Patents by Inventor Richard Esser
Richard Esser 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).
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Patent number: 10393570Abstract: A precision balance including a weighing chamber (16); a draft shield (18, 20, 22), which surrounds the weighing chamber (16); a climate module (34), which is detachably disposed in the weighing chamber (16); a processor (32) and a data input unit, which both form part of the overall precision balance; and a data transmission path, over which data is exchanged between the climate module (34) and the processor (32). Also disclosed is a climate module for a precision balance. The climate module (34) forms a self-contained modular unit and includes an air pressure sensor (62), an air humidity sensor (54) and an air temperature sensor (52) The climate module also includes a data transmission path configured to transmit data to a processor external to the climate module, and a mounting mechanism configured to secure the climate module detachably to a weighing module (10).Type: GrantFiled: May 9, 2016Date of Patent: August 27, 2019Assignee: SARTORIUS LAB INSTRUMENTS GMBH & CO. KGInventors: Richard Esser, Heyko Holst, Sigo Muehlich, Falko Hilbrunner, Thomas Fehling, Benno Gatzemeier, Rainer Gunkel
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Publication number: 20190137325Abstract: A mass comparator including a weighing chamber (16); a draft shield (18, 20, 22), which surrounds the weighing chamber; a climate module (34), which is detachably disposed in the weighing chamber; a processor (32), a data input unit, and a data transmission path, over which data is exchanged between the climate module and the processor. The processor is programmed to use the air pressure, the air humidity and the air temperature in the weighing chamber to determine, based on the density of a substance to be weighed, an air buoyancy of at least one test sample and/or a buoyancy correction factor. Also disclosed are a climate module configured to electrically yet detachably couple to a mass comparator, and a method for operating a mass comparator including determining the air buoyancy and/or the buoyancy correction factor.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 28, 2018Publication date: May 9, 2019Inventors: Richard ESSER, Heyko HOLST, Sigo MUEHLICH, Falko HILBRUNNER, Thomas FEHLING, Benno GATZEMEIER, Rainer GUNKEL
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Publication number: 20160252389Abstract: A precision balance including a weighing chamber (16); a draft shield (18, 20, 22), which surrounds the weighing chamber (16); a climate module (34), which is detachably disposed in the weighing chamber (16); a processor (32) and a data input unit, which both form part of the overall precision balance; and a data transmission path, over which data is exchanged between the climate module (34) and the processor (32). Also disclosed is a climate module for a precision balance. The climate module (34) forms a self-contained modular unit and includes an air pressure sensor (62), an air humidity sensor (54) and an air temperature sensor (52) The climate module also includes a data transmission path configured to transmit data to a processor external to the climate module, and a mounting mechanism configured to secure the climate module detachably to a weighing module (10).Type: ApplicationFiled: May 9, 2016Publication date: September 1, 2016Inventors: Richard ESSER, Heyko HOLST, Sigo MUEHLICH, Falko HILBRUNNER, Thomas FEHLING, Benno GATZEMEIER, Rainer GUNKEL
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Publication number: 20160252388Abstract: A mass comparator including a weighing chamber (16); a draft shield (18, 20, 22), which surrounds the weighing chamber; a climate module (34), which is detachably disposed in the weighing chamber; a processor (32), a data input unit, and a data transmission path, over which data is exchanged between the climate module and the processor. The processor is programmed to use the air pressure, the air humidity and the air temperature in the weighing chamber to determine, based on the density of a substance to be weighed, an air buoyancy of at least one test sample and/or a buoyancy correction factor. Also disclosed are a climate module configured to electrically yet detachably couple to a mass comparator, and a method for operating a mass comparator including determining the air buoyancy and/or the buoyancy correction factor.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 9, 2016Publication date: September 1, 2016Inventors: Richard ESSER, Heyko HOLST, Sigo MUEHLICH, Falko HILBRUNNER, Thomas FEHLING, Benno GATZEMEIER, Rainer GUNKEL
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Patent number: 7851390Abstract: A heat-shrinkable planar textile material with a plurality of yarn systems forming the planar textile material, wherein the planar textile material having at least one heat-shrinkable plastic yarn. The planar textile material is suitable for producing furniture elements, especially seating furniture elements, preferably backrests and/or seat elements, decorative elements, hollow channels, automotive accessories, and the like, wherein the heat-shrinkable planar textile material can be mounted on a carrier structure and then heat shrunk.Type: GrantFiled: January 29, 2008Date of Patent: December 14, 2010Assignee: K&R Textil GmbH & Co. KGInventors: Oliver Salzmann, Till W. H. d'Alquen, Hans-Richard Essers
