Patents by Inventor Michael Strobel

Michael Strobel 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: 6225304
    Abstract: A solid mixture or aqueous solution of amoxicillin antibacterial agent with a material that aids in its dissolution in water to render it ingestive and palatable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2001
    Assignee: Pharmaceutical Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Strobel, Pat Soderland
  • Patent number: 6132733
    Abstract: A ringworm vaccine is disclosed comprising antigen isolated from at least one dermatophyte and a suitable carrier. The "antigen" can include a single antigen from a dermatophyte or a plurality of antigens as long as at least one antigen is included which will produce a sufficient immune response to confer resistance to ringworm infection upon the recipient of the vaccine. The antigen can also be isolated from more than one dermatophyte. If a preparation from more than one dermatophyte is made the antigen can include antigens which are common to all species of dermatophytes employed and/or antigens which are only specific to certain species. A method of producing such a ringworm vaccine is also disclosed. The method comprises making an antigen preparation comprising the dermatophyte antigen described above and combining the antigen preparation with a suitable carrier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 1995
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2000
    Assignee: Jefferson Labs, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Werner, Michael Strobel
  • Patent number: 6116829
    Abstract: The invention relates to a process of butt-welding together sheet metal plates, in particular those having different sheet metal thicknesses, by means of an edge preparation to the extent that the edges of the sheet metal plates are milled in a sheet metal stack (5). For this purpose, the appropriate apparatus has a supporting and clamping means (1, 2, 3, 9, 10).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 1997
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2000
    Assignee: Maschinenfabrik, Karl H. Arnold GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Rudiger A. Gnann, Michael Strobel
  • Patent number: 6007607
    Abstract: The present invention is concerned with a process for the filtering out of fibers form an air stream, in which process a stripping blade (3), for the purpose of cleaning, is moved along the surface of a filter (2) installed in a vacuum chamber (10). A controlled linear drive (51) is applied to the said stripper blade (3), by which the stripping blade (3) is made movable for the carrying out of a two phase operational motion along a linear path of travel. The end positions are located at opposite sides outside of the surface of the filter (2) in areas (A, B) wherein the stripping plate (3) is without contact with an opposing surface. During the first phase of travel, the fibrous material is scraped from the surface of the filter (2), while during the second phase of travel of the stripping blade (3) the said fibers are pressed against the filter (2) and the stripping plate (3) essentially moves back over the fiber without taking the said fibrous material with it.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 1998
    Date of Patent: December 28, 1999
    Assignee: Rieter Ingolstadt Spinnereimaschinenbau AG
    Inventors: Rudolf Becker, Michael Strobel
  • Patent number: 5780802
    Abstract: The invention relates to a process of butt-welding together sheet metal plates, in particular those having different sheet metal thicknesses, by means of an edge preparation that mills the edges of the sheet metal plates while they are clamped in a sheet metal stack. For this purpose, an appropriate apparatus is provided having supporting and clamping mechanisms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 1995
    Date of Patent: July 14, 1998
    Assignee: Maschinenfabrik, Karl H. Arnold GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Rudiger A. Gnann, Michael Strobel
  • Patent number: 5730710
    Abstract: A knee orthosis for conservative treatment of ligament injuries and post-rative support of the joint function, in particular for joint ligament-conserving damping of movement in the region of extreme flexion and/or extension positions. The joint orthosis has a bandage which is elastic at least region-by-region, envelops the joint, and rigidly encloses and thus fixes the movement apparatus in the region of the joint. The bandage exhibits in specific orthotic sections an integrated pocket or chamber system with which the joint orthosis can also be stabilized, optionally in interaction with pull or pressure stabilizer's of the bandage that are provided at suitable points, following attachment to the joint and following stiffening of the pockets, in such a manner that the joint can be moved beyond a specific angle of flexion and/or extension only if the joint orthosis absorbs the force.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 24, 1996
    Date of Patent: March 24, 1998
    Assignee: Zimmermann Sanitats-und Miederhaus und Orthopadiebetrieb GmbH
    Inventors: Heinz-Jurgen Eichhorn, Michael Strobel, Max Wensauer, Gerard Sailler
  • Patent number: 5713431
    Abstract: A system for lubricating the lower roller bearings of a textile machine drafting equipment includes a base body with punched-out shapes movably mounted on the base body by way of adjusting devices. Bores are defined in the punched-out shapes for receipt of the lower roller bearings. An encapsulated lubrication system supplies lubricant to the bearings and includes a channel defined through the punched-out shape with an outlet into the bore and an inlet in communication with the channel defined through the base body which is in further communication with a source of lubricant at one end thereof. An excess lubricant removal channel is defined in the punched-out shape and has an opening in communication with the bore and an outlet on a side of the punched-out shape away from the operating area or space of the lower roller.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 1996
