Patents by Inventor Robert Kuhlmann

Robert Kuhlmann 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: 8012253
    Abstract: Precipitated silicas and wax-coated precipitated silicas, their preparation, and their use as matting agents in inks and paints, the precipitated silicas characterized by: BET 350-550 m2/g DBP number 320-400 g/100 g d50 5-15 ?m, and tamped density 20-90 g/l.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2011
    Assignee: Evonik Degussa GmbH
    Inventors: Juergen Schubert, Robert Kuhlmann, Hans Dieter Christian
  • Patent number: 7871588
    Abstract: Precipitated silica or silicates, obtainable by acid precipitation of aqueous silicate solutions while maintaining a constant alkali number of at least 1.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2011
    Assignee: Evonik Degussa GmbH
    Inventors: Gottlieb-Georg Lindner, Robert Kuhlmann, Claus-Peter Drexel
  • Publication number: 20100288164
    Abstract: Highly efficient matting agents based on precipitated silicas and wax-coated precipitated silicas, their preparation, and their use in inks and paints.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2010
    Publication date: November 18, 2010
    Applicant: DEGUSSA AG
    Inventors: Juergen SCHUBERT, Robert Kuhlmann, Hans Dieter Christian
  • Publication number: 20090101866
    Abstract: Highly efficient matting agents based on precipitated silicas and wax-coated precipitated silicas, their preparation, and their use in inks and paints.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2008
    Publication date: April 23, 2009
    Applicant: DEGUSSA AG
    Inventors: Juergen SCHUBERT, Robert Kuhlmann, Hans Dieter Christian
  • Patent number: 7488382
    Abstract: A precipitated silica characterized by BET 350-550 m2/g DBP number 350-400 g/100 g d50 5-15 ?m, and tamped density 20 to less than 70 g/l.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2009
    Assignee: Degussa AG
    Inventors: Juergen Schubert, Robert Kuhlmann, Hans Dieter Christian
  • Publication number: 20070208127
    Abstract: A precipitated silica with the following physiochemical properties: BET surface area 35 m2/g to 350 m2/g BET/CTAB surface area ratio 0.8 to 1.1 Pore volume, PV 1.6 ml/g to 3.4 ml/g Silanol group density (V2 = NaOH 3 ml/(1.5 g) to 9.5 ml/(1.5 g) consumption) Average aggregate size 250 nm to 1500 nm CTAB surface area 30 m2/g to 350 m2/g DBP value 150 ml/100 g to 300 ml/100 g V2/V1 by Hg porosimetry 0.19 to 0.46 DBP/CTAB 1.2 to 3.5 is produced by reacting alkali silicate with mineral acids at temperatures of 60° C. to 95° C. while maintaining a pH of 7.5 to 10.5 and continuously stirring, continuing the reaction to a solids concentration in the precipitation suspension of 90 g/l to 120 g/l, adjusting the pH value to a value of less than or equal to 5, filtering out, washing, drying and optionally grinding or granulating the precipitated silica. The precipitated silica is used as a filler in vulcanizable rubber compounds and vulcanizates.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2006
    Publication date: September 6, 2007
    Inventors: Heinz Esch, Udo Gorl, Robert Kuhlmann, Ralf Rausch
  • Patent number: 7204969
    Abstract: A precipitated silica having the following physico-chemical characteristics: pH (5% in water) (ISO 787-9) 3–8 BET surface area (DIN 66131) (m2/g) 400–600 DBP absorption value (DIN 53601, (g/100 g) 380–420 in relation to dried substance) Tapped density (ISO 787-11) (g/l) 100–200 ALPINE sieve residue > 63? (ISO 8130-1) (%) 0.1–40.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2007
    Assignee: Degussa AG
    Inventors: Robert Kuhlmann, Karl Meier
  • Patent number: 7097818
    Abstract: Precipitated silica or silicates, obtainable by acid precipitation of aqueous silicate solutions while maintaining a constant alkali number of at least 1.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2006
    Assignee: Degussa AG
    Inventors: Gottlieb-Georg Lindner, Robert Kuhlmann, Claus-Peter Drexel
  • Patent number: 7071257
    Abstract: Rubber compositions comprising a precipitated silica with the following physico-chemical properties: BET surface area ??35 to 350 m2/g BET/CTAB surface area ratio ?0.8 to 1.1 Pore volume, PV ?1.6 to 3.4 ml/g Silanol group density ??6 to 20 ml/(5 g) Average aggregate size ?250 to 1500 nm CTAB surface area ??30 to 350 m2/g DBP value ?150 to 300 ml/100 g V2/V1 by Hg porosimetry 0.19 to 0.46 DBP/CTAB ?1.2 to 3.5.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2006
    Assignee: Degussa AG
