Patents by Inventor Thomas Matheyka

Thomas Matheyka 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: 11518664
    Abstract: A filling device includes an evaluation device that is connected by a data line to pressure sensor and that detects an opening pressure of a keg or of a keg fitting, compares it with stored reference pressure data, and chooses, based on the result of the comparison, between allowing the keg to be filled and preventing the keg from being filled.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2022
    Assignee: KHS GmbH
    Inventors: Thomas Matheyka, Hilmar Fickert
  • Publication number: 20210395065
    Abstract: A filling device includes an evaluation device that is connected by a data line to pressure sensor and that detects an opening pressure of a keg or of a keg fitting, compares it with stored reference pressure data, and chooses, based on the result of the comparison, between allowing the keg to be filled and preventing the keg from being filled.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2019
    Publication date: December 23, 2021
    Inventors: Thomas Matheyka, Hilmar Fickert
  • Patent number: 10246202
    Abstract: A method for treating kegs in a container-treatment machine includes passing a first keg through a first set of treatment stations on the container-treatment machine and passing a second keg through a second set of treatment stations on the container-treatment machine. The first and second sets depend on a condition of the first and second kegs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2019
    Assignee: KHS GmbH
    Inventors: Heinrich-Dieter Froehlich, Thomas Matheyka
  • Patent number: 10077127
    Abstract: The present application disclosed a method for sterilizing flexible containers using a flexible container sterilizing arrangement. Such containers may comprise bags, pouches, or similar containers. The method comprises moving container material, using a conveying arrangement of the flexible container sterilizing arrangement, through an entry port into a housing of the flexible container sterilizing arrangement. The entry port is formed by a container-material sterilizing device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2018
    Assignee: KHS GmbH
    Inventor: Thomas Matheyka
  • Patent number: 9873569
    Abstract: A container-treatment machine includes a frame, transport devices for conveying containers, and intermediate conveyors. Treatment stations, some of which are treatment modules, are arranged between the first and second transport-devices. The intermediate conveyors convey containers to corresponding ones of the treatment stations. The intermediate conveyors extend transversely between the transport devices. Some of the treatment modules are held on the frame so as to be removable from operating positions thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2018
    Assignee: KHS GmbH
    Inventors: Heinrich-Dieter Frohlich, Thomas Matheyka
  • Publication number: 20180009609
    Abstract: A container-treatment machine includes a frame, transport devices for conveying containers, and intermediate conveyors. Treatment stations, some of which are treatment modules, are arranged between the first and second transport-devices. The intermediate conveyors convey containers to corresponding ones of the treatment stations. The intermediate conveyors extend transversely between the transport devices. Some of the treatment modules are held on the frame so as to be removable from operating positions thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2016
    Publication date: January 11, 2018
    Inventors: Heinrich-Dieter Frohlich, Thomas Matheyka
  • Publication number: 20180009553
    Abstract: A method for treating kegs in a container-treatment machine includes passing a first keg through a first set of treatment stations on the container-treatment machine and passing a second keg through a second set of treatment stations on the container-treatment machine. The first and second sets depend on a condition of the first and second kegs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2016
    Publication date: January 11, 2018
    Inventors: Heinrich-Dieter Froehlich, Thomas Matheyka
  • Patent number: 9334070
    Abstract: A packaging arrangement for packaging packages and a method of packaging packages using a packaging arrangement, in which the packages are moved into a receptacle supported on a flexible band. The band is moved to rotate the receptacle to allow at least one additional package to be inserted into the receptacle through another side.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2016
    Assignee: KHS GmbH
    Inventors: Volker Till, Thomas Matheyka
  • Patent number: 9187198
