Patents by Inventor Uwe Burmeister
Uwe Burmeister 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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Publication number: 20200220413Abstract: An interconnection device for an electric machine, in particular for an electric machine for a motor vehicle, is provided for interconnecting shaped-bar ends of a winding, in particular of a stator winding. The interconnection device has an interconnection element, which has one or more openings for the insertion of at least one shaped-bar end, wherein the one or more openings each have an insertion section and a contact-making section adjoining the insertion section, which sections are designed such that the at least one shaped-bar end can be inserted into the insertion section and, in the case of a relative movement between the opening and the inserted shaped-bar end, the inserted shaped-bar end reaches the contact-making section and the spacing between the at least one shaped-bar end and a contact is reduced by way of being guiding through the contact-making section.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 16, 2020Publication date: July 9, 2020Inventor: Uwe BURMEISTER
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Publication number: 20200024934Abstract: A positioning device includes a shaped charge holder. A plurality of shaped charge receptacles formed in the shaped charge holder are configured to arrange a plurality of shaped charges in a desired orientation. The shaped charges are detonated by a detonator in response to an initiation signal. The positioning device may be secured in a perforating gun module, with vertical and horizontal movement of the positioning being inhibited in the perforating gun module.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 28, 2019Publication date: January 23, 2020Applicant: DynaEnergetics GmbH & Co. KGInventors: Christian Eitschberger, Arash Shahinpour, Gernot Uwe Burmeister, Thilo Scharf
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Publication number: 20200024935Abstract: A positioning device includes a shaped charge holder. A single shaped charge receptacle formed in the shaped charge holder is configured to arrange a single shaped charge in a desired orientation. The shaped charges are detonated by detonating cord in energetic communication with a detonator, in response to an initiation signal. The initiation signal may be electronically communicated from a first perforating gun module to a second perforating gun module without the use of a through-wire. The positioning device may be secured in a perforating gun module, with vertical and horizontal movement of the positioning device being inhibited in the perforating gun module.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 15, 2019Publication date: January 23, 2020Applicant: DynaEnergetics GmbH & Co. KGInventors: Christian Eitschberger, Thilo Scharf, Gernot Uwe Burmeister
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Publication number: 20200018139Abstract: According to some embodiments, an autonomous perforating drone for downhole delivery of a wellbore tool, and associated systems and methods, are disclosed. In an aspect, the wellbore tool may be a plurality of shaped charges that are arranged in a variety of configurations, including helically, in one or more single radial planes, or opposing around a perforating assembly section, and detonated in a top-to-bottom sequence when the autonomous perforating drone reaches a predetermined depth in the wellbore. In another aspect, the shaped charges may be received in shaped charge apertures within a body of a perforating assembly section, wherein the shaped charge apertures are respectively positioned adjacent to at least one of a receiver booster, detonator, and detonating cord for directly initiating the shaped charges.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 16, 2019Publication date: January 16, 2020Applicant: DynaEnergetics GmbH & Co. KGInventors: Christian Eitschberger, Liam McNelis, Thilo Scharf, Andreas Robert Zemla, Shmuel Silverman, Gernot Uwe Burmeister, Arash Shahinpour
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Patent number: 10507433Abstract: A detonator positioning device for use with a wireless detonator in a perforating gun assembly includes a single mechanism for physical electrical connection, while the remaining electrical connections are made via electrically contactable components.Type: GrantFiled: July 3, 2018Date of Patent: December 17, 2019Assignees: DynaEnergetics GmbH & Co. KG, DynaEnergetics US, Inc.Inventors: Christian Eitschberger, Gernot Uwe Burmeister, Thomas Keller Bradfield, Frank Haron Preiss, Thilo Scharf, Liam McNelis
