Patents by Inventor Paul Ragaller

Paul Ragaller 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: 11543365
    Abstract: A measurement system and method of conducting cavity resonance and waveguide measurements is disclosed. The cavity or waveguide may be used to monitor the amount, composition, or distribution of a material or sample contained in the cavity or waveguide or passing through the cavity or waveguide. Improved means for operating the measurement system to reduce measurement variability, improve measurement accuracy, and decrease measurement response times are described. The invention's broad applications range from measurements of filters, catalysts, pipe, and ducts where the material collected in or passing through the cavity or waveguide exhibits dielectric properties different from the material which it displaces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2023
    Assignee: CTS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Alexander Sappok, Paul Ragaller, Leslie Bromberg
  • Patent number: 11255799
    Abstract: A measurement system and method of conducting cavity resonance and waveguide measurements is disclosed. The cavity or waveguide may be used to monitor the amount, composition, or distribution of a material or sample contained in the cavity or waveguide or passing through the cavity or waveguide. Improved means for operating the measurement system to reduce measurement variability, improve measurement accuracy, and decrease measurement response times are described. The invention's broad applications range from measurements of filters, catalysts, pipe, and ducts where the material collected in or passing through the cavity or waveguide exhibits dielectric properties different from the material which it displaces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2022
    Assignee: CTS Corporation
    Inventors: Alexander Sappok, Paul Ragaller, Leslie Bromberg
  • Publication number: 20210102904
    Abstract: A measurement system and method of conducting cavity resonance and waveguide measurements is disclosed. The cavity or waveguide may be used to monitor the amount, composition, or distribution of a material or sample contained in the cavity or waveguide or passing through the cavity or waveguide. Improved means for operating the measurement system to reduce measurement variability, improve measurement accuracy, and decrease measurement response times are described. The invention's broad applications range from measurements of filters, catalysts, pipe, and ducts where the material collected in or passing through the cavity or waveguide exhibits dielectric properties different from the material which it displaces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2020
    Publication date: April 8, 2021
    Applicant: Filter Sensing Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Alexander Sappok, Paul Ragaller, Leslie Bromberg
  • Publication number: 20200333264
    Abstract: A measurement system and method of conducting cavity resonance and waveguide measurements is disclosed. The cavity or waveguide may be used to monitor the amount, composition, or distribution of a material or sample contained in the cavity or waveguide or passing through the cavity or waveguide. Improved means for operating the measurement system to reduce measurement variability, improve measurement accuracy, and decrease measurement response times are described. The invention's broad applications range from measurements of filters, catalysts, pipe, and ducts where the material collected in or passing through the cavity or waveguide exhibits dielectric properties different from the material which it displaces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2020
    Publication date: October 22, 2020
    Applicant: Filter Sensing Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Alexander Sappok, Paul Ragaller, Leslie Bromberg
  • Patent number: 10357733
    Abstract: A system and method for removing retentate from filters is disclosed, which utilizes pressurized and/or vacuum fluid through localized application. The disclosure describes a cleaning system and sequence of steps for carrying out the cleaning process, whereby, a fluid is directed to flow through a localized region of the filter media, thereby dislodging and removing accumulated retentate from the filter. In addition, the localized application of fluid flow allows for localized monitoring of the cleanliness of the filter with a high degree of spatial resolution. This filter retentate removal system and method is broadly applicable to a wide range of systems and processes ranging to engines and exhaust systems to production plants and equipment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2019
    Assignee: CTS Corporation
    Inventors: Paul Ragaller, Alexander Sappok, Leslie Bromberg
  • Patent number: 10309953
    Abstract: A filter retentate analysis system and method is disclosed, which provides information to diagnose the current and historical state of a system generating the retentate or through which the retentate has passed. The disclosure describes the analysis of retentate characteristics which may include the composition, amount, distribution, and physical or chemical properties of the retentate useful to monitor or diagnose the state, health, or operating history of a system or sub-system. The analysis is broadly applicable to wide range of systems and process ranging from engines and exhaust systems to production plants and equipment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2019
    Assignee: CTS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Alexander Sappok, Leslie Bromberg, Paul Ragaller
  • Publication number: 20160136557
    Abstract: A system and method for removing retentate from filters is disclosed, which utilizes pressurized and/or vacuum fluid through localized application. The disclosure describes a cleaning system and sequence of steps for carrying out the cleaning process, whereby, a fluid is directed to flow through a localized region of the filter media, thereby dislodging and removing accumulated retentate from the filter. In addition, the localized application of fluid flow allows for localized monitoring of the cleanliness of the filter with a high degree of spatial resolution. This filter retentate removal system and method is broadly applicable to a wide range of systems and processes ranging to engines and exhaust systems to production plants and equipment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 11, 2015
    Publication date: May 19, 2016
    Inventors: Paul Ragaller, Alexander Sappok, Leslie Bromberg
  • Publication number: 20160109425
    Abstract: A filter retentate analysis system and method is disclosed, which provides information to diagnose the current and historical state of a system generating the retentate or through which the retentate has passed. The disclosure describes the analysis of retentate characteristics which may include the composition, amount, distribution, and physical or chemical properties of the retentate useful to monitor or diagnose the state, health, or operating history of a system or sub-system. The analysis is broadly applicable to wide range of systems and process ranging from engines and exhaust systems to production plants and equipment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2015
    Publication date: April 21, 2016
    Inventors: Alexander Sappok, Leslie Bromberg, Paul Ragaller
  • Publication number: 20150355110
    Abstract: A measurement system and method of conducting cavity resonance and waveguide measurements is disclosed. The cavity or waveguide may be used to monitor the amount, composition, or distribution of a material or sample contained in the cavity or waveguide or passing through the cavity or waveguide. Improved means for operating the measurement system to reduce measurement variability, improve measurement accuracy, and decrease measurement response times are described. The invention's broad applications range from measurements of filters, catalysts, pipe, and ducts where the material collected in or passing through the cavity or waveguide exhibits dielectric properties different from the material which it displaces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2015
    Publication date: December 10, 2015
    Inventors: Alexander Sappok, Leslie Bromberg, Paul Ragaller