Patents by Inventor Markus Landolt

Markus Landolt 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: 20170203926
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a vibrating trough (1) for transporting shingled products (2) in food production comprising a transport surface (3) which is designed to carry the products (2) and is excited to vibrate in order to transport the products (2) along the transport surface (3) from a starting point (A) to an end point (E) of the transport surface (3), wherein the transport surface (3) has wedge-shaped sections (4) which are arranged on a base area (5) of the vibrating trough (1), wherein the wedge-shaped sections (4) each have an ascending region on a side oriented toward the starting point (A) via which the products (2) are lifted with respect to the base area (5) during transport, and a dropping-off region (4b) on a side oriented toward the end point (E) at which the products (2) drop back during transport to a lower lying point on the transport surface (3).
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2015
    Publication date: July 20, 2017
    Inventors: Markus Landolt, Peter Blanz
  • Patent number: 9643794
    Abstract: The invention proceeds from a product-stream-transfer apparatus (10a) for transferring at least a first product sub-stream (12a) and a further product sub-stream (14a) into a main product stream (16a) or for separating a main product stream into at least a first product sub-stream and a further product sub-stream along a product-stream-transfer route (18a), having a first side route (20a) with a multiplicity of transporting elements (22a) for transporting products (24a) of the first product sub-stream (12a), having at least a further side route (26a) with a multiplicity of transporting elements (22a) for transporting products (24a) of the further product sub-stream (14a), and having a main route (28a), which is adjacent to the product-stream-transfer route (18a) and is intended for transporting the products (24a) of the main product stream (16a).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2017
    Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbH
    Inventors: Alfred Wipf, Frank Ernst, Christian Reichardt, Markus Landolt
  • Publication number: 20160289010
    Abstract: The invention proceeds from a product-stream-transfer apparatus (10a) for transferring at least a first product sub-stream (12a) and a further product sub-stream (14a) into a main product stream (16a) or for separating a main product stream into at least a first product sub-stream and a further product sub-stream along a product-stream-transfer route (18a), having a first side route (20a) with a multiplicity of transporting elements (22a) for transporting products (24a) of the first product sub-stream (12a), having at least a further side route (26a) with a multiplicity of transporting elements (22a) for transporting products (24a) of the further product sub-stream (14a), and having a main route (28a), which is adjacent to the product-stream-transfer route (18a) and is intended for transporting the products (24a) of the main product stream (16a).
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2014
    Publication date: October 6, 2016
    Inventors: Alfred Wipf, Frank Ernst, Christian Reichardt, Markus Landolt
  • Patent number: 9327855
    Abstract: A feeding device for feeding products (12a-k) and/or stacks of products (14a-k) to a packaging process of a packaging machine (16a, 16d-k), in particular of a horizontal tube packaging machine, comprises a guide unit (22a-k) which is disposed as a closed loop (18a, 18c-k) and on which a plurality of arranged conveyor elements (22a-k) are arranged so as to be drivable mutually independently in a speed- and/or position-controlled manner at least along at least one working section (24a, 24c-d, 24f-k) of the guide unit (20a-d, 20f-k). At least one conveyor element (22a-k) has a holder (26a-k), and at least one conveyor element (22a-k) that follows contrary to a conveying direction (28a, 28c-k) has a counter holder (30a-k).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2016
    Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbH
    Inventors: Marc Hurni, Hansruedi Wanner, Philipp Kathan, Markus Landolt, Alfred Wipf
  • Patent number: 9095154
    Abstract: A device for producing and dispensing different beverages, which are mixed from milk and different flavoring agents. A mixing chamber (3) is provided, having a milk feed line (2) and a line (8) for discharging the milk-flavoring agent mixture. The device further has at least one reservoir (5) for receiving the flavoring agent (S2, S2, S3, Sn), wherein each reservoir (5) is connected with a supply line (7) via a metering device or delivery pump (4) and a feed line (6) to the mixing chamber (3) of each flavoring agent (S1, S2, S3, Sn) such that the flavoring agent (S1 . . . Sn), which can be delivered into the mixing chamber (3) in a metered manner by means of the delivery pump (4), can be mixed therein with the milk, wherein the mixed beverage can be dispensed via the dispensing line (8).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2015
    Assignee: EGRO SUISSE AG
    Inventors: Markus Anliker, Markus Landolt
  • Publication number: 20150136564
    Abstract: The invention relates to a feeding device for feeding products (12a-k) and/or stacks of products (14a-k) to a packaging process of a packaging machine (16a, 16d-k), in particular of a horizontal tube packaging machine, comprising a guide unit (22a-k) which is disposed as a closed loop (18a, 18c-k) and on which a plurality of arranged conveyor elements (22a-k) are arranged so as to be drivable mutually independently in a speed- and/or position-controlled manner at least along at least one working section (24a, 24c-d, 24f-k) of the guide unit (20a-d, 20f-k). At least one conveyor element (22a-k) has a holder (26a-k), and at least one conveyor element (22a-k) that follows contrary to a conveying direction (28a, 28c-k) has a counter holder (30a-k).
