Patents by Inventor Michael Hoerle
Michael Hoerle 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).
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Patent number: 10376854Abstract: A solution making system and apparatus are described. The solution maker mixes a chemical or slurry with a solvent to a desired concentration. The concentration of the solution is monitored by one or more methods. Based upon this measurement, the concentration of the solution may be adjusted.Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 2015Date of Patent: August 13, 2019Assignee: Cargill, IncorporatedInventors: Clay Hildreth, Michael Hoerle, Scott Aksamit
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Patent number: 9376604Abstract: An apparatus for applying a liquid coating to a deicer composition, methods of applying a liquid coating to a deicer composition, and solid deicer compositions that have been coated using the apparatus or method of the invention are disclosed. The apparatus includes a screw conveyor that has a housing, at least one screw with a plurality of flights, an inlet for uncoated deicer, an inlet for a liquid coating composition, and an outlet for deicer coated with the liquid coating composition. The screws contain protrusions or tabs that extend from the surrounding surface of the screw. These protrusions or tabs aid in the mixing of the solid deicer and the liquid coating composition in order to provide a well-mixed deicer that resists caking while avoiding losing the coating composition to leaching.Type: GrantFiled: July 19, 2006Date of Patent: June 28, 2016Assignee: Cargill, IncorporatedInventors: Michael Hoerle, Eric Busch, Craig J. Bush
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Patent number: 9156013Abstract: A solution making system and apparatus are described. The solution maker mixes a chemical or slurry with a solvent to a desired concentration. The concentration of the solution is monitored by one or more methods. Based upon this measurement, the concentration of the solution may be adjusted.Type: GrantFiled: October 16, 2012Date of Patent: October 13, 2015Assignee: CARGILL, INCORPORATEDInventors: Clay Hildreth, Michael Hoerle, Scott Aksamit
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Publication number: 20150273417Abstract: A solution making system and apparatus are described. The solution maker mixes a chemical or slurry with a solvent to a desired concentration. The concentration of the solution is monitored by one or more methods. Based upon this measurement, the concentration of the solution may be adjusted.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2015Publication date: October 1, 2015Inventors: Clay HILDRETH, Michael HOERLE, Scott AKSAMIT
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Publication number: 20090092001Abstract: A solution making system and apparatus are described. The solution maker mixes a chemical or slurry with a solvent to a desired concentration. The concentration of the solution is monitored by one or more methods. Based upon this measurement, the concentration of the solution may be adjusted.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 27, 2006Publication date: April 9, 2009Inventors: Clay Hildreth, Michael Hoerle, Scott Aksamit
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Publication number: 20090008598Abstract: An apparatus and method for preparing and dispensing a liquid deicer. The apparatus and method allow deicer ingredients or precursors to be combined in an exothermic reaction to produce a heated deicer at the location where it will be used. In one implementation, potassium hydroxide and acetic acid are combined using the apparatus and method to make hot potassium acetate for use in numerous deicer applications, including deicing of airport runways.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 18, 2008Publication date: January 8, 2009Inventors: Michael Hoerle, Lawrence L. Micek, Donald T. Ireland
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Publication number: 20090011125Abstract: An apparatus for applying a liquid coating to a deicer composition, methods of applying a liquid coating to a deicer composition, and solid deicer compositions that have been coated using the apparatus or method of the invention are disclosed. The apparatus includes a screw conveyor that has a housing, at least one screw with a plurality of flights, an inlet for uncoated deicer, an inlet for a liquid coating composition, and an outlet for deicer coated with the liquid coating composition. The screws contain protrusions or tabs that extend from the surrounding surface of the screw. These protrusions or tabs aid in the mixing of the solid deicer and the liquid coating composition in order to provide a well-mixed deicer that resists caking while avoiding losing the coating composition to leaching.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 19, 2006Publication date: January 8, 2009Applicant: Cargill, IncorporatedInventors: Michael Hoerle, Eric Busch, Craig J. Bush
