Patents Assigned to Cerex
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Patent number: 12157285Abstract: A food baking apparatus includes a compressible die and a mechanical stop for controlling a die spacing of the compressible die. The mechanical stop includes a supporting system and a mounting element mounted onto the supporting system. The mounting element includes at least one protrusion having a particular amount of protrusion from the mounting element, which amount of protrusion may be adjustable for any single protrusion. By translation or rotation of the supporting system and/or the mounting element during operation of the apparatus, a protrusion is selected. The protrusions mechanically stop further compression of the dies during an operation of the food baking apparatus. Thus, the selection determines the die spacing applicable for the baking process, based on the amount of protrusion of the selected protrusion.Type: GrantFiled: August 24, 2023Date of Patent: December 3, 2024Assignee: Incomec Cerex NVInventors: Johan Van de Vijver, Filip Keereman, Emmanuel Petre
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Publication number: 20230398759Abstract: A food baking apparatus includes a compressible die and a mechanical stop for controlling a die spacing of the compressible die. The mechanical stop includes a supporting system and a mounting element mounted onto the supporting system. The mounting element includes at least one protrusion having a particular amount of protrusion from the mounting element, which amount of protrusion may be adjustable for any single protrusion. By translation or rotation of the supporting system and/or the mounting element during operation of the apparatus, a protrusion is selected. The protrusions mechanically stop further compression of the dies during an operation of the food baking apparatus. Thus, the selection determines the die spacing applicable for the baking process, based on the amount of protrusion of the selected protrusion.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 24, 2023Publication date: December 14, 2023Applicant: Incomec Cerex NVInventors: Johan Van de Vijver, Filip Keereman, Emmanuel Petre
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Patent number: 11772348Abstract: A food baking apparatus includes a compressible die and a mechanical stop for controlling a die spacing of the compressible die. The mechanical stop includes a supporting system and a mounting element mounted onto the supporting system. The mounting element includes at least one protrusion having a particular amount of protrusion from the mounting element, which amount of protrusion may be adjustable for any single protrusion. By translation or rotation of the supporting system and/or the mounting element during operation of the apparatus, a protrusion is selected. The protrusions mechanically stop further compression of the dies during an operation of the food baking apparatus. Thus, the selection determines the die spacing applicable for the baking process, based on the amount of protrusion of the selected protrusion.Type: GrantFiled: March 22, 2019Date of Patent: October 3, 2023Assignee: INCOMEC CEREX NVInventors: Johan Van de Vijver, Filip Keereman, Emmanuel Petre
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Patent number: 9944539Abstract: Strong fabrics are provided that can be used for items that can be moved or gathered while maintaining their integrity. The added strength of the fabric and the performance of the fabric make these fabrics and these items more effective in responding to oil spills. These fabrics and items will remove oil sheen from the surface of water and can absorb more than their dry weight in oil from water. Non-linting socks (e.g., sediment socks or absorbent socks) are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: September 17, 2015Date of Patent: April 17, 2018Assignee: Cerex Advanced Fabrics, Inc.Inventors: Albert E. Ortega, Erin Sutton Carter, Daniel Baillie
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Patent number: 8882399Abstract: Strong nonwoven fabrics can be used as a sheet in a silt screen fence or other temporary silt screen barrier. The fabrics can be without reinforcements. Enhanced features of these strong nonwoven fabrics can enable them to be used as a sheet in a silt screen fence or other temporary silt screen barrier without adding additional processing steps. A strong nonwoven fabric without internal or external reinforcement that does not tear easily and has excellent light stability can be used.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2013Date of Patent: November 11, 2014Assignee: Cerex Advanced Fabrics, Inc.Inventor: Albert E. Ortega
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Publication number: 20140072375Abstract: Strong nonwoven fabrics can be used as a sheet in a silt screen fence or other temporary silt screen barrier. The fabrics can be without reinforcements. Enhanced features of these strong nonwoven fabrics can enable them to be used as a sheet in a silt screen fence or other temporary silt screen barrier without adding additional processing steps. A strong nonwoven fabric without internal or external reinforcement that does not tear easily and has excellent light stability can be used.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2013Publication date: March 13, 2014Applicant: CEREX ADVANCED FABRICS, INC.Inventor: ALBERT E. ORTEGA
