Patents by Inventor Michael Knerr
Michael Knerr 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).
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Patent number: 11873387Abstract: A mono or multi-layer polyester film is described. Also described, is a process for producing the mono or multi-layer polyester film, the use of a surface-treated filler material product as a voiding agent in the mono or multi-layer polyester film, and an article including the mono or multi-layer polyester film. Further, use of the mono or multi-layer polyester film is described in packaging products, insulating materials, solar, marine or aviation applications, science, electronic or acoustic applications, wires, cables, radio frequency identifications, flexible circuits, graphic arts, stone paper, holograms, filter products, cosmetic products, household products, imaging, recording media, or industrial products.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2017Date of Patent: January 16, 2024Assignee: OMYA INTERNATIONAL AGInventors: Martin Brunner, Michael Knerr, Michael Tinkl, Karsten Udo Schulz
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Patent number: 11873388Abstract: The present invention relates to a mono or multi-layer polyester film, a process for producing the mono or multi-layer polyester film, an article comprising the mono or multi-layer polyester film as well as the use of the mono or multi-layer polyester film packaging products, insulating materials, solar, marine or aviation applications, science, electronic or acoustic applications, wires, cables, radio frequency identifications, flexible circuits, graphic arts, stone paper, holograms, filter products, cosmetic products, household products imaging, recording media, or industrial products.Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 2019Date of Patent: January 16, 2024Assignee: OMYA INTERNATIONAL AGInventors: Michael Knerr, Tazio Fornera, Pierre Blanchard, Karsten Udo Schulz, Martin Brunner, Sulejman Zendeli, Matthias Welker
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Publication number: 20230416499Abstract: The present invention relates to a breathable film having a basis weight from 1 to 15 g/m2 comprising at least one thermoplastic polymer and a surface-treated filler material comprising calcium carbonate. The surface-treated filler material has a specific particle size distribution and a specific surface-treatment layer. The present invention further relates to a process for producing the breathable film, the use of a surface-treated filler material comprising calcium carbonate as a filler in a breathable film, an article comprising the breathable film and uses of the breathable film.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 25, 2021Publication date: December 28, 2023Applicant: OMYA INTERNATIONAL AGInventors: Michael KNERR, Christoph HIRSIGER
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Publication number: 20230257555Abstract: The present invention relates to a breathable film comprising at least one biodegradable polymer, a process for producing the breathable film, the use of a surface-treated filler material product as filler in the breathable film, an article comprising the breathable film as well as the use of the breathable film in hygienic applications, medical applications, healthcare applications, filtration materials, geotextile products, agricultural applications, horticultural applications, clothing, footwear products, baggage products, household applications, industrial applications, packaging applications, building applications, or construction.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 2, 2021Publication date: August 17, 2023Applicant: OMYA INTERNATIONAL AGInventor: Michael KNERR
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Patent number: 11708478Abstract: The present invention refers to the use of at least one mono-substituted succinic anhydride before or during extrusion of a polymer composition comprising polylactic acid as polymer component and at least one calcium carbonate-comprising material as filler, to reduce the polymer decomposition during processing and/or to decrease the melt flow rate of such an extruded polymer as well as a method for reducing the polymer decomposition during processing and decreasing the melt flow rate of a polymer composition comprising polylactic acid as polymer component and at least one calcium carbonate-comprising material as filler, the use of a polymer composition obtainable by a process comprising the steps of a) providing at least one polylactic acid as polymer component, b) providing at least one calcium carbonate-comprising material as filler, c) providing at least one mono-substituted succinic anhydride and d) contacting the components of a), b) and c) in any order and e) extruding the contacted components of step dType: GrantFiled: July 13, 2017Date of Patent: July 25, 2023Assignee: OMYA INTERNATIONAL AGInventors: Samuel Rentsch, Matthias Welker, Christopher Pichler, Martin Brunner, Michael Knerr, Tazio Fornera
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Patent number: 11505678Abstract: The use of at least one mono-substituted succinic anhydride is described before or during compounding of a polymer composition including at least one polymer as polymer component and at least one calcium carbonate-based material as filler. The use of the at least one mono-substituted succinic anhydride can reduce the polymer decomposition during processing and/or can decrease the melt flow rate of such a compounded polymer composition by at least 10%. The use can also increase the viscosity of such a compounded polymer composition by at least 10%, in comparison to the same polymer composition that has been treated the same way in the absence of any mono-substituted succinic anhydride, wherein the polymer composition does not include polylactic acid.Type: GrantFiled: November 6, 2017Date of Patent: November 22, 2022Assignee: OMYA INTERNATIONAL AGInventors: Samuel Rentsch, Matthias Welker, Michael Knerr
