Patents by Inventor Michael Steinhoff

Michael Steinhoff 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: 11278753
    Abstract: A fire extinguishing system including a fluid source, at least one sprinkler (2), and distribution pipes (3). The distribution pipes (3) are formed at least partially as soft-steel metal pipe having a friction loss defined according to the Hazen-Williams formula (1), with P=6.05·105·L·Q1.85·C(?1.85)·d(?4.87), in which P=pressure drop in the pipeline, in bar, Q=flow rate through the pipeline, in l/min, d=average inside diameter of the pipe, in mm, C=constant for the type and condition of the pipeline, and L=equivalent length of pipe sections and pipe fittings, in m. The distribution pipes (3) have an anti-corrosion coating on the inside in order to ensure a value for C in a range of 125 to 150 during commissioning of the fire extinguishing system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2022
    Assignee: MV Pipe Technologies GmbH
    Inventors: Andreas Rönpagel, Michael Steinhoff
  • Publication number: 20190358477
    Abstract: A fire extinguishing system including a fluid source, at least one sprinkler (2), and distribution pipes (3). The distribution pipes (3) are formed at least partially as soft-steel metal pipe having a friction loss defined according to the Hazen-Williams formula (1), with P=6.05·105·L·Q1.85·C(?1.85)·d(?4.87), in which P=pressure drop in the pipeline, in bar, Q=flow rate through the pipeline, in l/min, d=average inside diameter of the pipe, in mm, C=constant for the type and condition of the pipeline, and L=equivalent length of pipe sections and pipe fittings, in m. The distribution pipes (3) have an anti-corrosion coating on the inside in order to ensure a value for C in a range of 125 to 150 during commissioning of the fire extinguishing system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2019
    Publication date: November 28, 2019
    Applicant: MV Pipe Technologies GmbH
    Inventors: Andreas RÖNPAGEL, Michael STEINHOFF
  • Patent number: 10487707
    Abstract: A fluid supply system with a component includes a first bypass valve arranged in a control channel with a valve body adjustable at least between a first and a second position. The valve body separates the control channel into a first and a second space and has a leakage opening connecting the first space to the second space. The second space is connected to a fluid reservoir via a leakage channel, and a switchable valve is arranged in the leakage channel. A sensing device is configured to sense a property of the fluid and convey the property to a controlling device that is configured to close the valve to block the leakage channel when a predefined property is reached. A second bypass valve is configured to reduce a transient oscillation of the first bypass valve during a starting of the system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2019
    Assignee: Mahle International GmbH
    Inventors: Ralf Kiemlen, Josef Rutha, Kai-Torsten Schmiedl, Michael Steinhoff
  • Patent number: 10413765
    Abstract: A fire extinguishing system including a fluid source, at least one sprinkler (2), and distribution pipes (3). The distribution pipes (3) are formed at least partially as soft-steel metal pipe having a friction loss defined according to the Hazen-Williams formula (1), with P=6.05·105·L·Q1.85·C(?1.85)·d(?4.87), in which P=pressure drop in the pipeline, in bar, Q=flow rate through the pipeline, in l/min, d=average inside diameter of the pipe, in mm, C=constant for the type and condition of the pipeline, and L=equivalent length of pipe sections and pipe fittings, in m. The distribution pipes (3) have an anti-corrosion coating on the inside in order to ensure a value for C in a range of 125 to 150 during commissioning of the fire extinguishing system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2019
    Assignee: MV Pipe Technologies GmbH
    Inventors: Andreas Rönpagel, Michael Steinhoff
  • Patent number: 10400641
    Abstract: A fluid supply system may include a component and a bypass valve including a valve body arranged in a control channel. The valve body may be adjustable at least between a first position and a second position, the valve body cutting off a fluid channel to the component when in the first position and cutting off a bypass channel bypassing the component when in the second position. The valve body may divide the control channel into a first chamber and a second chamber. The valve body may include a leakage opening connecting the first chamber and the second chamber. The system may also include at least one detection device configured to detect a property of a fluid and transmit the detected property to a control device. The control device may be configured to close a switchable valve arranged in the leakage channel when the detected property reaches a predefined condition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2019
    Assignee: Mahle International GmbH
    Inventors: Valentin Ruffet, Michael Steinhoff
  • Publication number: 20190128154
    Abstract: A fluid supply system with a component includes a first bypass valve arranged in a control channel with a valve body adjustable at least between a first and a second position. The valve body separates the control channel into a first and a second space and has a leakage opening connecting the first space to the second space. The second space is connected to a fluid reservoir via a leakage channel, and a switchable valve is arranged in the leakage channel. A sensing device is configured to sense a property of the fluid and convey the property to a controlling device that is configured to close the valve to block the leakage channel when a predefined property is reached. A second bypass valve is configured to reduce a transient oscillation of the first bypass valve during a starting of the system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2017
    Publication date: May 2, 2019
    Inventors: Ralf Kiemlen, Josef Rutha, Kai-Torsten Schmiedl, Michael Steinhoff
  • Publication number: 20180355771
