Patents by Inventor Robert K. Bade

Robert K. Bade 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).

  • Continuous flow sample introduction apparatus and method
    Patent number: 7950296
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to an apparatus and method for sample analysis. More particularly, the invention encompasses a method and an apparatus for continuous, constant, flow sample introduction of fluid samples of varying viscosity and composition. The invention further includes the option of the apparatus being associated with at least one fluid analyzer system. A temperature controlled environment may also be provided for the processing and analysis of a fluid sample.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2011
    Assignee: Siemens Industry, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert K. Bade, Steven H. Trimble
  • CONTINUOUS FLOW SAMPLE INTRODUCTION APPARATUS AND METHOD
    Publication number: 20090007624
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to an apparatus and method for sample analysis. More particularly, the invention encompasses a method and an apparatus for continuous, constant, flow sample introduction of fluid samples of varying viscosity and composition. The invention further includes the option of the apparatus being associated with at least one fluid analyzer system. A temperature controlled environment may also be provided for the processing and analysis of a fluid sample.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2008
    Publication date: January 8, 2009
    Inventors: Robert K. Bade, Steven H. Trimble
  • Gas chromatograph sample and column-switching valve
    Patent number: 6453725
    Abstract: A multiport, diaphragm sealed valve suitable for use as both a sampling and column switching valve. The valve is constructed to internally block fluid communication between one or more pairs of ports in a valve operating mode. Such blocking may be used to conserve carrier gas when the valve is in the ON position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 1999
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2002
    Assignee: Siemens Energy & Automation
    Inventors: Robert W. Dahlgren, Robert K. Bade, Stephen B. Hunt
  • Sample homogenizer
    Patent number: 4630469
    Abstract: A chromatograph sample homogenizer having a mixing chamber containing means for homogenizing a mixture therein and means of controlled ingress and/or controlled egress for (1) eluant from a chromatographic column, (2) wash solvent, (3) transport gas, (4) waste material, and (5) homogenized sample. Methods for manipulating the operation of the sample homogenizer to provide homogenized samples and homogenized diluted samples.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 1985
    Date of Patent: December 23, 1986
    Assignee: Phillips Petroleum Company
    Inventor: Robert K. Bade