Patents by Inventor Christian Forrer

Christian Forrer has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 11913484
    Abstract: The invention focuses on a molded part (12) for a nozzle core (60) for stuffer-box crimping of threads. The molded part includes a ceramic body (121) with a planar surface (122). Receiving contours (124) for receiving fastening means (50) are arranged in the planar surface (122). The receiving contours (124) are open in the lateral direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2024
    Assignee: Heberlein Technology AG
    Inventors: Patrick Buchmueller, Lukas Ruoss, Peter Forrer, Gotthilf Bertsch, Christian Simmen
  • Patent number: 10877058
    Abstract: A mechanism (10) for an automated Karl Fischer (“KF”) titration system (1) includes a support console (6), a first vertical guide rail element (11), solidly attached to the support console, and a carriage unit (12), slidably constrained to the first vertical guide rail element, allowing the carriage unit a first degree of linear vertical mobility relative to the support console. The carriage unit holds a vial lift unit (13) with a lift platform (14) for a sample vial (18). The carriage unit, in a downward movement phase, lowers the lift platform from a starting position into an oven cavity of the titration system. A subsequent upward movement phase raises the lift platform to the starting position. A second vertical guide rail element, solidly connected to the lift platform and slidably constrained to the carriage unit, enables a second degree of linear vertical mobility of the lift platform.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2020
    Assignee: Mettler-Toledo GmbH
    Inventor: Christian Forrer
  • Patent number: 10809238
    Abstract: An analytical device has an oven arrangement (1) with an oven (2), an insulation system, a ventilation system and a housing. The ventilation system has a first convection system that uses natural convection, arranged to keep the housing cool, as well as a second convection system that uses forced convection, arranged to reduce the temperature in the oven (2). In particular, the analytical device is a component of a Karl Fischer titration instrument.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2020
    Assignee: Mettler-Toledo GmbH
    Inventor: Christian Forrer
  • Publication number: 20190049478
    Abstract: A mechanism (10) for an automated Karl Fischer (“KF”) titration system (1) includes a support console (6), a first vertical guide rail element (11), solidly attached to the support console, and a carriage unit (12), slidably constrained to the first vertical guide rail element, allowing the carriage unit a first degree of linear vertical mobility relative to the support console. The carriage unit holds a vial lift unit (13) with a lift platform (14) for a sample vial (18). The carriage unit, in a downward movement phase, lowers the lift platform from a starting position into an oven cavity of the titration system. A subsequent upward movement phase raises the lift platform to the starting position. A second vertical guide rail element, solidly connected to the lift platform and slidably constrained to the carriage unit, enables a second degree of linear vertical mobility of the lift platform.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2018
    Publication date: February 14, 2019
    Inventor: Christian Forrer
  • Publication number: 20190049417
    Abstract: An analytical device has an oven arrangement (1) with an oven (2), an insulation system, a ventilation system and a housing. The ventilation system has a first convection system that uses natural convection, arranged to keep the housing cool, as well as a second convection system that uses forced convection, arranged to reduce the temperature in the oven (2). In particular, the analytical device is a component of a Karl Fischer titration instrument.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2018
    Publication date: February 14, 2019
    Inventor: Christian Forrer
  • Patent number: 8408045
    Abstract: An instrument for measuring density, with a housing (1) and a measurement cell (2) arranged therein. The housing has an inlet opening and an outlet opening for a fluid sample, with a first adapter (12) for connecting the inlet opening to a sample reservoir (14), with a second adapter (11), for connecting the outlet opening to a waste container (15), and with an adapter housing (13), which is attached to the housing. The adapter housing comprises a feed-through for the first and second adapters, characterized in that the adapter housing is designed in one piece, and the adapters can each be affixed in the adapter housing first fastening means without tools.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2013
    Assignee: Mettler-Toledo AG
    Inventor: Christian Forrer
  • Patent number: 8284389
    Abstract: A refractometer has a housing (1), a measurement cell (8) arranged in the housing (1), and a lid unit (2). The lid unit has a base plate (3) with a cutout (7) allowing access to the measurement cell, and a lid (4) for covering the measurement cell. The lid is connected to the base plate by way of a hinge. The lid unit also has a lid insert (11, 17, 18, 28, 31, 35, 39) that is arranged replaceably in the lid. The lid unit (2) is detachably connected to the housing by means of a connecting element that is itself connected to the base plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2012
    Assignee: Mettler-Toledo AG
    Inventors: Christian Forrer, Erwin Bossart, Félix Bécheiraz
  • Publication number: 20110000321
    Abstract: An instrument for measuring density, with a housing (1) and a measurement cell (2) arranged therein. The housing has an inlet opening and an outlet opening for a fluid sample, with a first adapter (12) for connecting the inlet opening to a sample reservoir (14), with a second adapter (11), for connecting the outlet opening to a waste container (15), and with an adapter housing (13), which is attached to the housing. The adapter housing comprises a feed-through for the first and second adapters, characterized in that the adapter housing is designed in one piece, and the adapters can each be affixed in the adapter housing first fastening means without tools.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2010
    Publication date: January 6, 2011
    Applicant: METTLER-TOLEDO AG
    Inventor: Christian Forrer
  • Publication number: 20100328652
    Abstract: A refractometer has a housing (1), a measurement cell (8) arranged in the housing (1), and a lid unit (2). The lid unit has a base plate (3) with a cutout (7) allowing access to the measurement cell, and a lid (4) for covering the measurement cell. The lid is connected to the base plate by way of a hinge. The lid unit also has a lid insert (11, 17, 18, 28, 31, 35, 39) that is arranged replaceably in the lid. The lid unit (2) is detachably connected to the housing by means of a connecting element that is itself connected to the base plate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2010
    Publication date: December 30, 2010
    Applicant: METTLER-TOLEDO AG
    Inventors: Christian Forrer, Erwin Bossart, Félix Bécheiraz
  • Patent number: 4841913
    Abstract: The automatic distributor of sequential rations of solid food for domestic animals comprises a tank (3) for solid food and a bin (6) receiving the rations as well as a control device enabling to program the number of rations delivered within 24 hours and the time interval separating them. The tank (3) for solid food and the bin (6) are both parts of a casing (1) and are rigidly fast the one to the other. The tank (3) comprises a lower aperture giving access to the bin (6) and an obturator (8), actuated by an electric motor (16) is displaceable between a rest position for which the tank (3) is separated from the bin (6), and a feeding position for which the tank (3) is connected to the bin (6) and feeds it with solid food by gravity. The upper face of the bin (6) is closed during the filling phase limiting thus the quantity of food delivered.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 1987
    Date of Patent: June 27, 1989
    Inventor: Christian Forrer