Patents by Inventor Marcus Hoefken

Marcus Hoefken 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).

  • Publication number: 20170001156
    Abstract: The invention relates to a device for circulating wastewater received in a tank, in which device a conical or hyperboloid-like stirring body is mounted on a vertical stirring shaft, wherein the stirring body is composed from a plurality of segments produced from metal along radially extending joining zones.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2014
    Publication date: January 5, 2017
    Inventor: Marcus HOEFKEN
  • Publication number: 20160339401
    Abstract: A device for circulating a liquid received in a container, in particular for circulating wastewater received in a tank, has a hyperboloid-like or truncated cone-like stirring body mounted on a vertical shaft, wherein a plurality of transport ribs extending from the peripheral edge in the direction of the shaft are provided on an outer side of the stirring body, a centerline between two adjacent transport ribs is defined by points of equal minimum distance from each crest line of the two adjacent transport ribs, an aperture is provided in the stirring body between the two transport ribs, and an aperture area delimited by the edge of the aperture has a geometric center of gravity. The geometric center of gravity of the aperture area is disposed in a region between the centerline and the crest line of one of the two transport ribs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2014
    Publication date: November 24, 2016
    Inventor: Marcus HOEFKEN
  • Patent number: 9433879
    Abstract: The invention relates to a decanter (2) for separating a supernatant arranged above a sludge in a settlement tank (1), wherein a withdrawal device (5, 16) with a receiving pipe (9, 18), which extends in the manner of a T-piece approximately perpendicular to a discharge pipe (4, 17), is attached to one end of the discharge pipe (4, 17). To reduce the production cost, it is proposed in accordance with the invention for the receiving pipe (9, 18) to be a polygonal pipe produced from sheet metal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2016
    Assignee: INVENT UMWELT-UND VERFAHRENSTECHNIK AG
    Inventor: Marcus Hoefken
  • Patent number: 9393534
    Abstract: The invention relates to a horizontal agitator for producing a substantially horizontal flow in a wastewater treatment tank, a propeller being installed on a polygonal shaft driven by means of a submersible motor, wherein the propeller is produced form a first material, which is formed from a polymer reinforced with first fibers, and as hub has a sleeve which corresponds to the outer shape of the polygonal shaft and which is produced from a second material which is different from the first material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2016
    Assignee: INVENT UMWELT-UND VERFANRENSTECHNIK AG
    Inventors: Marcus Hoefken, Thomas Hagspiel
  • Publication number: 20150290565
    Abstract: A rotary disc filter device includes a rotor rotatable about an axis of rotation. The rotor includes a plurality of disc-shaped filter members, each disc-shaped filter member having a frame. The frame is made of sheet metal elements which are connected with each other by rivets.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2014
    Publication date: October 15, 2015
    Applicant: Advanced Filtration Technologies Inc.
    Inventors: Marcus HOEFKEN, Thomas HAGSPIEL
  • Publication number: 20150290564
    Abstract: A rotary disc filter device includes a rotor rotatable about an axis of rotation, having a plurality of disc-shaped filter members. Each disc-shaped filter member has two walls extending outwardly form the axis of rotation. At least one of the walls has the form of a frustum.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2014
    Publication date: October 15, 2015
    Applicant: Advanced Filtration Technologies Inc.
    Inventors: Marcus HOEFKEN, Thomas HAGSPIEL
  • Patent number: 9050567
    Abstract: The invention relates to a vertical agitator for wastewater and the like received in a sedimentation tank, wherein an agitator tool (5) is mounted on a drive shaft (4) extending vertically from a drive (1) mounted above a tank floor (2), wherein a free end (E2) of a shaft section (7) extending from the agitator tool (5) in the direction of the tank floor (2) is held in a safety bearing (14), wherein the safety bearing (14) is held in a retaining device (8) supported on the tank floor (2), wherein the retaining device (8) comprises a receiving section (9) for a receiving device (12) receiving the safety bearing (14). In order to simplify installation, the invention proposes that the receiving section (9) comprises a recess (11) opening in a substantially horizontal direction for laterally inserting the shaft section (7).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2015
    Assignee: INVENT UMWELT-und VERFAHRENSTECHNIK AG
    Inventor: Marcus Hoefken
  • Publication number: 20150114892
    Abstract: A device for decanting a supernatant includes a decanter which is pivotally attached to a clarifier and which includes a decanter head that has a water inlet opening, a pivoting device which is connected to the decanter via an actuator with an adjustable length for raising and lowering the water inlet opening relative to a floor of the clarifier, a first measuring device for measuring a fill level of the wastewater received in the clarifier, a device for determining a length of the actuator, an evaluating device with which a distance of the water inlet opening of the decanter to the floor of the clarifier can be determined from the length of the actuator, and a controller for controlling the pivoting device such that a water inlet opening immersion depth, which results from the difference between the fill level and the distance, is kept in a specified range.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2013
    Publication date: April 30, 2015
    Inventor: Marcus Hoefken
  • Publication number: 20150078121
    Abstract: The invention relates to a horizontal agitator for producing a flow in a clarifier, a propeller being connected to a submersible motor which is axially offset in relation thereto, wherein the propeller and the submersible motor are designed such that a flow in a direction from the propeller towards the submersible motor is produced when the submersible motor is operated, and wherein plate-shaped flow guide elements are provided downstream of the propeller and extend in at least an axial plane that runs substantially parallel to the propeller axis. In order to improve the efficiency of the horizontal agitator, it is proposed in accordance with the invention to support the submersible motor on a bottom of the clarifier via at least two first flow guide elements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2013
    Publication date: March 19, 2015
    Applicant: INVENT UMWELT-UND VERF-AHRENSTECHINK AG
    Inventor: Marcus Hoefken
  • Publication number: 20150063998
    Abstract: The invention relates to a horizontal agitator for producing a flow in a clarifier, a submersible motor and a propeller drivingly connected thereto forming an assembly unit, wherein a receiving portion for removably attaching the assembly unit is provided and can be supported on the bottom of the clarifier, and wherein a guide for guiding the assembly unit along a substantially vertical movement path between a surfacing position above a maximum nominal sewage level defined for the clarifier and the receiving portion is provided. In order to improve the efficiency of the horizontal agitator and to reduce complexity of manufacture, the guide is formed by at least one first cable extending between the surfacing position and the receiving portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2013
    Publication date: March 5, 2015
    Applicant: Invent Umwelt - Und Verfahrenstechnik AG
    Inventors: Marcus Hoefken, Thomas Hagspiel
  • Publication number: 20150053625
    Abstract: The invention relates to an arrangement for producing a flow in a wastewater treatment tank (1), comprising a substantially horizontal bottom (B) and a horizontal mixer (2, 3, 4), which is provided in the wastewater treatment tank (1) and which has a propeller (4) driven by means of a propeller shaft (3). According to the invention, in order to save energy to produce flows, the axis (A) of the propeller shaft (3) is tilted relative to the bottom (B) by an angle ? of 1 to 10° in such a way that a flow directed toward a surface (O) of the wastewater (W) can be produced by the horizontal mixer (2, 3, 4).
