Patents Assigned to Gelita AG
  • Patent number: 11673940
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for producing collagen peptide preparations comprising recombinant collagen peptides, to collagen peptide preparations produced by means of said methods, to products containing the collagen peptide preparations and to uses of the aforementioned preparations and products.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2023
    Assignee: Gelita AG
    Inventors: Stephan Hausmanns, Hans-Ulrich Frech, Steffen Oesser, Martin Hahn
  • Patent number: 11413251
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a gelatin product comprising a core component, wherein the core component is encased partially or fully by a gelatin gel. The gelatin gel is produced from a homogeneous casting compound containing the following constituents dissolved in water: 3 to 20 wt % of gelatin having a mean molecular weight, determined by gel chromatography, of at least 130 kDa, wherein the proportion of the molecular weight fraction above 100 kDa is at least 35 wt %; up to 60 wt % of glucose syrup with a viscosity of less than 1000 mPa·s, measured with a dry matter content of 80 wt % and at a temperature of 60° C.; and up to 60 wt % of sucrose, wherein the casting compound comprises a dry matter content of at least 70 wt %.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2022
    Assignees: GELITA AG, WINKLER UND DÜNNEBIER SÜSSWARENMASCHINEN GMBH
    Inventors: Eberhard Dick, Sarah Engelhardt, Johanna Schmidgall, Holger Brack, Andre Weins
  • Patent number: 11235034
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of collagen hydrolysate for improving endurance performance by increasing mitochondrial activity. Further, the invention relates to the use of collagen hydrolysate for stimulating lipid catabolism, and in particular for reducing body weight, by increasing mitochondrial activity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2022
    Assignee: GELITA AG
    Inventors: Steffen Oesser, Stephan Hausmanns, Hans-Ulrich Frech
  • Patent number: 10939690
    Abstract: A method for producing a collagenous material in particle form, includes: extracting a collagen- and fat-containing animal raw material using an aqueous extraction solution; optionally separating at least one part of the aqueous phase from the extraction residue; separating the extraction residue into a collagenous solid phase, an aqueous phase, and a fat phase; mixing at least one part of the collagenous solid phase with at least one part of the aqueous phase; at least partly drying the mixed phases; and comminuting the dried phases in order to obtain the collagenous material in particle form.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 9, 2021
    Assignee: Gelita AG
    Inventors: Thomas Meisner, Arend Willem Sloot
  • Patent number: 10442130
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing a fiber composite molded part. The method includes the steps of i) applying a gelatine-containing matrix material onto a fiber material, ii) deforming the fiber material provided with matrix material, and iii) curing the fiber material provided with matrix material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2019
    Assignees: BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT, GELITA AG
    Inventors: Siegfried Wimmer, Matthias Reihmann
  • Patent number: 10364283
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a collagen hydrolysate which is produced by enzymatic hydrolysis of type-B bone gelatin, wherein the collagen hydrolysate is formed from peptides of which at least 50% by weight, in particular at least 70% by weight have a molecular weight of 1,500 Da to 3,500 Da, and which have a mean molecular weight in the range from 4,000 Da to 8,000 Da, in particular in the range from 4,500 Da to 6,000 Da. The invention also relates to the use of this collagen hydrolysate as an active ingredient to maintain and/or improve the health of the bones, in particular to prevent and/or treat osteoporosis. The invention further relates to a nutritional supplement which comprises the collagen hydrolysate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2019
    Assignee: GELITA AG
    Inventors: Steffen Oesser, Monika Giesen-Wiese, Hans-Ulrich Frech, Stephan Hausmanns
  • Patent number: 10238603
    Abstract: Disclosed are particles comprising pectin and gelatin. The particles may be useful for preparing any of a variety products such as, for example, soft pharmaceutical capsules, hard pharmaceutical capsules, and foodstuffs. Also disclosed are methods for preparing the particles, the method comprising: (a) dissolving pectin in an aqueous solution to produce an aqueous solution of dissolved pectin; (b) mixing the aqueous solution of dissolved pectin with liquid gelatin to produce a gelatin/pectin mixture; (c) drying the gelatin/pectin mixture; and (d) milling the gelatin/pectin mixture to produce the plurality of particles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2019
    Assignee: GELITA AG
    Inventors: John M. Dolphin, Michelle A. Montgomery
  • Publication number: 20170348894
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing a fibre composite moulded part. The method includes the steps of i) applying a gelatine-containing matrix material onto a fibre material, ii) deforming the fibre material provided with matrix material, and iii) curing the fibre material provided with matrix material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2015
    Publication date: December 7, 2017
    Applicants: BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT, GELITA AG
    Inventors: Siegfried WIMMER, Matthias REIHMANN
  • Patent number: 9611405
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for producing a stable dispersion of nano-particles, comprising the steps: a) mixing a suspension of nano-particles with an aqueous solution of gelatine hydrolysate; and b) adding an aqueous solution of gelatine to the mixture. Furthermore, the invention relates to a stable dispersion of nano-particles as well as the use thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2017
    Assignee: Gelita AG
    Inventors: Alexander Raab, Matthias Reihmann, Christoph Simon