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Patent number: 7461971Abstract: An apparatus and method for preparing and dispensing a liquid deicer. The apparatus and method allow deicer ingredients or precursors to be combined in an exothermic reaction to produce a heated deicer at the location where it will be used. In one implementation, potassium hydroxide and acetic acid are combined using the apparatus and method to make hot potassium acetate for use in numerous deicer applications, including deicing of airport runways.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2006Date of Patent: December 9, 2008Assignee: Cargill, IncorporatedInventors: Michael Hoerle, Lawrence L. Micek, Donald T. Ireland
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Patent number: 7461969Abstract: An apparatus and method for preparing and dispensing a liquid deicer. The apparatus and method allow deicer ingredients or precursors to be combined in an exothermic reaction to produce a heated deicer at the location where it will be used. In one implementation, potassium hydroxide and acetic acid are combined using the apparatus and method to make hot potassium acetate for use in numerous deicer applications, including deicing of airport runways.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2006Date of Patent: December 9, 2008Assignee: Cargill, IncorporatedInventors: Michael Hoerle, Lawrence L. Micek, Donald T. Ireland
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Patent number: 7438827Abstract: An apparatus and method for preparing and dispensing a liquid deicer. The apparatus and method allow deicer ingredients or precursors to be combined in an exothermic reaction to produce a heated deicer at the location where it will be used. In one implementation, potassium hydroxide and acetic acid are combined using the apparatus and method to make hot potassium acetate for use in numerous deicer applications, including deicing of airport runways.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2006Date of Patent: October 21, 2008Assignee: Cargill, IncorporatedInventors: Michael Hoerle, Lawrence L. Micek, Donald T. Ireland
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Publication number: 20070177456Abstract: An apparatus and method for preparing and dispensing a liquid deicer. The apparatus and method allow deicer ingredients or precursors to be combined in an exothermic reaction to produce a heated deicer at the location where it will be used. In one implementation, potassium hydroxide and acetic acid are combined using the apparatus and method to make hot potassium acetate for use in numerous deicer applications, including deicing of airport runways.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2006Publication date: August 2, 2007Inventors: Michael Hoerle, Lawrence Micek, Donald Ireland
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Publication number: 20070176138Abstract: An apparatus and method for preparing and dispensing a liquid deicer. The apparatus and method allow deicer ingredients or precursors to be combined in an exothermic reaction to produce a heated deicer at the location where it will be used. In one implementation, potassium hydroxide and acetic acid are combined using the apparatus and method to make hot potassium acetate for use in numerous deicer applications, including deicing of airport runways.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2006Publication date: August 2, 2007Inventors: Michael Hoerle, Lawrence Micek, Donald Ireland
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Publication number: 20070148359Abstract: An apparatus and method for preparing and dispensing a liquid deicer. The apparatus and method allow deicer ingredients or precursors to be combined in an exothermic reaction to produce a heated deicer at the location where it will be used. In one implementation, potassium hydroxide and acetic acid are combined using the apparatus and method to make hot potassium acetate for use in numerous deicer applications, including deicing of airport runways.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2006Publication date: June 28, 2007Inventors: Michael Hoerle, Lawrence Micek, Donald Ireland
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Publication number: 20070056191Abstract: A snow removal machine including a housing with a forward opening through which snow enters the snow removal machine. At least one rotatable member is positioned and rotatably secured within the housing for engaging and eliminating the snow from within said housing. The snow removal machine also includes a surface treatment application system with a treatment material dispensing system connected to the housing for dispensing a liquid or solid deicer and/or anti-icing treatment material over an area from which snow has been removed.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 13, 2006Publication date: March 15, 2007Inventors: Michael Hoerle, Elizabeth Earley, Lawrence Micek, James Schmitz