    Date of Patent: February 3, 1998
    Assignee: Rieter Ingolstadt Spinnereimaschinenbau AG
    Inventors: Wolfgang Gohler, Michael Strobel
  • Patent number: 5651165
    Abstract: The instant invention relates to the deposit of the fiber sliver end after the filling of a flat can. It is the object of the invention to deposit and prepare the sliver end in the area of the filling station on a full flat can in order to facilitate automatic handling of the flat can during transportation as well as automatic handling of the sliver end on a spinning machine at the least possible cost. The invention assumes that the positions between outlet (15) of the rotary plate (12), severing device (18) and flat can (1) in relation to each other are adjustable and that an influence on the point of deposit of the sliver end and on the length of the sliver end results from this selected setting.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 1995
    Date of Patent: July 29, 1997
    Assignee: Rieter Ingolstadt Spinnereimaschinenbau AG
    Inventors: Bernhard Mohr, Michael Ueding, Michael Strobel, Albert Kriegler
  • Patent number: 5619773
    Abstract: The instant invention relates to a process for the adjustment of a drafting unit of a draw frame. The drafting unit is equipped with drafting rollers (5, 5') supported in a pillow block (4, 4'). The pillow block (4, 4') is installed on a table (10). The height of the table (10) is adjusted by a first set of adjusting devices and the pitch of the table (10) is adjusted by a second set of adjusting device in relation to the frame (2). The table (10) is installed between the pillow block (4, 4') and the frame (2) for the positional adjustment of the pillow block (4, 4').
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 1996
    Date of Patent: April 15, 1997
    Assignee: Rieter Ingolstadt Spinnereimaschinenbau AG
    Inventors: Wolfgang Gohler, Rudolf Becker, Michael Strobel
  • Patent number: 5566425
    Abstract: The instant invention relates to the deposit of the fiber sliver end after the filling of a flat can. It is the object of the invention to deposit and prepare the sliver end in the area of the filling station on a full flat can in order to facilitate automatic handling of the flat can during transportation as well as automatic handling of the sliver end on a spinning machine at the least possible cost. The invention assumes that the positions between outlet (15) of the rotary plate (12), severing device (18) and flat can (1) in relation to each other are adjustable and that an influence on the point of deposit of the sliver end and on the length of the sliver end results from this selected setting.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 1994
    Date of Patent: October 22, 1996
    Assignee: Rieter Ingolstadt Spinnereimaschinenbau AG
    Inventors: Bernhard Mohr, Michael Ueding, Michael Strobel, Albert Kriegler
  • Patent number: 5528798
    Abstract: A process for controlling the operation of a textile draw frame wherein a plurality of fiber slivers are fed to the draw frame at a predetermined desired delivery speed includes monitoring the presence of individual fiber slivers delivered to the draw frame and decreasing the delivery speed of the draw frame if any of the monitored fiber slivers is indicated as missing from being fed to the draw frame. The process includes subsequently increasing the delivery speed of the draw frame if the respective missing fiber slivers are again indicated as being fed to the draw frame. The invention also includes a draw frame including apparatus for carrying out the controlling process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 1995
    Date of Patent: June 25, 1996
    Assignee: Rieter Ingolstadt Spinnereimaschinenbau AG
    Inventors: Michael Strobel, Dieter Werner, Kumara De Silva, Wolfgang Jaeger
  • Patent number: 5453273
    Abstract: A ringworm vaccine comprising an effective amount of a homogenized, formaldehyde-killed Microsporum canis culture in a carrier. The vaccine can include an effective amount of the homogenized, formaldehyde-killed Microsporum canis culture in a combination with homogenized, formaldehyde-killed pure Microsporum gypsum culture and homogenized, formaldehyde-killed pure Trichophyton mentagrophytes culture. Methods of treating a patient employing the vaccines are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 1991
    Date of Patent: September 26, 1995
    Assignee: Jefferson Labs, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Werner, Michael Strobel
  • Patent number: 5412845
    Abstract: The invention is a process and a device for the jigging of a flat can in a textile draw frame. According to the invention, the flat can is subjected to different dynamic moments in the translational movement along the jigging path. It is a characteristic of the invention that the speed is regularly modified in proximity of the reversal points (P1, P2), i.e. in the area of the reversal paths (UW1, UW2). The jigging device is provided with a driving device which renders the constant translational movement changeable in proximity of the reversal point (P1, P2). The driving device may be a servomotor controlled by a computer which serves as the control device. In another embodiment the diving device is a different, less expensive electric motor on the drive shaft of which belt pulleys capable of being coupled are installed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 1993
