Patents by Inventor Jörg Hrodek

Jörg Hrodek 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).

  • Module insert for installation in a liquid filter
    Patent number: 9044696
    Abstract: A module insert includes at least one water level sensor, at least one valve and at least one flow channel for the water. The module insert has at least one container having sorbent mechanism for collecting contaminants from the separated water. A pressure-resistant housing is configured to protect an interior of the module insert from the pressure of the fuel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2015
    Assignee: Mahle International GmbH
    Inventors: Michael Braunheim, Matthias Gänswein, Jörg Hrodek, Sven Siegle, Richard Wlassa
  • Fuel filter
    Patent number: 8636900
    Abstract: A fuel filter having a filter housing including at least one filter element. A water collection chamber configured to collect water separated out of the fuel. An active carbon filter is disposed downstream of the water collection chamber and a water-soluble dividing device is disposed between the water collection chamber and the active carbon filter and is impermeable or insoluble to fuel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2014
    Assignee: Mahle International GmbH
    Inventors: Michael Braunheim, Matthias Gänswein, Sven Siegle, Jörg Hrodek, Richard Wlassa
  • MODULE INSERT FOR INSTALLATION IN A LIQUID FILTER
    Publication number: 20120031824
    Abstract: A module insert includes at least one water level sensor, at least one valve, at least one flow channel for water, and at least one reservoir with a sorbent mechanism. The sorbent mechanism is configured to absorb impurities from the separated water and is disposed in the reservoir. The sorbent mechanism is further configured to extend a dwell time of the separated water in the module insert.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2009
    Publication date: February 9, 2012
    Inventors: Michael Braunheim, Matthias Gänswein, Jörg Hrodek, Richard Wlassa, Sven Siegle
  • MODULE INSERT FOR INSTALLATION IN A LIQUID FILTER
    Publication number: 20110186501
    Abstract: A module insert includes at least one water level sensor, at least one valve and at least one flow channel for the water. The module insert has at least one container having sorbent mechanism for collecting contaminants from the separated water. A pressure-resistant housing is configured to protect an interior of the module insert from the pressure of the fuel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2009
    Publication date: August 4, 2011
    Inventors: Michael Braunheim, Matthias Gänswein, Jörg Hrodek, Sevn Siegle, Richard Wlassa
  • FUEL FILTER
    Publication number: 20110174718
    Abstract: A fuel filter having a filter housing including at least one filter element. A water collection chamber configured to collect water separated out of the fuel. An active carbon filter is disposed downstream of the water collection chamber and a water-soluble dividing device is disposed between the water collection chamber and the active carbon filter and is impermeable or insoluble to fuel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2009
    Publication date: July 21, 2011
    Inventors: Michael Braunheim, Matthias Gänswein, Sven Siegle, Jörg Hrodek, Richard Wlassa
  • FILTER DEVICE
    Publication number: 20110174717
    Abstract: A filter device having a liquid inlet, a liquid outlet, a filter housing, and at least one filter element. At least one water collection chamber is configured to collect water separated out of the fuel. A mechanism for suppressing biological activity is disposed in at least the water collection chamber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2009
    Publication date: July 21, 2011
    Inventors: Michael Braunheim, Matthias Gänswein, Jörg Hrodek, Sven Siegle, Richard Wlassa, Nelly Klingspon