Patents by Inventor Andreas Keller

Andreas Keller 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).

  • Publication number: 20220024621
    Abstract: Various embodiments of the present disclosure provide a strapping tool configured to tension metal strap around a load and, after tensioning, attach overlapping portions of the strap to one another by cutting notches into a seal element positioned around the overlapping portions of the strap and into the overlapping portions of the strap themselves.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2021
    Publication date: January 27, 2022
    Inventors: Andreas Keller, Guido Leine, Kurt Bolliger, Michael Wettstein, Samuel Hochstrasser, Mirco Neeser
  • Patent number: 11215517
    Abstract: A clamping force measuring instrument for a radial clamping device having at least one force sensor for detecting a clamping force of the clamping device and an evaluation device for evaluating sensor data of the force sensor. The clamping force measuring instrument is embodied as a modular clamping force measuring instrument, having an evaluation module a sensor module. The sensor module includes at least one measurement surface and the force sensor. The evaluation module has a radio interface, a memory and/or a display device. The sensor module and the evaluation module are configured for coupling to one another by a coupling device and each has a data connection device. The data connection devices are connected to one another to produce a data connection in the event of the sensor module being coupled to the evaluation module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2022
    Assignee: HAINBUCH GMBH SPANNENDE TECHNIK
    Inventors: Sebastian Ivenz, Andreas Keller
  • Publication number: 20210387759
    Abstract: A strapping apparatus for strapping articles with a strapping band having a tensioning device for imparting a band tension to a loop of the strapping band, the tensioning device including a driveable tensioning element provided for engaging the strapping band to impart a band tension. The strapping apparatus including a connecting device for generating a permanent connection, in particular a welded connection, at two regions, situated one above the other, of the loop of the strapping band. The strapping apparatus is configured to achieve the release of the tensioning element from the strapping band reliably to avoid or reduce adverse characteristics attributed to the release of the tensioning device from the band.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2021
    Publication date: December 16, 2021
    Inventors: Mirco Neeser, Dimitrios Takidis, Andreas Keller
  • Publication number: 20210355610
    Abstract: A process for stabilizing precursor fibers for the production of carbon fibers is disclosed. The process comprises the following steps: continuously introducing, passing and removing said precursor fibers into, through and from a process chamber; establishing a predetermined process gas atmosphere different in composition from ambient air in said at least one process chamber, said process gas atmosphere containing at least one of a reactive component and a catalyst having a predetermined partial pressure; while said precursor fibers are in said process chamber, heating the precursor fibers to at least a first temperature and maintaining said first temperature for a predetermined period of time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2019
    Publication date: November 18, 2021
    Inventors: Manuel CLAUSS, Andreas KELLER
  • Publication number: 20210354101
    Abstract: A process for performing a continuous gas/liquid biphasic high-pressure reaction, wherein a gas and a liquid are introduced into a backmixed zone of a reactor and in the backmixed zone the gas is dispersed in the liquid by stirring, injection of gas and/or a liquid jet, a reaction mixture consecutively traverses the backmixed zone and a zone of limited backmixing, and a liquid reaction product is withdrawn at a reaction product outlet of the zone of limited backmixing, wherein the reactor comprises: an interior formed by a cylindrical vertically oriented elongate shell, a bottom and a cap, wherein the interior is divided by means of internals into the backmixed zone, the zone of limited backmixing and a cavity, a first cylindrical internal element which in the interior extends in the longitudinal direction of the reactor and which delimits the zone of limited backmixing from the backmixed zone, backmixing-preventing second internal elements in the form of random packings, structured packings or liquid-permeab
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 3, 2019
    Publication date: November 18, 2021
    Inventors: Oliver BEY, Peter ZEHNER, Andreas KELLER, Stephanie RENZ, Mathias SCHELWIES, Rocco PACIELLO, Martin HAUBNER, Guenter WEGNER, Gerd TEBBEN, Gunnar HEYDRICH, Georg SEEBER
  • Publication number: 20210355054
    Abstract: The presently claimed invention relates to a process for the recovery of 3-methyl-3-buten-1-ol from a stream obtained in the production of 3-methyl-3-buten-1-ol from 2-methylprop-1-ene and formaldehyde, by treating the stream with an amine catalyst.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2019
    Publication date: November 18, 2021
    Inventors: Andreas KELLER, Roland MINGES, Martin KAMASZ, Gabriele GRALLA, Bernhard BRUNNER
  • Patent number: 11155375
    Abstract: In the case of a strapping apparatus for strapping articles to be packaged with a strapping band, said apparatus having a tensioning device for applying a band tension to a loop of a strapping band, wherein the tensioning device is provided with a tensioning element that is provided to apply a band tension and to engage in the strapping band and is drivable in rotation, and having a connecting device for creating a permanent connection, in particular a welded connection at two regions, located one on top of the other, of the loop of the strapping band, a possibility is intended to be created by way of which damage to articles to be packaged that is attributable to the tensioning operation, and non-uniform applications of tensile stress to a band loop are avoided or at least reduced.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2021