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Patent number: 7624543Abstract: A portable decontamination system includes a preassembled shelter, convertible between a stowed configuration and a deployed configuration, and a fluid delivery system integral with the shelter. In the stowed configuration the shelter encloses a negligible volume. In the deployed configuration the shelter comprises a plurality of side walls, a plurality of end walls, and a roof. The walls and the roof define a central space. The fluid delivery system is configured to convey decontamination fluid into the shelter and to distribute decontamination fluid throughout at least a portion of the central space.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2006Date of Patent: December 1, 2009Assignee: Branch Banking and Trust CompanyInventors: Chad Sample, Richard A. Esser
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Publication number: 20090081409Abstract: A heat-shrinkable planar textile material with a plurality of yarn systems forming the planar textile material, wherein the planar textile material having at least one heat-shrinkable plastic yarn. The planar textile material is suitable for producing furniture elements, especially seating furniture elements, preferably backrests and/or seat elements, decorative elements, hollow channels, automotive accessories, and the like, wherein the heat-shrinkable planar textile material can be mounted on a carrier structure and then heat shrunk.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 29, 2008Publication date: March 26, 2009Inventors: Oliver Salzmann, Till W.H. d'Alquen, Hans-Richard Essers
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Publication number: 20070095375Abstract: A portable decontamination system includes a preassembled shelter, convertible between a stowed configuration and a deployed configuration, and a fluid delivery system integral with the shelter. In the stowed configuration the shelter encloses a negligible volume. In the deployed configuration the shelter comprises a plurality of side walls, a plurality of end walls, and a roof. The walls and the roof define a central space. The fluid delivery system is configured to convey decontamination fluid into the shelter and to distribute decontamination fluid throughout at least a portion of the central space.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 29, 2006Publication date: May 3, 2007Inventors: Chad Sample, Richard Esser
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Patent number: 7131236Abstract: A portable decontamination system includes a preassembled shelter, convertible between a stowed configuration and a deployed configuration, and a fluid delivery system integral with the shelter. In the stowed configuration the shelter encloses a negligible volume. In the deployed configuration the shelter comprises a plurality of side walls, a plurality of end walls, and a roof. The walls and the roof define a central space. The fluid delivery system is configured to convey decontamination fluid into the shelter and to distribute decontamination fluid throughout at least a portion of the central space.Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 2002Date of Patent: November 7, 2006Assignee: TVI CorporationInventors: Chad Sample, Richard A. Esser
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Patent number: 6953127Abstract: A portable rapidly deploying hazardous material containment device is disclosed, which is adapted to receive and retain hazardous materials. The containment device includes a framework may be easily and rapidly manipulated between an erect open configuration and a collapsed compact configuration. The framework of the containment device includes rods, hubs, and a canopy. Each rod pivotally joins to another rod by a scissors-type connection intermediate the rod ends. In addition, the end portion of each rod pivotally joins to a hub, where each hub may receive a plurality of rods. As configured, each rod enjoys pivotal movement in relation to the hub along a single axis of revolution. The rods rotate about this single axis of revolution from the collapsed compact configuration, where the rods are substantially parallel to one another, to the erect open configuration, where the rods radiate outwardly from one another and the framework of the containment device includes four side walls.Type: GrantFiled: October 13, 2000Date of Patent: October 11, 2005Assignee: TVI CorporationInventor: Richard A. Esser
