Patents by Inventor Michael Sochtig

Michael Sochtig 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: 10337658
    Abstract: The invention relates to an insertable plumbing element (1) that can be inserted, by means of a sleeve-shaped insertion plug (2), into an end-located insertion opening in a plumbing pipe section, which insertion plug (2) has, at least on the outer circumference, an outer layer (3) of elastic material for securing it by frictional engagement in the insertion opening. It is characteristic of the insertable element according to the invention that a reinforcing sleeve (4), which is composed of a material that is inflexible in comparison with the outer layer and which is surrounded by the outer layer (3), is provided to reinforce the outer layer (3) transversely to the plug longitudinal axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2019
    Assignee: NEOPERL GMBH
    Inventors: Michael Sochtig, Simon Twitchett
  • Publication number: 20180003329
    Abstract: The invention relates to an insertable plumbing element (1) that can be inserted, by means of a sleeve-shaped insertion plug (2), into an end-located insertion opening in a plumbing pipe section, which insertion plug (2) has, at least on the outer circumference, an outer layer (3) of elastic material for securing it by frictional engagement in the insertion opening. It is characteristic of the insertable element according to the invention that a reinforcing sleeve (4), which is composed of a material that is inflexible in comparison with the outer layer and which is surrounded by the outer layer (3), is provided to reinforce the outer layer (3) transversely to the plug longitudinal axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 20, 2016
    Publication date: January 4, 2018
    Applicant: Neoperl GmbH
    Inventors: Michael Sochtig, Simon Twitchett
  • Patent number: 9562348
    Abstract: Sanitary throughflow element (1, 2, 30) which includes a throughflow rate regulator unit (5) having a carrier part (6) extending over the open cross section of a fluid line portion, the carrier part (6) having at least two inter-spaced insert openings (7) in which, respectively, a throughflow rate regulator (8) is arranged. Each throughflow rate regulator (8) has an elastic throttle body (9) which is round on the outer circumferential side in cross section and which delimits a control gap (10) between itself and a circumferential wall defining the insert opening (7). The throttle bodies (9) of the throughflow rate regulator (8) are compressed in the throughflow direction due to pressure of the through-flowing fluid such that this compression causes a circumferential widening of the throttle bodies (9) that constricts the control gap (10) determining a throughflow capacity of the throughflow rate regulator (8).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2017
    Assignee: NEOPERL GMBH
    Inventors: Michael Sochtig, Fabian Wildfang
  • Publication number: 20130341422
    Abstract: Sanitary throughflow element (1, 2, 30) which includes a throughflow rate regulator unit (5) having a carrier part (6) extending over the open cross section of a fluid line portion, the carrier part (6) having at least two inter-spaced insert openings (7) in which, respectively, a throughflow rate regulator (8) is arranged. Each throughflow rate regulator (8) has an elastic throttle body (9) which is round on the outer circumferential side in cross section and which delimits a control gap (10) between itself and a circumferential wall defining the insert opening (7). The throttle bodies (9) of the throughflow rate regulator (8) are compressed in the throughflow direction due to pressure of the through-flowing fluid such that this compression causes a circumferential widening of the throttle bodies (9) that constricts the control gap (10) determining a throughflow capacity of the throughflow rate regulator (8).
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2011
    Publication date: December 26, 2013
    Applicant: Neoperl GmbH
    Inventors: Michael Sochtig, Fabian Wildfang
  • Patent number: 7392828
    Abstract: An insertion part is provided in the form of a back-flow preventer and which can be inserted in a gas or liquid line. An insertion part is also provided that can be inserted into a gas or liquid line in the form of a flow regulator. The insertion parts are characterizedin that they comprise an annular lip shaped part which, togther with its annular body, is held inside the housing and which has at least one controlling lip (9), with the controlling lip being displaced by the fluid, and/or at least one sealing lip (14). The insertion part can be used in a versatile manner and is characterized by the simple production thereof as well as by having a uniform and reliable functioning.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2008
    Assignee: Neoperl GmbH
    Inventors: Keith Hart, Michael Söchtig, Christoph Weis
  • Publication number: 20060086397
    Abstract: An insertion part is provided in the form of a back-flow preventer and which can be inserted in a gas or liquid line. An insertion part is also provided that can be inserted into a gas or liquid line in the form of a flow regulator. The insertion parts are characterizedin that they comprise an annular lip shaped part which, togther with its annular body, is held inside the housing and which has at least one controlling lip (9), with the controlling lip being displaced by the fluid, and/or at least one sealing lip (14). The insertion part can be used in a versatile manner and is characterized by the simple production thereof as well as by having a uniform and reliable functioning.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2003
    Publication date: April 27, 2006
    Applicant: NEOPERL GMBH
    Inventors: Keith Hart, Michael Sochtig, Christoph Weis
  • Patent number: 6695011
    Abstract: A flow regulator (1) having a regulator housing (2) in which, in a flow channel, an annular flow restrictor (5) made of elastic material is provided that is pushed onto a fastening post (4) and encircles this post. The post (4) has at least two fastening webs (6), oriented opposite a direction in which the elastic material is pushed on, whose free ends engage the flow restrictor (5) from behind in a securing manner. The flow restrictor (5) limits, between itself and at least one fixed part of the housing, a control gap whose flow cross-section can be modified by the flow restrictor (5), which deforms under the pressure difference that arises during flow. In the flow regulator according to the present invention the fastening webs (6) are fashioned as resilient webs that can be flexibly inwardly deflected. The flow regulator (1) according to the present invention can be manufactured economically and with a low cost, and is distinguished by its high degree of functional reliability.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2004
    Assignee: Dieter Wildfang GmbH
    Inventor: Michael Sochtig
  • Publication number: 20030209278
    Abstract: A flow regulator (1) having a regulator housing (2) in which, in a flow channel, an annular flow restrictor (5) made of elastic material is provided that is pushed onto a fastening post (4) and encircles this post. The post (4) has at least two fastening webs (6), oriented opposite a direction in which the elastic material is pushed on, whose free ends engage the flow restrictor (5) from behind in a securing manner. The flow restrictor (5) limits, between itself and at least one fixed part of the housing, a control gap whose flow cross-section can be modified by the flow restrictor (5), which deforms under the pressure difference that arises during flow. In the flow regulator according to the present invention the fastening webs (6) are fashioned as resilient webs that can be flexibly inwardly deflected. The flow regulator (1) according to the present invention can be manufactured economically and with a low cost, and is distinguished by its high degree of functional reliability.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2003
    Publication date: November 13, 2003
    Applicant: Dieter Wildfang GmbH
    Inventor: Michael Sochtig