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Patent number: 7985452Abstract: A silicone coating is applied to fabrics to increase the abrasion resistance while enhancing the natural absorbency and breathability. These fabrics can be used for a variety of applications such as components for shoes, inkjet receptive media, automotive air bags, facing for insulation, tapes and other uses.Type: GrantFiled: May 20, 2010Date of Patent: July 26, 2011Assignee: Cerex Advanced Fabrics, Inc.Inventors: Robert T. Francis, Albert E. Ortega
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Patent number: 7918157Abstract: The invention provides in an improved pressure-baking apparatus for producing puffed crackers from a starch-containing. cereal or other food material, thereby allowing better control of expansion resp. product consistency for an enlarged range of crackers types, materials and shapes. Accordingly the apparatus has a baking mold comprises the combination of a fixed upper die plate (1,2), a lower punch plate (3,4) directly driven and supported by a cylinder/pistion unit (10), and therebetween a peripheral mold plate (6) comprising die holes (7) in registry with said upper dies (2) and lower punches (4), said peripheral plate being selectively movable in the vertical direction between said fixed upper die plate and driven lower punch plate. An hydraulic power system (11,17) integral with the apparatus is linked with drive unit (10).Type: GrantFiled: February 2, 2005Date of Patent: April 5, 2011Assignee: Incomec-Cerex NVInventor: René Van Den Berghe
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Patent number: 7799708Abstract: A silicone coating is applied to fabrics to increase the abrasion resistance while enhancing the natural absorbency and breathability. These fabrics can be used for a variety of applications such as components for shoes, inkjet receptive media, automotive air bags, facing for insulation, tapes and other uses.Type: GrantFiled: February 12, 2007Date of Patent: September 21, 2010Assignee: Cerex Advanced Fabrics, Inc.Inventors: Robert T. Francis, Albert E. Ortega
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Patent number: 7288770Abstract: The present invention relates, generally, to a portable system for UV spectroscopy capable of the detection and quantification of chemicals from either open air environments or by insertion of a sample using a sample chamber. The system is capable of simultaneously detecting and quantifying chemicals in either a gaseous or liquid form with both sharp and broad spectroscopic features. UV light is generated, collimated into a beam, and focused through a sample volume. The volume can be comprised of an open environment system, or a closed system with a sample cell. The sample cell may contain a number of mirrors which results in one or more “bounces” of light through the volume prior to being focused into a UV Spectrometer. The said light source may be supplied by a variety of sources. Said light is collected and transferred to the processor by short length optical fibers thereby minimizing the light loss in the deep UV.Type: GrantFiled: January 11, 2006Date of Patent: October 30, 2007Assignee: Cerex Environmental ServicesInventors: Donald S. Gamiles, Thomas C. Wisniewski
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Patent number: 7175902Abstract: The subject invention provides non-woven fabrics having yarns of varying characteristics. In a preferred embodiment the subject invention provides nonwoven fabrics that comprise yarns of different deniers or cross sections. The use of these yarns gives the nonwoven fabric a unique appearance and advantageous properties. The subject invention further pertains to the processes used to produce these fabrics.Type: GrantFiled: October 18, 2002Date of Patent: February 13, 2007Assignee: Cerex Advanced Fabrics, Inc.Inventors: Albert E. Ortega, R. Wayne Thomley, Jan Mackey, Charles F. Shafer
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Patent number: 7174612Abstract: The subject invention provides non-woven fabrics having yarns of varying characteristics. In a preferred embodiment the subject invention provides nonwoven fabrics that comprise yarns of different deniers or cross sections. The use of these yarns gives the nonwoven fabric a unique appearance and advantageous properties. The subject invention further pertains to the processes used to produce these fabrics.Type: GrantFiled: June 9, 2004Date of Patent: February 13, 2007Assignee: Cerex Advanced Fabrics, Inc.Inventors: Albert E. Ortega, R. Wayne Thomley, Jan Mackey, Charles F. Shafer
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Publication number: 20060237657Abstract: The present invention relates, generally, to a portable system for UV spectroscopy capable of the detection and quantification of chemicals from either open air environments or by insertion of a sample using a sample chamber. The system is capable of simultaneously detecting and quantifying chemicals in either a gaseous or liquid form with both sharp and broad spectroscopic features. UV light is generated, collimated into a beam, and focused through a sample volume. The volume can be comprised of an open environment system, or a closed system with a sample cell. The sample cell may contain a number of mirrors which results in one or more “bounces” of light through the volume prior to being focused into a UV Spectrometer. The said light source may be supplied by a variety of sources. Said light is collected and transferred to the processor by short length optical fibers thereby minimizing the light loss in the deep UV.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 11, 2006Publication date: October 26, 2006Applicant: Cerex Environmental Services, Inc.Inventors: Donald Gamiles, Thomas Wisniewski
