Patents by Inventor Anton Joerg
Anton Joerg 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).
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Patent number: 11878453Abstract: A hotrunner assembly for an injection molding apparatus includes a hotrunner manifold, a nozzle for conveying liquid resin from an outlet of the hotrunner manifold, a valve pin linearly movable within and along a longitudinal axis of the nozzle to control flow of the liquid resin from the outlet of the hotrunner manifold, an actuator for driving the valve pin, a primary seal disposed radially between the valve pin and walls of a bore extending through the hotrunner manifold, and a secondary seal located axially between the hotrunner manifold and the actuator and circumscribing a section of the valve pin to prevent gases or liquid resin from contacting the actuator.Type: GrantFiled: February 11, 2022Date of Patent: January 23, 2024Inventors: Scott Greb, Anton Joerg, Christian Striegel
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Publication number: 20230321881Abstract: An actuator system for an injection molding system includes a double acting pressurized fluid actuator having a piston drive movable in a cylinder space, a flow control valve for regulating a flow rate of pressurized fluid to and/or from the cylinder space, a flow sensor for detecting the flow rate of pressurized fluid to and/or from the cylinder space, and an electronic controller for controlling the flow control valve to regulate the flow rate of pressurized fluid to and/or from the cylinder space depending on the flow rate detected by the flow sensor.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 9, 2023Publication date: October 12, 2023Applicant: Incoe CorporationInventors: Anton Joerg, Scott Greb, Christian Striegel
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Publication number: 20230294345Abstract: A hot runner process controller configured to monitor the status and operation of a hot runner system to autonomously generate information to improve the quality of injection molding process of a hot runner system having an inlet nozzle, one or more manifolds and one or more nozzles with actuator or without actuator, and one or more heating elements, the hot runner process controller is self-operating, and independent from the injection molding machine, includes: one or more sensors located on, in or at the hot runner system to detect the status and/or the operation of the hot runner system, and a processing unit and a memory. The processing unit is connected to the one or more sensors, wherein the memory stores data and program codes.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 26, 2023Publication date: September 21, 2023Applicant: Incoe CorporationInventors: Christian Striegel, Anton Joerg, Scott Greb, Thomas Braun
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Patent number: 11697236Abstract: A hot runner process controller configured to monitor the status and operation of a hot runner system to autonomously generate information to improve the quality of injection molding process of a hot runner system having an inlet nozzle, one or more manifolds and one or more nozzles with actuator or without actuator, and one or more heating elements, the hot runner process controller is self-operating, and independent from the injection molding machine, includes: one or more sensors located on, in or at the hot runner system to detect the status and/or the operation of the hot runner system, and a processing unit and a memory. The processing unit is connected to the one or more sensors, wherein the memory stores data and program codes.Type: GrantFiled: March 17, 2021Date of Patent: July 11, 2023Assignee: Incoe CorporationInventors: Christian Striegel, Anton Joerg, Scott Greb, Thomas Braun
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Publication number: 20230150179Abstract: A hot-runner injection molding apparatus that facilitates use of actuators in a compact design includes a hot-runner manifold defining resin channels for conveying resin to nozzles that serve as conduits for introducing liquid resin into a mold cavity, a valve pin configured for linear movement along a longitudinal axis of the nozzle to control flow of liquid resin through the nozzle, and an actuator having a housing, wherein the valve pin is coupled to a drive shaft within the housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 12, 2021Publication date: May 18, 2023Applicant: Incoe CorporationInventors: Scott Greb, Anton Joerg, Christian Striegel
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Publication number: 20230052547Abstract: A hot-runner injection molding apparatus that facilitates use of electric actuators in a compact design includes a hot-runner manifold defining resin channels for conveying resin to nozzles that serve as conduits for introducing liquid resin into a mold cavity, a valve pin configured for linear movement along a longitudinal axis of the nozzle to control flow of liquid resin through the nozzle, and an electric actuator having a body containing an electric motor, wherein the electric actuator body includes channels for circulating a coolant.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 27, 2022Publication date: February 16, 2023Applicant: Incoe CorporationInventors: Scott Greb, Anton Joerg, Christian Striegel
