Patents by Inventor Udo Mertens

Udo Mertens 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).

  • PLUMBING FIXTURE
    Publication number: 20090038700
    Abstract: A plumbing fixture is provided that comprises substantially a housing, which has connections for a cold and hot water supply and an outlet for mixed water, and a water conduit module, which has a preformed hollow section and at least one inlet for cold, hot, or mixed water. The housing can be connected as a single piece and the water conduit module sealingly with the housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2008
    Publication date: February 12, 2009
    Applicant: Grohe AG
    Inventors: Udo MERTENS, Stefan Krueger, Frank Lambrechts
  • COMPOSITE CASTING PROCESS
    Publication number: 20090041962
    Abstract: A method for producing housings, especially for sanitary fixtures, is provided whereby a preformed hollow profile with a form-imparting enveloping material is provided. The enveloped hollow profile is placed in a casting mold, and a housing is produced by casting, such that during the casting process in the area of the connection sites a form-locking connection of the housing and the hollow profile forms.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2008
    Publication date: February 12, 2009
    Applicant: Grohe AG
    Inventors: Udo MERTENS, Uwe Stoelzel
  • Grinding wheel for surface cutting of workpieces
    Patent number: 5470273
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a grinding wheel for surface cutting of workpieces, comprising a carrier wheel and an abrasive lining which is composed of a plurality of individual hexagonal and equilateral grinding portions which are secured to the carrier plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 1993
    Date of Patent: November 28, 1995
    Assignee: Ernst Winter & Sohn (GmbH & Co.)
    Inventor: Udo Mertens