Patents by Inventor Martin Kesten

Martin Kesten 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: 8191584
    Abstract: On cold filling of pressure containers the filling gas is cooled before introduction into the pressure container to be filled. On completion of the filling process the pressure container is sealed in a pressure-tight manner. As the gas warms up the pressure in the pressure container rises rapidly. According to the invention, the pressure container is cooled before the introduction of the filling gas. The filling gas cools rapidly by means of heat transfer to the pressure container, whereby the filling capacity of the pressure container is considerably increased. Said method is particularly suitable for the filling of small tanks, in particular, for gas-driven vehicles and fuel-cell systems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2012
    Assignee: L'Air Liquide Societe Anonyme pour l'Etude et l'Exploitation des Procedes Georges Claude
    Inventors: Martin Kesten, Friedel Michel
  • Publication number: 20080016884
    Abstract: On cold filling of pressure containers the filling gas is cooled before introduction into the pressure container to be filled. On completion of the filling process the pressure container is sealed in a pressure-tight manner. As the gas warms up the pressure in the pressure container rises rapidly. According to the invention, the pressure container is cooled before the introduction of the filling gas. The filling gas cools rapidly by means of heat transfer to the pressure container, whereby the filling capacity of the pressure container is considerably increased. Said method is particularly suitable for the filling of small tanks, in particular, for gas-driven vehicles and fuel-cell systems.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2002
    Publication date: January 24, 2008
    Inventors: Martin Kesten, Friedel Michel
  • Patent number: 6810567
    Abstract: The invention relates to the partial or complete use of a pressurized gas cylinder known per se for compressed, liquefied or dissolved gases as a liner for a composite cylinder. This enables production costs of a composite cylinder to be reduced by ⅓ when compared to the costs arising from the production of a new composite cylinder using current manufacturing technologies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 2, 2004
    Assignee: Messer Griesheim GmbH
    Inventors: Klaus Markhoff, Martin Kesten
  • Publication number: 20020070222
    Abstract: The invention relates to the partial or complete use of a pressurized gas cylinder known per se for compressed, liquefied or dissolved gases as a liner for a composite cylinder. This enables production costs of a composite cylinder to be reduced by ⅓ when compared to the costs arising from the production of a new composite cylinder using current manufacturing technologies.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2002
    Publication date: June 13, 2002
    Inventors: Klaus Markhoff, Martin Kesten
  • Patent number: 6363597
    Abstract: The invention relates to the partial or complete use of a pressurized gas cylinder known per se for compressed, liquefied or dissolved gases as a liner for a composite cylinder. This enables production costs of a composite cylinder to be reduced by ⅓ when compared to the costs arising from the production of a new composite cylinder using current manufacturing technologies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2002
    Assignee: Messer Griesheim GmbH
    Inventors: Klaus Markhoff, Martin Kesten
  • Patent number: 4895345
    Abstract: A valve socket for a gas bottle valve of compressed gas containers made of high-alloy chrome-nickel steels consists of a cylindrical neck piece welded-in in the upper cap of the container. An insert is provided with a threaded opening for the vlave. The insert is connected gas-tight and detachable with the neck piece whereby the inside diameter of the neck piece is larger than the diameter of the threaded opening of the insert.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 1988
    Date of Patent: January 23, 1990
    Assignee: Messer Griesheim GmbH
    Inventors: Karl H. Gladbach, Martin Kesten
  • Patent number: 4846900
    Abstract: The invention relates to a process for producing a compressed gas container made of austenitic steels by cryodeformation in which the container is cooled by a refrigerated cooling medium to below the prevailing martensite transformation temperature and is expanded to the desired size by the introduction of a pressure medium into the container. Trichlorofluoromethane is employed as the pressure medium.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 1988
    Date of Patent: July 11, 1989
    Assignee: Messer Griesheim GMBH
    Inventors: Werner K. Diehl, Martin Kesten
  • Patent number: 4772337
    Abstract: A compress gas container is made from Austenite steel alloy and is later strengthened or stabilized by cryo-deformation. The Austenite steel alloy is a metastable CrNi steel with a combined titanium and niobium content no greater than 0.02% by weight and a carbon content no greater than 0.045% by weight. With the nickel content up to 9.5% by weight, the carbon content is between 0.03% to 0.045%; and with the nickel content between 9.5% and 10%, the carbon content is below 0.03%.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 1987
    Date of Patent: September 20, 1988
    Assignee: Messer Griesheim GmbH
    Inventor: Martin Kesten
  • Patent number: 4704068
    Abstract: An adsorption agent is introduced in the insulation chamber of a vacuum insulated double walled vessel for the storage of low-boiling liquefied gases. Specifically the adsorption agent is installed in the chamber before producing the vacuum by housing the agent within a gas and water tight container which bursts in a vacuum.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 1986
    Date of Patent: November 3, 1987
    Assignee: Messer Griesheim GmbH
    Inventors: Friedel TheiBen, Martin Kesten
  • Patent number: 4613321
    Abstract: A tandem arrangement of diecutting rolls severs scrap from a traveling web in two steps, each of which steps effects cutting entirely through the web, but at different peripheral locations. The partially cut scrap is carried with the remainder of the web from the first roll to the second, and any severed piece that lodges within the cutting element of the second roll is removed by the action of a mechanical scraper, which passes therethrough.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 1985
    Date of Patent: September 23, 1986
    Assignee: Preston Engravers, Inc.