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Publication number: 20230010091Abstract: Heating device for locally heating of an injection mold cavity wall, comprising: a base plate, an actuator located on the base plate, to perform a linear movement; a heated stamp connected to the actuator and driven by the actuator, to perform a linear movement in direction to and from the injection mold cavity wall; wherein the heated stamp is located below the base plate and the actuator is located on top of the base plate, and wherein the base plate comprises an opening through which a pin extends for transferring the linear movement from the actuator to the heated stamp.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 7, 2022Publication date: January 12, 2023Applicant: Incoe CorporationInventors: Christian Striegel, Scott Greb, Anton Joerg
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Patent number: 11396119Abstract: An injection molding hot runner system adapted for leak detection during injection molding includes a manifold and a housing surrounding the manifold, wherein the manifold and the housing are spaced apart defining one or more pockets, the manifold comprises at least one junction point establishing a connection to a component attached to the manifold, wherein at the at least one junction point a sensor is located in the pocket, wherein the sensor is configured to indicate a leak when getting in contact with the molten plastic due to a leak at the junction point.Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 2020Date of Patent: July 26, 2022Assignee: Incoe CorporationInventors: Christian Striegel, Scott Greb, Anton Joerg
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Publication number: 20220193970Abstract: A hot runner process controller configured to monitor the status and operation of a hot runner system to autonomously generate information to improve the quality of injection molding process of a hot runner system having an inlet nozzle, one or more manifolds and one or more nozzles with actuator or without actuator, and one or more heating elements, the hot runner process controller is self-operating, and independent from the injection molding machine, includes: one or more sensors located on, in or at the hot runner system to detect the status and/or the operation of the hot runner system, and a processing unit and a memory. The processing unit is connected to the one or more sensors, wherein the memory stores data and program codes.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 17, 2021Publication date: June 23, 2022Applicant: Incoe CorporationInventors: Christian Striegel, Anton Joerg, Scott Greb, Thomas Braun
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Publication number: 20220161474Abstract: A hotrunner assembly for an injection molding apparatus includes a hotrunner manifold, a nozzle for conveying liquid resin from an outlet of the hotrunner manifold, a valve pin linearly movable within and along a longitudinal axis of the nozzle to control flow of the liquid resin from the outlet of the hotrunner manifold, an actuator for driving the valve pin, a primary seal disposed radially between the valve pin and walls of a bore extending through the hotrunner manifold, and a secondary seal located axially between the hotrunner manifold and the actuator and circumscribing a section of the valve pin to prevent gases or liquid resin from contacting the actuator.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 11, 2022Publication date: May 26, 2022Applicant: Incoe CorporationInventors: Scott Greb, Anton Joerg, Christian Striegel
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Publication number: 20210268706Abstract: An injection molding hot runner system adapted for leak detection during injection molding includes a manifold and a housing surrounding the manifold, wherein the manifold and the housing are spaced apart defining one or more pockets, the manifold comprises at least one junction point establishing a connection to a component attached to the manifold, wherein at the at least one junction point a sensor is located in the pocket, wherein the sensor is configured to indicate a leak when getting in contact with the molten plastic due to a leak at the junction point.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 27, 2020Publication date: September 2, 2021Applicant: Incoe CorporationInventors: Christian Striegel, Scott Greb, Anton Joerg