    Abstract: A method of filling dry vegetable soup packets in a packet filling plant using a filling machine and an apparatus therefor, and a method of filling bags with either liquids or solids in a filling plant and an apparatus therefor. The abstract of the disclosure is submitted herewith as required by 37 C.F.R. §1.72(b). As stated in 37 C.F.R. §1.72(b): A brief abstract of the technical disclosure in the specification must commence on a separate sheet, preferably following the claims, under the heading “Abstract of the Disclosure.” The purpose of the abstract is to enable the Patent and Trademark Office and the public generally to determine quickly from a cursory inspection the nature and gist of the technical disclosure. The abstract shall not be used for interpreting the scope of the claims. Therefore, any statements made relating to the abstract are not intended to limit the claims in any manner and should not be interpreted as limiting the claims in any manner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2015
    Assignee: KHS GmbH
    Inventor: Thomas Matheyka
  • Patent number: 8707663
    Abstract: An apparatus for the treatment of flexible, hose-like objects, such as bags, in which the processing devices are located on a guide track above the objects to be treated, which processing devices and guide track are suspended from a framework with an empty space underneath.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2014
    Assignee: KHS GmbH
    Inventor: Thomas Matheyka
  • Publication number: 20110167771
    Abstract: A package filling plant, a packing device and method for grouping a packing formation of packages and containers, and a packing device and method for grouping a packing formation of packages and containers. The abstract of the disclosure is submitted herewith as required by 37 C.F.R. §1.72(b). As stated in 37 C.F.R. §1.72(b): A brief abstract of the technical disclosure in the specification must commence on a separate sheet, preferably following the claims, under the heading “Abstract of the Disclosure.” The purpose of the abstract is to enable the Patent and Trademark Office and the public generally to determine quickly from a cursory inspection the nature and gist of the technical disclosure. The abstract shall not be used for interpreting the scope of the claims. Therefore, any statements made relating to the abstract are not intended to limit the claims in any manner and should not be interpreted as limiting the claims in any manner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2010
    Publication date: July 14, 2011
    Inventors: Volker TILL, Thomas MATHEYKA
  • Publication number: 20100221146
    Abstract: A method of aseptically treating, forming, filling, and sealing flexible bag packages in a bag packaging machine. The abstract of the disclosure is submitted herewith as required by 37 C.F.R. §1.72(b). As stated in 37 C.F.R. §1.72(b): A brief abstract of the technical disclosure in the specification must commence on a separate sheet, preferably following the claims, under the heading “Abstract of the Disclosure.” The purpose of the abstract is to enable the Patent and Trademark Office and the public generally to determine quickly from a cursory inspection the nature and gist of the technical disclosure. The abstract shall not be used for interpreting the scope of the claims. Therefore, any statements made relating to the abstract are not intended to limit the claims in any manner and should not be interpreted as limiting the claims in any manner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2009
    Publication date: September 2, 2010
    Inventor: Thomas MATHEYKA
  • Publication number: 20100037561
    Abstract: A method of filling dry vegetable soup packets in a packet filling plant using a filling machine and an apparatus therefor, and a method of filling bags with either liquids or solids in a filling plant and an apparatus therefor. The abstract of the disclosure is submitted herewith as required by 37 C.F.R. §1.72(b). As stated in 37 C.F.R. §1.72(b): A brief abstract of the technical disclosure in the specification must commence on a separate sheet, preferably following the claims, under the heading “Abstract of the Disclosure.” The purpose of the abstract is to enable the Patent and Trademark Office and the public generally to determine quickly from a cursory inspection the nature and gist of the technical disclosure. The abstract shall not be used for interpreting the scope of the claims. Therefore, any statements made relating to the abstract are not intended to limit the claims in any manner and should not be interpreted as limiting the claims in any manner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2009
    Publication date: February 18, 2010
    Inventor: Thomas Matheyka
  • Publication number: 20100005760
    Abstract: A method and arrangement for treating bags to be filled with a product prior to filling the bags with a product. The abstract of the disclosure is submitted herewith as required by 37 C.F.R. §1.72(b). As stated in 37 C.F.R. §1.72(b): A brief abstract of the technical disclosure in the specification must commence on a separate sheet, preferably following the claims, under the heading “Abstract of the Disclosure.” The purpose of the abstract is to enable the Patent and Trademark Office and the public generally to determine quickly from a cursory inspection the nature and gist of the technical disclosure. The abstract shall not be used for interpreting the scope of the claims. Therefore, any statements made relating to the abstract are not intended to limit the claims in any manner and should not be interpreted as limiting the claims in any manner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2009
