Patents by Inventor Alexander Kiefer

Alexander Kiefer 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: 12364657
    Abstract: A film coating for keratin fibers is described. The film coating is produced by applying to the keratin fibers a pretreatment composition and a film forming composition and curing the compositions to produce the film coating. The coating may be clear and function as a styling, conditioning and holding. The coating alternatively may contain pigment particles and provide a color coating.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2025
    Assignee: WELLA GERMANY GMBH
    Inventors: Mathias Kurt Herrlein, Graham Neil Mckelvey, Matija Crne, Simon Paul Godfrey, Corinne Violette Mohr, Ingo Weber, Swapna Pinakattu, Patrick Alexander Kiefer, Petra Barbara Braun, Andrej Gross, Felix Herkner, Axel Meyer, Carl Uwe Oswald Ludwig Schmidt
  • Publication number: 20250232933
    Abstract: A switchgear apparatus includes a vacuum interrupter assembly having a fixed contact and a movable contact, and an electromagnetic actuator configured to move the movable contact between an open position and a closed position. The switchgear apparatus also includes a rotatable handle and a manual trip assembly movable from an initial position to an actuated position to move the movable contact from the closed position to the open position. The manual trip assembly includes a link rotatably coupled to the handle and an actuation member operatively coupled to a first end of the link. A mechanical interlock assembly includes a lost motion member operatively coupled to a second end of the link and a blocking plunger. Rotation of the link by the handle operates the lost motion member to provide delayed movement to the blocking plunger when the handle is rotated from the initial position to the actuated position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2025
    Publication date: July 17, 2025
    Inventors: Arturas Dauksas, Alexander Kiefer, Janet Ache, Blair S. Kerr
  • Publication number: 20250114287
    Abstract: Aspects of the invention are directed to characteristics and parameters of color coatings on keratin fibers. The color coatings are produced from compositions of several kinds of polymers that enable the color coatings to exhibit adherence, remanence, wear fastness and resistance to environmental attack.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2024
    Publication date: April 10, 2025
    Inventors: Mathias Kurt Herrlein, Graham Neil Mckelvey, Matija Crne, Simon Paul Godfrey, Corinne Violette Mohr, Ingo Weber, Swapna Pinakattu, Patrick Alexander Kiefer, Petra Barbara Braun, Andrej Gross, Felix Herkner, Axel Meyer, Carl Uwe Oswald Ludwig Schmidt, Michael A. Brook, Timothy Robert Clark, Jüergen Karl Anton Schatz, Claus Schreiner
  • Patent number: 12266488
    Abstract: A switchgear apparatus configured for operation at voltages up to 72.5 kV includes a vacuum interrupter assembly having a fixed contact and a movable contact configured to move relative to the fixed contact between a closed position in which the movable contact is in contact with the fixed contact and an open position in which the movable contact is spaced from the fixed contact. The switchgear apparatus also includes an electromagnetic actuator configured to move the movable contact between the open position and the closed position, a manual trip assembly movable from an initial position to an actuated position to move the movable contact from the closed position to the open position, and a mechanical interlock assembly configured to prevent the movable contact from moving from the open position to the closed position when the manual trip assembly is in the actuated position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2025
    Assignee: G & W ELECTRIC COMPANY
    Inventors: Arturas Dauksas, Alexander Kiefer, Janet Ache, Blair S. Kerr
  • Publication number: 20250049682
    Abstract: A coating, preferably a color coating, method for keratin fibers is described which includes three steps: activation, pretreatment and binding. The activation step includes one or both of a Praeparatur procedure and a Fundamenta procedure to produce modified fibers. The pretreatment step applies a pretreatment composition of at least a PTH alkoxysilane with PTH as a thiol, a protected thiol or a group complementarily reactive with thiol to the modified fibers to form pretreated fibers. The binding step applies a film forming composition to the pretreated fibers to form the color coating.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2021
    Publication date: February 13, 2025
    Applicant: Wella Germany GMBH
    Inventors: Mathias Kurt HERRLEIN, Graham Neil MCKELVEY, Matija CRNE, Simon Paul GODFREY, Corinne Violette MOHR, Ingo WEBER, Swapna PINAKATTU, Tatjana SCHAEFER, Patrick Alexander KIEFER, Petra Barbara BRAUN, Andrej GROSS, Felix HERKNER, Axel MEYER, Carl Uwe Oswald Ludwig SCHMIDT, Michael A. BROOK, Claus SCHREINER, Timothy Robert CLARK, Juergen Karl Anton SCHATZ, Galina GROSS, Heiko BAUKNECHT
  • Publication number: 20240394566
    Abstract: A method and system for automatically converting a knowledge graph into a format that can be used to automatically develop rules for agents driving device behavior.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2024
    Publication date: November 28, 2024
    Inventors: Ozan Catal, Mahault Albarracin, Riddhi Jain Pitliya, Tim Verbelen, Alexander D.D. Tschantz, Axel Constant Pruvost, Christopher L. Buckley, Alexander Kiefer, Sara K. Brazille, Magnus T. Koudahl, Jason G. Fox, Karl J. Friston, Stephan A. Swanson, Capm S.S. Petersen, Gabriel Joseph Bradley Rene, Maxwell J. Ramstead
  • Publication number: 20230338262
    Abstract: The methods and compositions of the present invention are directed to coloration of anagenic hair. The methods involve priming and deep cleaning the anagenic hair followed by coating the hair strands with a composite pigment containing film of a small molecule and a film forming composition which covalently interact to form an intimate three dimensional silicone network incorporating the pigment on the surfaces of the hair.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2021
    Publication date: October 26, 2023
    Inventors: Mathias Kurt Herrlein, Graham Neil McKelvey, Matija CRNE, Simon Paul Godfrey, Corinne Violette Mohr, Ingo Weber, Swapna Pinakattu, Patrick Alexander Kiefer, Petra Barbara Braun, Andrej Gross, Felix Herkner, Galina GROSS, Axel Meyer, Carl Uwe Oswald Ludwig Schmidt, Timothy Robert Clark, Jürgen Karl Anton Schatz, Claus Schreiner, Heiko Bauknecht, Michael A. Brook
  • Publication number: 20230321123
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of formula (Ia) and the use thereof as inhibitors of P. aeruginosa virulence factor LasB. Formula (Ia). These compounds are useful in the treatment of bacterial infections, especially caused by P. aeruginosa.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2021
    Publication date: October 12, 2023
    Inventors: Christian Ducho, Rolf W. Hartmann, Jörg Haupenthal, Anna K. H. Hirsch, Andreas Kany, Cansu Kaya, Jelena Konstantinovic, Katrin Voos, Isabell Walter, Samir Yahiaoui, Ahmed Saad Abdelsamine, Christian Schütz, Ravindra Jumde, Alexander Kiefer
  • Publication number: 20230255876
    Abstract: The methods and compositions of the present invention are directed to coloration of anagenic hair. The methods involve priming and deep cleaning the anagenic hair followed by coating the hair strands with a composite pigment containing film of a small molecule and a film forming composition which covalently interact to form an intimate three dimensional silicone network incorporating the pigment on the surfaces of the hair.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2021
    Publication date: August 17, 2023
    Inventors: Mathias Kurt Herrlein, Graham Neil McKelvey, Matija CRNE, Simon Paul Godfrey, Corinne Violette Mohr, Ingo Weber, Swapna Pinakattu, Tatjana Schaefer, