Patents by Inventor André GRIMM

André GRIMM 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: 10118815
    Abstract: A filling adapter for a container to be filled with media, in particular for the filling of containers on assembly lines for the production of motor vehicles where the filling adapter is equipped with a hose pack, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic lines. An electronic assembly (ID chip) for a maintenance check is integrated in the adapter head of the filling adapter, which assembly detects the number of use cycles of the filling adapter and compares said number with parameters which can be set in advance in such a way that when said parameters are approached, at least one prior warning is triggered, and when said parameters are reached, an associated controller is informed about the maintenance which is now due.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2018
    Assignee: DÜRR SOMAC GmbH
    Inventors: Thomas Achatz, Eric Selbmann, Frank Wieland, André Grimm
  • Patent number: 9835392
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for preventing and detecting coolant discharges from complex hydraulic systems. The aim of the invention is to configure such a method in such a way that this method in particular meets requirements for preventing/limiting the development of explosive atmospheres in working areas and for reducing measures from previously otherwise typical requirements for Ex zones. This aim is achieved in that a circuit carrying coolant is divided into small volumes that have stop valves and a relief valve, wherein a leak detection diagnosis can be carried out by means of a pressure sensor that can be integrated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2017
    Assignee: Dürr Somac GmbH
    Inventors: Dieter Neubert, Dany Dietel, Olaf Ulbricht, Andre Grimm, Thomas Achatz, Frank Wieland
  • Publication number: 20170217754
    Abstract: A filling adapter for a container to be filled with media, in particular for the filling of containers on assembly lines for the production of motor vehicles where the filling adapter is equipped with a hose pack, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic lines. An electronic assembly (ID chip) for a maintenance check is integrated in the adapter head of the filling adapter, which assembly detects the number of use cycles of the filling adapter and compares said number with parameters which can be set in advance in such a way that when said parameters are approached, at least one prior warning is triggered, and when said parameters are reached, an associated controller is informed about the maintenance which is now due.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2015
    Publication date: August 3, 2017
    Applicant: DÜRR SOMAC GmbH
    Inventors: Thomas ACHATZ, Eric SELBMANN, Frank WIELAND, André GRIMM
  • Publication number: 20150083359
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for preventing and detecting coolant discharges from complex hydraulic systems. The aim of the invention is to configure such a method in such a way that this method in particular meets requirements for preventing/limiting the development of explosive atmospheres in working areas and for reducing measures from previously otherwise typical requirements for Ex zones. This aim is achieved in that a circuit carrying coolant is divided into small volumes that have stop valves and a relief valve, wherein a leak detection diagnosis can be carried out by means of a pressure sensor that can be integrated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2013
    Publication date: March 26, 2015
    Applicant: DÜRR SOMAC GmbH
    Inventors: Dieter Neubert, Dany Dietel, Olaf Ulbricht, Andre Grimm, Thomas Achatz, Frank Wieland