  • Patent number: 9295751
    Abstract: The invention relates to the use of gelatin and a cross-linking agent to provide a medical glue which forms a cross-linked gelatin gel in an area of application of the human or animal body. According to the invention, (i) the gelatin and the cross-linking agent are mixed with each other to form the cross-linking medical glue which is then administered to the area of application; or (ii) the gelatin and the cross-linking agent are made available in separate form and are administered, simultaneously or one after the other, to the area of application while forming the cross-linking medical glue.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2016
    Assignees: Gelita AG, Tetec Tissue Engineering
    Inventors: Christoph Gaissmaier, Michael Ahlers
  • Patent number: 9175244
    Abstract: A concentrate for producing a cooling and release agent for reusable casting dies such as a steel casting die, or a cooling and lubricating agent for machining with an active substance dissolved in water. The concentrate comprises 10 to 50 wt.-% of a protein based on the weight of the concentrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2015
    Assignee: GELITA AG
    Inventors: Manfred Laudenklos, Matthias Reihmann
  • Patent number: 9131713
    Abstract: In order to provide a product that is suitable as fat substitute in foods, which can be produced simply and inexpensively and is deemed safe from the nutritional physiology viewpoint and with which the typical texture of fat-containing foods can be simulated as favorably as possible, particles of collagen material are proposed which are substantially insoluble and swellable in water, wherein in swollen state the particles have an average diameter of less than approximately 150 ?m. A process for the production of this product is additionally proposed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2015
    Assignee: GELITA AG
    Inventors: Eberhard Dick, Simone Walter
  • Patent number: 9072724
    Abstract: The invention relates to a collagen hydrolysate for use to improve the health of human skin, hair and/or nails, at least 90% by weight of the collagen hydrolysate having a molecular weight of less than 3,500 Da and the collagen hydrolysate comprising at least four characteristic peptides with a molecular weight between 600 and 1,200 Da.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2015
    Assignee: GELITA AG
    Inventors: Stephan Hausmanns, Monika Giesen-Wiese, Steffen Oesser
  • Publication number: 20140287123
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a sugar confectionary product on the basis of a gelatin gel, comprising approximately 1% to approximately 15% by weight of gelatin, and approximately 20% to approximately 85% by weight of at least one sugar and/or sugar substitute. In order to increase the melting point of the gelatin gel, it is proposed that the sugar confectionary product contains one or more polyphenols.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2014
    Publication date: September 25, 2014
    Applicant: GELITA AG
    Inventors: Eberhard DICK, Simone WALTER
  • Publication number: 20140255485
    Abstract: The present invention relates to collagen hydrolysate and the use thereof for treating and/or preventing cellulite.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2014
    Publication date: September 11, 2014
    Applicant: GELITA AG
    Inventors: Hans-Ulrich FRECH, Steffen OESSER, Stephan HAUSMANNS
  • Patent number: 8778422
    Abstract: In order to provide a composition for the treatment of degenerative joint diseases with an improved efficacy, it is proposed that the composition comprises collagen hydrolysate and rosehip powder and/or extract, wherein the weight ratio of collagen hydrolysate to rosehip powder and/or extract, in each case in relation to dry mass, lies in the range of approximately 2:1 to approximately 100:1.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2014
    Assignee: Gelita AG
    Inventor: Steffen Oesser
  • Publication number: 20140137770
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for producing a stable dispersion of nano-particles, comprising the steps: a) mixing a suspension of nano-particles with an aqueous solution of gelatine hydrolysate; and b) adding an aqueous solution of gelatine to the mixture. Furthermore, the invention relates to a stable dispersion of nano-particles as well as the use thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2014
    Publication date: May 22, 2014
    Applicant: GELITA AG
    Inventors: Alexander RAAB, Matthias REIHMANN, Christoph SIMON
  • Patent number: 8685155
    Abstract: The invention relates to a metallic functional component, which is subject to thermal or thermal and erosive stress and to which on at least one surface a coating is applied, whereby the coating consists of a binder phase, which consists at least largely of a phosphate, and a material embedded in the binder phase. In addition, the invention relates to a separating agent for preparing a layer of this type, and to a method for applying the coating to a functional component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2014
    Assignees: KS Aluminium-Technologie GmbH, Gelita AG
    Inventor: Manfred Laudenklos
  • Publication number: 20130345139
    Abstract: The invention relates to a composition for nutritional purposes with an improved efficacy in relation to the build-up of the bone matrix, comprising about 1 to about 99% by weight of collagen hydrolysate and about 1 to about 99% by weight of one or more prebiotics, in each case based on the dry mass of the composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2013
    Publication date: December 26, 2013
    Applicant: Gelita AG
    Inventors: Steffen OESSER, Annelore SCHOTT, Stephan HAUSMANNS
  • Publication number: 20130317611
    Abstract: The present invention relates to use of a medical implant as an adhesion barrier. The medical implant is a sheet material which comprises at least one layer of a non-woven fabric of fibres of a crosslinked gelatin material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2013
    Publication date: November 28, 2013
    Applicant: Gelita AG
    Inventor: Steffen OESSER