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Patent number: 7168844Abstract: An apparatus and method for preparing and dispensing a liquid deicer. The apparatus and method allow deicer ingredients or precursors to be combined in an exothermic reaction to produce a heated deicer at the location where it will be used. In one implementation, potassium hydroxide and acetic acid are combined using the apparatus and method to make hot potassium acetate for use in numerous deicer applications, including deicing of airport runways.Type: GrantFiled: November 22, 2002Date of Patent: January 30, 2007Assignee: Cargill, Inc.Inventors: Michael Hoerle, Lawrence L. Micek, Donald T. Ireland
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Patent number: 7137214Abstract: A snow removal machine including a housing with a forward opening through which snow enters the snow removal machine. At least one rotatable member is positioned and rotatably secured within the housing for engaging and eliminating the snow from within said housing. The snow removal machine also includes a surface treatment application system with a treatment material dispensing system connected to the housing for dispensing a liquid or solid deicer and/or anti-icing treatment material over an area from which snow has been removed.Type: GrantFiled: April 2, 2003Date of Patent: November 21, 2006Assignee: Cargill, Inc.Inventors: Michael Hoerle, Elizabeth Earley, Lawrence Micek, James Schmitz
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Patent number: 7100760Abstract: An apparatus for applying a liquid coating to a deicer composition, methods of applying a liquid coating to a deicer composition, and solid deicer compositions that have been coated using the apparatus or method of the invention are disclosed. The apparatus includes a screw conveyor that has a housing, at least one screw with a plurality of flights, an inlet for uncoated deicer, an inlet for a liquid coating composition, and an outlet for deicer coated with the liquid coating composition. The screws contain protrusions or tabs that extend from the surrounding surface of the screw. These protrusions or tabs aid in the mixing of the solid deicer and the liquid coating composition in order to provide a well-mixed deicer that resists caking while avoiding losing the coating composition to leaching.Type: GrantFiled: July 10, 2002Date of Patent: September 5, 2006Assignee: Cargill, Inc.Inventors: Michael Hoerle, Eric Busch, Craig J. Bush
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Publication number: 20040194353Abstract: A snow removal machine including a housing with a forward opening through which snow enters the snow removal machine. At least one rotatable member is positioned and rotatably secured within the housing for engaging and eliminating the snow from within said housing. The snow removal machine also includes a surface treatment application system with a treatment material dispensing system connected to the housing for dispensing a liquid or solid deicer and/or anti-icing treatment material over an area from which snow has been removed.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 2, 2003Publication date: October 7, 2004Applicant: Cargill, Inc.Inventors: Michael Hoerle, Elizabeth Earley, Lawrence L. Micek, James Schmitz
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Publication number: 20040129829Abstract: An apparatus and method for preparing and dispensing a liquid deicer is disclosed. The apparatus and method allow deicer ingredients or precursors to be combined in an exothermic reaction to produce a heated deicer at the location where it will be used. In one implementation, potassium hydroxide and acetic acid are combined using the apparatus and method to make hot potassium acetate for use in numerous deicer applications, including deicing of airport runways.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 22, 2002Publication date: July 8, 2004Inventors: Michael Hoerle, Lawrence L. Micek, Donald T. Ireland
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Publication number: 20030061962Abstract: An apparatus for applying a liquid coating to a deicer composition, methods of applying a liquid coating to a deicer composition, and solid deicer compositions that have been coated using the apparatus or method of the invention are disclosed. The apparatus includes a screw conveyor that has a housing, at least one screw with a plurality of flights, an inlet for uncoated deicer, an inlet for a liquid coating composition, and an outlet for deicer coated with the liquid coating composition. The screws contain protrusions or tabs that extend from the surrounding surface of the screw. These protrusions or tabs aid in the mixing of the solid deicer and the liquid coating composition in order to provide a well-mixed deicer that resists caking while avoiding losing the coating composition to leaching.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 10, 2002Publication date: April 3, 2003Inventors: Michael Hoerle, Eric Busch, Craig J. Bush