Muelheim an der Ruhr, Germany

Hans-Thomas Bolms

This inventor holds 17 USPTO granted patents and 4 published patent applications and 9 EPO patents, primarily in Turbomachinery Engineering. Top assignees: Siemens Aktiengesellschaft, Siemens Energy Global Gmbh & Co. Kg, Siemens Power Generation, Inc.. Active years: 2003-2021.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Hans-Thomas Bolms. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/hans-thomas-bolms

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

Calculating rank
USPTO Granted Patents = 17 

% Patents Active = 41.2

 

Average Co-Inventor Count = 2.7

ph-index = 9

Forward Citations = 257(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Mülheim a.d. Ruhr, DE (2003)
  • Muelheim a.d. Ruhr, DE (2004 - 2007)
  • Mülheim, DE (2007)
  • Mülheim an der Ruhr, DE (2003 - 2019)
  • Berlin, DE (2021)

Company Filing History:


Years Active: 2003-2021

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Areas of Expertise:
Turbomachine
Turbine Blade
Gas Turbine
Cooling Channel
Layer Structure
Seal Element
Vane System
Gap Control
Combustion Turbine
Turbo-Engine
Film Cooling
Component Design
17 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents

Title: Innovations of Hans-Thomas Bolms

Introduction

Hans-Thomas Bolms is a notable inventor based in Mülheim an der Ruhr, Germany. He has made significant contributions to the field of turbomachinery, holding a total of 17 patents. His work focuses on enhancing the efficiency and performance of gas turbines through innovative cooling systems.

Latest Patents

Among his latest patents is a guide vane for a turbomachine. This guide vane features a blade airfoil connected to at least one platform, which includes a cooling channel system designed to cool both the platform and the blade airfoil. The platform is equipped with a sealing lip that ensures a tight seal with the rotating system of the turbomachine. Additionally, at least one cooling channel extends through the sealing lip, forming part of the overall cooling system. Another significant patent involves a process for cooling the turbine stage in a gas turbine. This gas turbine incorporates a guide vane that can be cooled by a cooling medium, along with a feed device that allows the cooling medium to flow into the guide vane. The design includes a mass flow control device that adjusts the mass flow through the cooling medium outlet during varying operational loads.

Career Highlights

Hans-Thomas Bolms has worked with prominent companies in the industry, including Siemens Aktiengesellschaft and Siemens Power Generation, Inc. His experience in these organizations has allowed him to develop and refine his innovative ideas in turbomachinery.

Collaborations

Throughout his career, Bolms has collaborated with notable colleagues such as Peter Tiemann and Andreas Heselhaus. These partnerships have contributed to the advancement of his inventions and the successful implementation of his patented technologies.

Conclusion

Hans-Thomas Bolms is a distinguished inventor whose work in turbomachinery has led to significant advancements in gas turbine technology. His innovative patents and collaborations reflect his commitment to improving efficiency and performance in the field.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.
Data Sources: USPTO Patent Grant XML, Patent Center, EPO & CIPO • Normalized by IDiyas Innovation Graph. Methodology & provenance architecturePlease report any incorrect information to [email protected]
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