Patents by Inventor Edward Mertz

Edward Mertz 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).

  • Flow-through, inlet-gas-temperature-controlled, solvent-resistant, thermal-expansion compensated cell for light spectroscopy
    Publication number: 20070263207
    Abstract: Optical cells include a spacer formed of a hydrocarbon-resistant polymer, so that fluids such as hydrocarbons and alcohols can be introduced to a sample space, or include a fluid inlet and a heated inlet tube, so that a humid gas can be introduced to the sample space without condensation occurring. Optical cells can be used with, for example, solid, gel, and liquid samples. Measurements can be performed with various selected sample gaps of an optical cell.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2007
    Publication date: November 15, 2007
    Applicant: The Governmen of the U.S.A., as represented by the Secretary, Dept. of Health and Human Services,
    Inventors: Edward Mertz, James Sullivan
  • Flow-through, thermal-expansion-compensated cell for light spectroscopy
    Publication number: 20060044554
    Abstract: Optical cells are non-actively compensated to ensure that a sample gap of a sample space remains nearly constant upon a change in temperature. Fluids can be flowed through the sample space of the optical cells.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2004
    Publication date: March 2, 2006
    Inventors: Edward Mertz, James Sullivan
  • Log positioning device and method
    Publication number: 20040099706
    Abstract: A method of positioning a log of sheet material includes sensing the presence of a log in a staging area having a length, a midpoint at the center of the length, and a boundary point between the midpoint and an end of the length; sensing the presence or absence of a portion of the log at the boundary point; and moving the log along the length of the staging area. When the log is present in both the staging area and at the boundary point, the log is moved toward the midpoint. When the log is present in the staging area and absent from the boundary point, the log is moved toward the boundary point.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2002
    Publication date: May 27, 2004
    Inventors: Robert Eugene Krautkramer, Daniel Hoo, Mark Edward Mertz, Brian James Gingras
  • Log saw diverter
    Publication number: 20020121170
    Abstract: There is provided an apparatus for dividing logs of substrate into rolls and a method of using this apparatus. The apparatus may include a distribution sprocket, a pocket for holding the log, a cutting device, and a device for collecting the rolls. Logs may be transported, divided, and distributed without the need for secondary clamping devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2001
    Publication date: September 5, 2002
    Applicant: Kimberly Clark Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventors: Anthony Mark Gambaro, Robert Eugene Krautkramer, Mark Edward Mertz, James Monroe Perkins, Thomas Paul Prillwitz, James Bennington Stopher
  • Saw for flexible substrates
    Publication number: 20020117032
    Abstract: There is provided an apparatus for dividing logs of substrate into rolls and a method of using this apparatus. The apparatus may include a distribution sprocket, a pocket for holding the log, and a cutting device. The forces applied to the log during the cutting procedure can be balanced by the reaction force of the pocket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2000
    Publication date: August 29, 2002
    Inventors: Robert Eugene Krautkramer, Anthony Mark Gambaro, Mark Edward Mertz, James Monroe Perkins, Thomas Paul Prillwitz
  • Multi-blade log saw
    Publication number: 20020117030
    Abstract: There is provided an apparatus for dividing logs of substrate into rolls and a method of using this apparatus. The apparatus may include a distribution sprocket, a pocket for holding the log, a cutting device, and a device for collecting the rolls. Logs may be transported, divided, and distributed without the need for secondary clamping devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2000
    Publication date: August 29, 2002
    Inventors: Anthony M. Gambaro, Robert Eugene Krautkramer, Mark Edward Mertz, James Monroe Perkins, Thomas Paul Prillwitz, James Bennington Stopher