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Publication number: 20190366272Abstract: A detonator positioning device for use with a detonator in a perforating gun assembly is described. The detonator positioning device is configured for electrically contactably forming an electrical connection within the perforating gun housing by contact. The detonator positioning device includes a body having a first end, a second end, and a central bore extending between the first and second ends. The central bore is adapted for receiving one or more electrically contactable components of a detonator. The detonator positioning device aligns at least one of the one or more electrically contactable components to form an electrical connection with a bulkhead assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 14, 2019Publication date: December 5, 2019Applicants: DynaEnergetics GmbH & Co. KG, DynaEnergetics US, Inc.Inventors: Christian Eitschberger, Gernot Uwe Burmeister, Thomas Keller Bradfield, Frank Haron Preiss, Thilo Scharf, Liam McNelis
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Publication number: 20190368321Abstract: According to some embodiments, a bottom-fire perforating drone for downhole delivery of a wellbore tool, and associated systems and methods, are disclosed. In an aspect, the wellbore tool may be a plurality of shaped charges that are arranged in a variety of configurations, including helically and in one or more single radial planes around a perforating assembly section, and detonated in a bottom-up sequence when the bottom-fire perforating drone reaches a predetermined depth in the wellbore. In another aspect, the shaped charges may be received in shaped charge apertures within a body of a perforating assembly section, wherein the shaped charge apertures are respectively positioned adjacent to at least one of a receiver booster, detonator, and detonating cord for directly initiating the shaped charges.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 25, 2019Publication date: December 5, 2019Applicant: DynaEnergetics GmbH & Co. KGInventors: Christian Eitschberger, Liam McNelis, Thilo Scharf, Andreas Robert Zemla, Shmuel Silverman, Gernot Uwe Burmeister, Arash Shahinpour
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Patent number: 10458213Abstract: A positioning device includes a shaped charge holder. A plurality of shaped charge receptacles formed in the shaped charge holder are configured to arrange a plurality of shaped charges in a desired orientation. The shaped charges are detonated by a detonator in response to an initiation signal. The positioning device may be secured in a perforating gun module, with vertical and horizontal movement of the positioning being inhibited in the perforating gun module.Type: GrantFiled: February 11, 2019Date of Patent: October 29, 2019Assignee: DynaEnergetics GmbH & Co. KGInventors: Christian Eitschberger, Arash Shahinpour, Gernot Uwe Burmeister, Thilo Scharf
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Patent number: 10188990Abstract: According to an aspect, a detonator positioning device is provided for use with a wireless detonator in a perforating gun assembly. The detonator positioning device includes a single mechanism for physical electrical connection, while the remaining electrical connections are made via electrically contactable components. A method of assembling the perforating gun assembly is also provided, including a detonator positioning device configured to receive and hold the wireless detonator.Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 2015Date of Patent: January 29, 2019Assignees: DynaEnergetics GmbH & Co. KG, DynaEnergetics US, Inc.Inventors: Gernot Uwe Burmeister, Thomas Keller Bradfield, Christian Eitschberger, Frank Haron Preiss, Thilo Scharf, Liam McNelis
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Publication number: 20180318770Abstract: A detonator positioning device for use with a wireless detonator in a perforating gun assembly includes a single mechanism for physical electrical connection, while the remaining electrical connections are made via electrically contactable components.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 3, 2018Publication date: November 8, 2018Applicants: DynaEnergetics GmbH & Co. KG, DynaEnergetics US, Inc.Inventors: Christian Eitschberger, Gernot Uwe Burmeister, Thomas Keller Bradfield, Frank Haron Preiss, Thilo Scharf, Liam McNelis
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Patent number: 9601796Abstract: A fuel cell arrangement is disclosed. The fuel cell arrangement includes a fuel cell stack and a housing wall element to form a housing surrounding the fuel cell stack. The housing wall element comprises a penetrating opening for an electric contacting of the fuel cell stack via a conductor. The conductor extends through the penetrating opening. A sheath is arranged between the penetrating opening wall and the conductor around an insulation layer arranged at the conductor. The sheath, together with the insulation layer, is pushed against the conductor in a gas-tight fashion, with the penetrating opening being sealed in a gas-tight fashion via a compensation element to compensate for longitudinal and lateral movements. The compensation element is lastingly fastened at the sheath element and the housing wall element in a gas-tight fashion.Type: GrantFiled: January 27, 2011Date of Patent: March 21, 2017Inventor: Uwe Burmeister