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2013
    Publication date: May 21, 2015
    Inventors: Marc Hurni, Hansruedi Wanner, Philipp Kathan, Markus Landolt, Alfred Wipf
  • Publication number: 20140037820
    Abstract: A device for producing and dispensing different beverages, which are mixed from milk and different flavoring agents. A mixing chamber (3) is provided, having a milk feed line (2) and a line (8) for discharging the milk-flavoring agent mixture. The device further has at least one reservoir (5) for receiving the flavoring agent (S2, S2, S3, Sn), wherein each reservoir (5) is connected with a supply line (7) via a metering device or delivery pump (4) and a feed line (6) to the mixing chamber (3) of each flavoring agent (S1, S2, S3, Sn) such that the flavoring agent (S1 . . . Sn), which can be delivered into the mixing chamber (3) in a metered manner by means of the delivery pump (4), can be mixed therein with the milk, wherein the mixed beverage can be dispensed via the dispensing line (8).
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 7, 2013
    Publication date: February 6, 2014
    Applicant: EGRO SUISSE AG
    Inventors: Markus ANLIKER, Markus LANDOLT
  • Patent number: 8414944
    Abstract: A brewing piston for infusion preparation, including a head associated with a filtering element, and a lateral surface having a first gasket in proximity to the head and a second gasket at a distance from the first gasket. The brewing piston includes a first conduit connected to the head and arranged to inject a liquid for infusion preparation, and a second conduit connected to the lateral surface between the gaskets and arranged to inject the liquid between the first gasket and the second gasket during infusion preparation. The piston is arranged to limit or avoid leaks in a machine for infusion preparation. Also included is a machine using the piston and a method of limiting or avoiding leaks in a machine for infusion preparation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2013
    Assignee: Egro Coffee Systems AG
    Inventors: Christophe Staubli, Markus Landolt
  • Publication number: 20120082774
    Abstract: A brewing piston for infusion preparation, including a head associated with a filtering element, and a lateral surface having a first gasket in proximity to the head and a second gasket at a distance from the first gasket. The brewing piston includes a first conduit connected to the head and arranged to inject a liquid for infusion preparation, and a second conduit connected to the lateral surface between the gaskets and arranged to inject the liquid between the first gasket and the second gasket during infusion preparation. The piston is arranged to limit or avoid leaks in a machine for infusion preparation. Also disclosed is a machine using the piston and a method of limiting or avoiding leaks in a machine for infusion preparation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2010
    Publication date: April 5, 2012
    Applicant: EGRO COFFEE SYSTEMS AG
    Inventors: Christophe Staubli, Markus Landolt
  • Publication number: 20120018452
    Abstract: The invention relates to a novel device for producing and dispensing different beverages, which are mixed from milk and different flavoring agents. For this purpose, a mixing chamber (3) having a milk feed line (2) and a line (8) for discharging the milk-flavoring agent mixture is provided. The device further has at least one reservoir (5) for receiving the flavoring agent (S2, S2, S3, Sn), wherein each reservoir (5) is connected with a supply line (7) via a metering device or delivery pump (4) and a feed line (6) to the mixing chamber (3) of each flavoring agent (S1, S2, S3, Sn) such that the flavoring agent (S1 . . . Sn), which can be delivered into the mixing chamber (3) in a metered manner by means of the delivery pump (4), can be mixed therein with the milk, wherein the mixed beverage can be dispensed via the dispensing line (8).
