Patents by Inventor George K. Schweitzer

George K. Schweitzer 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).

  • Device for separating materials
    Patent number: 11400459
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method comprising discharging a slurry from a vessel to a conduit; where the slurry comprises a liquid and a composition comprising at least two materials having different densities-a first material having a higher density and a second material having a lower density than that of the first material; creating a surge in velocity in slurry flow as it is transported through the conduit; separating the first material from the second material; where the first material is disposed on an inner surface of the conduit and where the second material flows through the conduit to a container; and removing the first material from the inner surface of the conduit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2022
    Assignee: Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark S. Andreaco, George K. Schweitzer, Jake A. Stewart, Brant Quinton, Troy Marlar
  • Device For Separating Materials
    Publication number: 20200230610
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method comprising discharging a slurry from a vessel to a conduit; where the slurry comprises a liquid and a composition comprising at least two materials having different densities-a first material having a higher density and a second material having a lower density than that of the first material; creating a surge in velocity in slurry flow as it is transported through the conduit; separating the first material from the second material; where the first material is disposed on an inner surface of the conduit and where the second material flows through the conduit to a container; and removing the first material from the inner surface of the conduit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2020
    Publication date: July 23, 2020
    Inventors: Mark S. Andreaco, George K. Schweitzer, Jake A. Stewart, Brant Quinton, Troy Marlar
  • Device for separating materials and a method for accomplishing the same
    Patent number: 10646882
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method comprising discharging a slurry from a vessel to a conduit; where the slurry comprises a liquid and a composition comprising at least two materials having different densities-a first material having a higher density and a second material having a lower density than that of the first material; creating a surge in velocity in slurry flow as it is transported through the conduit; separating the first material from the second material; where the first material is disposed on an inner surface of the conduit and where the second material flows through the conduit to a container; and removing the first material from the inner surface of the conduit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2020
    Assignee: Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark S. Andreaco, George K. Schweitzer, Jake A. Stewart, Brant Quinton, Troy Marlar
  • Device For Separating Materials and a Method For Accomplishing the Same
    Publication number: 20150115074
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method comprising discharging a slurry from a vessel to a conduit; where the slurry comprises a liquid and a composition comprising at least two materials having different densities-a first material having a higher density and a second material having a lower density than that of the first material; creating a surge in velocity in slurry flow as it is transported through the conduit; separating the first material from the second material; where the first material is disposed on an inner surface of the conduit and where the second material flows through the conduit to a container; and removing the first material from the inner surface of the conduit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2014
    Publication date: April 30, 2015
    Inventors: Mark S. Andreaco, George K. Schweitzer, Jake A. Stewart, Brant Quinton, Troy Marlar