Patents by Inventor Michael Kussmann
Michael Kussmann 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).
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Publication number: 20230304842Abstract: A flow velocity measurement arrangement (10) for determining the flow velocity of an electrically conductive liquid in a liquid line, comprising an air bubble injector (82) for injecting an air bubble into a liquid flow, a first electrical conductivity measurement cell (30) downstream of the air bubble injector (82) and upstream of a measurement line (40), a second electrical conductivity measurement cell (30?) downstream of the measurement line (40), an evaluation unit (20) which determines the flow velocity of the liquid in the measurement line (40) on the basis of the time-related characteristics of the conductivity measurement results of the two measurement cells (30, 30?).Type: ApplicationFiled: July 14, 2021Publication date: September 28, 2023Inventors: Andreas Golitz, Manfred Battefeld, Axel Leyer, Sebastian Goertz, Michael Kussmann, Frank Steinhauer, Kathrin Otte, Hartmut Dräger
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Patent number: 11714050Abstract: A method for determining a phosphate concentration in a water sample includes providing the water sample, adding a first acid to the water sample to obtain a second water sample in which a concentration of the first acid is at least 0.5 wt.-%, performing a first photometric measurement of the second water sample, adding a coloring component to the second water sample to obtain a third water sample, performing a second photometric measurement of the third water sample, and calculating the phosphate concentration from a difference between the first photometric measurement and the second photometric measurement.Type: GrantFiled: August 9, 2018Date of Patent: August 1, 2023Assignee: HACH LANGE GMBHInventors: Andreas Golitz, Andreas Jonak, Michael Kussmann, Axel Leyer, Andreas Schwenk, Markus Hahn
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Publication number: 20220268755Abstract: The present invention relates to a water sampling immersion probe (50) for continuously filtering a water sample from wastewater (14). The water sampling immersion probe (50) includes a distal coarse filter (60) with a porosity of 0.1 to 1.0 mm, a proximal fine filter (70) arranged downstream of the coarse filter (60) and having a porosity of less than 5.0 ?m, and a sample suction opening (74) arranged downstream of the fine filter (70). The coarse filter (60) is arranged to not contact the fine filter (70).Type: ApplicationFiled: August 1, 2019Publication date: August 25, 2022Inventors: Manfred Battefeld, Frank Steinhauer, Aurelia Stellmach-Hanulok, Nina Aleth, Silke Brubaker, Axel Leyer, Hartmut Dräger, Sebastian Goertz, Michael Kussmann, Michael Küppers
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Publication number: 20220099537Abstract: A process water analysis sampling assembly includes an immersion probe having a first filter unit and a second filter unit which are fluidically separated from each other, a flushing liquid tank, and a fluidics control. The fluidics control includes a pump arrangement which is fluidically connected to each of the first filter unit and the second filter unit, at least two liquid pumps which are arranged to be mutually independent from each other, and a valve arrangement having plurality of switchable valves. The fluidics control controls a sampling and a flushing of the immersion probe. The fluidic control fluidically connects the flushing liquid tank to one of the first filter unit and the second filter unit and simultaneously connects an analysis unit to the other one of the first filter unit and the second filter unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 28, 2021Publication date: March 31, 2022Applicant: HACH LANGE GMBHInventors: DANIEL HOFSOMMER, MANFRED BATTEFELD, AXEL LEYER, SEBASTIAN GOERTZ, KATHRIN OTTE, FRANK STEINHAUER, HARTMUT DRAEGER, AURELIA STELLMACH-HANULOK, MICHAEL KUSSMANN
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Publication number: 20200340925Abstract: A method for determining a phosphate concentration in a water sample includes providing the water sample, adding a first acid to the water sample to obtain a second water sample in which a concentration of the first acid is at least 0.5 wt.-%, performing a first photometric measurement of the second water sample, adding a coloring component to the second water sample to obtain a third water sample, performing a second photometric measurement of the third water sample, and calculating the phosphate concentration from a difference between the first photometric measurement and the second photometric measurement.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 9, 2018Publication date: October 29, 2020Applicant: HACH LANGE GMBHInventors: ANDREAS GOLITZ, ANDREAS JONAK, MICHAEL KUSSMANN, AXEL LEVER, ANDREAS SCHWENK, MARKUS HAHN
