Patents by Inventor Roger Germer

Roger Germer 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).

  • Process and apparatus for the production of artificial grass
    Patent number: 7386925
    Abstract: The invention describes a process and an apparatus for the production of highly crimped polymer strips which are suitable for use in artificial turf surfaces, for example for football pitches, hockey pitches, tennis courts or golf courses, and are characterized by a high degree of strength, a large volume and a high elasticity. The texturing of the polymer strips is carried out by means of a stuffer box, wherein the polymer strips are laid on a cooling godet immediately after the stuffer box.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2008
    Assignee: Dietze & Schell Maschinenfabrik
    Inventor: Roger Germer
  • Process and apparatus for the production of artificial grass
    Publication number: 20080083103
    Abstract: The invention describes a process and an apparatus for the production of highly crimped polymer strips which are suitable for use in artificial turf surfaces, for example for football pitches, hockey pitches, tennis courts or golf courses, and are characterized by a high degree of strength, a large volume and a high elasticity. The texturing of the polymer strips is carried out by means of a stuffer box, wherein the polymer strips are laid on a cooling godet immediately after the stuffer box.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2006
    Publication date: April 10, 2008
    Applicant: DIETZE & SCHELL Maschinenfabrik GmbH & Co. KG.
    Inventor: Roger Germer