Kelkheim, Germany

Karl-Heinz Tetzlaff

This inventor holds 13 USPTO granted patents and 2 published patent applications and 4 EPO patents. Top assignees: Hoechst Aktiengesellschaft, Other. Active years: 1981-2016.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Karl-Heinz Tetzlaff. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/karl-heinz-tetzlaff

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

USPTO Granted Patents = 13 

% Patents Active = 53.8

 

Average Co-Inventor Count = 1.6

ph-index = 4

Forward Citations = 90(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Frankfurt-am-Main, DE (1992)
  • Kelkheim, DE (1981 - 2016)

Company Filing History:


Years Active: 1981-2016

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13 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents

Title: The Innovations of Karl-Heinz Tetzlaff

Introduction

Karl-Heinz Tetzlaff is a notable inventor based in Kelkheim, Germany. He has made significant contributions to the field of biomass gasification and synthesis gas production. With a total of 13 patents to his name, Tetzlaff's work has advanced the understanding and application of thermochemical processes.

Latest Patents

Among his latest patents is a "Method and device for using oxygen in the steam reforming of biomass." This invention presents a device designed for the thermochemical gasification of biomass in a fluidized bed reactor. The device incorporates a heater within the fluidized bed, allowing for heating through the partial oxidation of a combustible gas with oxygen. Another significant patent is the "Method and device for producing synthesis gas from gaseous hydrocarbons." This method utilizes allothermal steam reforming with catalysts to efficiently produce synthesis gas without exhaust gas in a compact apparatus. The energy for this process is supplied at least partly by electrical energy, utilizing electrically heated contact surfaces within a fixed bed of catalyst pellets and/or a fluidized bed containing catalyst particles.

Career Highlights

Throughout his career, Tetzlaff has worked with prominent companies, including Hoechst Aktiengesellschaft. His innovative approaches have positioned him as a key figure in the development of sustainable energy solutions.

Collaborations

Tetzlaff has collaborated with notable professionals in his field, including Dieter Schmid and Jurgen Russow. Their combined expertise has contributed to the advancement of technologies related to gasification and synthesis gas production.

Conclusion

Karl-Heinz Tetzlaff's contributions to the field of biomass gasification and synthesis gas production highlight his innovative spirit and dedication to advancing sustainable energy technologies. His patents and collaborations reflect a commitment to improving energy efficiency and environmental sustainability.

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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