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 23, 2008
    Publication date: January 26, 2012
    Applicant: EGRO COFFEE SYSTEMS AG
    Inventors: Markus Anliker, Markus Landolt
  • Patent number: 6959642
    Abstract: A delivery head for delivering a milk portion is connected via a connection line to a milk container in a refrigerator. A rinsing agent source is connected via a first line to a connection part in the connection line. A first on-off valve is inserted in the first line. The connection part is also connected via a second line and a second valve to a fresh air source. The container, the valves, and the connection part are installed in a refrigerator. Through this implementation, complete emptying of the connection line and the delivery head of rinse water after the rinsing procedure, as well as efficient rinsing during the rinsing procedure, are achieved.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2005
    Assignee: EGRO AG
    Inventor: Markus Landolt
  • Publication number: 20050223911
    Abstract: A delivery head for delivering a milk portion is connected via a connection line to a milk container in a refrigerator. A rinsing agent source is connected via a first line to a connection part in the connection line. A first on-off valve is inserted in the first line. The connection part is also connected via a second line and a second valve to a fresh air source. The container, the valves, and the connection part are installed in a refrigerator. Through this implementation, complete emptying of the connection line and the delivery head of rinse water after the rinsing procedure, as well as efficient rinsing during the rinsing procedure, are achieved.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 7, 2004
    Publication date: October 13, 2005
    Inventor: Markus Landolt
  • Patent number: 6525754
    Abstract: The invention relates to a photographic recording arrangement for the recording of photographic images onto a band-shaped medium, with a medium source which a supplies a band-shaped medium, with a clamping arrangement which provides a clamping track and a band-shaped medium output at the beginning of the track through which the band-shaped medium is supplied by the medium source along which clamping track the band-shaped medium is guided and tightened and at the end of which track the guided band-shaped medium is clamped by a first holding mechanism for tightening, with at least one recording apparatus for the recording of images onto the tightened band-shaped medium.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2003
    Assignee: Gretag Imaging Trading AG
    Inventor: Markus Landolt
  • Publication number: 20020057914
    Abstract: The invention relates to a photographic recording arrangement for the recording of photographic images onto a band-shaped medium, with a medium source which a supplies a band-shaped medium, with a clamping arrangement which provides a clamping track and a band-shaped medium output at the beginning of the track through which the band-shaped medium is supplied by the medium source along which clamping track the band-shaped medium is guided and tightened and at the end of which track the guided band-shaped medium is clamped by a first holding mechanism for tightening, with at least one recording apparatus for the recording of images onto the tightened band-shaped medium.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2001
    Publication date: May 16, 2002
    Applicant: GRETAG IMAGING Trading AG
    Inventor: Markus Landolt
  • Publication number: 20010054642
    Abstract: The beginning of a web material fed to a processing device and stored in the form of a roll on a core is provided with a machine readable code which represents an identification code for the web material as well as property data relevant for the processing of the web material. The identification code and the property data are read in at the beginning of the processing of the web material and only web materials with valid identification code are admitted for processing. The processing device is adjusted to the web material used by way of the read in property data. At termination of the processing, the identification code and the updated property data of the web material are again recorded in machine readable code onto the beginning of the remaining web material so that they are again available for the next processing procedure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2001
    Publication date: December 27, 2001
    Inventors: Markus Landolt, Kurt Zerzawy
  • Patent number: 6204871
    Abstract: An image-recording drum apparatus includes a rotatably driven clamping drum (100), means (160) for the fastening of a recording medium (M) on the mantle (110) of the clamping drum and a recording unit (200) which is stationary relative to the direction of rotation of the clamping drum and records on the recording medium (M) fastened onto the mantle of the rotating clamping drum (100) image information fed thereto in the form of electrical signals. Mounting means (120) are provided in the interior of the clamping drum (100) for supporting a supply of recording medium (M) wound up into a roll (130). The clamping drum (100) has a slit (140) in its mantle (110) through which the recording medium (M) can be guided from the interior of the clamping drum (100) to its mantle (110) and fastened thereon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 1999
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2001
    Assignee: Gretag Imaging AG
    Inventors: Guido Keller, Markus Landolt