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  • 1928 Pheasant Run Trl, De Pere, WI 54115 (920) 983-1314
  • 3950 Seven Oaks Dr, De Pere, WI 54115 (920) 983-1314
  • 176 Bryan St, Green Bay, WI 54301 (920) 983-1314
  • Sturgeon Bay, WI
  • Sherwood, WI
  • Stevens Point, WI

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Engineer/Scientist Specializing In New Product Development For Coated Substrates

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Location:
Green Bay, Wisconsin Area
Industry:
Packaging and Containers

Publications

Us Patents

Determination Of Gas Solubility, Entrained Gas Content, And True Liquid Density In Manufacturing Processes

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US Patent:
6766680, Jul 27, 2004
Filed:
Jan 16, 2002
Appl. No.:
10/046240
Inventors:
Qingyuan Chen - Appleton WI
Robert Josef Franda - Sherwood WI
Assignee:
Appleton Papers, Inc. - Appleton WI
International Classification:
G01N 500
US Classification:
73 1905, 73 1901, 73 191, 73 2333, 73 2504, 73 2901
Abstract:
Improved control of continuous processes that handle liquids. Data generated by this invention is used to control gas contents of liquids within optimum ranges, for instance in paper coating processes and in the manufacture of food products (ketchup), personal care products (shampoo), paints, and in any industry where information on entrained and/or dissolved gases, and related parameters such as true density of and gas solubility in process liquids, is employed to optimize processing. The amount of gas in a liquid is determined by subjecting a mixture of an incompressible liquid sample and a compressible gas to three or more different equilibrium pressure states, measuring the temperature and volume of the mixture at each of the pressure states, determining the changes in volume of the mixture between at least two different pairs of pressure states, and calculating the amount of gas in the liquid sample. The inventive apparatus includes: a reservoir for process fluid; piping through which fluid may be pumped, the piping being under the control of a pressure regulator which is capable of setting at least three different pressures P , P , and P in the apparatus; at least three fluid control valves V , V , and V ; a pressure gauge; a temperature gauge; and a density gauge.

Slip Resistant Nonwoven

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US Patent:
6774063, Aug 10, 2004
Filed:
Feb 19, 2002
Appl. No.:
10/078195
Inventors:
Michael Paul Bouchette - Sherwood WI
Kevin Patrick Coffey - Little Chute WI
Robert Josef Franda - Sherwood WI
Assignee:
Appleton Papers Inc. - Appleton WI
International Classification:
B32B 502
US Classification:
442151, 442101, 442149, 442393, 442417, 428343, 4284022, 36 9 R, 36 71
Abstract:
The present invention is a slip resistant nonwoven material. The material can be useful for surgical or clean room environments. The nonwoven is coated with microencapsulated adhesive. The microcapsule coated nonwoven is resistant for slippage. The substrate in preferred embodiments is fashioned into articles such as slip resistant table coverings or protective articles such as footwear.

Real Time Determination Of Gas Solubility And Related Parameters In Manufacturing Processes

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US Patent:
6847898, Jan 25, 2005
Filed:
Aug 21, 2003
Appl. No.:
10/644997
Inventors:
Qingyuan Chen - Appleton WI, US
Robert Josef Franda - Sherwood WI, US
Assignee:
Appleton Papers Inc. - Appleton WI
International Classification:
G01N 3100
G06F 1900
US Classification:
702 24, 702 22, 702 23, 702 25, 702137
Abstract:
Methods and apparatuses for determining entrained and/or dissolved gas content of gas-liquid mixtures. Data generated is used to control the True (air-free) or Apparent (air-containing) Density or Entrained Air content of liquids within optimum ranges, e. g. in paper coating processes and in the manufacture of food products, personal care products, pharmaceutical products, paints, petroleum blends, etc. For example, an indirect method of continuously determining the amount of gas entrained in a liquid, by: continuously measuring the temperature, flow rate, and apparent density of the mixture at two different pressure states, and calculating the volume percentage of the gas in the liquid by using equation (28) wherein V is the volume of the gas-free liquid calculated by equation (23) in which Pand Pare two different ambient pressures and ΔP=P−P, ρand ρare apparent densities of the liquid sample measured at Pand P, respectively, R is the constant of the Ideal Gas Law, T is the liquid temperature, Q is the flow rate, g(ΔP/Q) is a function for determining the amount of gas being dissolved between Pand P, and Vis determined by equation (27).

