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).
-
Patent number: 8882932Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 19, 2012Date of Patent: November 11, 2014Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.Inventors: Werner Strothoff, Winfried Troll, Helmut Maier, John P. Furber, Bryan A. Maser, Michael E. Besse
-
Patent number: 8709167Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 20, 2011Date of Patent: April 29, 2014Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.Inventors: Werner Strothoff, Winfried Troll, Helmut Maier, John P. Furber, Bryan A. Maser, Michael E. Besse
-
Publication number: 20120291820Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: June 19, 2012Publication date: November 22, 2012Applicant: Ecolab USA Inc.Inventors: Werner Strothoff, Winfried Troll, Helmut Maier, John P. Furber, Bryan A. Maser, Michael E. Besse
-
Patent number: 8092613Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 18, 2003Date of Patent: January 10, 2012Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.Inventors: Werner Strothoff, Winfried Troll, Helmut Maier, John P. Furber, Bryan A. Maser, Michael E. Besse
-
Publication number: 20110308553Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 20, 2011Publication date: December 22, 2011Applicant: Ecolab USA Inc.Inventors: Werner Strothoff, Winfried Troll, Helmut Maier, John P. Furber, Bryan A. Maser, Michael E. Besse
-
Patent number: 7942980Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: February 9, 2006Date of Patent: May 17, 2011Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.Inventors: Helmut Maier, Tomoaki Nakasone
-
Publication number: 20070181161Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 9, 2006Publication date: August 9, 2007Inventors: Helmut Maier, Tomoaki Nakasone
-
Publication number: 20060040841Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 18, 2005Publication date: February 23, 2006Applicant: Ecolab Inc.Inventors: Steven Lentsch, Victor Man, Deborah Ihns, Helmut Maier, Rhonda Schulz
-
Publication number: 20040194810Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2003Publication date: October 7, 2004Inventors: Werner Strothoff, Winfried Troll, Helmut Maier, John P. Furber, Bryan A. Maser, Michael E. Besse
-
Publication number: 20040173244Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 4, 2003Publication date: September 9, 2004Inventors: Werner Strothoff, Helmut Maier
-
Patent number: 4690582Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 15, 1985Date of Patent: September 1, 1987Assignee: Exibelco GmbHInventors: Helmut Maier, Bruno Neumann, Ludwig R. Schaafhausen
-
Patent number: 4640051Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: January 11, 1985Date of Patent: February 3, 1987Assignee: Geze GmbHInventors: Helmut Maier, Ralf Storandt, Heinz Guenther, deceased, by Renate Guenther, legal representative, by Sabine Guenther, legal representative
-
Patent number: 4010514Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 31, 1975Date of Patent: March 8, 1977Assignee: AGFA-Gevaert, A.G.Inventors: Josef Fischer, Johann Baarfusser, Helmut Maier
-
Patent number: 3935821Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 25, 1973Date of Patent: February 3, 1976Assignee: Augsburger Kammgarn-Spinnerei AGInventors: Helmut Maier, Alois Mayer, Friedrich Kugelmann