    Assignee: Signode Industrial Group LLC
    Inventors: Andreas Keller, Samuel Hochstrasser
  • Patent number: 11111541
    Abstract: The invention relates to methods for diagnosing Parkinson's Disease PAD) with miRNA markers. Towards the identification of biomarkers for diagnosis of PD, a comprehensive analysis of miRNA expression patterns was obtained. Significantly deregulated miRNAs were identified.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2021
    Assignee: Universitat Des Saarlandes
    Inventors: Andreas Keller, Cord Friedrich Stahler, Jan Kirsten, Eckart Meese, Christina Backes, Petra Leidinger
  • Patent number: 11104460
    Abstract: A strapping apparatus for strapping articles with a strapping band having a tensioning device for imparting a band tension to a loop of the strapping band, the tensioning device including a driveable tensioning element provided for engaging the strapping band to impart a band tension. The strapping apparatus including a connecting device for generating a permanent connection, in particular a welded connection, at two regions, situated one above the other, of the loop of the strapping band. The strapping apparatus is configured to achieve the release of the tensioning element from the strapping band reliably to avoid or reduce adverse characteristics attributed to the release of the tensioning device from the band.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2021
    Assignee: Signode Industrial Group LLC
    Inventors: Mirco Neeser, Dimitrios Takidis, Andreas Keller
  • Patent number: 11098075
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for preparing 2?-O-fucosyllactose, the 2?-O-fucosyllactose obtainable by this method and the use thereof. The method comprises reacting the persilylated, protected fucose derivatives of the formula (I) below, with at least one tri(C1-C6-alkyl)silyl iodide and subsequently reacting the product thus obtained with the compound of the general formula (II), in the presence of a base. In the formulae (I) and (II), the variables are each defined as follows: RSi are the same or different and are a residue of the formula SiRaRbRc; R1 is a C(?O)—R11 residue or an SiR12R13R14 residue, R2 are the same or different and are C1-C8-alkyl or together form a linear C3-C6-alkanediyl, which is unsubstituted or has 1 to 6 methyl groups as substituents; R3 are the same or different and are C1-C8-alkyl or together form a linear C1-C4-alkanediyl, which is unsubstituted or has 1 to 6 methyl groups as substituents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2021
    Assignee: BASF SE
    Inventors: Michael Puhl, Klaus Ditrich, Andreas Keller, Pepa Dimitrova, Melanie Weingarten, Wolfgang Siegel
  • Patent number: 11025762
    Abstract: A holder is provided for releasably securing a flat device, such as a tablet computer or a smartphone, to a component, in particular a component of a motor vehicle. The holder comprises a mounting which can be secured to the component and a holder frame which can be releasably secured to the mounting for receiving the device. The mounting comprises a carrier having first connection elements, and the holder frame has second connection elements at two opposite edges. The first and second connection elements are designed in a complementary manner with respect to each other such that the first and second connection elements interlock for the purpose of mutual fixing when the holder frame is inserted into the mounting such that the holder frame cannot be moved out of the mounting in the holder frame plane and/or perpendicularly to the holder frame plane.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2021
    Assignee: KINETIX AG
    Inventors: Peter Ackeret, Michael Andreas Keller, Florian Meyer
  • Publication number: 20210145348
    Abstract: Disclosed are compositions and methods for measuring olfactory sensitivity, olfactory resolution, and combinations thereof. Such measurements can be made during a single test, or over consecutive tests, which may be performed during a single testing period, such as in a single day, or over a series of testing periods. The tests may be performed by a health care professional, or may be conveniently self-administered by the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 3, 2018
    Publication date: May 20, 2021
    Inventors: Julien Wen HSIEH, Andreas KELLER, Leslie Birgit VOSSHALL
  • Patent number: 10919827
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for recovering 3-methylbut-3-en-1-ol from a feed stream F1 comprising 3-methylbut-3-en-1-ol, one or more solvents, water, and isobutene, wherein 3-methylbut-3-en-1-ol, the one or more solvents and water are separated from isobutene by distillation, the process comprising subjecting the feed stream F1 to distillation conditions in a distillation unit, obtaining a bottoms stream B1 which is enriched in -methylbut-3-en-1-ol, in the one or more solvents and in water compared to the feed stream F1 subject The present invention relates to a process for recovering 3-methylbut-3-en-1-ol from a feed stream F1 comprising 3-methylbut-3-en-1-ol, one or more solvents, water, and isobutene, wherein 3-methylbut-3-en-1-ol, the one or more solvents and water are separated from isobutene by distillation, the process comprising subjecting the feed stream F1 to distillation conditions in a distillation unit, obtaining a bottoms stream B1 which is enriched in -methylbut-3-en-1-ol, in the
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2021
    Assignee: BASF SE
