Patents by Inventor Helmut Maier

Helmut Maier 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: 20240091843
    Abstract: A manipulator for components, in particular sheet metal parts, includes a base body mountable stationarily or movable along a guide arrangement, a first pivot arm pivotally coupled to the base body via a horizontal first pivot axis, a second pivot arm pivotally coupled to the first pivot arm via a horizontal second pivot axis and a third pivot arm pivotally coupled to the second pivot arm via a horizontal third pivot axis. A first axis of rotation extending radially to the third pivot axis is formed on the third pivot arm. A gripper support arm is rotatably coupled to the third pivot arm via the first axis of rotation and extends radially to the first axis of rotation. A gripping arrangement is rotatably coupled to the gripper support arm via a second axis of rotation spaced from the first axis of rotation. A bending installation includes the manipulator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2021
    Publication date: March 21, 2024
    Applicant: TRUMPF MASCHINEN AUSTRIA GMBH & CO. KG.
    Inventors: Gerhard ANGERER, Michael SCHERNHAMMER, Florian HAUSMANN, Florian MAIER, Matthias HOERL, Helmut THEIS, Nenad KOVJENIC, Verena STEININGER, Klemens FREUDENTHALER, Richard EDLBAUER, Walter KEPLINGER, Gerhard GUGLER, Alois AUSTALLER
  • Patent number: 11911980
    Abstract: The invention relates to a single-ply semi-finished product web which is reinforced with unidirectionally orientated continuous fibers and exhibits a movement direction and comprises a matrix containing at least 60% by weight of one or more thermoplastic polymers selected from the group consisting of polyamide, polyolefin and mixtures thereof and comprising welding seams of overlapping fiber-reinforced semi-finished product web segments at periodically occurring intervals, wherein the fiber plies of the fiber-reinforced semi-finished product web segments overlap, wherein the thickness of the semi-finished product web in the region of the welding seams is at least exactly as high as the arithmetic mean of the other regions of the semi-finished product web, and wherein the width of the regions of the welding seams is more than 1 mm to 8 mm in the movement direction, and wherein the thickness of the semi-finished product web in the regions outside the regions of the welding seams is 0.01 mm to 0.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2024
    Assignee: Profol GmbH
    Inventors: Helmut Bayer, Konrad Maier
  • Patent number: 8882932
    Abstract: A method of warewashing for the removal of starch is described herein. The method includes applying an alkaline composition to a dish, then applying an acidic composition to a dish, and then applying a second alkaline composition to the dish. The method may include additional steps. Compositions for using with the method are also disclosed. Finally, dish machines that may be used in accordance with the method are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2014
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Werner Strothoff, Winfried Troll, Helmut Maier, John P. Furber, Bryan A. Maser, Michael E. Besse
  • Patent number: 8709167
    Abstract: A method of warewashing for the removal of starch is described herein. The method includes applying an alkaline composition to a dish, then applying an acidic composition to a dish, and then applying a second alkaline composition to the dish. The method may include additional steps. Compositions for using with the method are also disclosed. Finally, dish machines that may be used in accordance with the method are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2014
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Werner Strothoff, Winfried Troll, Helmut Maier, John P. Furber, Bryan A. Maser, Michael E. Besse
  • Publication number: 20120291820
    Abstract: A method of warewashing for the removal of starch is described herein. The method includes applying an alkaline composition to a dish, then applying an acidic composition to a dish, and then applying a second alkaline composition to the dish. The method may include additional steps. Compositions for using with the method are also disclosed. Finally, dish machines that may be used in accordance with the method are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 19, 2012
    Publication date: November 22, 2012
    Applicant: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Werner Strothoff, Winfried Troll, Helmut Maier, John P. Furber, Bryan A. Maser, Michael E. Besse
  • Patent number: 8092613
    Abstract: A method of warewashing for the removal of starch is described herein. The method includes applying an alkaline composition to a dish, then applying an acidic composition to a dish, and then applying a second alkaline composition to the dish. The method may include additional steps. Compositions for using with the method are also disclosed. Finally, dish machines that may be used in accordance with the method are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2012
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Werner Strothoff, Winfried Troll, Helmut Maier, John P. Furber, Bryan A. Maser, Michael E. Besse
  • Publication number: 20110308553
    Abstract: A method of warewashing for the removal of starch is described herein. The method includes applying an alkaline composition to a dish, then applying an acidic composition to a dish, and then applying a second alkaline composition to the dish. The method may include additional steps. Compositions for using with the method are also disclosed. Finally, dish machines that may be used in accordance with the method are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2011
    Publication date: December 22, 2011
    Applicant: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Werner Strothoff, Winfried Troll, Helmut Maier, John P. Furber, Bryan A. Maser, Michael E. Besse
  • Patent number: 7942980
    Abstract: Starch is removed from the surface of an article using a multi-step method that includes presoaking the article in an acidic solution to remove the starch from the surface of the article and washing the article in an alkaline solution to clean the article.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2011
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Helmut Maier, Tomoaki Nakasone
  • Publication number: 20070181161
    Abstract: Starch is removed from the surface of an article using a multi-step method that includes presoaking the article in an acidic solution to remove the starch from the surface of the article and washing the article in an alkaline solution to clean the article.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2006
    Publication date: August 9, 2007
    Inventors: Helmut Maier, Tomoaki Nakasone
  • Publication number: 20060040841
    Abstract: An alkaline detergent composition is provided including a source of alkalinity and an effective soil removing amount of a nonionic surfactant blend. The nonionic surfactant blend includes a nonionic surfactant having a hydrophobic and an (EO) group and a nonionic silicone surfactant. The detergent composition provides for the removal of waxy-fatty soil.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 18, 2005
    Publication date: February 23, 2006
    Applicant: Ecolab Inc.