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Patent number: 11326041Abstract: A mono or multi-layer biaxially oriented polyester film is described. Also described, is a process for producing the mono or multi-layer biaxially oriented polyester film. Uses of a surface-treated filler material product as a voiding agent in the mono or multi-layer biaxially oriented polyester film, an article that includes the mono or multi-layer biaxially oriented polyester film as well as the use of the mono or multi-layer biaxially oriented polyester film in packaging products are also described. The packaging products can include: paper and glass coverings, insulating materials, solar, marine and aviation applications, science, electronic and acoustic applications, wires, cables, radio frequency identifications, flexible circuits, graphic arts, filter products, cosmetic products, household products, imaging and recording media, or industrial products.Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 2017Date of Patent: May 10, 2022Assignee: OMYA INTERNATIONAL AGInventors: Martin Brunner, Michael Knerr, Christian Schanzer, Daniel Ganz
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Publication number: 20210371624Abstract: The present invention relates to a mono or multi-layer polyester film, a process for producing the mono or multi-layer polyester film, an article comprising the mono or multi-layer polyester film as well as the use of the mono or multi-layer polyester film packaging products, insulating materials, solar, marine or aviation applications, science, electronic or acoustic applications, wires, cables, radio frequency identifications, flexible circuits, graphic arts, stone paper, holograms, filter products, cosmetic products, household products imaging, recording media, or industrial products.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 15, 2019Publication date: December 2, 2021Applicant: OMYA INTERNATIONAL AGInventors: Michael KNERR, Tazio FORNERA, Pierre BLANCHARD, Karsten Udo SCHULZ, Martin BRUNNER, Sulejman ZENDELI, Matthias WELKER
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Patent number: 10941279Abstract: A breathable film is described having a basis weight from 1 g/m2 to 10 g/m2, a process for producing the breathable film and use of a surface-treated filler material product as filler in the breathable film. Finally, an article is described that includes the breathable film as well as the use of the breathable film in hygienic applications, medical applications, healthcare applications, filtration materials, geotextile products, agricultural applications, horticultural applications, clothing, footwear products, baggage products, household applications, industrial applications, packaging applications, building applications, or construction.Type: GrantFiled: November 11, 2016Date of Patent: March 9, 2021Assignee: OMYA INTERNATIONAL AGInventors: Martin Brunner, Tazio Fornera, Michael Knerr, Michael Tinkl, Marcus Unger
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Publication number: 20200325302Abstract: The present invention refers to the use of at least one mono-substituted succinic anhydride before or during extrusion of a polymer composition comprising polylactic acid as polymer component and at least one calcium carbonate-comprising material as filler, to reduce the polymer decomposition during processing and/or to decrease the melt flow rate of such an extruded polymer as well as a method for reducing the polymer decomposition during processing and decreasing the melt flow rate of a polymer composition comprising polylactic acid as polymer component and at least one calcium carbonate-comprising material as filler, the use of a polymer composition obtainable by a process comprising the steps of a) providing at least one polylactic acid as polymer component, b) providing at least one calcium carbonate-comprising material as filler, c) providing at least one mono-substituted succinic anhydride and d) contacting the components of a), b) and c) in any order and e) extruding the contacted components of step dType: ApplicationFiled: July 13, 2017Publication date: October 15, 2020Inventors: Samuel Rentsch, Matthias Welker, Christopher Pichler, Martin Brunner, Michael Knerr, Tazio Fornera
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Publication number: 20200270424Abstract: A breathable film is described having a basis weight from 1 g/m2 to 10 g/m2, a process for producing the breathable film and use of a surface-treated filler material product as filler in the breathable film. Finally, an article is described that includes the breathable film as well as the use of the breathable film in hygienic applications, medical applications, healthcare applications, filtration materials, geotextile products, agricultural applications, horticultural applications, clothing, footwear products, baggage products, household applications, industrial applications, packaging applications, building applications, or construction.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 11, 2016Publication date: August 27, 2020Inventors: Martin BRUNNER, Tazio FORNERA, Michael KNERR, Michael TINKL, Marcus UNGER
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Publication number: 20200190286Abstract: A mono or multi-layer polyester film is described. Also described, is a process for producing the mono or multi-layer polyester film, the use of a surface-treated filler material product as a voiding agent in the mono or multi-layer polyester film, and an article including the mono or multi-layer polyester film. Further, use of the mono or multi-layer polyester film is described in packaging products, insulating materials, solar, marine or aviation applications, science, electronic or acoustic applications, wires, cables, radio frequency identifications, flexible circuits, graphic arts, stone paper, holograms, filter products, cosmetic products, household products, imaging, recording media, or industrial products.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2017Publication date: June 18, 2020Inventors: Martin BRUNNER, Michael KNERR, Michael TINKL, Karsten Udo SCHULZ
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Patent number: 10654986Abstract: The present invention relates to a surface treated filler material product for alpha-nucleation of polyolefins, a process for the preparation of the surface treated filler material product, a master batch comprising the surface treated filler material product, a polyolefin composition comprising the surface treated filler material product, an article comprising the polyolefin composition as well as the use of the surface treated filler material product as an alpha-nucleating agent for polyolefins.Type: GrantFiled: June 20, 2016Date of Patent: May 19, 2020Assignee: Omya International AGInventors: Michael Tinkl, Michael Knerr, Franck Baradel, Armelle Senti-Wenk