    Abstract: A fluid supply system may include a component and a bypass valve including a valve body arranged in a control channel. The valve body may be adjustable at least between a first position and a second position, the valve body cutting off a fluid channel to the component when in the first position and cutting off a bypass channel bypassing the component when in the second position. The valve body may divide the control channel into a first chamber and a second chamber. The valve body may include a leakage opening connecting the first chamber and the second chamber. The system may also include at least one detection device configured to detect a property of a fluid and transmit the detected property to a control device. The control device may be configured to close a switchable valve arranged in the leakage channel when the detected property reaches a predefined condition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 25, 2016
    Publication date: December 13, 2018
    Inventors: Valentin Ruffet, Michael Steinhoff
  • Publication number: 20180200551
    Abstract: A fire extinguishing system including a fluid source, at least one sprinkler (2), and distribution pipes (3). The distribution pipes (3) are formed at least partially as soft-steel metal pipe having a friction loss defined according to the Hazen-Williams formula (1), with P=6.05·105·L·Q1.85·C(?1.85)·d(?4.87), in which P=pressure drop in the pipeline, in bar, Q=flow rate through the pipeline, in l/min, d=average inside diameter of the pipe, in mm, C=constant for the type and condition of the pipeline, and L=equivalent length of pipe sections and pipe fittings, in m. The distribution pipes (3) have an anti-corrosion coating on the inside in order to ensure a value for C in a range of 125 to 150 during commissioning of the fire extinguishing system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2018
    Publication date: July 19, 2018
    Applicant: MV Pipe Technologies GmbH
    Inventors: Andreas RÖNPAGEL, Michael STEINHOFF
  • Patent number: 9962569
    Abstract: A fire extinguishing system including a fluid source, at least one sprinkler (2), and distribution pipes (3). The distribution pipes (3) are formed at least partially as soft-steel metal pipe having a friction loss defined according to the Hazen-Williams formula (1), with P=6.05•105•L•Q1.85•C(?1.85)•d(?4.87), in which P=pressure drop in the pipeline, in bar, Q=flow rate through the pipeline, in l/min, d=average inside diameter of the pipe, in mm, C=constant for the type and condition of the pipeline, and L=equivalent length of pipe sections and pipe fittings, in m. The distribution pipes (3) have an anti-corrosion coating on the inside in order to ensure a value for C in a range of 125 to 150 during commissioning of the fire extinguishing system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2018
    Assignee: MV Pipe Technologies GmbH
    Inventors: Andreas Roenpagel, Michael Steinhoff
  • Patent number: 9211427
    Abstract: A method for coating a pipe (1) in the interior thereof, wherein the method has at least the following method steps: (i.) providing an immersion basin (2) which is filled with a coating liquid (3); (ii.) first immersion of the pipe (1) to be coated into the coating liquid (3); (iii.) first removal of the pipe (1) to be coated from the coating liquid (3) ensuring an angle (?) between the central axis (M) and the surface of the coating liquid (3) with 1°<(?)<30°; (iv.) second immersion of the pipe (1) to be coated into the coating liquid (3); (v.) second removal of the pipe (1) to be coated from the coating liquid (3) ensuring an angle (?) between the central axis (M) and the surface of the coating liquid (3) where ?30°<(?)<?1°.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2015
    Assignee: Minimax GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Andreas Roenpagel, Michael Steinhoff
  • Publication number: 20150075668
    Abstract: A method for coating a pipe (1) in the interior thereof, wherein the method has at least the following method steps: (i.) providing an immersion basin (2) which is filled with a coating liquid (3); (ii.) first immersion of the pipe (1) to be coated into the coating liquid (3); (iii.) first removal of the pipe (1) to be coated from the coating liquid (3) ensuring an angle (?) between the central axis (M) and the surface of the coating liquid (3) with 1°<(?)<30°; (iv.) second immersion of the pipe (1) to be coated into the coating liquid (3); (v.) second removal of the pipe (1) to be coated from the coating liquid (3) ensuring an angle (?) between the central axis (M) and the surface of the coating liquid (3) where ?30°<(?)<?1°.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2012
    Publication date: March 19, 2015
    Applicant: MINIMAX GMBH & CO. KG
    Inventors: Andreas Roenpagel, Michael Steinhoff
  • Publication number: 20150034340
    Abstract: A fire extinguishing system including a fluid source, at least one sprinkler (2), and distribution pipes (3). The distribution pipes (3) are formed at least partially as soft-steel metal pipe having a friction loss defined according to the Hazen-Williams formula (1), with P=6.05?105?L?Q1.85?C(?-1.85)?d(?4.87), in which P=pressure drop in the pipeline, in bar, Q=flow rate through the pipeline, in l/min, d=average inside diameter of the pipe, in mm, C=constant for the type and condition of the pipeline, and L=equivalent length of pipe sections and pipe fittings, in m. The distribution pipes (3) have an anti-corrosion coating on the inside in order to ensure a value for C in a range of 125 to 150 during commissioning of the fire extinguishing system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2013
    Publication date: February 5, 2015
    Inventors: Andreas Ronpagel, Michael Steinhoff
  • Patent number: RE48284
    Abstract: A method for coating a pipe (1) in the interior thereof, wherein the method has at least the following method steps: (i.) providing an immersion basin (2) which is filled with a coating liquid (3); (ii.) first immersion of the pipe (1) to be coated into the coating liquid (3); (iii.) first removal of the pipe (1) to be coated from the coating liquid (3) ensuring an angle (?) between the central axis (M) and the surface of the coating liquid (3) with 1°<(?)<30°; (iv.) second immersion of the pipe (1) to be coated into the coating liquid (3); (v.) second removal of the pipe (1) to be coated from the coating liquid (3) ensuring an angle (?) between the central axis (M) and the surface of the coating liquid (3) where ?30°<(?)<?1°.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2020
    Assignee: MV Pipe Technologies GmbH
    Inventors: Andreas Rönpagel, Michael Steinhoff