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Patent number: 10126236Abstract: A method for detecting a contamination of a cuvette of a turbidimeter. The turbidimeter includes a light source which emits a light beam directed to a cuvette, a scattering light detector, and a diffuser with a body and an actuator. The actuator moves the body between a parking position and a test position where the body is between the measurement light source and the cuvette, thereby interferes with the light beam, and generates a diffuse test light entering the cuvette. The method includes activating the actuator to move the body from the parking position into the test position, activating the light source, measuring a test light intensity received by the scattering light detector, comparing the test light intensity measured with a reference light intensity, and generating a contamination signal if a difference between a reference light intensity and the test light intensity measured exceeds a first threshold value.Type: GrantFiled: November 8, 2017Date of Patent: November 13, 2018Assignee: HACH LANGE GMBHInventors: Manfred Battefeld, Michael Kussmann, Bas De Heij, Bernd Gassner, Frank Steinhauer, Hans-Joachim Kumpch, Axel Leyer, Michael Kueppers, Andreas Golitz, Andreas Mitreiter, Clemens Hanschke, Lothar Heidemanns
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Publication number: 20180059016Abstract: A method for detecting a contamination of a cuvette of a turbidimeter. The turbidimeter includes a light source which emits a light beam directed to a cuvette, a scattering light detector, and a diffuser with a body and an actuator. The actuator moves the body between a parking position and a test position where the body is between the measurement light source and the cuvette, thereby interferes with the light beam, and generates a diffuse test light entering the cuvette. The method includes activating the actuator to move the body from the parking position into the test position, activating the light source, measuring a test light intensity received by the scattering light detector, comparing the test light intensity measured with a reference light intensity, and generating a contamination signal if a difference between a reference light intensity and the test light intensity measured exceeds a first threshold value.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 8, 2017Publication date: March 1, 2018Applicant: HACH LANGE GMBHInventors: MANFRED BATTEFELD, MICHAEL KUSSMANN, BAS DE HEIJ, BERND GASSNER, FRANK STEINHAUER, HANS-JOACHIM KUMPCH, AXEL LEYER, MICHAEL KUEPPERS, ANDREAS GOLITZ, ANDREAS MITREITER, CLEMENS HANSCHKE, LOTHAR HEIDEMANNS
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Patent number: 9851297Abstract: A nephelometric turbidimeter for measuring a turbidity of a liquid sample in a sample cuvette. The nephelometric turbidimeter includes a measurement light source configured to emit an axial parallel light beam directed to the sample cuvette, a scattering light detector arranged to receive a scattered light from the sample cuvette, and a diffuser comprising a diffuser body and a diffuser actuator. The diffuser actuator is configured to move the diffuser body between a parking position in which the diffuser body does not interfere with the axial parallel light beam and a test position where the diffuser body is arranged between the measurement light source and the sample cuvette so that the diffuser body interferes with the axial parallel light beam and generates a diffuse test light entering the sample cuvette.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2013Date of Patent: December 26, 2017Assignee: Hach Lange GmbHInventors: Manfred Battefeld, Michael Kussmann, Bas De Heij, Bernd Gassner, Frank Steinhauer, Hans-Joachim Kumpch, Axel Leyer, Michael Kueppers, Andreas Golitz, Andreas Mitreiter, Clemens Hanschke, Lothar Heidemanns
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Publication number: 20160231240Abstract: A nephelometric turbidimeter for measuring a turbidity of a liquid sample in a sample cuvette. The nephelometric turbidimeter includes a measurement light source configured to emit an axial parallel light beam directed to the sample cuvette, a scattering light detector arranged to receive a scattered light from the sample cuvette, and a diffuser comprising a diffuser body and a diffuser actuator. The diffuser actuator is configured to move the diffuser body between a parking position in which the diffuser body does not interfere with the axial parallel light beam and a test position where the diffuser body is arranged between the measurement light source and the sample cuvette so that the diffuser body interferes with the axial parallel light beam and generates a diffuse test light entering the sample cuvette.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2013Publication date: August 11, 2016Applicant: HACH LANGE GMBHInventors: MANFRED BATTEFELD, MICHAEL KUSSMANN, BAS DE HEIJ, BERND GASSNER, FRANK STEINHAUER, HANS-JOACHIM KUMPCH, AXEL LEYER, MICHAEL KUEPPERS, ANDREAS GOLITZ, ANDREAS MITREITER, CLEMENS HANSCHKE, LOTHAR HEIDEMANNS
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Patent number: 9410918Abstract: A water analysis sensor electrode for determining an analyte in water includes a sensor electrode housing which is configured to be closed. The sensor electrode housing comprises an inner wall and an ion-selective sensor electrode diaphragm arranged at a lower distal end of the sensor electrode housing. An electrolyte solution is in the sensor electrode housing. A measuring electrode is arranged in the sensor electrode housing. A gas bubble is enclosed by the sensor electrode housing. A rigid rod element having a round cross section is arranged in the sensor electrode housing so that a continuous open capillary channel extends over a length of the sensor electrode housing between the rigid rod element and the inner wall.Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 2011Date of Patent: August 9, 2016Assignee: HACH LANGE GMBHInventors: Axel Leyer, Lothar Heidemanns, Andreas Jonak, Markus Hahn, Michael Kussmann, Andreas Golitz, Aurelia Stellmach-Hanulok, Claudia Rieger, Heinz Rudde
