Erkrath, Germany

Hans Ribken

This inventor holds 1 USPTO granted patent. Top assignee: Mannesmann Aktiengesellschaft. Active years: 1982.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Hans Ribken. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/hans-ribken

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


% Patents Active = 100.0

Average Co-Inventor Count = 6.0

ph-index = 1

Forward Citations = 2(Granted Patents)


Company Filing History:


Years Active: 1982

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1 patent (USPTO):Explore Patents

Title: Hans Ribken and His Oil-Tempering Apparatus for Pipes.

Introduction

Hans Ribken is an inventor associated with Erkrath, Germany, and Mannesmann Aktiengesellschaft. His patent work addresses the safe handling of oil vapor during the tempering of hot pipes.

Latest Patents

Ribken is credited with 1 patent: “Oil-tempering apparatus for pipes.” The invention uses a tapered, covered pan containing an oil bath to temper hot pipes. A flap opens temporarily to feed the pipes and closes when oil vapor develops, allowing the vapor to be extracted without contaminating the surrounding environment. The pan and cover are designed to prevent vapor from escaping uncontrollably during treatment. The patent also describes different devices for handling pipes inside the pan.

Career Highlights

Ribken’s documented patent contribution focuses on industrial pipe treatment and vapor containment. His work is associated with Mannesmann Aktiengesellschaft.

Collaborations

Hermann Vollmecke and Wilfried Carneim are identified as Ribken’s coworkers.

Conclusion

Hans Ribken’s patent describes an oil-tempering apparatus designed to process hot pipes while controlling oil vapor and supporting safe handling within the pan.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.
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