Patents by Inventor Georg M. Sommer

Georg M. Sommer 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: 11198145
    Abstract: A device, method, system, operating method, component and composition are disclosed for preventing deposits of a disposal agent, e.g., where a multi-component paint having two or more components such as a paint component and a hardener component, is employed, for example in a coating installation. Exemplary illustrations include a receiving device for disposal agent, e.g., for disposal agent from cleaning and/or rinsing processes of an application apparatus, comprising at least one inlet opening for introducing the disposal agent, and an outlet opening for removing the disposal agent. Furthermore, at least one loading means may be provided in order to load the receiving device with a loading agent, which may at least delay a deposition of disposal agent on or in the receiving device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2021
    Assignee: Dürr Systems AG
    Inventors: Hans-Georg Fritz, Marcus Kleiner, Michael Zabel, Benjamin Wöhr, Georg M. Sommer
  • Publication number: 20200156101
    Abstract: A device, method, system, operating method, component and composition are disclosed for preventing deposits of a disposal agent, e.g., where a multi-component paint having two or more components such as a paint component and a hardener component, is employed, for example in a coating installation. Exemplary illustrations include a receiving device for disposal agent, e.g., for disposal agent from cleaning and/or rinsing processes of an application apparatus, comprising at least one inlet opening for introducing the disposal agent, and an outlet opening for removing the disposal agent. Furthermore, at least one loading means may be provided in order to load the receiving device with a loading agent, which may at least delay a deposition of disposal agent on or in the receiving device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2020
    Publication date: May 21, 2020
    Inventors: Hans-Georg Fritz, Marcus Kleiner, Michael Zabel, Benjamin Wöhr, Georg M. Sommer
  • Patent number: 10426253
    Abstract: A cleaning device for cleaning an atomizer, in particular a rotary atomizer, is provided. The cleaning device includes a wet cleaning station having at least one cleaning nozzle for the wet cleaning of the atomizer with a cleaning fluid. The atomizer is introduced into the wet cleaning station in an introduction direction. The cleaning nozzle has a rotatable cleaning trunk for dispensing the cleaning fluid. The cleaning device, in some embodiments, also includes a dry cleaning station. A corresponding operating method is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2019
    Assignee: DÜRR SYSTEMS AG
    Inventors: Michael Baumann, Sonja Brauchle, Thomas Buck, Frank Herre, Georg M. Sommer, Sandra Schlichenmaier, Andreas Fischer, Peter Marquardt
  • Patent number: 10279453
    Abstract: A painting-installation cleaning system is provided for cleaning at least one component of a painting installation, in particular at least one component of a painting robot or of a handling robot, characterized by at least one dry-ice nozzle for producing a dry-ice jet which cleans the component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2019
    Assignee: Durr Systems GmbH
    Inventors: Frank Herre, Marcus Frey, Michael Baumann, Georg M. Sommer, Thomas Buck
  • Publication number: 20170072421
    Abstract: A cleaning device for cleaning an atomizer, in particular a rotary atomizer, is provided. The cleaning device includes a wet cleaning station having at least one cleaning nozzle for the wet cleaning of the atomizer with a cleaning fluid. The atomizer is introduced into the wet cleaning station in an introduction direction. The cleaning nozzle has a rotatable cleaning trunk for dispensing the cleaning fluid. The cleaning device, in some embodiments, also includes a dry cleaning station. A corresponding operating method is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2015
    Publication date: March 16, 2017
    Inventors: Michael Baumann, sonja Brauchle, Thomas Buck, Frank Herre, Georg M. Sommer, Sandra Streckert, Andreas Fischer, Peter Marquardt
  • Patent number: 9452451
    Abstract: The invention relates to a cleaning device (1) for an atomizer (2) having a specified outer contour, in particular for cleaning a rotary atomizer (2), comprising at least one cleaning brush (5) for cleaning the atomizer (2), wherein the cleaning brush (5) has a specified brush contour. According to the invention, the brush contour of the cleaning brush (5) is adapted to the outer contour of the atomizer (2) so that the cleaning brush (5) nestles up against the atomizer (2). The invention further relates to a corresponding cleaning brush (5) and to a suitable cleaning method.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2016
    Assignee: Durr Systems GmbH
    Inventors: Marcus Kleiner, Michael Baumann, Thomas Buck, Ralf Schäfer, Georg M. Sommer, Martin Wurst, Frank Herre
  • Patent number: 9005327
    Abstract: A device for receiving and/or discharging a disposal medium from cleaning and/or rinsing processes of an application apparatus can comprise a separation equipment which is provided to receive the disposal medium discharged by the application device and to subject the disposal medium to a separation. The device can also comprise a receiving equipment which is provided to receive a disposal medium and a suction device which is provided to suction and/or suction off at least a part of the disposal medium led to or into the receiving equipment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2015
    Assignee: Durr Systems GmbH
    Inventors: Hans-Georg Fritz, Marcus Kleiner, Michael Zabel, Benjamin Wöhr, Georg M. Sommer, Dietmar Wieland, Wolfgang Tobisch
  • Patent number: 8807074
