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).
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Patent number: 11198145Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: January 22, 2020Date of Patent: December 14, 2021Assignee: Dürr Systems AGInventors: Hans-Georg Fritz, Marcus Kleiner, Michael Zabel, Benjamin Wöhr, Georg M. Sommer
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Publication number: 20200156101Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 22, 2020Publication date: May 21, 2020Inventors: Hans-Georg Fritz, Marcus Kleiner, Michael Zabel, Benjamin Wöhr, Georg M. Sommer
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Patent number: 10426253Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 4, 2015Date of Patent: October 1, 2019Assignee: DÜRR SYSTEMS AGInventors: Michael Baumann, Sonja Brauchle, Thomas Buck, Frank Herre, Georg M. Sommer, Sandra Schlichenmaier, Andreas Fischer, Peter Marquardt
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Patent number: 10279453Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 28, 2013Date of Patent: May 7, 2019Assignee: Durr Systems GmbHInventors: Frank Herre, Marcus Frey, Michael Baumann, Georg M. Sommer, Thomas Buck
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Publication number: 20170072421Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 4, 2015Publication date: March 16, 2017Inventors: Michael Baumann, sonja Brauchle, Thomas Buck, Frank Herre, Georg M. Sommer, Sandra Streckert, Andreas Fischer, Peter Marquardt
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Patent number: 9452451Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: November 2, 2011Date of Patent: September 27, 2016Assignee: Durr Systems GmbHInventors: Marcus Kleiner, Michael Baumann, Thomas Buck, Ralf Schäfer, Georg M. Sommer, Martin Wurst, Frank Herre
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Patent number: 9005327Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 1, 2011Date of Patent: April 14, 2015Assignee: Durr Systems GmbHInventors: Hans-Georg Fritz, Marcus Kleiner, Michael Zabel, Benjamin Wöhr, Georg M. Sommer, Dietmar Wieland, Wolfgang Tobisch
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Patent number: 8807074Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: November 8, 2010Date of Patent: August 19, 2014Assignee: Durr Systems GmbHInventors: Michael Baumann, Bernhard Seiz, Georg M. Sommer, Timo Beyl
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Publication number: 20140075695Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: November 2, 2011Publication date: March 20, 2014Applicant: DURR SYSTEMS GMBHInventors: Marcus Kleiner, Michael Baumann, Thomas Buck, Ralf Schäfer, Georg M. Sommer, Martin Wurst, Frank Herre
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Publication number: 20130152521Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: June 1, 2011Publication date: June 20, 2013Applicant: DUERR SYSTEMS GMBHInventors: Hans-Georg Fritz, Marcus Kleiner, Michael Zabel, Benjamin Wöehr, Georg M. Sommer, Dietmar Wieland, Wolfgang Tobisch
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Publication number: 20120279446Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: November 11, 2010Publication date: November 8, 2012Applicant: Durr System GMBHInventors: Hans-Georg Fritz, Marcus Kleiner, Michael Zabel, Benjamin Wöhr, Georg M. Sommer
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Publication number: 20120234233Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: November 8, 2010Publication date: September 20, 2012Inventors: Michael Baumann, Bernhard Seiz, Georg M. Sommer, Timo Beyl
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Patent number: 7677130Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: January 30, 2004Date of Patent: March 16, 2010Assignee: Duerr Systems, Inc.Inventors: Thomas Hezel, Steffen Hein, Georg M. Sommer
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Publication number: 20040237154Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 30, 2004Publication date: November 25, 2004Inventors: Thomas Hezel, Steffen Hein, Georg M. Sommer
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Patent number: D750678Type: GrantFiled: November 6, 2014Date of Patent: March 1, 2016Assignee: Durr Systems GmbHInventors: Michael Baumann, Sonja Brauchle, Thomas Buck, Frank Herre, Georg M. Sommer, Sandra Streckert, Andreas Fischer, Peter Marquardt
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Patent number: D770695Type: GrantFiled: November 6, 2014Date of Patent: November 1, 2016Assignee: Dürr Systems GmbHInventors: Michael Baumann, Sonja Brauchle, Thomas Buck, Frank Herre, Georg M. Sommer, Sandra Streckert, Andreas Fischer, Peter Marquardt