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Patent number: 9410882Abstract: A turbidimeter for measuring a turbidity of a liquid sample in a sample cuvette includes a cuvette receiving device configured to position the sample cuvette in a defined cuvette position, a light source configured to generate a parallel light beam in the sample cuvette, an annular 45° collecting mirror configured to surround the sample cuvette, a scattering body arranged concentric to the annular 45° collecting mirror, a scattering light detector arranged to receive light scattered by the scattering body, and an annular 45° concentration mirror arranged coaxially to the annular 45° collecting mirror and optically opposite to the annular 45° collecting mirror. The annular 45° collecting mirror is arranged concentric to the light beam. The annular 45° concentration mirror is configured to surround the scattering body.Type: GrantFiled: May 13, 2013Date of Patent: August 9, 2016Assignee: HACH LANGE GMBHInventors: Barbara Haase, Manfred Battefeld, Andreas Mitreiter, Michael Kussmann, Bas De Heij, Clemens Hanschke, Wayne Perdue
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Patent number: 9354217Abstract: A transport container system for a water analysis sensor cartridge includes a water analysis sensor cartridge configured to be interchangeable. The water analysis sensor cartridge comprises at least two different sensor membranes. A transport container cup comprises, for each of the at least two different sensor membranes, a separate moist chamber. Each separate moist chamber comprises one chamber opening and a specific humectant for each of the at least two different sensor membranes.Type: GrantFiled: July 1, 2010Date of Patent: May 31, 2016Assignee: HACH LANGE GMBHInventors: Axel Leyer, Lothar Heidemanns, Andreas Jonak, Markus Hahn, Heinz Rudde, Claudia Rieger, Aurelia Stellmach-Hanulok, Andreas Golitz, Michael Kussmann
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Publication number: 20160109365Abstract: A turbidimeter for measuring a turbidity of a liquid sample in a sample cuvette includes a cuvette receiving device configured to position the sample cuvette in a defined cuvette position, a light source configured to generate a parallel light beam in the sample cuvette, an annular 45° collecting mirror configured to surround the sample cuvette, a scattering body arranged concentric to the annular 45° collecting minor, a scattering light detector arranged to receive light scattered by the scattering body, and an annular 45° concentration minor arranged coaxially to the annular 45° collecting minor and optically opposite to the annular 45° collecting mirror. The annular 45° collecting minor is arranged concentric to the light beam. The annular 45° concentration minor is configured to surround the scattering body.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 13, 2013Publication date: April 21, 2016Inventors: BARBARA HAASE, MANFRED BATTEFELD, ANDREAS MITREITER, MICHAEL KUSSMANN, BAS DE HEIJ, CLEMENS HANSCHKE, WAYNE PERDUE
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Patent number: 9052282Abstract: A water analysis measurement arrangement for determining a concentration of ions and/or ionic compounds in an aqueous medium includes a closed buffer solution housing comprising a pH buffer solution. The closed buffer solution housing is configured to communicate with the aqueous medium via an electrolyte bridge. A reference electrode is arranged in the closed buffer solution housing. An amplifier ground is disposed on a ground electrode and is configured to directly contact the aqueous medium. A high-impedance amplifier comprises a first capacitive element arranged between the reference electrode and the amplifier ground. An AC voltage generator is arranged between the amplifier ground and the ground electrode. A measurement electrode is configured to directly contact the aqueous medium.Type: GrantFiled: August 5, 2010Date of Patent: June 9, 2015Assignee: HACH LANGE GMBHInventors: Michael Kussmann, Lothar Heidemanns, Andreas Jonak, Markus Hahn, Heinz Rudde, Claudia Rieger, Axel Leyer
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Publication number: 20150051844Abstract: A method for determining a condition indicator of an apparatus includes providing an apparatus configured to measure at least two different technical parameters. A respective parameter value is determined for each of the at least two different technical parameters of the apparatus using at least one sensor configured to determine a respective parameter value for each of the at least two different technical parameters. A respective deviation value of each of the parameter values is determined with respect to an associated respective parameter reference value for each of the technical parameters. A respective deviation relevance value is determined from each of the deviation values using a respective parameter-specific deviation relevance function for each of the parameter values, the parameter-specific deviation relevance functions being different from each other. Using an indicator function, a condition indicator is calculated from the determined deviation relevance values.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 30, 2014Publication date: February 19, 2015Applicant: HACH LANGE GMBHInventors: TOON STREPPEL, TORSTEN SEEHAUS, ULRICH SCHMITZ, MANFRED BATTEFELD, FRANK THOMAS, MICHAEL KUSSMANN, MICHAEL HAECK