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Patent number: 6729460Abstract: A portable rapidly deploying roller transfer device is disclosed, which is adapted to receive and convey objects. The transfer device may be rapidly manipulated between an elongated open configuration and a collapsed compact configuration. The framework of the transfer device includes rods, hubs, and a canopy. Each rod pivotally joins to another rod by a scissors-type connection intermediate the rod ends. In addition, the end portion of each rod pivotally joins to a hub, where each hub may receive a plurality of rods. As configured, each rod enjoys pivotal movement in relation to the hub along a single axis of revolution. The rods rotate about this single axis of revolution from the collapsed compact configuration, where the rods are substantially parallel to one another, to the erect open configuration, where the rods radiate outwardly from one another and the framework of the transfer device assumes a rectangular prism shape.Type: GrantFiled: March 29, 2001Date of Patent: May 4, 2004Assignee: TVI CorporationInventors: Richard A. Esser, Chad Sample
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Publication number: 20030074845Abstract: A portable decontamination system includes a preassembled shelter, convertible between a stowed configuration and a deployed configuration, and a fluid delivery system integral with the shelter. In the stowed configuration the shelter encloses a negligible volume. In the deployed configuration the shelter comprises a plurality of side walls, a plurality of end walls, and a roof. The walls and the roof define a central space. The fluid delivery system is configured to convey decontamination fluid into the shelter and to distribute decontamination fluid throughout at least a portion of the central space.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 27, 2002Publication date: April 24, 2003Inventors: Chad Sample, Richard A. Esser
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Publication number: 20010045339Abstract: A portable rapidly deploying roller transfer device is disclosed, which is adapted to receive and convey objects. The transfer device may be rapidly manipulated between an elongated open configuration and a collapsed compact configuration. The framework of the transfer device includes rods, hubs, and a canopy. Each rod pivotally joins to another rod by a scissors-type connection intermediate the rod ends. In addition, the end portion of each rod pivotally joins to a hub, where each hub may receive a plurality of rods. As configured, each rod enjoys pivotal movement in relation to the hub along a single axis of revolution. The rods rotate about this single axis of revolution from the collapsed compact configuration, where the rods are substantially parallel to one another, to the erect open configuration, where the rods radiate outwardly from one another and the framework of the transfer device assumes a rectangular prism shape.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 29, 2001Publication date: November 29, 2001Applicant: TVI CorporationInventors: Richard A. Esser, Chad Sample
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Patent number: 6244011Abstract: A display framework collapsing from an inverted V-shaped display framework to a compact configuration includes rods, hubs, and a fastening mechanism. Each rod pivotally joins to another rod by a scissors-type connection intermediate the rod ends. In addition, the end portion of each rod pivotally joins to a hub, where each hub may receive a plurality of rods. As configured, each rod enjoys pivotal movement in relation to the hub along a single axis of revolution. The rods rotate about this single axis of revolution from the collapsed compact configuration, where the rods are substantially parallel to one another, to the erect inverted V-shaped configuration, where the rods radiate outwardly from one another and the display framework includes a front face, a rear face, and a top. In this erect configuration, the display framework provides display surfaces on both the front and rear faces.Type: GrantFiled: September 20, 1999Date of Patent: June 12, 2001Assignee: TVI CorporationInventor: Richard A. Esser
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Patent number: 5943837Abstract: A quick erect shelter frame includes a plurality of one piece hubs. Each hub including a base portion having peripheral edges, an upper surface, a lower surface, and a center portion with a hole extending therethrough in a direction perpendicular to the upper surface. Each hub further including a plurality of spaced support members, each extending from the upper surface of the base portion substantially flush with a respective peripheral edge. Each support member having a top surface, a length less than the length of one peripheral edge of the base portion, a hole extending through a first end of the support member in a direction perpendicular to a face surface thereof, and a bore extending in a side of a second end of the support member in a direction perpendicular to the hole in the first end. The hole of each support member being axially aligned with the bore of an adjacent support member.Type: GrantFiled: January 29, 1997Date of Patent: August 31, 1999Assignee: TVI CorporationInventors: Richard A. Esser, Paul W. Wells, Jerry L. Griffith, Hunter L. Graves