This inventor holds 1 USPTO granted patent. Top assignee: Metallgesellschaft Aktiengesellschaft. Active years: 1991.
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Company Filing History:
Years Active: 1991
Title: Karl Heil and His Particle-Sorting Invention
Introduction
Karl Heil is an inventor associated with Eschborn, Germany. His recorded patent work includes an invention for sorting mixed particulate material according to differences in sliding friction.
Latest Patents
Heil is credited with 1 patent, titled “Sorting Process and Apparatus.” The invention describes feeding particles onto a revolving endless belt. The belt’s length and speed are selected so that particles with the highest coefficient of sliding friction accelerate to the belt’s speed, while particles with lower coefficients leave the belt more slowly. Their differing speeds produce separate trajectories, allowing appropriately positioned collection devices to sort them.
Career Highlights
Heil’s listed company affiliation is Metallgesellschaft Aktiengesellschaft. His patent reflects an approach to material separation that uses differences in friction and motion to direct particles into distinct collection paths.
Collaborations
Hans-Peter Sattler and Albert Kling are identified as Heil’s coworkers. The available information does not specify their roles in the patent or their particular contributions to the invention.
Conclusion
Karl Heil’s recorded invention applies controlled belt motion and differences in sliding friction to sort mixed particles, illustrating a practical mechanical approach to material separation.
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