Patents by Inventor Michael R. Stoller

Michael R. Stoller 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: 11493418
    Abstract: A rheometer docking station and methods of use are provided. Certain of the systems and methods described herein are capable of docking a rheometer to a rheometer docking station. Certain of the systems and methods described herein are capable of locating a rheometer in one, two or three dimensions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2022
    Assignee: Alpha Technologies Services LLC
    Inventors: Patrick Kosuth, Michael R. Stoller
  • Publication number: 20200200660
    Abstract: A rheometer docking station and methods of use are provided. Certain of the systems and methods described herein are capable of docking a rheometer to a rheometer docking station. Certain of the systems and methods described herein are capable of locating a rheometer in one, two or three dimensions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2018
    Publication date: June 25, 2020
    Inventors: Patrick Kosuth, Michael R. Stoller
  • Patent number: 10416058
    Abstract: The present application relates generally to moving die rheometers, and more particularly to moving die rheometers that employ a variable eccentric cam. In one aspect, the eccentricity produced by the cam may be adjusted using shims of different thickness to alter the position of the post on the cam.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2019
    Assignee: ALPHA TECHNOLOGIES SERVICES LLC
    Inventors: Keith Buzek, Matthew S. McMaster, Michael R. Stoller
  • Publication number: 20170241885
    Abstract: The present application relates generally to moving die rheometers, and more particularly to moving die rheometers that employ a variable eccentric cam. In one aspect, the eccentricity produced by the cam may be adjusted using shims of different thickness to alter the position of the post on the cam.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 8, 2015
    Publication date: August 24, 2017
    Applicant: Alpha Technologies Services LLC
    Inventors: Keith Buzek, Matthew S. McMaster, Michael R. Stoller
  • Patent number: 9091626
    Abstract: A sealless die assembly with a backing element is disclosed. A first die assembly cooperates with a second die assembly to form a sample-holding chamber. At least one of the die assemblies includes a die and a housing that are separated from one another by a radial gap such that the die is rotatable relative to its housing. A thin film is positioned to bridge the gap between the die and its housing to maintain pressure in the sample-holding chamber. A backing element cooperates with the die housing to interface with the film, and the backing element is spaced from its corresponding die. The backing element helps to transfer torque from the sample to the torque transducer. The die assembly may be incorporated into a rheometer or other sampling measuring apparatus for testing process characteristics of a material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2015
    Assignee: Alpha Technologies Services LLC
    Inventors: Matthew S. McMaster, Henry Pawlowski, Michael R. Stoller
  • Publication number: 20140260558
    Abstract: A sealless die assembly with a backing element is disclosed. A first die assembly cooperates with a second die assembly to form a sample-holding chamber. At least one of the die assemblies includes a die and a housing that are separated from one another by a radial gap such that the die is rotatable relative to its housing. A thin film is positioned to bridge the gap between the die and its housing to maintain pressure in the sample-holding chamber. A backing element cooperates with the die housing to interface with the film, and the backing element is spaced from its corresponding die. The backing element helps to transfer torque from the sample to the torque transducer. The die assembly may be incorporated into a rheometer or other sampling measuring apparatus for testing process characteristics of a material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: Alpha Technologies Services LLC.
    Inventors: Matthew S. McMaster, Henry Pawlowski, Michael R. Stoller