    Inventors: Albert Werner, Miriam Bru Roig, Andrei-Nicolae Parvulescu, Roland Minges, Andreas Keller, Stephan Maurer, Ulrich Mueller, Wolfgang Siegel
  • Publication number: 20210009495
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for isomerizing a 3-(Z)-unsaturated carboxylic acid of the formula 1-Z or a salt thereof, wherein R2 is C1-C24-alkyl, C2-C24-alkenyl having 1, 2, 3 or more than 3 C—C double bonds, unsubstituted or substituted C5-C12-cycloalkyl, or unsubstituted or substituted aryl; R1 is hydrogen or has one of the definitions specified for R2; with the proviso that R2 has a higher priority than R1 in accordance with IUPAC; to give a 3-(E)-unsaturated carboxylic acid of the formula I-E or a salt thereof, wherein the isomerization of the compound of the formula 1-Z is effected in the presence of an anhydride of an organic acid and a base or in the presence of a ketene of formula CR11R12C(0), wherein R11 and R12 are as defined in the claims and in the specification and a base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2019
    Publication date: January 14, 2021
    Inventors: Mathias SCHELWIES, Wolfgang SIEGEL, Rocco PACIELLO, Andreas KELLER
  • Patent number: 10889547
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for purifying ethoxyquin by distillation, to high-purity ethoxyquin obtainable by means of distillative purification and to the use thereof, particularly as additive in foodstuffs and feedstuffs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 12, 2021
    Assignee: BASF SE
    Inventors: Sumana Roy, Andreas Keller, Wolfgang Siegel, Michael Joedecke, Martin Haubner
  • Patent number: 10875821
    Abstract: Process for the preparation of alpha, beta unsaturated aldehydes by oxidation of alcohols in the presence of a liquid phase wherein the liquid phase contains 0.1 to less than 25 weight-% water and wherein the liquid phase contains at least 25 weight-% of alcohol(s) of general formula (II) and alpha, beta unsaturated aldehyde(s) of general formula (I) and wherein the oxidant is oxygen and/or hydrogen peroxide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2020
    Inventors: Nicolas Vautravers, Joaquim Henrique Teles, Andreas Keller, Kirsten Braunsmann, Andreas Jörg Ufer, Stefan Bauer, Marco Bosch, Vera Luense, Joseph John Zakzeski, Michaela Fenyn
  • Patent number: 10875467
    Abstract: A holder (10) for detachably fastening a flat, approximately rectangular device such as a tablet computer or a smartphone to a component, in particular to a component of a motor vehicle, wherein the holder includes a holding device (12) for detachably mounting the device and a fastening element (14) connected to the holding device for connecting the holder to the component, wherein a rotary bearing rotatable about an axis of rotation (24) is provided, which is connected to the holding device and wherein a pivot bearing connected to the rotary bearing is provided, which is connected to the fastening element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2020
    Assignee: KINETIX AG
    Inventor: Michael Andreas Keller
  • Patent number: 10878510
    Abstract: A telematics system and method thereof with mobile telematics devices associated with a plurality of motor vehicles. The telematics devices include one or more wireless connections or wired connections, and a plurality of interfaces to connect with at least one of a data transmission bus of a motor vehicle, and/or a plurality of interfaces to connect with sensors and/or measuring devices and/or speakers and/or microphones. To provide a wireless connection, at least one of the mobile telematics devices acts as a wireless node within a corresponding data transmission network by way of antenna connections of the mobile telematics device. At least one of the mobile telematics devices is connected to an on-board diagnostic system (OBD) and/or an in-car interactive device and/or a monitoring cellular mobile node application, and wherein at least one of the mobile telematics devices capture usage-based and/or user-based telematics data of a motor vehicle and/or user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2020
    Assignee: Swiss Reinsurance Company Ltd.
    Inventors: Andri Perl, Sebastiaan Bongers, Andrea Keller
  • Publication number: 20200399790
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method and to a device for stabilizing precursor fibers for the production of carbon fibers. In the method, precursor fibers are first heated to a first temperature and held at the temperature for a predefined duration. Subsequently, the precursor fibers are heated to at least one second temperature, which is higher than the first temperature, and held at said temperature for a predefined duration. During each heating and between the heating steps, the precursor fibers are in a gas atmosphere having a negative pressure in the range between 12 mbar and 300 mbar and having an oxygen partial pressure of 2.5 to 63 mbar. The device has at least one evacuable, elongate vacuum chamber for feeding the precursor fibers through, at least two lock units and at least one heating unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2019
    Publication date: December 24, 2020
    Inventors: Andreas Keller, Gunter Fauth, Uwe Ziegler
  • Publication number: 20200354094
    Abstract: Various embodiments of the present disclosure provide a strapping tool configured to tension metal strap around a load and, after tensioning, attach overlapping portions of the strap to one another by cutting notches into a seal element positioned around the overlapping portions of the strap and into the overlapping portions of the strap themselves.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2020
    Publication date: November 12, 2020
    Inventors: Andreas Keller, Guido Leine, Kurt Bolliger, Michael Wettstein, Samuel Hochstrasser, Mirco Neeser