Patents by Inventor Michael Ingelmann
Michael Ingelmann 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: 12216061Abstract: A method for determining a parameter includes forming a reaction mixture by adding a volume of a solution to a sample. The solution contains a substance acting as a reaction partner for the analyte, where the reaction partner enters into a chemical reaction with the analyte, forming a reaction product of the analyte. The volume of the solution is adjusted, based on measured values of a physical or chemical measurand which are detected during the addition of the solution in the reaction mixture and whose value depends on the concentration of the analyte or of the substance in the reaction mixture. A titration of the solution to be titrated is subsequently performed from which a quantity of the substance present in the reaction mixture after addition of the volume of the solution is determinable, and a value of the parameter is ascertained using the titration.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2020Date of Patent: February 4, 2025Assignee: Endress+Hauser Conducta GmbH+Co. KGInventors: Daniel Schweitzer, Ulrich Kathe, Michael Ingelmann
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Patent number: 11885781Abstract: A titration apparatus includes a titration measuring cell with a titration vessel, a valve device, and a first pump for sucking liquid through a first fluid line into a temporary storage container and transporting it via a second fluid line into the titration vessel. The temporary storage container is arranged in a fluid path between the first pump and the valve device. A third fluid line connects the first pump to the temporary storage container and is filled with a working liquid that does not affect the titration. A second pump conveys a volumetric solution into the titration vessel. An electronic controller controls the first and the second pumps and the valve device to convey a liquid from the first liquid supply into the temporary storage container to transport the liquid into the titration vessel and transport the volumetric solution into the titration vessel to carry out titration.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2020Date of Patent: January 30, 2024Assignee: Endress+Hauser Conducta GmbH+Co. KGInventors: Ulrich Kathe, Daniel Schweitzer, Michael Ingelmann
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Patent number: 11867681Abstract: A TOC analyzer for determining a carbon content of a sample includes: a processing unit for removing carbon dioxide gas from the carrier gas before the oxidation of the sample, wherein the processing unit has a binder for binding the carbon dioxide gas from the carrier gas, wherein a defined water content is provided within the binder, wherein the processing unit is configured for moistening the binder by means of water vapor contained in the carrier gas; a condensation unit for condensing the water vapor resulting from the vaporization and/or oxidation of the sample to form a condensate, wherein the condensation unit has an outlet for the condensate toward a moistening unit; and the moistening unit for moistening the carrier gas by means of the condensate. A method for moistening a binder using such a TOC analyzer is further disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2021Date of Patent: January 9, 2024Assignee: Endress+Hauser SE+Co. KGInventors: Daniel Schweitzer, Ulrich Kathe, Michael Ingelmann
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Patent number: 11860144Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a measuring cell for carrying out chemical analyses, having a vessel, in which at least one liquid to be analyzed is located; a heating wire, which is guided at least partially around an outer wall of the vessel, so that the liquid inside the vessel can be heated in a uniform and controlled manner; and a first temperature sensor, which determines and/or monitors a first temperature of the liquid. The measuring cell furthermore comprises a magnetic stirrer with a stir bar and a cover for closing the vessel, wherein the cover has a plurality of ducts, wherein at least one first duct is provided for at least one first analysis sensor, which determines and/or monitors at least one chemical and/or physical variable of the liquid of the vessel and wherein at least one second duct is provided for a liquid line.Type: GrantFiled: September 1, 2021Date of Patent: January 2, 2024Assignee: Endress+Hauser Conducta GmbH+Co. KGInventors: Ulrich Kathe, Daniel Schweitzer, Michael Ingelmann
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Publication number: 20220196627Abstract: A TOC analyzer for determining a carbon content of a sample includes: a processing unit for removing carbon dioxide gas from the carrier gas before the oxidation of the sample, wherein the processing unit has a binder for binding the carbon dioxide gas from the carrier gas, wherein a defined water content is provided within the binder, wherein the processing unit is configured for moistening the binder by means of water vapor contained in the carrier gas; a condensation unit for condensing the water vapor resulting from the vaporization and/or oxidation of the sample to form a condensate, wherein the condensation unit has an outlet for the condensate toward a moistening unit; and the moistening unit for moistening the carrier gas by means of the condensate. A method for moistening a binder using such a TOC analyzer is further disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2021Publication date: June 23, 2022Inventors: Daniel Schweitzer, Ulrich Kathe, Michael Ingelmann
