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Cologne, Germany

Horst Weigel

This inventor holds 11 USPTO granted patents. Top assignees: Klockner-Humboldt-Deutz Ag, Klockner-Humboldt-Wedag Ag. Active years: 1977-1983.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Horst Weigel. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/horst-weigel-n9pgqogk

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

USPTO Granted Patents = 11

% Patents Active = 100.0

Average Co-Inventor Count = 2.1

ph-index = 5

Forward Citations = 48(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Cologne-Bruck, DE (1977)
  • Cologne, DE (1977 - 1983)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal9 out of 433 
 
Klockner-Humboldt-Deutz Ag
 patents
silverMedal2 out of 11 
 
Klockner-Humboldt-Wedag Ag
 patents

Years Active: 1977-1983

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11 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 4388082 - Device for obtaining large amounts of combustible gas from carbonaceous (1983-06-14),
2. 4362561 - Method for the smelting of material such as ore concentrates (1982-12-07),
3. 4358311 - Method and apparatus for the smelting of material such as ore (1982-11-09),
4. 4292283 - Method for the recovery of zinc (1981-09-29),
5. 4283045 - Apparatus for the continuous recovery of tin from iron rich concentrates (1981-08-11),
6. 4236916 - Method for the continuous recovery of tin from iron rich concentrates (1980-12-02),
7. 4223876 - Apparatus for direct recovery of metal from metal-bearing ores (1980-09-23),
8. 4179284 - Method for direct recovery of metal from metal-bearing ores (1979-12-18),
9. 4127408 - Method for the continuous refinement of contaminated copper in the (1978-11-28),
10. 4049445 - Method for thermal treatment of nickel ore (1977-09-20),
11. 4017307 - Thermal method for the recovery of metals and/or metal combinations with (1977-04-12),

Title: The Innovative Contributions of Horst Weigel

Introduction

Horst Weigel is a notable inventor based in Cologne, Germany, recognized for his significant contributions to the field of engineering and technology. With a total of 11 patents to his name, Weigel has developed innovative solutions that address various industrial challenges.

Latest Patents

One of Weigel's latest patents is a device for obtaining large amounts of combustible gas from carbonaceous materials. This device utilizes gasification to convert wood chunks and other wood waste into combustible gas. It features a gas-tight combustion chamber with a rectangular cross-section, equipped with a material charging device and an ash discharge device. The chamber is designed with multiple gas removal lines and air nozzles to facilitate efficient combustion. Another significant patent involves a method for smelting materials such as ore concentrates. This method includes melting the concentrate in an oxidizing atmosphere and subsequently treating the smelt with reducing gases to recover metal values. The innovative approach allows for the separation of slag and metal phases, enhancing the efficiency of the smelting process.

Career Highlights

Throughout his career, Horst Weigel has worked with prominent companies, including Klöckner-Humboldt-Deutz AG and Klöckner-Humboldt-Wedag AG. His experience in these organizations has contributed to his expertise in developing advanced technologies and processes.

Collaborations

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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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