Patents by Inventor Chris Muller

Chris Muller 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).

  • Publication number: 20240115075
    Abstract: An automated food-fryer system is configured to automatically move a food-fryer basket (4) from a food dispense (1)r to a cooking well (3) and then to a food dump (5); the system includes a basket transport system (2) that is made up of several, separate transport modules that are configured to automatically move baskets (4), and in which the movements (i) between the food dispenser (1) to the cooking well (3) and (ii) down into and up from a cooking well (3), are independent of, or asynchronous from, each other.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2022
    Publication date: April 11, 2024
    Inventors: Barney Wragg, Joe Muller, Peter Schroder, Richard Williams, Chris Tait, Thomas Lambert
  • Patent number: 11827496
    Abstract: A lifting apparatus (100) for hoisting a spider (200) of a gyratory crusher has a spreader (110) spanning between two leg members (120) each having an offset arm (121a), clearing arm (121b), cradle arm (121c), and securing arm (121d). The offset arm (121a) forms a second offset distance (131) with respect to an offset axis (C). The arms (121a-121d) form an opening (123) for receiving the spider (200). The leg members (120) oppose each other such that the clearing arms (121b) of the leg members (120) are provided on opposite sides of a plane defined by the horizontal axis (D) and vertical axis (A). The lifting apparatus (100) may be lowered over the spider (200), and rotated approximately 90 degrees in a direction (B) of rotation about the vertical axis (A) to cradle and support the spider (200) from below the spider (200).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2023
    Inventor: Chris Muller
  • Publication number: 20230322526
    Abstract: A lifting apparatus (100) for hoisting a spider (200) of a gyratory crusher has a spreader (110) spanning between two leg members (120) each having an offset arm (121a), clearing arm (121b), cradle arm (121c), and securing arm (121d). The offset arm (121a) forms a second offset distance (131) with respect to an offset axis (C). The arms (121a-121d) form an opening (123) for receiving the spider (200). The leg members (120) oppose each other such that the clearing arms (121b) of the leg members (120) are provided on opposite sides of a plane defined by the horizontal axis (D) and vertical axis (A). The lifting apparatus (100) may be lowered over the spider (200), and rotated approximately 90 degrees in a direction (B) of rotation about the vertical axis (A) to cradle and support the spider (200) from below the spider (200).
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2022
    Publication date: October 12, 2023
    Inventor: Chris Muller
  • Publication number: 20140119990
    Abstract: The present invention relates to ultraviolet light-activated disinfectants, and more particularly to a light-activated disinfection system for contact lens disinfection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 8, 2014
    Publication date: May 1, 2014
    Inventors: Steven L. Trokel, Leonard Borrmann, Chris A. Muller, Nicole Bradley
  • Publication number: 20110280763
    Abstract: The present invention relates to ultraviolet light-activated disinfectants, and more particularly to a light-activated disinfection system for contact lens disinfection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2011
    Publication date: November 17, 2011
    Applicant: Abbott Medical Optics Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen L. Trokel, Leonard Borrmann, Chris A. Muller, Nicole Bradley
  • Publication number: 20100045075
    Abstract: A fixed transparent module (FTM) for the roof of a vehicle having glass for cementing to the roof support surfaces to form a continuous seal; at least one compensation part running essentially parallel the roof support surface in a manner defining a space of substantially constant dimension between said outside surface of the compensation material and said roof support surface for receiving a cement layer of constant thickness; and at least one trim ring attached to said glass pane having a guide pin and attachment points, wherein said glass pane has added support, attachment points for additional features, and allowance for proper alignment of FTM to a vehicle body. Calibration stops can be added having a height that corresponds to the desired cement thickness of the cement layer. A reinforcement assembly, electric or manual sun shades can be added or, alternatively, the glass can be self darkening or use photoelectrochromic technology.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2008
    Publication date: February 25, 2010
    Applicant: WEBASTO AG
    Inventors: Thomas Mack, Chris Muller, Jean-Guy Cocaign