Patents by Inventor Thomas GREN

Thomas GREN 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).

  • Device for filling a container and method for operating the device
    Patent number: 12264055
    Abstract: The invention relates inter alia to a device for filling a container. The device comprises a filling valve for discharging a filling material into the container. The device further comprises a throttle valve for adjusting a flow rate of the filling material. The throttle valve comprises a valve member for adjusting a flow cross-section. The throttle valve has a pneumatic drive that is operatively connected to the valve member for moving the valve member, and an electric drive that is operatively connected to the valve member for moving the valve member. Advantageously, the device can combine the advantages of a pneumatic throttle control and the advantages of an electric throttle control.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2023
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2025
    Assignee: KRONES AG
    Inventors: Michael Peter, Thomas Gren
  • DEVICE FOR FILLING A CONTAINER AND METHOD FOR OPERATING THE DEVICE
    Publication number: 20240010482
    Abstract: The invention relates inter alia to a device for filling a container. The device comprises a filling valve for discharging a filling material into the container. The device further comprises a throttle valve for adjusting a flow rate of the filling material. The throttle valve comprises a valve member for adjusting a flow cross-section. The throttle valve has a pneumatic drive that is operatively connected to the valve member for moving the valve member, and an electric drive that is operatively connected to the valve member for moving the valve member. Advantageously, the device can combine the advantages of a pneumatic throttle control and the advantages of an electric throttle control.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2023
    Publication date: January 11, 2024
    Inventors: Michael PETER, Thomas GREN