, Karl-Georg Melber, Michael Engelbreit, Thomas Wilhelm
  • Publication number: 20100130324
    Abstract: A coaxial transmission, especially a hollow shaft drive, comprising a driving element (7) and a driven element (3), a plurality of radially mobile toothed quadrants (5) providing a gear ratio and transmitting a driving torque between the driving element (7) and the driven element (3). An internal gear (1) or especially the housing for receiving the inner gearing of the internal gear (13) are configured as a multipart structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2008
    Publication date: May 27, 2010
    Applicant: WITTENSTEIN AG
    Inventors: Thomas Wilhelm, Michael Schmidt, Thomas Bayer
  • Publication number: 20100024593
    Abstract: A coaxial transmission, especially a hollow shaft transmission for industrial drive engineering, having a high power density. The transmission comprises an input element (7), an element (3) and an output element, a drive torque being multiplied and transmitted between the input element (7) and the output element via a plurality of radially mobile toothed sections (5). At least one toothed section (5) has a bearing element (11) which is enlarged in its effective zone with respect to an input element (7).
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2008
    Publication date: February 4, 2010
    Applicant: WITTENSTEIN AG
    Inventors: Michael Schmidt, Thomas Wilhelm, Thomas Bayer
  • Publication number: 20090064685
    Abstract: A device and a method for mounting a turbine engine, e.g., a gas turbine system, are described, in which a rotor unit is mounted to rotate inside a stationary external housing, having at least two supports for taking up the weight of the turbine engine, these supports being arranged at a spacing from one another in an axial longitudinal direction in relation to the external housing and at one side being articulated directly or indirectly on the external housing and at the other being supported directly or indirectly on a base frame. At least one support provides at least one support face which is supported exclusively in partial regions on at least two support plate elements. The at least one support face of the support is in operational engagement with the base frame by way of the support plate elements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2008
    Publication date: March 12, 2009
    Applicant: ALSTOM Technology Ltd
    Inventors: Armin BUSEKROS, Olatunde OMISORE, Thomas WILHELM
  • Patent number: 7420016
    Abstract: In order, in the case of a moulding composition for the production of sanitary-ware components, comprising a methyl-methacrylate-based syrup and from 50 to 85%, expressed in terms of the moulding composition, of an inorganic filler, to obtain an improvement in the scratch-proofness and the abrasion resistance of the shaped components which are obtained therefrom, it is proposed that the composition furthermore comprise elastomer particles or elastomer particle aggregates having a particle size <100 ?m in an amount in the range of 5% by weight to <20% by weight, expressed in terms of the mass of the syrup.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2008
    Assignee: BLANCO GmbH + Co KG
    Inventors: Andreas Hajek, Thomas Heck, Stefan Harke, Thomas Wilhelm
  • Publication number: 20080034908
    Abstract: A conical gear drive comprising an input element that interacts with a truncated conical gear via which an output element can be driven. A number of different output elements or variably selectable output elements should be able to be connected to the truncated conical gear drive.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2005
    Publication date: February 14, 2008
    Inventors: Thomas Bayer, Karl-Georg Melber, Michael Engelbreit, Thomas Wilhelm
  • Publication number: 20070037921
    Abstract: In order, in the case of a moulding composition for the production of sanitary-ware components, comprising a methyl-methacrylate-based syrup and from 50 to 85%, expressed in terms of the moulding composition, of an inorganic filler, to obtain an improvement in the scratch-proofness and the abrasion resistance of the shaped components which are obtained therefrom, it is proposed that the composition furthermore comprise elastomer particles or elastomer particle aggregates having a particle size<100 ?m in an amount in the range of 5% by weight to <20% by weight, expressed in terms of the mass of the syrup.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2006
