Patents by Inventor Volker Thole

Volker Thole 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).

  • Method of and apparatus for controlling the manufacturing process in the continuous production of gypsum-cemented workpieces
    Patent number: 5116555
    Abstract: A method for controlling the manufacturing process in the continuous prodion of gypsum-cemented workpieces utilizing a belt-type press or similar equipment including a number of press segments joined in tandem relationship. Utilizing this press, the gypsum undergoing hydration is compacted until the end of the hydration is reached. The swelling pressure created in the course of the hydration is measured and utilized to control the manufacturing process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 1990
    Date of Patent: May 26, 1992
    Assignee: Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft zur Forderung der angewandten Forschung e.V.
    Inventors: Volker Thole, Thomas Hilbert