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Patent number: 10741946Abstract: A tube used for producing an electrically conductive connection between an electrical conducting element and a printed circuit board of a light fixture. The use of the tube in the printed circuit board makes it possible, due to a corresponding configuration and a region which widens in relation to the longitudinal direction, that the tube can be connected to the printed circuit board or is held thereby and can be soldered. Additionally, the configuration or widened portion prevents soldering agent from penetrating into the tube, so that a wire for voltage supply can then be introduced into the tube and can be connected thereto by deformation. As a result, an automatic and reliable method is made possible, so that a cost saving is produced.Type: GrantFiled: July 11, 2018Date of Patent: August 11, 2020Assignee: LEDVANCE GMBHInventors: Anton Joerg, Matthias Kellner, Thomas Klafta, Wolfgang Seitz, Christoph Steidl, Marcel Vuc
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Patent number: 10584846Abstract: A lighting device and the method of creating the lighting device having a lighting module and a lens mechanically connected to that lighting module. The lens has one or more connecting pins. The light module has one or more receiving openings for receiving the connecting pins. The free ends of the connecting pins are deformed by thermal deformation so that the light module is held on the lens.Type: GrantFiled: July 17, 2018Date of Patent: March 10, 2020Assignee: LEDVANCE GMBHInventors: Anton Joerg, Thomas Klafta, Wolfgang Seitz, Christoph Steidl, Marcel Vuc
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Publication number: 20190036249Abstract: A tube used for producing an electrically conductive connection between an electrical conducting element and a printed circuit board of a light fixture. The use of the tube in the printed circuit board makes it possible, due to a corresponding configuration and a region which widens in relation to the longitudinal direction, that the tube can be connected to the printed circuit board or is held thereby and can be soldered. Additionally, the configuration or widened portion prevents soldering agent from penetrating into the tube, so that a wire for voltage supply can then be introduced into the tube and can be connected thereto by deformation. As a result, an automatic and reliable method is made possible, so that a cost saving is produced.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 11, 2018Publication date: January 31, 2019Inventors: Anton Joerg, Matthias Kellner, Thomas Klafta, Wolfgang Seitz, Christoph Steidl, Marcel Vuc
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Publication number: 20190032887Abstract: A lighting device and the method of creating the lighting device having a lighting module and a lens mechanically connected to that said lighting module. The lens has one or more connecting pins. The light module has one or more receiving openings for receiving the connecting pins. The free ends of the connecting pins are deformed by thermal deformation so that the light module is held on the lens.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 17, 2018Publication date: January 31, 2019Inventors: Anton Joerg, Thomas Klafta, Wolfgang Seitz, Christoph Steidl, Marcel Vuc
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Patent number: 9138928Abstract: Cooling device for the drive for the adjustment of the needle (5) of a needle valve nozzle (3) in hot runner systems for injection molding machines, wherein the drive is mounted on the hot runner manifold (1) of the injection molding machine and wherein the drive housing (10), in which the drive is accommodated, is connected, on the side facing the hot runner manifold (1), with a heat sink (20) of the cooling device, which heat sink is formed as a separate part. According to the invention, the heat sink (20) of the cooling device is mounted on the side of the drive housing facing the hot runner manifold (1) without bearing the weight of the drive housing (10). The heat sink (20) is provided with through-holes, through which the supports (12), which are directly or indirectly connected to the hot runner manifold (1), can extend freely, to which supports the drive housing (10) is attached (FIG. 1).Type: GrantFiled: May 10, 2013Date of Patent: September 22, 2015Assignee: INCOE CORPORATIONInventor: Anton Joerg
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Publication number: 20130302466Abstract: Cooling device for the drive for the adjustment of the needle (5) of a needle valve nozzle (3) in hot runner systems for injection molding machines, wherein the drive is mounted on the hot runner manifold (1) of the injection molding machine and wherein the drive housing (10), in which the drive is accommodated, is connected, on the side facing the hot runner manifold (1), with a heat sink (20) of the cooling device, which heat sink is formed as a separate part. According to the invention, the heat sink (20) of the cooling device is mounted on the side of the drive housing facing the hot runner manifold (1) without bearing the weight of the drive housing (10). The heat sink (20) is provided with through-holes, through which the supports (12), which are directly or indirectly connected to the hot runner manifold (1), can extend freely, to which supports the drive housing (10) is attached (FIG. 1).Type: ApplicationFiled: May 10, 2013Publication date: November 14, 2013Applicant: Incoe CorporationInventor: Anton Joerg