Patents by Inventor Urs Langenegger

Urs Langenegger 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: 11358186
    Abstract: The invention relates to a connector head (12) comprising an interior space (40), a tank connector (13) which is in fluid communication with the interior space (40) and which can be fluidly connected to a valve apparatus (10) mounted on the tank (9) for filling or emptying the tank (9), a product port (14) in fluid communication with the interior space (40) and a discharge port (33) in fluid communication with the interior space (40). To allow a tank to be filled and emptied under improved hygienic conditions, it is proposed that the connector head (12) comprises a first valve (29), with which first valve (29) the product port (14) can be shut off from the interior space (40), a second valve (34), with which second valve (34) the discharge port (33) can be shut off from the interior space (40), and a cleaning device (38) adapted and arranged to clean the interior space (40) and the tank connector (13). The invention also relates to a valve block.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2022
    Inventors: Heiko Busch, Reimar Gutte, Thomas Christian Hagnauer, Urs Langenegger
  • Publication number: 20200115211
    Abstract: The invention relates to a connector head (12) comprising an interior space (40), a tank connector (13) which is in fluid communication with the interior space (40) and which can be fluidly connected to a valve apparatus (10) mounted on the tank (9) for filling or emptying the tank (9), a product port (14) in fluid communication with the interior space (40) and a discharge port (33) in fluid communication with the interior space (40). To allow a tank to be filled and emptied under improved hygienic conditions, it is proposed that the connector head (12) comprises a first valve (29), with which first valve (29) the product port (14) can be shut off from the interior space (40), a second valve (34), with which second valve (34) the discharge port (33) can be shut off from the interior space (40), and a cleaning device (38) adapted and arranged to clean the interior space (40) and the tank connector (13). The invention also relates to a valve block.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2018
    Publication date: April 16, 2020
    Inventors: Heiko Busch, Reimar Gutte, Thomas Christian Hagnauer, Urs Langenegger
  • Patent number: 9903478
    Abstract: The invention relates to a valve apparatus having a housing (100), which housing has a first port (102), which can be connected to a tank (200), and a second port (106), having a closing element (110) which is provided in the housing and which can be placed into an open position, in which a fluid connection is produced between the first port and second port, and which can be placed into a closed position, in which the first and second ports are separated from one another in fluid-tight fashion, having a first (120) and a second (130) seal arrangement between closing element and housing, wherein the first and the second seal arrangement (120, 130) are spaced apart from one another and wherein each seal arrangement interacts with a corresponding seat (126, 136).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2018
    Assignee: GEA ASEPTOMAG AG
    Inventor: Urs Langenegger
  • Publication number: 20160258539
    Abstract: The invention relates to a valve apparatus having a housing (100), which housing has a first port (102), which can be connected to a tank (200), and a second port (106), having a closing element (110) which is provided in the housing and which can be placed into an open position, in which a fluid connection is produced between the first port and second port, and which can be placed into a closed position, in which the first and second ports are separated from one another in fluid-tight fashion, having a first (120) and a second (130) seal arrangement between closing element and housing, wherein the first and the second seal arrangement (120, 130) are spaced apart from one another and wherein each seal arrangement interacts with a corresponding seat (126, 136).
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2013
    Publication date: September 8, 2016
    Inventor: Urs LANGENEGGER
  • Patent number: 4590865
    Abstract: A piece of furniture is equipped with a table top (3) which can be adjusted both in height as well as in its angle of tilt and which is suspended in a stand which consists of two hollow side pieces (1) and a hollow connecting bracket (2). Both the rear as well as the front adjusting mechanisms consist of standardized parts (29, 33, 35, 36, 39, 40) and the same parts can be used in most cases for both mechanisms. This ensures an economical manufacturing process and simplifies storage-keeping. The adjusting mechanisms can be loosely assembled for the most part without any tools, a fact that makes it possible even for unskilled workers to assemble and disassemble the device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 1984
    Date of Patent: May 27, 1986
    Assignee: Embru-Werke, Mantel & CIA
    Inventors: Wendolin Rutsche, Urs Langenegger
  • Patent number: 4516509
    Abstract: This piece of furniture is designed for setup at the work place in a modular design concept and has an adjustable tabletop. At the rear edge of the tabletop (1) there is at least one bolt (27) with a projecting end which passes through a vertical slit (29) in a hollow beam (3). In the hollow space of this beam, there is at least one vertical adjusting spindle (32) which has a follower nut (31). This follower nut is connected to the bolt (27) in such a way that when the spindle is turned, the rear part is raised or lowered. The adjusting mechanism is easy to operate and permits infinite adjustment of the rear side of the tabletop. It takes up very little space, so that electrical lines and other facilities can be housed easily in the hollow space of the beam.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 1982
    Date of Patent: May 14, 1985
    Assignee: Embru-Werke, Mantel & Cie.
    Inventors: Urs Langenegger, Werner Roffler, Wendolin Rutsche
  • Patent number: 4422385
    Abstract: The office furniture item is provided with at least two lateral parts (1) interconnected by a connective support (21). The lateral parts (1) and the connective support (21) are provided with a continuous cavity. Each lateral part (1) comprises a core element (2) with a supporting column (6) from which a leg part (5) and a supporting arm (7) protrude. The core element (2) is provided with recesses (9,10,11) which are at least partly sealed by the cover means (3,4,16). The office furniture item is appropriate for the working station design in modular design. Signal cables and electrical conduits can be inserted at any time without any problem. They are invisible from the outside.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 1980
    Date of Patent: December 27, 1983
    Assignee: Embru-Werke, Mantel & Cia.
    Inventors: Wendolin Rutsche, Urs Langenegger
  • Patent number: 4397244
    Abstract: Two lateral parts (1) interconnected by an upper support (21) are provided in an office furniture unit, with an adjustable table top (22) being arranged between said lateral parts. The adjustment of the table top in the tilt and vertically is accomplished by lateral and posterior pin engagements (35 and/or 32). A bolt (28) which is positioned for reciprocal movement is arranged in the posterior edge (26) of the table top (22). The head (54) of the bolt (28) grips behind a vertical slot (38) of the support (21). Upon disengagement of the table top for its adjustment, it remains connected to the support via the bolt so that it cannot drop out.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 1980
    Date of Patent: August 9, 1983
    Assignee: Embru-Werke, Mantel & CIE
    Inventors: Wendolin Rutsche, Urs Langenegger