Patents by Inventor Alan Viets

Alan Viets 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).

  • Method and device for the contamination-free metering and conveying of solid powders which are to be dispersed or dissolved
    Patent number: 6079911
    Abstract: A device for the contamination-free conveying of powders which has a movable cone arranged within a discharge hopper, which, when in an open position, forms an annular gap between itself and the wall of the hopper. The amount of powder which is discharged through the annular gap is controlled by the amount of time the cone remains in the open position. The powder which is discharged from the hopper is supplied to a liquid jet pump, and is conveyed by the liquid jet formed by the liquid jet pump to a dispersing or dissolving tank.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 1997
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2000
    Assignee: Bayer Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Klaus Wangermann, Alan Viets, Bernd Klinksiek
  • Putting trainer device
    Patent number: 5248146
    Abstract: A putting trainer device is presented. The putting trainer device comprises a plate having an inverted U-channel depending angularly from each end. An elastic band or strap is disposed about each channel. The plate preferably has a hole wherein an attachment pin is inserted for attaching the plate to one end of a putter. The plate is formed to a predetermined length to assure proper spacing of the golfer's arm during training. Further, each channel depends from predetermined angles to assure proper positioning of the golfer's arms and wrist.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 1992
    Date of Patent: September 28, 1993
    Assignee: Perfect Putt, Inc.
    Inventors: Alan Viets, Thomas Frechette, Richard Frechette