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Publication number: 20190292348Abstract: A mono or multi-layer biaxially oriented polyester film is described. Also described, is a process for producing the mono or multi-layer biaxially oriented polyester film. Uses of a surface-treated filler material product as a voiding agent in the mono or multi-layer biaxially oriented polyester film, an article that includes the mono or multi-layer biaxially oriented polyester film as well as the use of the mono or multi-layer biaxially oriented polyester film in packaging products are also described. The packaging products can include: paper and glass coverings, insulating materials, solar, marine and aviation applications, science, electronic and acoustic applications, wires, cables, radio frequency identifications, flexible circuits, graphic arts, filter products, cosmetic products, household products, imaging and recording media, or industrial products.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 21, 2017Publication date: September 26, 2019Inventors: Martin BRUNNER, Michael KNERR, Christian SCHANZER, Daniel GANZ
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Publication number: 20190256688Abstract: The use of at least one mono-substituted succinic anhydride is described before or during compounding of a polymer composition including at least one polymer as polymer component and at least one calcium carbonate-based material as filler. The use of the at least one mono-substituted succinic anhyride can reduce the polymer decomposition during processing and/or can decrease the melt flow rate of such a compounded polymer composition by at least 10%. The use can also increase the viscosity of such a compounded polymer composition by at least 10%, in comparison to the same polymer composition that has been treated the same way in the absence of any mono-substituted succinic anhydride, wherein the polymer composition does not include polylactic acid.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 6, 2017Publication date: August 22, 2019Inventors: Samuel RENTSCH, Matthias WELKER, Michael KNERR
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Publication number: 20180163014Abstract: The present invention relates to a surface treated filler material product for alpha-nucleation of polyolefins, a process for the preparation of the surface treated filler material product, a master batch comprising the surface treated filler material product, a polyolefin composition comprising the surface treated filler material product, an article comprising the polyolefin composition as well as the use of the surface treated filler material product as an alpha-nucleating agent for polyolefins.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 20, 2016Publication date: June 14, 2018Inventors: Michael TINKL, Michael KNERR, Franck BARADEL, Armelle SENTI-WENK
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Patent number: 9957391Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of processing thermoplastic polymers, particularly the present invention relates to a process for manufacturing compacted material suitable for the use in thermoplastic polymers without a compounding step, comprising the steps of a) providing at least one primary powder material; b) providing at least one molten surface treatment polymer; c) simultaneously or subsequently feeding the at least one primary powder material and the at least one molten surface treatment polymer into the high speed mixer unit of a cylindrical treatment chamber; d) mixing the at least one primary powder material and the at least one molten surface treatment polymer in the high speed mixer, e) transferring the mixed material obtained from step d) to a cooling unit, as well as the compacted material obtained by this process and its use in thermoplastic polymers.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2013Date of Patent: May 1, 2018Assignee: Omya International AGInventors: Ernst Ammann, Michael Knerr, Peter Haldemann, Emil Hersche
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Publication number: 20180036764Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for producing an extrusion-coated material, an extrusion-coated material produced by the process, an article comprising the extrusion-coated material as well as the use of the extrusion-coated material in a lamination process.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 23, 2016Publication date: February 8, 2018Inventors: Michael Knerr, Steffen Ohr, Antonio Muratore, Tazio Fornera, Fabricio Labella Castilho, Pierre Blanchard
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Patent number: 9856378Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of processing thermoplastic polymers, particularly the present invention relates to a process for manufacturing compacted material suitable for the use in thermoplastic polymers without a compounding step, comprising the steps of a) providing at least one primary powder material; b) providing at least one molten surface treatment polymer; c) simultaneously or subsequently feeding the at least one primary powder material and the at least one molten surface treatment polymer into the high speed mixer unit of a cylindrical treatment chamber; d) mixing the at least one primary powder material and the at least one molten surface treatment polymer in the high speed mixer, e) transferring the mixed material obtained from step d) to a cooling unit, as well as the compacted material obtained by this process and its use in thermoplastic polymers.Type: GrantFiled: June 22, 2010Date of Patent: January 2, 2018Assignee: Omya International AGInventors: Ernst Ammann, Michael Knerr, Peter Haldemann, Emil Hersche
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Publication number: 20170355104Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for producing a compacted material comprising the steps of providing a powder material and a polymer binder, simultaneously or subsequently feeding the powder material and the polymer binder into a high speed mixer unit, mixing the powder material and the polymer binder in the high speed mixer unit until formation of a compacted material, and reducing the temperature of the obtained compacted material below the melting point or glass transition temperature of the polymer binder.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 25, 2015Publication date: December 14, 2017Inventors: Martin Brunner, Michael Knerr, Christoph Hirsiger, Roland Riesen, Giuseppe Schirosi, Michael Tinkl, Karsten Udo Schulz, Antonio Muratore