    Abstract: Exemplary illustrations of a supply tube, e.g., for a painting system, such as for supplying compressed air to a turbine in a rotary atomizer or for supplying an atomizer with a fluid medium, such as paint or a rinsing agent, are disclosed. An exemplary supply tube may include an upstream tube section and a downstream tube section. The upstream tube section may have a larger inner cross-section than the downstream tube section. A painting robot is also disclosed, which includes an exemplary supply tube.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2014
    Assignee: Durr Systems GmbH
    Inventors: Michael Baumann, Bernhard Seiz, Georg M. Sommer, Timo Beyl
  • Publication number: 20140075695
    Abstract: The invention relates to a cleaning device (1) for an atomizer (2) having a specified outer contour, in particular for cleaning a rotary atomizer (2), comprising at least one cleaning brush (5) for cleaning the atomizer (2), wherein the cleaning brush (5) has a specified brush contour. According to the invention, the brush contour of the cleaning brush (5) is adapted to the outer contour of the atomizer (2) so that the cleaning brush (5) nestles up against the atomizer (2). The invention further relates to a corresponding cleaning brush (5) and to a suitable cleaning method.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2011
    Publication date: March 20, 2014
    Applicant: DURR SYSTEMS GMBH
    Inventors: Marcus Kleiner, Michael Baumann, Thomas Buck, Ralf Schäfer, Georg M. Sommer, Martin Wurst, Frank Herre
  • Publication number: 20130152521
    Abstract: The invention relates to a device for receiving and/or discharging a disposal medium (E) from cleaning and/or rinsing processes of an application apparatus (AG). The device can comprise a separation equipment (A) which is provided for in order to receive the disposal medium (E) discharged by the application device (AG) and to subject it to a separation. The device can also comprise a receiving equipment (AE) which is provided for in order to receive a disposal medium (E) and a suction device (SE) which is provided for in order to suction and/or suction off at least a part of the disposal medium (E) led to or into the receiving equipment (AE). The invention relates also to corresponding methods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2011
    Publication date: June 20, 2013
    Applicant: DUERR SYSTEMS GMBH
    Inventors: Hans-Georg Fritz, Marcus Kleiner, Michael Zabel, Benjamin Wöehr, Georg M. Sommer, Dietmar Wieland, Wolfgang Tobisch
  • Publication number: 20120279446
    Abstract: A device, method, system, operating method, component and composition are disclosed for preventing deposits of a disposal agent, e.g., where a multi-component paint having two or more components such as a paint component and a hardener component, is employed, for example in a coating installation. Exemplary illustrations include a receiving device for disposal agent, e.g., for disposal agent from cleaning and/or rinsing processes of an application apparatus, comprising at least one inlet opening for introducing the disposal agent, and an outlet opening for removing the disposal agent. Furthermore, at least one loading means may be provided in order to load the receiving device with a loading agent, which may at least delay a deposition of disposal agent on or in the receiving device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 11, 2010
    Publication date: November 8, 2012
    Applicant: Durr System GMBH
    Inventors: Hans-Georg Fritz, Marcus Kleiner, Michael Zabel, Benjamin Wöhr, Georg M. Sommer
  • Publication number: 20120234233
    Abstract: Exemplary illustrations of a supply tube, e.g., for a painting system, such as for supplying compressed air to a turbine in a rotary atomizer or for supplying an atomizer with a fluid medium, such as paint or a rinsing agent, are disclosed. An exemplary supply tube may include an upstream tube section and a downstream tube section. The upstream tube section may have a larger inner cross-section than the downstream tube section. A painting robot is also disclosed, which includes an exemplary supply tube.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2010
    Publication date: September 20, 2012
    Inventors: Michael Baumann, Bernhard Seiz, Georg M. Sommer, Timo Beyl
  • Patent number: 7677130
    Abstract: The invention relates to a robot, specifically a painting robot, having at least one moveable member which has a conduit for lines which houses at least one line. It is proposed that the line is disposed in the conduit at least partially in a spiral or winding configuration and/or is carried by an axially compliant bellows to allow axial movement of the line with a change in the position of the robot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2010
    Assignee: Duerr Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Hezel, Steffen Hein, Georg M. Sommer
  • Publication number: 20040237154
    Abstract: The invention relates to a robot, specifically a painting robot, having at least one moveable member which has a conduit for lines which houses at least one line. It is proposed that the line is disposed in the conduit at least partially in a spiral or winding configuration and/or is carried by an axially compliant bellows to allow axial movement of the line with a change in the position of the robot.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2004
    Publication date: November 25, 2004
    Inventors: Thomas Hezel, Steffen Hein, Georg M. Sommer
  • Patent number: D750678
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2016
    Assignee: Durr Systems GmbH
    Inventors: Michael Baumann, Sonja Brauchle, Thomas Buck, Frank Herre, Georg M. Sommer, Sandra Streckert, Andreas Fischer, Peter Marquardt
  • Patent number: D770695
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2016
    Assignee: Dürr Systems GmbH
    Inventors: Michael Baumann, Sonja Brauchle, Thomas Buck, Frank Herre, Georg M. Sommer, Sandra Streckert, Andreas Fischer, Peter Marquardt