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2013
    Publication date: February 26, 2015
    Inventor: Marcus Hoefken
  • Publication number: 20150049576
    Abstract: The invention relates to a horizontal agitator for producing a substantially horizontal flow in a wastewater treatment tank, a propeller being installed on a polygonal shaft driven by means of a submersible motor, wherein the propeller is produced form a first material, which is formed from a polymer reinforced with first fibres, and as hub has a sleeve which corresponds to the outer shape of the polygonal shaft and which is produced from a second material which is different from the first material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2013
    Publication date: February 19, 2015
    Inventors: Marcus Hoefken, Thomas Hagspiel
  • Patent number: 8944421
    Abstract: The invention relates to a device for aerating a suspension held in a treatment tank, in particular wastewater, activated sludge and the like, with a frame having longitudinal spars (1) and a compressed-air diffuser (3), the housing (G) of which has a multiplicity of first connecting pieces (4) for the connection of air diffuser lines (5) and a second connecting piece (6) for the connection of an air feed line, wherein the housing (G) is fastened to the frame such that first axes of the first connecting pieces (4) run approximately parallel to a plane containing the longitudinal spars (1). To simplify assembly, it is proposed that a second axis of the second connecting piece (6) forms an angle of 30 to 60° with the plane.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2015
    Assignee: Invent Umwelt-und Verfahrenstechnik AG
    Inventor: Marcus Hoefken
  • Publication number: 20140353245
    Abstract: The invention relates to a decanter (2) for separating a supernatant arranged above a sludge in a settlement tank (1), wherein a withdrawal device (5, 16) with a receiving pipe (9, 18), which extends in the manner of a T-piece approximately perpendicular to a discharge pipe (4, 17), is attached to one end of the discharge pipe (4, 17). To reduce the production cost, it is proposed in accordance with the invention for the receiving pipe (9, 18) to be a polygonal pipe produced from sheet metal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 26, 2012
    Publication date: December 4, 2014
    Applicant: INVENT UMWELT-UND VERFAHRENSTECHNIK AG
    Inventor: Marcus Hoefken
  • Patent number: 8651732
    Abstract: The invention relates to a stirring device for activated sludges comprising a hyperboloid stirring body (2) attached to a shaft (1), wherein a plurality of transport ribs (3) are provided on the top (O) of the stirring body (2) running toward the circumferential boundary (UM) thereof, wherein the transport ribs (3) have an oblique course, at least in sections, relative to a radial direction, and wherein an oblique position of the transport ribs (3) is selected such that, when the stirring body (2) rotates in a predetermined rotational direction (R), a flow is generated that is directed radially outward away from the circumferential boundary (UM) of the stirring body (2). In order to improve the efficiency of the stirring device, the invention proposes that at least one propeller (6) be attached to the shaft (1) that, when the stirring body (2) rotates in the rotational direction (R), generates a flow (A) directed toward the top (O) of the stirring body (2).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2014
    Assignee: Invent Umwelt-und Verfahrenstechnik AG
    Inventor: Marcus Hoefken
  • Patent number: 8459863
    Abstract: The invention relates to a drive device for the immersed operation below a surface of a liquid (F), particularly for the immersed operation in a clearing basin, having a drive shaft (5) guided out of a housing, wherein the drive shaft (5) is guided through an axial face seal (12, 13) received in a sealing chamber (10) for sealing the housing against penetrating liquid. In order to improve the service life of the seal, the invention provides that a line (22) is connected to the sealing chamber (10) for receiving an oil supply and is guided to above the surface of the liquid (F).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2013
    Assignee: Invent Umwelt-und Verfahrenstechnik AG
    Inventors: Marcus Hoefken, Thomas Hagspiel, Torsten Frey
  • Patent number: D700273
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2014
    Assignee: Invent Umwelt-und Verfahrenstechnik AG
    Inventor: Marcus Hoefken
  • Patent number: D709591
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2014
    Assignee: Invent Umwelt-und Verfahrenstechnik AG
    Inventor: Marcus Hoefken
  • Patent number: D733839
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2015
    Assignee: INVENT UMWELT-UND VERFAHRENSTECHNIK AG
    Inventor: Marcus Hoefken
  • Patent number: D735291
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2015
    Assignee: INVENT UMWELT-UND VERFAHRENSTECHNIK AG
    Inventor: Marcus Hoefken