    Publication date: January 14, 2010
    Inventor: Thomas MATHEYKA
  • Publication number: 20090320958
    Abstract: An apparatus for the filling of bags having at least one opening therein and having space to permit decreased accumulation of filling materials. The abstract of the disclosure is submitted herewith as required by 37 C.F.R. §1.72(b). As stated in 37 C.F.R. §1.72(b): A brief abstract of the technical disclosure in the specification must commence on a separate sheet, preferably following the claims, under the heading “Abstract of the Disclosure.” The purpose of the abstract is to enable the Patent and Trademark Office and the public generally to determine quickly from a cursory inspection the nature and gist of the technical disclosure. The abstract shall not be used for interpreting the scope of the claims. Therefore, any statements made relating to the abstract are not intended to limit the claims in any manner and should not be interpreted as limiting the claims in any manner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2008
    Publication date: December 31, 2009
    Inventor: Thomas MATHEYKA
  • Publication number: 20090158694
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for the opening and filling of flexibly sided containers such as bags having at least one opening therein. The abstract of the disclosure is submitted herewith as required by 37 C.F.R. §1.72(b). As stated in 37 C.F.R. §1.72(b): A brief abstract of the technical disclosure in the specification must commence on a separate sheet, preferably following the claims, under the heading “Abstract of the Disclosure.” The purpose of the abstract is to enable the Patent and Trademark Office and the public generally to determine quickly from a cursory inspection the nature and gist of the technical disclosure. The abstract shall not be used for interpreting the scope of the claims. Therefore, any statements made relating to the abstract are not intended to limit the claims in any manner and should not be interpreted as limiting the claims in any manner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2008
    Publication date: June 25, 2009
    Inventor: Thomas MATHEYKA
  • Publication number: 20070101684
    Abstract: A device for producing tubular bags filled with bulk goods from continuous foil tubes. The device includes a pair of sealing tools that seal or weld the foil tubes in bag-length intervals. A pair of closing bars connected to the sealing tools are biased toward each other and press the foil tubes before the sealing tools are closed. A stripper is provided to remove the residue of the bulk goods from the area of the seal by a wiping motion in the direction of bag movement through the device. The closing bars are connected to the stripper so that through a closing movement of the closing bars, the stripper is pulled along in the run direction of the foil while touching the foil to strip the area to be sealed before the sealing tools close.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2006
    Publication date: May 10, 2007
    Applicant: CMD Corporation
    Inventors: Thomas Matheyka, Christian Herwig
  • Patent number: 7213384
    Abstract: A device for producing tubular bags filled with bulk goods from continuous foil tubes. The device includes a pair of sealing tools that seal or weld the foil tubes in bag-length intervals. A pair of closing bars connected to the sealing tools are biased toward each other and press the foil tubes before the sealing tools are closed. A stripper is provided to remove the residue of the bulk goods from the area of the seal by a wiping motion in the direction of bag movement through the device. The closing bars are connected to the stripper so that through a closing movement of the closing bars, the stripper is pulled along in the run direction of the foil while touching the foil to strip the area to be sealed before the sealing tools close.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2007
    Assignee: CMD Corporation
    Inventors: Thomas Matheyka, Christian Helwig
  • Patent number: 7069709
    Abstract: A device for producing tubular bags filled with bulk goods from continuous foil tubes. The device includes a pair of sealing tools that seal or weld the foil tubes in bag-length intervals. A pair of closing bars connected to the sealing tools are biased toward each other and press the foil tubes before the sealing tools are closed. A stripper is provided to remove the residue of the bulk goods from the area of the seal by a wiping motion in the direction of bag movement through the device. The closing bars are connected to the stripper so that through a closing movement of the closing bars, the stripper is pulled along in the run direction of the foil while touching the foil to strip the area to be sealed before the sealing tools close.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2006
    Assignee: CMD Corporation
    Inventors: Thomas Matheyka, Christian Helwig
  • Patent number: D620810
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2010
    Assignee: KHS AG
    Inventors: Wilfried Ehmer, Thomas Matheyka