Patents by Inventor Thomas Witulski

Thomas Witulski 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).

  • Patent number: 11970756
    Abstract: The invention relates to an aluminum alloy having 0.04-0.1 wgt.-% Si, 0.8-1.8 wgt.-% Cu, 1.5-2.3 wgt.-% Mg, 0.15-0.6 wgt.-% Ag, 7.05-9.2 wgt.-% Zn, 0.08-0.14 wgt.-% Zr, 0.02-0.08 wgt.-% Ti, max. 0.35 wgt.-% Mn, max. 0.1 wgt.-% Fe, max. 0.06 wgt.-% Cr, optional 0.0015-0.008 wgt.-% Be, the remainder aluminum in addition to unavoidable impurities. The invention furthermore relates to an aluminum alloy product which is overaged according to T74xx, produced from such an alloy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2024
    Assignee: OTTO FUCHS KOMMANDITGESELLSCHAFT
    Inventors: Joachim Becker, Matthias Hilpert, Thomas Witulski, Michael Besel
  • Publication number: 20210164076
    Abstract: The invention relates to an aluminum alloy having 0.04-0.1 wgt.-% Si, 0.8-1.8 wgt.-% Cu, 1.5-2.3 wgt.-% Mg, 0.15-0.6 wgt.-% Ag, 7.05-9.2 wgt.-% Zn, 0.08-0.14 wgt.-% Zr, 0.02-0.08 wgt.-% Ti, max. 0.35 wgt.-% Mn, max. 0.1 wgt.-% Fe, max. 0.06 wgt.-% Cr, optional 0.0015-0.008 wgt.-% Be, the remainder aluminum in addition to unavoidable impurities. The invention furthermore relates to an aluminum alloy product which is overaged according to T74xx, produced from such an alloy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2018
    Publication date: June 3, 2021
    Inventors: Joachim BECKER, Matthias HILPERT, Thomas WITULSKI, Michael BESEL
  • Patent number: 10464118
    Abstract: A method for producing a contoured ring rolling product for a rotating application from a ring blank, with a ring rolling machine controlled in a process-monitored manner. At least one process window, extending over the rolling time, is defined in relation to preselected process parameters for the specific product on the basis of calibrating specimens brought into their final form by the ring rolling machine. The process window(s) monitored during the process is/are determined by the process parameters of calibrating specimens which produced rolled products meeting the requirements demanded of the ring rolling product. The preselected process parameters comprise at least two of ring growing rate, axial rolling force, radial rolling force, rolling time, and ring blank temperature.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2019
    Assignee: OTTO FUCHS KOMMANDITGESELLSCHAFT
    Inventors: Thomas Witulski, Jörg Ihne, Stefan Teschner, Christof Müller
  • Patent number: 10240228
    Abstract: A heat-resistant Al—Cu—Mg—Ag alloy for producing semi-finished parts or products, which is suitable for use at elevated temperatures and has good static and dynamic strength properties combined with an improved creep resistance and comprises: 0.3-0.7% by weight of silicon (Si), not more than 0.15% by weight of iron (Fe), 3.5-4.7% by weight of copper (Cu), 0.05-0.5% by weight of manganese (Mn), 0.3-0.9% by weight magnesium (Mg), 0.02-0.15% by weight of titanium (Ti), 0.03-0.25% by weight of zirconium (Zr), 0.1-0.7% by weight of silver (Ag), 0.03-0.5% by weight of scandium (Sc), 0.03-0.2% by weight of vanadium (V), not more than 0.05% by weight of others, individually, not more than 0.15% by weight of others, total, balance aluminum, is described. A process for producing a semi-finished part or product composed of the above-mentioned aluminum alloy is described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2019
    Assignee: Otto Fuchs KG
    Inventors: Gregor Terlinde, Thomas Witulski, Matthias Hilpert
  • Publication number: 20180305795
    Abstract: A tube for use in conjunction with a deep drilled hole comprises a light metal tube made of an aluminium alloy, having sections of different wall thicknesses arranged in the longitudinal direction of the tube and a respective coupling at each end for connecting the tube to a further tube, wherein the light metal tube is produced from an aluminum alloy containing the following elements: 2.5-5.0 wt. % Cu, 0.2-1.0 wt. % Mg, 0.8-2.0 wt. % Li, max. 0.15 wt. % Si, max. 0.15 wt. % Fe, max. 0.5 wt. % Mn, max. 1.0 wt. % Zn, max. 0.1 wt. % Ti, max. 0.5 wt. % Ag, the remainder being Al and unavoidable impurities. Also described is a method for producing a light metal tube for a tube of this type configured for example as a bore tube.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 25, 2015
