Patents by Inventor Helmuth Probstmeyer

Helmuth Probstmeyer 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).

  • Disc-decanter centrifuge
    Patent number: 5364335
    Abstract: A vertically oriented centrifuge swivably engaged to a support structure so as to enable the centrifuge to attain an optimal operational attitude. The centrifuge includes a bowl, a screw conveyor disposed within the bowl, a hub disposed within the upper portion of the screw conveyor wherein the screw conveyor and hub define a separation chamber, and a plurality of separating discs disposed in the separation chamber and arranged in superimposed layers upon the hub.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 1993
    Date of Patent: November 15, 1994
    Assignee: Dorr-Oliver Incorporated
    Inventors: Paul H. Franzen, Ken J. Alit, Richard R. Michaud, Helmuth Probstmeyer, Michael R. Tammone
  • Screen device with quick release mounting
    Patent number: 5246579
    Abstract: A screen assembly for use with a solids-liquid separation screen device that allows for simply replacement or adjustment of the screen assembly. The screen assembly includes an arcuately shaped screen held between pair of side panels. When installed, the screen assembly rest on a ledge formed on the inner walls of the solids-liquid separation device housing. The screen assembly is then securely held in position by a pair of clamps at the top of the screen and by a pair of springs at a lower rear portion of the screen.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 1992
    Date of Patent: September 21, 1993
    Assignee: Dorr-Oliver Incorporated
    Inventor: Helmuth Probstmeyer