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Patent number: 9543599Abstract: There is disclosed a fuel cell assembly comprising at least one horizontally arranged fuel cell stack that has numerous fuel cells, each comprising an anode, a cathode and an electrolyte situated between the anode and the cathode; combustible gas supply means for supplying combustible gas to the anodes of the fuel cells; anode gas withdrawal means for withdrawing the anode exhaust gas from the anodes; cathode gas supply means for supplying cathode gas to the cathodes of the fuel cells; cathode gas withdrawal means for withdrawing the cathode exhaust gas from the fuel cells; and recirculation means for recirculating at least one part of the anode exhaust gas and/or the cathode exhaust gas to cathodes of the fuel cells.Type: GrantFiled: September 16, 2009Date of Patent: January 10, 2017Assignee: MTU Onsite Energy GmbHInventors: Uwe Burmeister, Johann Huber, Norbert Ottmann, Stefan-Ibrahim Peterhans, Wolfgang Wagner, Christoph Weiser
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Publication number: 20160356132Abstract: According to an aspect, a detonator positioning device is provided for use with a wireless detonator in a perforating gun assembly. The detonator positioning device includes a single mechanism for physical electrical connection, while the remaining electrical connections are made via electrically contactable components. A method of assembling the perforating gun assembly is also provided, including a detonator positioning device configured to receive and hold the wireless detonator.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 5, 2015Publication date: December 8, 2016Applicants: DynaEnergetics GmbH & Co. KG, DynaEnergetics US, Inc.Inventors: Gernot Uwe Burmeister, Thomas Keller Bradfield, Christian Eitschberger, Frank Haron Preiss, Thilo Scharf, Liam McNelis
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Publication number: 20130337364Abstract: The present invention relates to fuel cell arrangement having at least one fuel cell stack which has a first end plate, a second end plate and numerous fuel cells which each comprise an anode, a cathode and an electrolyte arranged between the anode and the cathode, wherein the fuel cells are arranged along a longitudinal axis of the fuel cell stack between the first and the second end plates, a supporting structure in which the fuel cell stack is arranged, wherein the first end plate of the fuel cell stack is, if appropriate, permanently connected to the supporting structure. The fuel cell arrangement according to the invention is characterized in that at least one bearing means which is different from the first end plate which is, if appropriate, permanently connected to the supporting structure is provided for absorbing transverse forces acting on the fuel cell stack in the transverse direction with respect to the longitudinal axis of the stack.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 11, 2011Publication date: December 19, 2013Applicant: FRAUNHOFER-GESELLSCHAFT ZUR FORDERUNGInventors: Uwe Burmeister, Jahann Huber, Anton Trenkler, Wolfgang Wagner
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Patent number: 8460837Abstract: The invention relates to a sealing device for a fuel cell arrangement having a plurality of fuel cells combined to form a fuel cell stack (10), said fuel cells being permeable by the gas flows converted in the fuel cells transversely to the longitudinal direction of the fuel cell stack (10), and a gas distributor (20) provided on the longitudinal side of the fuel cell stack (10) for the supply and removal of the gas flows converted in the fuel cells, wherein the sealing device comprises a sealing frame (31) having a number of longitudinal sealing elements (32, 33, 34) disposed between the longitudinal edge of the gas distributor (20) and the fuel cell stack (10) and composed of a dielectric material, said sealing elements being disposed in a longitudinally movable fashion for the compensation of particularly thermally caused relative movements between the fuel cell stack (10) and the gas distributor (20).Type: GrantFiled: March 6, 2008Date of Patent: June 11, 2013Inventors: Uwe Burmeister, Wolfgang Wagner
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Publication number: 20130029243Abstract: A fuel cell arrangement is disclosed. The fuel cell arrangement includes a fuel cell stack and a housing wall element to form a housing surrounding the fuel cell stack. The housing wall element comprises a penetrating opening for an electric contacting of the fuel cell stack via a conductor. The conductor extends through the penetrating opening. A sheath is arranged between the penetrating opening wall and the conductor around an insulation layer arranged at the conductor. The sheath, together with the insulation layer, is pushed against the conductor in a gas-tight fashion, with the penetrating opening being sealed in a gas-tight fashion via a compensation element to compensate for longitudinal and lateral movements. The compensation element is lastingly fastened at the sheath element and the housing wall element in a gas-tight fashion.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 27, 2011Publication date: January 31, 2013Inventor: Uwe Burmeister