    Publication date: October 25, 2018
    Inventors: Joachim Becker, Peter Kaufmann, Reinhart Domke, Thomas Witulski
  • Publication number: 20180178270
    Abstract: A method for producing a contoured ring rolling product for a rotating application from a ring blank, with a ring rolling machine controlled in a process-monitored manner. At least one process window, extending over the rolling time, is defined in relation to preselected process parameters for the specific product on the basis of calibrating specimens brought into their final form by the ring rolling machine. The process window(s) monitored during the process is/are determined by the process parameters of calibrating specimens which produced rolled products meeting the requirements demanded of the ring rolling product. The preselected process parameters comprise at least two of ring growing rate, axial rolling force, radial rolling force, rolling time, and ring blank temperature.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2015
    Publication date: June 28, 2018
    Inventors: Thomas Witulski, Jörg Ihne, Stefan Teschner, Christof Müller
  • Publication number: 20140166161
    Abstract: A heat-resistant Al—Cu—Mg—Ag alloy for producing semifinished parts or products, which is suitable for use at elevated temperatures and has good static and dynamic strength properties combined with an improved creep resistance and comprises: 0.3-0.7% by weight of silicon (Si), not more than 0.15% by weight of iron (Fe), 3.5-4.7% by weight of copper (Cu), 0.05-0.5% by weight of manganese (Mn), 0.3-0.9% by weight of magnesium (Mg), 0.02-0.15% by weight of titanium (Ti), 0.03-0.25% by weight of zirconium (Zr), 0.1-0.7% by weight of silver (Ag), 0.03-0.5% by weight of scandium (Sc), 0.03-0.2% by weight of vanadium (V), not more than 0.05% by weight of others, individually, not more than 0.15% by weight of others, total, balance aluminium, is described. A process for producing a semifinished part or product composed of the abovementioned aluminium alloy is also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2012
    Publication date: June 19, 2014
    Applicant: Otto Fuchs KG
    Inventors: Gregor Terlinde, Thomas Witulski, Matthias Hilpert
  • Patent number: 8388776
    Abstract: A description is given of a method for the heat treatment of a workpiece produced from a titanium alloy for obtaining a fine-grained microstructure by annealing the same above its ?-transus temperature T?. According to the invention, the workpiece is heated in a furnace to a temperature level TH above its ?-transus temperature T?. Reaching the temperature level TH determines the beginning of a predefined holding time, for which the workpiece is kept at this temperature level TH. The workpiece subsequently undergoes a cooling process. To carry out the heat treatment, the furnace temperature TF is set such that, for heating up the workpiece to the temperature level intended for carrying out the holding, it lies above the temperature level TH of the workpiece determining the beginning of the holding time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2013
    Assignee: Otto Fuchs KG
    Inventors: Markus Buscher, Thomas Witulski
  • Publication number: 20120000581
    Abstract: A description is given of a method for the heat treatment of a workpiece produced from a titanium alloy for obtaining a fine-grained microstructure by annealing the same above its ?-transus temperature T?. According to the invention, the workpiece is heated in a furnace to a temperature level TH above its ?-transus temperature T?. Reaching the temperature level TH determines the beginning of a predefined holding time, for which the workpiece is kept at this temperature level TH. The workpiece subsequently undergoes a cooling process. To carry out the heat treatment, the furnace temperature TF is set such that, for heating up the workpiece to the temperature level intended for carrying out the holding, it lies above the temperature level TH of the workpiece determining the beginning of the holding time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2010
    Publication date: January 5, 2012
    Applicant: OTTO FUCHS KG
    Inventors: Markus Buscher, Thomas Witulski