    Publication date: February 15, 2007
    Inventors: Andreas Hajek, Thomas Heck, Stefan Harke, Thomas Wilhelm
  • Publication number: 20060003542
    Abstract: A method of oxidizing an object to be processed comprises the steps of: providing an object to be processed W having a groove 4 formed on its surface in a processing vessel 22 capable of forming a vacuum therein, oxidizing the surface of the object to be processed in an atmosphere including active oxygen species and active hydroxyl species which are generated by supplying an oxidative gas and a reductive gas into the processing vessel to interact the gases. A temperature in the processing vessel during the oxidizing step is set to be equal to or less than 900° C. Thus, not only corner portions of shoulders of a trench (groove) but also corner portions of a bottom portion of the trench can be rounded to have curved surfaces so as to prevent a generation of facet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2005
    Publication date: January 5, 2006
    Inventors: Keisuke Suzuki, Kimiya Aoki, Kota Umezawa, Thomas Wilhelm Matthes, Uwe Wellhausen, Norbert Dyroff
  • Patent number: 6907967
    Abstract: An actuator including a housing accommodating a screw mechanism and a drive including a motor. The screw mechanism includes a nut and a screw, one of which is rotatably supported with respect to the housing. Upon relative rotation of the nut and the screw, linear movement of one of the nut and the screw is obtained. At least a rotatable component of the drive, for example, the rotor of the motor, is rotatably supported on the screw which is rotatably supported with respect to the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2005
    Assignee: SKF Engineering & Research Centre B.V.
    Inventors: Hendrikus Jan Kapaan, Johannes Albertus Van Winden, Jacobus Zwarts, Thomas Wilhelm Fucks
  • Patent number: 6837342
    Abstract: An actuator comprises a housing (8) which contains a screw mechanism (9) and a motor (10) which is drivably connected to the screw mechanism (9), said screw mechanism providing a linear movement in response to a rotational movement of the motor, and comprising a screw (12) and a nut (13) one of which is supported rotatably with respect to the housing (8). The linearly displaceable member of the screw mechanism is drivingly connected to a pump mechanism for providing a flow of medium.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 1999
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2005
    Assignee: SKF Engineering & Research Centre B.V.
    Inventors: Armin Herbert Emil August Olschewski, Hendrikus Jan Kapaan, Clair Druet, Thomas Wilhelm Fucks, Manfred Antensteiner, Andries Christiaan Rinsma, Jiri Gurka, Alexander Jan Carel De Vries
  • Patent number: 6814190
    Abstract: A screw actuator which has a housing, a motor, an actuating member and a screw mechanism which provides a linear movement of the actuating member with respect to the housing in response to a rotational movement of the motor. The screw mechanism has a screw and a nut engaging each other by rolling elements, one of the screw or the nut is rotatbly supported with respect to the housing, and a reduction gear means. The nut is fixed with repect to the housing, and the screw is rotatably supported with respect to the housing by mean of rolling elements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2004
    Assignee: SKF Engineering and Research Centre B.V.
    Inventors: Armin Herbert Emil August Olschewski, Henrikus Jan Kapaan, Clair Druet, Thomas Wilhelm Fucks, Jacobus Zwarts, Johannes Albertus Van Winden, Andries Christian Rinsma, Jiri Gurka
  • Patent number: 6691837
    Abstract: A screw actuator comprises a nut and a screw each comprising helical grooves, said nut and screw engaging each other by rollers or balls which are in contact with said grooves, a lubricant being provided for the grooves and rollers or balls. Integrated in the actuator is a module, which is connected to at least the helical grooves of the nut and/or screw for replenishing the lubricant for the grooves and rollers or balls of the actuator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2004
    Assignee: SKF Engineering & Research Centre B.V.