    Date of Patent: May 9, 1995
    Assignee: Rieter Ingolstadt Spinnereimaschinenbau AG
    Inventors: Michael Ueding, Michael Strobel, Albert Kriegler, Jurgen Sauer
  • Patent number: 5243812
    Abstract: A yarn is fed at a piecing speed to the fiber collection surface of a spinning rotor. It is there combined with the fibers of a fiber ring and is then drawn off from the spinning rotor in the form of a continuous yarn while fibers newly fed into the spinning rotor continue to be incorporated in the yarn. The rotor speed is changed, immediately after piecing, from the piecing speed to a rotational speed which is lower than the piecing speed. The rotor speed is then increased to the production speed. In this manner, optimal conditions are achieved with respect to propagation of twist and draw-off of the piecing joint. To carry out this process, elements are provided for the reduction of the rotor speed from piecing speed to a lower value, for renewed acceleration of the rotor speed after a desired minimum value has been reached of after the passage of a predetermined period of time, as well as elements to tie the accelerating rotor speed to the desired production speed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 1992
    Date of Patent: September 14, 1993
    Assignee: Schubert & Salzer Maschinenfabrik AG
    Inventors: Michael Strobel, Edmund Schuller
  • Patent number: 5152132
    Abstract: A yarn is fed at a piecing speed to the fiber collection surface of a spinning rotor. It is there combined with the fibers of a fiber ring and is then drawn off from the spinning rotor in the form of a continuous yarn while fibers newly fed into the spinning rotor continue to be incorporated in the yarn. The rotor speed is changed, immediately after piecing, from the piecing speed to a rotational speed which is lower than the piecing speed. The rotor speed is then increased to the production speed. In this manner, optimal conditions are achieved with respect to propagation of twist and draw-off of the piecing joint. To carry out this process, mechanisms are provided for the reduction of the rotor speed from piecing speed to a lower value, for renewed acceleration of the rotor speed after a desired minimum value has been reached after the passage of a predetermined period of time, as well as mechanisms to tie the accelerating rotor speed to the desired production speed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 1990
    Date of Patent: October 6, 1992
    Inventors: Michael Strobel, Edmund Schuller
  • Patent number: 5048574
    Abstract: A process of stacking bobbin formers in superimposed layers in a former magazine and separating the bobbin formers of, at least, the lowest layer and removing them from the former magazine. The bobbin formers of the lowest layer are maintained in contact on their underside with a support which moves in direction of the discharge point. A device for the storage of bobbin formers in a former magazine comprising a conveyor is disposed below the stored bobbin formers to separate said bobbin formers. The running direction of the conveyor is essentially tangential to the surface of the stored bobbin formers. The device includes a device for the removal of separated bobbin formers is supported on a support which is moved in the direction of the discharge point. This support exerts a tangential frictional force upon the surfaces of the bobbin formers so that said bobbin formers roll towards the discharge point.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 1990
    Date of Patent: September 17, 1991
    Assignee: Schubert & Salzer Maschinenfabrik Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Sven Rossie, Robert Braun, Franz Seitz, Michael Strobel
  • Patent number: 4926627
    Abstract: A device for the feeding and opening of a fiber sliver for an open-end spinning device, having a feeder roll, a pressure roll interacting with the feeder roll and an opening roll. The device includes a tray with two guide walls guiding the fiber sliver between the pressure roll and the opening roll and laterally between themselves. The pressure roll is mounted in the feeding tray which has a supporting surface between the feeding roll and the opening roll, to support the fiber sliver and which is delimited by the guide walls. The opening roll is driven in the same direction of rotation as the feeder roll.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 1989
    Date of Patent: May 22, 1990
    Assignee: Schubert & Salzer Maschinenfabrik Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Erwin Braun, Michael Strobel, Rupert Karl
  • Patent number: 4592362
    Abstract: What is described is a leg-supporting means for making restrained X-ray photographs of the knee joint. In order to obviate the disadvantages of the apparatus which are on the market for making X-ray photographs of the knee joint, more especially the unstable position of the proband leg and shift instabilities with small degrees of flexion, provision is made for a thigh section or member with two clamping members movable concentrically relatively to one another to be connected to a ring enclosing the X-ray zone for the knee joint, and for the ring with the thigh member to be rotatable relatively to a lower leg member about its center and by up to 90.degree. towards both sides.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 1983
    Date of Patent: June 3, 1986
    Assignee: Hermann Ruf
    Inventors: Hans-Werner Stedtfeld, Michael Strobel
  • Patent number: D439979
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2001
    Assignee: Karl Storz GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Michael Strobel, Michael Sauer