    Inventors: Martin Kesten, Leroy H. Carlson, Jr., Gary L. Kwader
  • Patent number: 4599926
    Abstract: A die-cutting roll is constructed to cut holes in traveling web materials, and for clearing and discharging the fragments, in a highly effective manner. A multiplicity of air vent ports communicate with the channel through which the scrap moves to an internal axial passage of the roll, and supplement the effect of vacuum applied to one end thereof. Desirably, a disuniting effect is produced upon compacted formations strands of the removed material, by creating turbulence within the passage and/or by mechanical impact thereupon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 1984
    Date of Patent: July 15, 1986
    Assignee: Preston Engravers, Inc.
    Inventors: Leroy H. Carlson, Jr., Martin Kesten
  • Patent number: 4542671
    Abstract: Die-cutting roll assemblies are provided which utilize a shaftless die roll. In certain embodiments, stability in the press is provided by an assist adaptor which has flanged bearings that cooperatively support the die roll laterally and transversely. In other embodiments, the roll is supported in a frame that has removable centers, which permit the use of rolls of various lengths in the assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 1984
    Date of Patent: September 24, 1985
    Assignee: Preston Engravers, Inc.
    Inventor: Martin Kesten
  • Patent number: 4507996
    Abstract: A device for transferring and monitoring the load applied to a die cutting roll in a press has a pressure indicator for registering applied force. By utilizing an elongated member having such a pressure indicator adjacent each of its opposite ends, or by utilizing two such devices with an assist roller mounted therebetween, the force applied to the opposite ends of the underlying die roll can readily be determined, and adjusted if necessary. The load-bearing members of the device preferably comprise a diaphragm mounted on the body in sealing relationship over a recess, to which the pressure indicator is operatively connected.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 1982
    Date of Patent: April 2, 1985
    Assignee: Preston Engravers, Inc.
    Inventor: Martin Kesten
  • Patent number: 4455903
    Abstract: An anvil roll, for use with a rotary cutting or creasing die, has an expandable shell by which the clearance therebetween can readily be varied. The position of the shell surface is controlled by hydraulic pressure, the magnitude of which is determined by the location of an adjustable piston within a suitable cylindrical section of the internal hydraulic system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 1982
    Date of Patent: June 26, 1984
    Assignee: Preston Engravers, Inc.
    Inventor: Martin Kesten
  • Patent number: 4452116
    Abstract: Die-cutting roll assemblies are provided which utilize a shaftless die roll. In certain embodiments, stability in the press is provided by an assist adaptor which has flanged bearings that cooperatively support the die roll laterally and transversely. In other embodiments, the roll is supported in a frame that has removable centers, which permit the use of rolls of various lengths in the assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 1981
    Date of Patent: June 5, 1984
    Assignee: Preston Engravers, Inc.
    Inventor: Martin Kesten
  • Patent number: 4191077
    Abstract: A bearing-block body member in which a die-cutting roll is journaled includes an adjusting cap seated in it through which a bore extends axially of the roll. An axial chamber is provided in the roll, and a stationary air manifold extends into the chamber, permitting relative rotation between the roll and the manifold. An air tube having an axial portion and a transverse portion has its axial portion extending through the bore in the adjusting cap to couple with the manifold so as to hold it in rotational position but permit axial withdrawal. Fluid communication is provided between the air tube and the manifold, and corresponding ports in the manifold and apertures in the die register periodically to permit air to flow from the air tube through the manifold, the ports, and the apertures to the outer surface of the roll. As a result of this arrangement, air can be supplied transversely of the axis of the roll, but ready removal of the roll and the manifold is afforded.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 26, 1978
    Date of Patent: March 4, 1980
    Assignee: Preston Engravers, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard L. Edwards, Martin Kesten
  • Patent number: 4159655
    Abstract: An adjustable eccentric assembly is mounted on a rotatable shaft and includes a first or drive collar having an arbor extending along the shaft and a second or guide collar mounted at the end of the arbor spaced from the drive collar. The drive collars have respective guide surfaces extending parallel to the axis of rotation of the shaft and a guide track is formed in the guide collar guide surface extending perpendicularly of the axis of rotation. A hub member is supported between the guide and drive collars and engages the guide track. Adjusting means serve to shift the hub member radially relative to the rotatable shaft to adjust the eccentricity of its rotation about the shaft. A throw member having a projecting link may be rotatably mounted on the hub member so that the eccentric rotation of the hub member imparts a reciprocating motion to the throw link.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 1977
    Date of Patent: July 3, 1979
    Assignee: Preston Engravers, Inc.
    Inventors: Arthur R. Johnson, deceased, by Paul A. Hudon, administrator, Martin Kesten
  • Patent number: 4143597
    Abstract: A plurality of circumferentially extending mounting recesses are formed in a cylinder assembly and arcuate saddle members having marking means, such as print type, on their outside surface are mounted in the recesses. Each saddle member has a locking recess formed in its inside surface with a pair of spaced apart, flexible locking wires extending therethrough. Mounting studs having a mounting head with a relatively narrow neck portion are affixed to the cylinder within the mounting recesses. The saddle members may be mounted within the mounting recesses by snap-on engagement of the mounting head with the locking wires, and readily removed by snap-off disengagement of the head with the wires. The saddle members may thus be readily replaced and interchanged by means of the snap-on, snap-off mounting and demounting.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 1977
    Date of Patent: March 13, 1979
    Assignee: Preston Engravers, Inc.
    Inventors: Martin Kesten, Frank W. Tevald
  • Patent number: D260778
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 1979
    Date of Patent: September 15, 1981
    Assignee: Preston Engravers, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard L. Edwards, Martin Kesten