    Inventors: Hendrikus Jan Kapaan, Thomas Wilhelm Fucks, Jiri Gurka, Jérôme Dubus, Christian Boch, Clair Druet, Asbjorn Bundgart, Alberto Visconti
  • Patent number: 6664314
    Abstract: In order to provide a moulding composition which makes it possible to form shaped components having not only one but two or more visible sides, it is proposed that this composition comprise a methyl-methacrylate-based syrup and up to 85%, expressed in terms of the moulding composition, of an inorganic filler, and that the moulding composition comprise deformable, propellant-filled hollow microspheres having a plastic wall which is essentially insoluble in methyl methacrylate, the proportion by volume of the hollow microspheres to the total volume of the moulding composition being in the 5 to 50 vol. % range.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2000
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2003
    Assignee: Blanco GmbH & Co KG
    Inventors: Andreas Hajek, Thomas Wilhelm, Stefan Harke
  • Patent number: 6607059
    Abstract: A screw actuator comprises a screw (1) and a nut (2) which are each provided with at least a helical groove (3,4), and a series of rollers or balls (5) which are in rolling contact with the grooves (3,4). A sleeve (6) is provided which surrounds the nut (2) at least partly. The sleeve (6) may carry a seal (7) which acts between the nut (2) and screw (1); e.g. a wiper seal. The seal (7) may be fixedly connected to the nut (2), and frictionally engage the screw (1).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2003
    Assignee: SKF Engineering and Research Centre B.V.
    Inventors: Hendrikus Jan Kapaan, Thomas Wilhelm Fucks, Jiri Gurka, Jérôme Dubus, Christian Boch, Clair Druet, Asbjorn Bundgart, Alberto Visconti, Jacobus Zwarts, Albert Van Den Kommer
  • Patent number: 6554109
    Abstract: An actuator (7) comprises a housing (8) which contains a screw mechanism (9) and a motor (10) which is drivably connected to the screw mechanism (9), said screw mechanism (9) providing a linear movement in response to a rotational movement of the motor (10), and comprising a screw (12) and a nut (13) one of which is supported rotatably with respect to the housing (8) by means of a rolling element bearing (25, 62). Support means (22, 61) have been provided which extend axially with respect to the screw mechanism (9), said support means (22, 61) engaging the housing (8), and supporting the screw mechanism (9) so as to take up the axial loads exerted on said screw mechanism (9).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2003
    Assignee: SKF Engineering and Research Centre B.V.
    Inventors: Armin Herbert Emil August Olschewski, Hendrikus Jan Kapaan, Clair Druet, Thomas Wilhelm Fucks, Manfred Antensteiner, Andries Christian Rinsma, Jiri Gurka, Alexander Jan Carel De Vries
  • Patent number: 6551645
    Abstract: A process for preparing a pasta product by extruding dry or semi-dry ground cereal. The dry or semi-dry ground cereal has a water content of less than about 20 percent by weight of the ground cereal. A pasta product prepared by the process is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2003
    Assignee: Nestec S.A.
    Inventors: Thomas Wilhelm Hauser, Robert Gerald Odermatt
  • Publication number: 20020192339
    Abstract: The invention relates to long, thin, tubular and non-tubular quick cooking pastas, such as lasagna noodles, having a wall thickness of between about 0.60 and 1.6 mm and teeth on at least the inner surface of the tubular pasta and on one or both surfaces of the non-tubular pasta. The teeth may be longitudinal and parallel and preferably extend along the length of the pasta. The teeth have a height of between about 0.3 and 1.6 mm and a height to wall thickness ratio of between about 0.35 and 2.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2002
    Publication date: December 19, 2002
    Applicant: Nestec S.A.
    Inventors: Thomas Wilhelm Hauser, Lorenzo Panattoni
  • Patent number: 6460688
    Abstract: The aim of the invention is to provide a simple, safe to handle fixing device for a par that can be inserted between adjacent supports, especially centrally. Locating holes that are aligned approximately flush with each other, for holding elements of the part are provided in the adjacent supports. The holding elements are configured in the form of pegs mounted in the part. The pegs are provided with a screw thread at their second ends and each engage in a corresponding screw of sliding pieces that can slide in the part. The sliding pieces can be slid and stopped in a plane defined by the longitudinal axes of the pegs. The part has at least one pair of pegs on opposite outer surfaces that are flush with each other through the part.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2002
    Assignee: Wittenstein GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Werner Hofmann, Thomas Wilhelm
  • Patent number: D529939
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2006
    Assignee: Wittenstein AG
    Inventors: Thomas Wilhelm, Karl-Georg Melber