Thomas Betz

Title: Thomas Betz and His Patent Contributions

Introduction

Thomas Betz is an inventor based in Tauberbischofsheim, Germany. His listed work includes inventions related to filtration and valve systems, and he is associated with Cummins Emission Solutions Inc. Betz is credited with 3 patents.

Latest Patents

One of Betz’s latest patents describes a filtration assembly for aftertreatment systems used with internal combustion engines. The assembly filters reductant and includes an inner housing positioned inside an outer housing. The inner housing can expand from a first volume to a larger second volume, while the gap between the housings changes as the inner housing transitions between those states.

Another patent describes a valve system built around a base plate with inlet and outlet passageways, a cover plate with channels, and pressure and suction plates. The plates have sealing portions connected to anchoring portions by biasing portions. The valve moves between configurations that change the positions of the sealing portions relative to the channel and inlet passageway.

Career Highlights

Betz’s listed patent work focuses on components for engine aftertreatment systems, including reductant filtration and valve operation. These inventions address the design and movement of internal components within fluid-handling assemblies.

Collaborations

Betz’s listed coworkers include Kay Schmidt and Dirk Hinze. His company affiliation is Cummins Emission Solutions Inc.

Conclusion

Thomas Betz’s patent contributions include filtration and valve-system designs associated with engine aftertreatment technology, reflecting his work in mechanical and fluid-handling inventions.