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Analysis device for determining a measurand representing a silicate concentration in a sample liquid
Patent number: 11293874Abstract: The present disclosure includes to an analysis device for determining a measurand representing a silicate concentration in a sample liquid, including a housing divided into an electronics region and a fluidic region, wherein the electronics region is separated from the fluidic region by at least one wall. In the fluidic region are a measuring cell, a sample feed line connected to the measuring cell, at least one liquid container having a liquid therein and connected to the measuring cell via a liquid line, and at least one pump configured to transport at least a portion of the liquid from the liquid container into the measuring cell, in which the sample feed line is connected to an over-pressurized container containing the sample liquid, where the container is arranged outside the housing. The electronics region includes an electronic control system configured to control the operation of the analysis device.Type: GrantFiled: February 15, 2019Date of Patent: April 5, 2022Assignee: Endress+Hauser Conducta GmbH+Co. KGInventors: Michael Ingelmann, Ralf Steuerwald -
Publication number: 20220065831Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a measuring cell for carrying out chemical analyses, having a vessel, in which at least one liquid to be analyzed is located; a heating wire, which is guided at least partially around an outer wall of the vessel, so that the liquid inside the vessel can be heated in a uniform and controlled manner; and a first temperature sensor, which determines and/or monitors a first temperature of the liquid. The measuring cell furthermore comprises a magnetic stirrer with a stir bar and a cover for closing the vessel, wherein the cover has a plurality of ducts, wherein at least one first duct is provided for at least one first analysis sensor, which determines and/or monitors at least one chemical and/or physical variable of the liquid of the vessel and wherein at least one second duct is provided for a liquid line.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 1, 2021Publication date: March 3, 2022Inventors: Ulrich Kathe, Daniel Schweitzer, Michael Ingelmann
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Publication number: 20210190700Abstract: A method for determining a parameter includes forming a reaction mixture by adding a volume of a solution to a sample. The solution contains a substance acting as a reaction partner for the analyte, where the reaction partner enters into a chemical reaction with the analyte, forming a reaction product of the analyte. The volume of the solution is adjusted, based on measured values of a physical or chemical measurand which are detected during the addition of the solution in the reaction mixture and whose value depends on the concentration of the analyte or of the substance in the reaction mixture. A titration of the solution to be titrated is subsequently performed from which a quantity of the substance present in the reaction mixture after addition of the volume of the solution is determinable, and a value of the parameter is ascertained using the titration.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2020Publication date: June 24, 2021Inventors: Daniel Schweitzer, Ulrich Kathe, Michael Ingelmann
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Publication number: 20210181168Abstract: A titration apparatus includes a titration measuring cell with a titration vessel, a valve device, and a first pump for sucking liquid through a first fluid line into a temporary storage container and transporting it via a second fluid line into the titration vessel. The temporary storage container is arranged in a fluid path between the first pump and the valve device. A third fluid line connects the first pump to the temporary storage container and is filled with a working liquid that does not affect the titration. A second pump conveys a volumetric solution into the titration vessel. An electronic controller controls the first and the second pumps and the valve device to convey a liquid from the first liquid supply into the temporary storage container to transport the liquid into the titration vessel and transport the volumetric solution into the titration vessel to carry out titration.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 16, 2020Publication date: June 17, 2021Inventors: Ulrich Kathe, Daniel Schweitzer, Michael Ingelmann
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ANALYSIS DEVICE FOR DETERMINING A MEASURAND REPRESENTING A SILICATE CONCENTRATION IN A SAMPLE LIQUID
Publication number: 20190257848Abstract: The present disclosure includes to an analysis device for determining a measurand representing a silicate concentration in a sample liquid, including a housing divided into an electronics region and a fluidic region, wherein the electronics region is separated from the fluidic region by at least one wall. In the fluidic region are a measuring cell, a sample feed line connected to the measuring cell, at least one liquid container having a liquid therein and connected to the measuring cell via a liquid line, and at least one pump configured to transport at least a portion of the liquid from the liquid container into the measuring cell, in which the sample feed line is connected to an over-pressurized container containing the sample liquid, where the container is arranged outside the housing. The electronics region includes an electronic control system configured to control the operation of the analysis device.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 15, 2019Publication date: August 22, 2019Inventors: Michael Ingelmann, Ralf Steuerwald