This inventor holds 1 USPTO granted patent and 1 published patent application. Top assignee: Zf Friedrichshafen Ag. Active years: 2026.
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Company Filing History:
Years Active: 2026
Title: Thomas Meinerz: Inventor of a Self-Repairing Plain Bearing.
Introduction
Thomas Meinerz is an inventor associated with Friedrichshafen, Germany, and ZF Friedrichshafen AG. His patent work focuses on plain-bearing operation and a method designed to support a self-repairing effect.
Latest Patents
Meinerz is credited with 1 patent, titled “Self-repairing plain bearing.” The method determines a rotational speed at which the lubrication state transitions or friction reaches a minimum, then compares that speed with a threshold. If the speed exceeds the threshold, the bearing is operated to produce a self-repairing effect.
Career Highlights
Meinerz’s listed company affiliation is ZF Friedrichshafen AG. His patent reflects work on bearing operation, lubrication, and friction management.
Collaborations
His listed coworkers include Maarten Ooms and Roger Karl.
Conclusion
Thomas Meinerz’s patent describes a method for operating a plain bearing to encourage a self-repairing effect when specified rotational-speed conditions are met.
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