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Patent number: 5913993Abstract: The invention relates to a nonwoven fabric made from a nylon and polyethylene blend. The addition of polyethylene enhances specific properties such as softness, lower production cost, improved process capabilities, and ease of further downstream processing such as bonding to other fabrics or itself.Type: GrantFiled: January 10, 1997Date of Patent: June 22, 1999Assignee: Cerex Advanced Fabrics, L.P.Inventors: Albert E. Ortega, R. Wayne Thomley
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Patent number: 5431986Abstract: Spunbonded nonwoven nylon fabrics are formed from a blend of nylon 6 and nylon 6,6 polymers. A blend or copolymer of 0.1 to 10 percent by weight of nylon 6, balance nylon 6,6 is extruded into continuous filaments, pneumatically attenuated and drawn, and deposited onto a collection surface forming a web. The web is bonded either chemically or thermally. The fabric exhibits improved filament bonding. The addition of nylon 6 also improves the spinning performance of a nylon 6,6 spunbonded nonwoven process.Type: GrantFiled: July 18, 1994Date of Patent: July 11, 1995Assignee: Cerex Advanced Fabrics, L. P.Inventors: Albert E. Ortega, J. Don Edgar, R. Wayne Thomley, Robert A. Butler, Charles F. Shafer, William T. Gill
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Patent number: 5102646Abstract: The invention relates to a method of fabrication in the powdered state of ceramic compounds formed between a metalloid and a refractory metal, characterized in that it involves the following steps:a) said metalloid is caused to react with a reducing metal within a liquid bath constituted at least partly by a fused salt of said reducing metal in order to obtain a saltlike intermediate compound which combines said reducing metal and the metalloid, in solution in said bath,b) a reducible salt of said refractory metal is then injected into said bath in a divided form which is directly distributed throughout the bath in order to produce said powder by reaction of the reducible salt with said intermediate compound of the reducing metal.Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 1990Date of Patent: April 7, 1992Assignee: CerexInventor: Gerard Bienvenu
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Patent number: 4894152Abstract: A fluid control device for use in a fluid chromatography system comprising a control plate with a radial channel structure and a porous plug to create a fluid distribution across the entire cross sectional area of a separating matrix yielding increased efficiency in fluid chromatography operations.Type: GrantFiled: August 13, 1987Date of Patent: January 16, 1990Assignee: Cerex CorporationInventors: Arthur E. Colvin, Jr., Matthew W. Hanley
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Patent number: 4891133Abstract: Liquid chromatography apparatus including a hollow cylinder and a fixed end closure in which the effective useful length of the cylinder is varied through the use of a piston member that slides within the cylinder due to force exerted by a threaded shaft that is connected to a handle. Binding of the piston member in the cylinder is prevented by a ball joint that operatively connects the piston member to the threaded shaft and by a plurality of O-rings located on the piston member that contact the inner wall of the cylinder and tend to prevent tipping of the piston member. Even liquid distribution and filtering is obtained through a 0.5 micron porous sintered stainless steel liquid distribution disk. A smooth inclined surface in combination with an uninterrupted ring provide a trap for bubbles of gas located inside the cylinder.Type: GrantFiled: September 15, 1987Date of Patent: January 2, 1990Assignee: Cerex CorporationInventor: Arthur E. Colvin, Jr.
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Patent number: 4868767Abstract: Apparatus and method are disclosed for detecting the presence of a analyte in a sample. The apparatus includes an optical transmitter and receiver for transmitting light toward the sample and receiving a portion of the reflected light. The optical receiver acts in conjunction with a data processor to convert the reflected light to data representing the density of analyte in the sample. The apparatus thus disclosed is portable and can be transported to remote testing sites.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 1987Date of Patent: September 19, 1989Assignee: Cerex CorporationInventors: Arthur E. Colvin, Jr., Stephen C. Scott
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Patent number: D309498Type: GrantFiled: August 20, 1987Date of Patent: July 24, 1990Assignee: Cerex CorporationInventor: Arthur E. Colvin, Jr.