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Patent number: 8886472Abstract: A method for determining a condition indicator of an apparatus includes providing an apparatus configured to measure at least two different technical parameters. A respective parameter value is determined for each of the at least two different technical parameters of the apparatus using at least one sensor configured to determine a respective parameter value for each of the at least two different technical parameters. A respective deviation value is determined for each of the parameter values with respect to an associated respective parameter reference value for each of the technical parameters. A respective deviation relevance value is determined from each of the deviation values using a respective parameter-specific deviation relevance function for each of the parameter values, the parameter-specific deviation relevance functions being different from each other. Using an indicator function, a condition indicator is calculated from the determined deviation relevance values.Type: GrantFiled: June 18, 2013Date of Patent: November 11, 2014Assignee: Hach Lange GmbHInventors: Toon Streppel, Torsten Seehaus, Ulrich Schmitz, Manfred Battefeld, Frank Thomas, Michael Kussmann, Michael Haeck
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Publication number: 20130282303Abstract: A method for determining a condition indicator of an apparatus includes providing an apparatus configured to measure at least two different technical parameters. A respective parameter value is determined for each of the at least two different technical parameters of the apparatus using at least one sensor configured to determine a respective parameter value for each of the at least two different technical parameters. A respective deviation value is determined for each of the parameter values with respect to an associated respective parameter reference value for each of the technical parameters. A respective deviation relevance value is determined from each of the deviation values using a respective parameter-specific deviation relevance function for each of the parameter values, the parameter-specific deviation relevance functions being different from each other. Using an indicator function, a condition indicator is calculated from the determined deviation relevance values.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 18, 2013Publication date: October 24, 2013Applicant: HACH LANGE GMBHInventors: TOON STREPPEL, Torsten Seehaus, Ulrich Schmitz, Manfred Battefeld, Frank Thomas, Michael Kussmann, Michael Haeck
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Patent number: 8510064Abstract: A method for determining a condition indicator of a water analysis apparatus includes determining a respective parameter value for each of at least two different technical parameters of the water analysis apparatus. A respective deviation value of each of the parameter values is determined with respect to an associated respective parameter reference value for each of the technical parameters. A respective deviation relevance value from each of the deviation values is determined using a respective parameter-specific deviation relevance function for each of the parameter values, the parameter-specific deviation relevance functions being different from each other. Using an indicator function, a condition indicator is calculated from the determined deviation relevance values.Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 2010Date of Patent: August 13, 2013Assignee: Hach Lange GmbHInventors: Toon Streppel, Torsten Seehaus, Ulrich Schmitz, Manfred Battefeld, Frank Thomas, Michael Kussmann, Michael Haeck
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Publication number: 20130168245Abstract: A water analysis sensor electrode for determining an analyte in water includes a sensor electrode housing which is configured to be closed. The sensor electrode housing comprises an inner wall and an ion-selective sensor electrode diaphragm arranged at a lower distal end of the sensor electrode housing. An electrolyte solution is in the sensor electrode housing. A measuring electrode is arranged in the sensor electrode housing. A gas bubble is enclosed by the sensor electrode housing. A rigid rod element having a round cross section is arranged in the sensor electrode housing so that a continuous open capillary channel extends over a length of the sensor electrode housing between the rigid rod element and the inner wall.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 13, 2011Publication date: July 4, 2013Applicant: HACH LANGE GMBHInventors: Axel Leyer, Lothar Heidemanns, Andreas Jonak, Markus Hahn, Michael Kussmann, Andreas Golitz, Aurelia Stellmach-Hanulok, Claudia Rieger, Heinz Rudde
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Publication number: 20130118274Abstract: A transport container system for a water analysis sensor cartridge includes a water analysis sensor cartridge configured to be interchangeable. The water analysis sensor cartridge comprises at least two different sensor membranes. A transport container cup comprises, for each of the at least two different sensor membranes, a separate moist chamber. Each separate moist chamber comprises one chamber opening and a specific humectant for each of the at least two different sensor membranes.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 1, 2010Publication date: May 16, 2013Applicant: HACH LANGE GMBHInventors: Axel Leyer, Lothar Heidemanns, Andreas Jonak, Markus Hahn, Heinz Rudde, Claudia Rieger, Aurelia Stellmach-Hanulok, Andreas Golitz, Michael Kussmann