    Inventors: Steven Lentsch, Victor Man, Deborah Ihns, Helmut Maier, Rhonda Schulz
  • Publication number: 20040194810
    Abstract: A method of warewashing for the removal of starch is described herein. The method includes applying an alkaline composition to a dish, then applying an acidic composition to a dish, and then applying a second alkaline composition to the dish. The method may include additional steps. Compositions for using with the method are also disclosed. Finally, dish machines that may be used in accordance with the method are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2003
    Publication date: October 7, 2004
    Inventors: Werner Strothoff, Winfried Troll, Helmut Maier, John P. Furber, Bryan A. Maser, Michael E. Besse
  • Publication number: 20040173244
    Abstract: The described cleaning process comprises an alkaline and an acid cleaning step as well as one or more additional alkaline and/or acid cleaning steps, in particular for the mechanical cleaning of crockery in commercial dishwashers, in which primarily deposits of starch can be removed exceptionally well.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2003
    Publication date: September 9, 2004
    Inventors: Werner Strothoff, Helmut Maier
  • Patent number: 4690582
    Abstract: A connector for detachably joining one profile section to another in a framework assembly comprises a housing having a bottom part and a lid connected to one another by means of snap-lock coupling elements. The housing is insertable into a longitudinal recess at one end face of a horizontal profile section. A latch is slidably disposed in the housing and has, at an end projecting from the housing, a hook for engaging an inwardly facing surface of a vertical profile section. At an end opposite the hook, the latch has a rectangular aperture traversed by a substantially cylindrical eccentric pin projecting from the housing of the connector into a transverse bore in the horizontal profile section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 1985
    Date of Patent: September 1, 1987
    Assignee: Exibelco GmbH
    Inventors: Helmut Maier, Bruno Neumann, Ludwig R. Schaafhausen
  • Patent number: 4640051
    Abstract: The mechanism of the invention can be mounted on and in contact with a frame. A spindle (2) is disposed within a shallow strip-like housing (1) parallel to an edge of a glazed sash of a window or door and a slider (3) displaceable on rotation of the spindle (2) is mounted on the spindle in order to drive a latching and/or deployment device for the glazed sash. The spindle can be adjusted by means of a knob-like handle (4) which is drivingly connected with the spindle (2) via gears (5, 6). A safety coupling (15 to 23) which limits the maximum achievable positioning force is arranged inside the handle (4).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 1985
    Date of Patent: February 3, 1987
    Assignee: Geze GmbH
    Inventors: Helmut Maier, Ralf Storandt, Heinz Guenther, deceased, by Renate Guenther, legal representative, by Sabine Guenther, legal representative
  • Patent number: 4010514
    Abstract: The arrangement is used for continuously cleaning surface-sensitive paper or film in web form. The arrangement may be installed at any point along the path of web travel. The cleaning effect is provided by a ribbon of fibrous nonwoven material which is guided over a suction roller together with the web to be cleaned. The ribbon of fibrous nonwoven material moves in the opposite direction to the web. A highly satisfactory cleaning effect is obtained by the high relative speed between the surface to be cleaned and the web of nonwoven material. The particles of dust and dirt removed from the web are drawn into the suction roller under the effect of the vacuum.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 1975
    Date of Patent: March 8, 1977
    Assignee: AGFA-Gevaert, A.G.
    Inventors: Josef Fischer, Johann Baarfusser, Helmut Maier
  • Patent number: 3935821
    Abstract: A method, of and apparatus for, creeling bobbins into a working position on a ring spinning machine wherein rails are arranged above the ring spinning machine, these rails extending substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the ring spinning machine. The rails accommodate trolleys movable therealong and carrying bobbins placed thereon. Connecting means serve to connect the rails to a rail arrangement leading to the ring spinning machine. In operation, the trolleys are transported onto the rails above the ring spinning machine and the full bobbins are brought into their working position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 1973
    Date of Patent: February 3, 1976
    Assignee: Augsburger Kammgarn-Spinnerei AG
    Inventors: Helmut Maier, Alois Mayer, Friedrich Kugelmann