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Publication number: 20110269037Abstract: There is disclosed a fuel cell assembly comprising at least one horizontally arranged fuel cell stack that has numerous fuel cells, each comprising an anode, a cathode and an electrolyte situated between the anode and the cathode; combustible gas supply means for supplying combustible gas to the anodes of the fuel cells; anode gas withdrawal means for withdrawing the anode exhaust gas from the anodes; cathode gas supply means for supplying cathode gas to the cathodes of the fuel cells; cathode gas withdrawal means for withdrawing the cathode exhaust gas from the fuel cells; and recirculation means for recirculating at least one part of the anode exhaust gas and/or the cathode exhaust gas to cathodes of the fuel cells.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 16, 2009Publication date: November 3, 2011Applicant: MTU ONSITE ENERGY GMBHInventors: Uwe Burmeister, Johann Huber, Norbert Ottmann, Stefan-Ibrahim Peterhans, Wolfgang Wagner, Christoph Weiser
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Publication number: 20110171544Abstract: There is disclosed a fuel cell assembly comprising at least one horizontally arranged fuel cell stack that has numerous fuel cells, each comprising an anode, a cathode and an electrolyte situated between the anode and the cathode; combustible gas supply means for supplying combustible gas to the anodes of the fuel cells; anode gas withdrawal means for withdrawing the anode exhaust gas from the anodes; cathode gas supply means for supplying cathode gas to the cathodes of the fuel cells; cathode gas withdrawal means for withdrawing the cathode exhaust gas from the fuel cells; and recirculation means for recirculating at least one part of the anode exhaust gas and/or the cathode exhaust gas to cathodes of the fuel cells.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 16, 2009Publication date: July 14, 2011Applicant: MTU Onsite Energy GmbHInventors: Uwe Burmeister, Johann Huber, Norbert Ottmann, Stefan Ibrahim Peterhans, Wolfgang Wagner, Christoph Weiser
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Publication number: 20110171551Abstract: There is disclosed a fuel cell assembly comprising: at least one horizontally arranged fuel cell stack that has numerous fuel cells, each comprising an anode, a cathode and an electrolyte situated between the anode and the cathode; combustible gas supply means for supplying combustible gas to the anodes of the fuel cells; anode gas withdrawal means for withdrawing the anode exhaust gas from the anodes; cathode gas supply means for supplying cathode gas to the cathodes of the fuel cells; cathode gas withdrawal means for withdrawing the cathode exhaust gas from the fuel cells; and recirculation means for recirculating at least one part of the anode exhaust gas and/or the cathode exhaust gas to cathodes of the fuel cells. The fuel cell assembly according to the invention is characterised in that the assembly consists of modular sub-assemblies that are independent of one another and that communicate with one another via standardised interfaces.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 16, 2009Publication date: July 14, 2011Applicant: MTU Onsite Energy GmbHInventors: Uwe Burmeister, Johann Huber, Norbert Ottmann, Stefan-Ibrahim Peterhans, Wolfgang Wagner, Christoph Weiser
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Publication number: 20100239941Abstract: The invention relates to a sealing device for a fuel cell arrangement having a plurality of fuel cells combined to form a fuel cell stack (10), said fuel cells being permeable by the gas flows converted in the fuel cells transversely to the longitudinal direction of the fuel cell stack (10), and a gas distributor (20) provided on the longitudinal side of the fuel cell stack (10) for the supply and removal of the gas flows converted in the fuel cells, wherein the sealing device comprises a sealing frame (31) having a number of longitudinal sealing elements (32, 33, 34) disposed between the longitudinal edge of the gas distributor (20) and the fuel cell stack (10) and composed of a dielectric material, said sealing elements being disposed in a longitudinally movable fashion for the compensation of particularly thermally caused relative movements between the fuel cell stack (10) and the gas distributor (20).Type: ApplicationFiled: March 6, 2008Publication date: September 23, 2010Inventors: Uwe Burmeister, Wolfgang Wagner