Patents by Inventor Jochen Puchalla

Jochen Puchalla 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).

  • Leak detection method
    Patent number: 8893543
    Abstract: A leak detection method using a specimen filled with a test gas positioned in front of a suction opening. Air is suctioned along the entire surface of the specimen and takes up test gas in the case of a leak. The test gas is recognized by a test gas detector. According to the invention, full mobility of the specimen is ensured during the testing process so that the leak detection method can be carried out while the specimens are moving past the suction opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2014
    Assignee: Inficon GmbH
    Inventors: Martin Bohn, Norbert Rolff, Jochen Puchalla, Michael Dauenhauer
  • LEAK DETECTION METHOD
    Publication number: 20110283769
    Abstract: In the leak detection method, it is provided that a specimen (24) filled with a test gas is positioned in front of a suction opening (11). The suctioned air brushes along the surface of said specimen and takes up test gas in the case of a leak. Said test gas is recognized by a test gas detector (17,17a). According to the invention, full mobility of said specimen (24) is ensured during the testing process such that a test can also be carried out while said specimens are moving past said suction opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2009
    Publication date: November 24, 2011
    Applicant: INFICON GMBH
    Inventors: Martin Bohn, Norbert Rolff, Jochen Puchalla, Michael Dauenhauer