    Inventors: Heinz Esch, Udo Görl, Robert Kuhlmann, Ralf Rausch
  • Publication number: 20050282951
    Abstract: A precipitated silica with the following physicochemical properties: BET surface area 35 m2/g to 350 m2/g BET/CTAB surface area ratio 0.8 to 1.1 Pore volume, PV 1.6 ml/g to 3.4 ml/g Silanol group density 3 ml/(1.5 g) to 9.5 ml/(1.5 g) (V2 = NaOH consumption) Average aggregate size 250 nm to 1500 nm CTAB surface area 30 m2/g to 350 m2/g DBP value 150 ml/100 g to 300 ml/100 g V2/V1 by Hg porosimetry 0.19 to 0.46 DBP/CTAB 1.2 to 3.5 is produced by reacting alkali silicate with mineral acids at temperatures of 60° C. to 95° C. while maintaining a pH of 7.5 to 10.5 and continuously stirring, continuing the reaction to a solids concentration in the precipitation suspension of 90 g/l to 120 g/l, adjusting the pH value to a value of less than or equal to 5, filtering out, washing, drying and optionally grinding or granulating the precipitated silica. The precipitated silica is used as a filler in vulcanizable rubber compounds and vulcanizates.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2005
    Publication date: December 22, 2005
    Applicant: Degussa AG
    Inventors: Heinz Esch, Udo Gorl, Robert Kuhlmann, Ralf Rausch
  • Patent number: 6977065
    Abstract: A precipitated silica with the following physicochemical properties: BET surface area 35 m2/g to 350 m2/g BET/CTAB surface area ratio 0.8 to 1.1 Pore volume, PV 1.6 ml/g to 3.4 ml/g Silanol group density 3 ml/(1.5 g) to 9.5 ml/(1.5 g) (V2 = NaOH consumption) Average aggregate size 250 nm to 1500 nm CTAB surface area 30 m2/g to 350 m2/g DBP value 150 ml/100 g to 300 ml/100 g V2/V1 by Hg porosimetry 0.19 to 0.46 DBP/CTAB 1.2 to 3.5 is produced by reacting alkali silicate with mineral acids at temperatures of 60° C. to 95° C. while maintaining a pH of 7.5 to 10.5 and continuously stirring, continuing the reaction to a solids concentration in the precipitation suspension of 90 g/l to 120 g/l, adjusting the pH value to a value of less than or equal to 5, filtering out, washing, drying and optionally grinding or granulating the precipitated silica. The precipitated silica is used as a filler in vulcanizable rubber compounds and vulcanizates.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 1997
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2005
    Assignee: Degussa AG
    Inventors: Heinz Esch, Udo Görl, Robert Kuhlmann, Ralf Rausch
  • Publication number: 20050137317
    Abstract: Precipitated silica or silicates, obtainable by acid precipitation of aqueous silicate solutions while maintaining a constant alkali number of at least 1.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2005
    Publication date: June 23, 2005
    Applicant: Degussa AG
    Inventors: Gottlieb-Georg Lindner, Robert Kuhlmann, Claus-Peter Drexel
  • Publication number: 20040047792
    Abstract: Highly efficient matting agents based on precipitated silicas and wax-coated precipitated silicas, their preparation, and their use in inks and paints.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2003
    Publication date: March 11, 2004
    Applicant: DEGUSSA AG
    Inventors: Juergen Schubert, Robert Kuhlmann, Hans Dieter Christian
  • Publication number: 20030003040
    Abstract: Precipitated silica or silicates, obtainable by acid precipitation of aqueous silicate solutions while maintaining a constant alkali number of at least 1.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2002
    Publication date: January 2, 2003
    Applicant: DE GUSSA AG
    Inventors: Gottlieb-Georg Lindner, Robert Kuhlmann, Claus-Peter Drexel
  • Publication number: 20020169248
    Abstract: Rubber compositions comprising a precipitated silica with the following physicochemical properties: 1 BET surface area   35 to 350 m2/g BET/CTAB surface area ratio  0.8 to 1.1 Pore volume, PV  1.6 to 3.4 ml/g Silanol group density (V2 =   6 to 20 ml NaOH consumption) Average aggregate size  250 to 1500 nm CTAB surface area   30 to 350 m2/g DBP value  150 to 300 ml/100 g V2/V1 by Hg porosimetry 0.19 to 0.46 DBP/CTAB  1.2 to 3.5.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2001
    Publication date: November 14, 2002
    Inventors: Heinz Esch, Udo Gorl, Robert Kuhlmann, Ralf Rausch
  • Publication number: 20020102198
    Abstract: A precipitated silica having the following physico-chemical characteristics: 1 pH (5% in water) (ISO 787-9) 3-8 BET surface area (DIN 66131) (m2/g) 400-600 DBP absorption value (DIN 53601, (g/100 g) 380-420 in relation to dried substance) Tapped density (ISO 787-11) (g/l) 100-200 ALPINE sieve residue > 63&mgr; (ISO 8130-1) (%) 0.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 26, 2001
