Heinz Kimmel

Title: Heinz Kimmel and Gas-Sensing Innovations.

Introduction

Heinz Kimmel is an inventor based in Buckenhof, Germany. His patent work includes sensor materials and apparatus for measuring the partial pressure of gases and vapors. The supplied information lists 3 patents and identifies Siemens Aktiengesellschaft as his company.

Latest Patents

Kimmel’s listed patent work focuses on detecting gases and vapors through changes in a material’s electrical or optical properties.

“Sensor Material for Measuring the Partial Pressure of Gases or Vapors” describes a sensor material containing hydrophobic metal complexes. Exposure to a gas or vapor can change the complexes’ ion mobility, ionic concentration, or optical properties. Applied to electrodes or other suitable carriers, the material can be used with measuring bridges or photometers to form a sensor system.

“Apparatus for Measuring the Partial Pressure of Gases or Vapors” describes an apparatus that uses chemically sensitive material whose electrical resistance or dielectric constant changes when exposed to gases or vapors. The material may contain hydrophobic metal complexes or a mixture of a phthalide and an acidic compound. Changes in ion mobility or concentration alter its resistance or capacitance, and a multivibrator can convert those changes into a frequency signal for measurement.

Career Highlights

Kimmel’s listed inventions address practical gas- and vapor-sensing methods, including approaches that translate chemical interactions into measurable electrical signals. His company affiliation is Siemens Aktiengesellschaft.

Collaborations

The supplied information names Franz Dickert and Gert Mages as Kimmel’s coworkers.

Conclusion

Heinz Kimmel’s listed patent work centers on sensor materials and apparatus that detect gases and vapors by converting changes in material properties into measurable signals.