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24 out of 51,873

General Electric Company

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7 out of 21,361

Koninklijke Philips Corporation N.v.

patents

1 out of 160

Mechanical Technology Incorporated

patents

Years Active: 1983-2020

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1. 10748690 - Method and device for controlling cooling loop for superconducting magnet system in response to magnetic field (2020-08-18),

2. 10403423 - Superconducting magnet system including thermally efficient ride-through system and method of cooling superconducting magnet system (2019-09-03),

3. 10107879 - Low-loss persistent current switch with heat transfer arrangement (2018-10-23),

4. 9683759 - Very efficient heat exchanger for cryogen free MRI magnet (2017-06-20),

5. 9575150 - Helium vapor magnetic resonance magnet (2017-02-21),

6. 9494359 - Horizontal finned heat exchanger for cryogenic recondensing refrigeration (2016-11-15),

7. 9074798 - Tubular thermal switch for the cryo-free magnet (2015-07-07),

8. 7255013 - Method and apparatus for measuring cryogenic flow (2007-08-14),

9. 7003977 - Cryogenic cooling system and method with cold storage device (2006-02-28),

10. 6996994 - Vacuum retention method and superconducting machine with vacuum retention (2006-02-14),

11. 6708503 - Vacuum retention method and superconducting machine with vacuum retention (2004-03-23),

12. 6442949 - Cryongenic cooling refrigeration system and method having open-loop short term cooling for a superconducting machine (2002-09-03),

13. 6438969 - Cryogenic cooling refrigeration system for rotor having a high temperature super-conducting field winding and method (2002-08-27),

14. 6437568 - Low noise MRI scanner (2002-08-20),

15. 6415613 - Cryogenic cooling system with cooldown and normal modes of operation (2002-07-09),

Title: Robert Adolph Ackermann: Innovator in Superconducting Magnet Systems

Introduction

Robert Adolph Ackermann, based in Schenectady, NY, is a distinguished inventor with a remarkable portfolio of 32 patents. His innovative work primarily revolves around superconducting magnet systems, where his inventions have had a significant impact on technology in this field.

Latest Patents

Ackermann's latest patents showcase his expertise and creativity. One notable patent is for a method and device designed to control a cooling loop for a superconducting magnet system in response to a magnetic field. This invention features a valve that can be actuated between an open and closed position via a magnetic field generated by at least one electrically conductive coil positioned within a cryostat. Another significant patent involves a superconducting magnet system that incorporates a thermally efficient ride-through system. This system includes gravity-fed cooling tubes containing cryogenic fluid, a heat exchanger for transferring heat to a cryocooler, and a storage device designed to receive and store boiled-off gas, along with a thermal regenerator connected to this storage device.

Career Highlights

Throughout his career, Robert Ackermann has worked with prominent companies such as General Electric Company and Koninklijke Philips Corporation N.V., where he contributed his expertise in superconducting technologies. His work at these organizations has been instrumental in advancing the technology surrounding superconducting magnets.

Collaborations

Ackermann has collaborated with notable coworkers Evangelos Trifon Laskaris and Kenneth Gordon Herd. Together, they have leveraged their collective knowledge to push the boundaries of innovation in superconducting systems.

Conclusion

Robert Adolph Ackermann's contributions to the field of superconducting magnet systems through his extensive patent portfolio reflect his dedication to innovation. His continuing efforts to develop advanced technologies highlight the significant role that inventors play in shaping the future of science and engineering.

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