Patents by Inventor Michael Schwandt

Michael Schwandt 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: 9937734
    Abstract: A method for the indirect application of printing liquid onto a printing material provides an intermediate carrier, preferably a circulating belt, a liquid conditioning medium including a first substance applied onto the intermediate carrier and a printing liquid, in particular an inkjet ink, including a second substance applied onto the conditioning medium on the intermediate carrier. The printing liquid is situated as droplets or a layer substantially on the conditioning medium and the droplets or the layer form a contact region on their underside with the conditioning medium. The printing liquid is heated, preferably by way of a dryer and the printing liquid is transferred from the intermediate carrier onto the printing material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2018
    Assignee: Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG
    Inventors: Bernard Beier, Martin Greive, Peter Hachmann, Axel Hauck, Rolf Kuendgen, Albert Maul, Rolf Mueller, Heiner Pitz, Achim Scheurer, Matthias Schloerholz, Michael Schwandt
  • Publication number: 20160159110
    Abstract: A method for the indirect application of printing liquid onto a printing material provides an intermediate carrier, preferably a circulating belt, a liquid conditioning medium including a first substance applied onto the intermediate carrier and a printing liquid, in particular an inkjet ink, including a second substance applied onto the conditioning medium on the intermediate carrier. The printing liquid is situated as droplets or a layer substantially on the conditioning medium and the droplets or the layer form a contact region on their underside with the conditioning medium. The printing liquid is heated, preferably by way of a dryer and the printing liquid is transferred from the intermediate carrier onto the printing material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2016
    Publication date: June 9, 2016
    Inventors: BERNARD BEIER, MARTIN GREIVE, PETER HACHMANN, AXEL HAUCK, ROLF KUENDGEN, ALBERT MAUL, ROLF MUELLER, HEINER PITZ, ACHIM SCHEURER, MATTHIAS SCHLOERHOLZ, MICHAEL SCHWANDT
  • Patent number: 9168728
    Abstract: A printing unit for a printing press includes a plurality of distributor rollers for carrying out an axial movement. At least one of the distributor rollers is associated with a separate drive motor exclusively for driving the axial movement and is adjustable independently of the movements of the other distributor rollers by using a control device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2015
    Assignee: Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG
    Inventors: Bernhard Roskosch, Michael Schwandt
  • Publication number: 20150097906
    Abstract: A method for the indirect application of printing liquid onto a printing material provides an intermediate carrier, preferably a circulating belt, a liquid conditioning medium including a first substance applied onto the intermediate carrier and a printing liquid, in particular an inkjet ink, including a second substance applied onto the conditioning medium on the intermediate carrier. The printing liquid is situated as droplets or a layer substantially on the conditioning medium and the droplets or the layer form a contact region on their underside with the conditioning medium. The printing liquid is heated, preferably by way of a dryer and the printing liquid is transferred from the intermediate carrier onto the printing material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2014
    Publication date: April 9, 2015
    Inventors: BERNARD BEIER, MARTIN GREIVE, PETER HACHMANN, AXEL HAUCK, ROLF KUENDGEN, ALBERT MAUL, ROLF MUELLER, HEINER PITZ, ACHIM SCHEURER, MATTHIAS SCHOERLHOLZ, MICHAEL SCHWANDT
  • Publication number: 20130305939
    Abstract: A printing unit for a printing press includes a plurality of distributor rollers for carrying out an axial movement. At least one of the distributor rollers is associated with a separate drive motor exclusively for driving the axial movement and is adjustable independently of the movements of the other distributor rollers by using a control device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2012
    Publication date: November 21, 2013
    Applicant: HEIDELBERGER DRUCKMASCHINEN AG
    Inventors: Bernhard Roskosch, Michael Schwandt
  • Patent number: 8096237
    Abstract: A system for coating a printing material with a fluid includes a printing press. The printing press includes a metering apparatus for metering the fluid, which is disposed within the printing press, an intermediate storage container for the intermediate storage of the fluid, which is disposed within the printing press, and a first delivery pump for delivering the fluid from the intermediate storage container to the metering apparatus, which first delivery pump is disposed within the printing press. The metering apparatus, the intermediate storage container and the first delivery pump together form a circuit. A supply storage container stores the fluid and a second delivery pump delivers the fluid from the supply storage container to the intermediate storage container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2012
