Erndtebrueck, Germany

Gerhard Völkel

This inventor holds 14 USPTO granted patents and 1 published patent application and 3 EPO patents. Top assignees: Tracto-Technik Gmbh & Co. Kg, Tracto-Technik Gmbh, Rayonex Biomedical Gmbh. Active years: 1999-2023.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Gerhard Völkel. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/gerhard-volkel

Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile

Calculating rank
USPTO Granted Patents = 14 

% Patents Active = 78.6

 

Average Co-Inventor Count = 1.9

ph-index = 2

Forward Citations = 18(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Erndtebruck, DE (1999 - 2017)
  • Erndtebrück, DE (2007 - 2023)

Company Filing History:


Years Active: 1999-2023

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14 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents

Title: Gerhard Völkel: Innovator in Percussion Boring Technology

Introduction

Gerhard Völkel is a notable inventor based in Erndtebrück, Germany. He has made significant contributions to the field of percussion boring technology, holding a total of 12 patents. His innovative designs have advanced the capabilities of drilling systems, making them more efficient and effective.

Latest Patents

Among his latest patents is a percussion boring device and method for reversing a percussion boring device. This device features a casing, a guide tube fixed to the casing, and a control bushing that is axially displaceable on the guide tube. The impact piston of the device is designed to move reciprocally within the casing, allowing it to strike either a front or rear impact surface depending on the switching position. This design includes a pressure increasing means that generates a higher pressure for reversing the percussion bore device compared to the pressure used for moving the impact piston. Another notable patent involves a carriage for a displacement hammer, which is designed for positioning the hammer in a launch pit. This framework includes two holding fixtures, each equipped with clamps that can be moved independently.

Career Highlights

Gerhard Völkel has worked with Tracto-Technik GmbH & Co. KG and Tracto-Technik GmbH, where he has applied his expertise in developing advanced drilling technologies. His work has been instrumental in enhancing the performance and reliability of percussion boring devices.

Collaborations

Throughout his career, Völkel has collaborated with notable colleagues such as Franz-Josef Püttmann and Frank Prutti. These partnerships have contributed to the successful development of innovative solutions in the field of drilling technology.

Conclusion

Gerhard Völkel's contributions to percussion boring technology through his patents and collaborations have established him as a key figure in the industry. His innovative designs continue to influence the efficiency of drilling systems today.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.
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