Thomas Bathelt

This inventor holds 18 USPTO granted patents and 7 published patent applications, plus 2 CIPO patents and 27 EPO patents, primarily in Centrifuge Technology. Top assignees: Gea Mechanical Equipment Gmbh, Westfalia Separator Ag. Active years: 2013-2026.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Thomas Bathelt. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/thomas-bathelt

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

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USPTO Granted Patents = 18 (Patent Applications = 7)

% Patents Active = 83.3

CIPO Patents = 2 (Patent Applications = 3)

EPO Patents = 27 (Patent Applications = 31)

Average Co-Inventor Count = 3.6

ph-index = 4

Forward Citations = 39(Granted Patents)

Company Filing History:

17 out of 85

Gea Mechanical Equipment Gmbh

patents

1 out of 201

Westfalia Separator Ag

patents

Years Active: 2013-2026

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Areas of Expertise:

Centrifuge

Separator

Lubrication System

Self-Emptying

Thermal Disinfection

Drive Apparatus

Gas Supply Line

Monitoring Method

Disk Package

Flow Rate

Drum Tool

Negative Pressure

18 patents (USPTO):Sort by Forward CitationsExplore Patents

1. 12605720 - Self-emptying separator (2026-04-21),

2. 12172173 - Method by which a lubricant flow rate at a centrifuge is monitored (2024-12-24),

3. 11872570 - Centrifuge having a drum tool (2024-01-16),

4. 11661571 - Separator having a gas supply line for introducing gas into liquid in the seperator drum and method for the operation thereof (2023-05-30),

5. 10799886 - Method for thermally disinfecting a centrifuge (2020-10-13),

6. 10780445 - Separator with inner and outer drum and one or more grippers having a disk portion and a shank portion (2020-09-22),

7. 10639650 - Method for monitoring and/or regulating the operation of a centrifuge (2020-05-05),

8. 10155231 - Drive apparatus for a separator arrangement (2018-12-18),

9. 10105717 - Method for operating a separator with a drive chamber under negative pressure (2018-10-23),

10. 9844786 - Centrifuge with a drum and a housing fillable with a fluid coolant and solid deadening media (2017-12-19),

11. 9687858 - Separator disk package with separator disks having labyrinth-like flow channel (2017-06-27),

12. 9522349 - Method for processing a product supplied in one of a continuous and a discontinuous cyclic volume stream to a separator (2016-12-20),

13. 9186686 - Centrifuge having a lubricant system that delivers lubricant in temporally discrete pulses (2015-11-17),

14. 9162233 - Separator having a lubrication system for a belt driven short spindle drive (2015-10-20),

15. 8845505 - Separator comprising a direct drive with an elastically supported motor (2014-09-30),

Title: The Innovative Mind of Thomas Bathelt

Introduction: Thomas Bathelt is a prominent inventor based in Oelde, Germany, known for his significant contributions to engineering and technology. With a remarkable portfolio of 17 patents, Bathelt has demonstrated a strong dedication to innovation in the field of centrifugal processing and lubrication mechanics.

Latest Patents: Among his latest innovative achievements, Bathelt has developed a method to monitor lubricant flow rates in centrifuges. This method involves rotating a drive shaft with a motor while managing the lubricant supply to create a throughflow, allowing for the monitoring of lubricant temperature at specific measurement points. Additionally, he has designed a centrifuge featuring a drum tool that allows for the efficient opening and closing of the drum. This separator comprises rotatable drum parts that can be adjusted using a screw thread, enhanced by a rotation device that enables symmetrical engagement for optimal torque without creating unbalanced forces.

Career Highlights: Throughout his career, Thomas Bathelt has made significant strides in the field by working with esteemed companies. Notably, he has contributed to Gea Mechanical Equipment GmbH, where he further honed his expertise in mechanical design and invention.

Collaborations: Bathelt's journey in the field of innovation has also included collaborations with notable coworkers such as Wilfried Mackel and Andreas Penkl. These partnerships have fostered an environment of creativity and advancements in mechanical technology.

Conclusion: Thomas Bathelt's contributions to the field of engineering through his patents showcase his innovative spirit and commitment to improving technology. His work, particularly in centrifuge processes and lubrication monitoring, continues to impact the industry and exemplifies the vital role of inventors in driving advancements.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.