    Assignee: Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG
    Inventors: Wolfgang Bitterich, Jürgen Rothaug, Michael Schwandt
  • Publication number: 20100018461
    Abstract: A system for coating a printing material with a fluid includes a printing press. The printing press includes a metering apparatus for metering the fluid, which is disposed within the printing press, an intermediate storage container for the intermediate storage of the fluid, which is disposed within the printing press, and a first delivery pump for delivering the fluid from the intermediate storage container to the metering apparatus, which first delivery pump is disposed within the printing press. The metering apparatus, the intermediate storage container and the first delivery pump together form a circuit. A supply storage container stores the fluid and a second delivery pump delivers the fluid from the supply storage container to the intermediate storage container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2009
    Publication date: January 28, 2010
    Applicant: HEIDELBERGER DRUCKMASCHINEN AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT
    Inventors: Wolfgang Bitterich, Jürgen Rothaug, Michael Schwandt
  • Patent number: 7581494
    Abstract: A cylinder for processing sheets of printing material includes a clamping channel having a central region and edge regions. A tool plate punches and/or scores and/or perforates the sheets. A support plate carries the tool plate. A first clamping system clamps the support plate and has a first holding device for holding a front end of the support plate and a second holding device for holding a rear end of the support plate. The first holding device and the second holding device are disposed in the edge regions. A second clamping system clamps the tool plate and has a third holding device for holding a front end of the tool plate and a fourth holding device for holding a rear end of the tool plate. The third holding device and the fourth holding device are disposed in the central region. A printing press having the cylinder, is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2009
    Assignee: Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG
    Inventors: Uwe Hochmüller, Michael Schwandt
  • Patent number: 7318378
    Abstract: In a method for controlling the temperature of a first printing unit by way of a temperature control medium, the temperature control medium used is a dampening solution from a second printing unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2008
    Assignee: Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG
    Inventors: Wolfgang Bitterich, Jürgen Rothaug, Michael Schwandt
  • Publication number: 20070113750
    Abstract: A cylinder for processing sheets of printing material includes a clamping channel having a central region and edge regions. A tool plate punches and/or scores and/or perforates the sheets. A support plate carries the tool plate. A first clamping system clamps the support plate and has a first holding device for holding a front end of the support plate and a second holding device for holding a rear end of the support plate. The first holding device and the second holding device are disposed in the edge regions. A second clamping system clamps the tool plate and has a third holding device for holding a front end of the tool plate and a fourth holding device for holding a rear end of the tool plate. The third holding device and the fourth holding device are disposed in the central region. A printing press having the cylinder, is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2006
    Publication date: May 24, 2007
    Inventors: Uwe Hochmuller, Michael Schwandt
  • Publication number: 20060011081
    Abstract: In a method for controlling the temperature of a first printing unit by way of a temperature control medium, the temperature control medium used is a dampening solution from a second printing unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2005
    Publication date: January 19, 2006
    Inventors: Wolfgang Bitterich, Jurgen Rothaug, Michael Schwandt
  • Patent number: 6941861
    Abstract: A printing press includes a cylinder, rollers each being selectively displaceable into an active position on the cylinder, a roller magazine for the rollers, and a protective cover for the roller magazine. The protective cover is mounted so as to be adjustable movably between the roller magazine and a respective one of the rollers that has been displaced into the active position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2005
    Assignee: Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG
    Inventors: Wolfgang Bitterich, Michael Schwandt
  • Publication number: 20030200883
    Abstract: A printing press includes a cylinder, rollers each being selectively displaceable into an active position on the cylinder, a roller magazine for the rollers, and a protective cover for the roller magazine. The protective cover is mounted so as to be adjustable movably between the roller magazine and a respective one of the rollers that has been displaced into the active position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2003
    Publication date: October 30, 2003
    Inventors: Wolfgang Bitterich, Michael Schwandt