Determination Of Gas-Free Densities And Relative Amounts Of Gases In Liquids In Manufacturing Processes

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US Patent:
7017388, Mar 28, 2006
Filed:
May 10, 2004
Appl. No.:
10/841530
Inventors:
Qingyuan Chen - Appleton WI, US
Robert Josef Franda - Sherwood WI, US
Assignee:
Appleton Papers, Inc. - Appleton WI
International Classification:
G01N 5/00
G01N 7/00
G01N 37/00
US Classification:
73 1905, 73 1901, 73 191, 73 2333, 73 2504, 73 2901
Abstract:
Improved control of continuous processes that handle liquids. Data generated by this invention is used to control gas contents of liquids within optimum ranges, for instance in paper coating processes and in the manufacture of food products (ketchup), personal care products (shampoo), paints, and in any industry where information on entrained and/or dissolved gases, and related parameters such as true density of and gas solubility in process liquids, is employed to optimize processing. The amount of gas in a liquid is determined by subjecting a mixture of an incompressible liquid sample and a compressible gas to three or more different equilibrium pressure states, measuring the temperature and volume of the mixture at each of the pressure states, determining the changes in volume of the mixture between at least two different pairs of pressure states, and calculating the amount of gas in the liquid sample. The inventive apparatus includes: a reservoir for process fluid; piping through which fluid may be pumped, the piping being under the control of a pressure regulator which is capable of setting at least three different pressures P P and P in the apparatus; at least three fluid control valves V V and V a pressure gauge; a temperature gauge; and a density gauge.

Apparatus And Method For Real Time Determination Of Density And Related Parameters In Manufacturing Processes

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US Patent:
7257985, Aug 21, 2007
Filed:
Aug 21, 2003
Appl. No.:
10/644994
Inventors:
Robert Josef Franda - Sherwood WI, US
Qingyuan Chen - Appleton WI, US
Assignee:
Appleton Papers Inc. - Appleton WI
International Classification:
G01N 5/00
G01N 7/00
G01N 37/00
US Classification:
73 1905, 73 1901, 73 191, 73 2333, 73 2504, 73 2901
Abstract:
Methods and apparati for measuring entrained gas content. One of the disclosed apparatus embodiments includes a chamber and piping for process fluid, the piping including two different sectors each comprising a density and temperature gauge having a pressure gauge located upstream and a second pressure gauge located downstream, the two sectors being operatively joined together by a pressure-changing device. The pressure measurement feature may be incorporated into the combination density and temperature gauge, eliminating the need for separate pressure gauges. Data generated by this invention reduces measurement error caused by the dissolving or exsolving of gases with changes in pressure of a fluid, while providing instantaneous measurement, through apparatuses that measure system conditions at each of two pressure states within a very short period of time. For instance, in the context of continuously coating a substrate, the method of this invention comprises: a. ) setting a quantitative target for weight-% of one or more solids, e. g.

Real Time Determination Of Gas Solubility And Related Parameters In Manufacturing Processes

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US Patent:
7559223, Jul 14, 2009
Filed:
Dec 13, 2004
Appl. No.:
11/009044
Inventors:
Qingyuan Chen - Appleton WI, US
Robert Josef Franda - Sherwood WI, US
Assignee:
Appleton Papers Inc. - Appleton WI
International Classification:
G01N 7/00
US Classification:
73 1905, 73 2329, 702 24
Abstract:
Methods and apparatuses for determining entrained and/or dissolved gas content of gas-liquid mixtures. Data generated is used to control the True (air-free) or Apparent (air-containing) Density or Entrained Air content of liquids within optimum ranges, e. g. in paper coating processes and in the manufacture of food products, personal care products, pharmaceutical products, paints, petroleum blends, etc. For example, an indirect method of continuously determining the amount of gas entrained in a liquid, by: continuously measuring the temperature, flow rate, and apparent density of the mixture at two different pressure states, and calculating the volume percentage of the gas in the liquid by using equation (28).

Mixture Concentration Control In Manufacturing Processes

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US Patent:
6496781, Dec 17, 2002
Filed:
Jun 29, 2001
Appl. No.:
09/893883
Inventors:
Qingyuan Chen - Appleton WI
Robert J. Franda - Sherwood WI
Assignee:
Appleton Papers Inc. - Appleton WI
International Classification:
G01N 3100
US Classification:
702 25, 702 22, 702 23, 702 24, 702137, 700265, 73 5301
Abstract:
The present invention provides an improvement to the two, inaccurate, traditional approaches relating concentration to density. The first of these assumes that the solute is completely insoluble in the solvent; the second is based on a soluble solute. The present improved relationship is referred to as the CONCENTRATION-DENSITY MODEL. This model allows for a theoretical determination of the concentration-density relationship for a multi-component solid/liquid or liquid/liquid mixture. Included in the Concentration-Density Model is a new concept referred to as ADDITIVE VOLUME COEFFICIENT (AVC). This concept compensates for the fact that the net volume of a mixture does not always equal the sum of the volumes of each component. This improved Concentration-Density Model provides fluid-handling manufacturers with a method for accurately determining a mixtures concentration on-line with the aid of current density measurement instrumentation. By allowing for accurate concentration determination in manufacturing scenarios where such measures were previously impractical, the present invention enables improved control of the manufacturing process.
Robert M Franda from De Pere, WI, age ~86 Get Report