Patents by Inventor Joseph E. Knoll

Joseph E. Knoll 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: 5101670
    Abstract: A sampling system for integrated proportional sampling of a fluid stream. The system includes a syringe-like sample container having an inlet/outlet at one end and a piston therein displaceable to fill and discharge the container. The inlet of the sample container is connectable to the fluid stream, for withdrawing samples to the container. Flow sensor means positionable in the fluid stream are provided, for continuously measuring the flow rate of the stream and providing a continuous first control signal varying in accordance with the measured flow rate. Piston drive means withdraw the syringe piston at a rate in accordance with the first control signal, and limit means stop the withdrawing piston at a predetermined end point in its axial movement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 1990
    Date of Patent: April 7, 1992
    Inventors: Joette L. Steger, Andy L. Blackard, Raymond G. Merrill, Frank E. Butler, Joseph E. Knoll, M. Rodney Midgett