    Publication date: August 1, 2002
    Applicant: Degussa AG
    Inventors: Robert Kuhlmann, Karl Meier
  • Patent number: 6214383
    Abstract: A precipitated silica which contains an active substance with a characteristic, delayed release of active substance is prepared by adding the active substance during preparation of the precipitated silica. The precipitated silica containing the active substance may be added to oral hygiene agents such as toothpastes, topical fluoride preparations, dental materials or medicinal chewing gums.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 1998
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2001
    Assignee: Degussa-Huls AG
    Inventors: Heinz Esch, Robert Kuhlmann, Matthias Neumüller, Karin Otto, Ralf Rausch, Klaus-Peter Thomas
  • Patent number: 5925708
    Abstract: A precipitated silica with the following physicochemical properties:______________________________________ BET surface area 35 to 350 m.sup.2 /g BET/CTAB surface area ratio 0.8 to 1.1 Pore volume, PV 1.6 to 3.4 ml/g Silanol group density (V2 = 6 to 20 ml NaOH consumption) Average aggregate size 250 to 1500 nm CTAB surface area 30 to 350 m.sup.2 /g DBP value 150 to 300 ml/100 g V.sub.2 /V.sub.1 by Hg porosimetry 0.19 to 0.46 DBP/CTAB 1.2 to 2.4. ______________________________________is produced by reacting alkali silicate with mineral acids at temperatures of 60 to 95.degree. C. while maintaining a pH of 7.5 to 10.5 and continuously stirring, continuing the reaction to a solids concentration in the precipitation suspension of 90 to 120 g/l, adjusting the pH value to a value of less than or equal to 5, filtering out, washing, drying and optionally grinding or granulating the precipitated silica. The precipitated silica is used as a filler in vulcanizable rubber compounds and vulcanizates.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 1997
    Date of Patent: July 20, 1999
    Assignee: Degussa Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Heinz Esch, Udo Gorl, Robert Kuhlmann, Ralf Rausch
  • Patent number: 5871867
    Abstract: Precipitated silica with a sodium sulphate content of 4 to 18 wt. %, particularly with the physical-chemical data:______________________________________ Sodium sulphate content: 4-14 wt. % BET surface area (DIN 66131): 100-190 m.sup.2 /g DBP absorption (anhydrous) 208-250 g/100 g (DIN 53601, ASTM D 2414): 3.0-6.5 wt. % (DIN ISO 787/II) Oversize with >63 .mu.m .ltoreq. 10.0 wt. % ALPINE air-jet sieve >150 .mu.m .ltoreq. 0.1 wt. % >250 .mu.m .ltoreq. 0.01 wt. % ______________________________________It is prepared by introducing hot water into a precipitation vessel, with stirring, adding water glass, then heating the mixture and maintaining the temperature throughout the remainder of the precipitation period. Water glass and sulphuric acid are added simultaneously during this process. The precipitated silica is then separated from the suspension and the filter cake containing sodium sulphate is dried in a spray drier and ground.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 1997
    Date of Patent: February 16, 1999
    Assignee: Degussa Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Ralf Rausch, Heinz Esch, Robert Kuhlmann, Guenter Tuerk, Karl Meier, Walter Meon
  • Patent number: 5859117
    Abstract: Precipitated silicas, characterized in that they have a CTAB surface area (in accordance with ASTM D 3765-92) of 200 to 400 m.sup.2 /g, a DBP index (in accordance with ASTM D 2414) between 230 and 380 ml/100 g as powder and 180-250 g/100 g as granulate, a silanol group density (V.sub.2 -NaOH consumption) of 20 to 30 ml and the following macropore size distribution which is typical of the surface area range involved, determined by means of Hg porosimetry (DIN 66 133) for specific pore size intervals (incremental mode of application):______________________________________ CTAB surface CTAB surface CTAB surface area range: area range: area range: 200-250 m.sup.2 /g 250-300 m.sup.2 /g 300-400 m.sup.2 /g Pore size interval ?nm! Hg consumption in ml/g of silica ______________________________________ 10-20 0.27-0.49 0.35-0.50 0.32-0.42 20-30 0.22-0.32 0.15-0.30 0.17-0.22 30-40 0.15-0.21 0.12-0.17 0.12-0.15 40-50 0.11-0.16 0.09-0.12 0.08-0.11 50-60 0.08-0.12 0.06-0.10 0.06-0.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 1997
    Date of Patent: January 12, 1999
    Assignee: Degussa Aktiengsellschaft
    Inventors: Udo Goerl, Andrea Hunsche, Robert Kuhlmann, Mustafa Siray, Heinz Esch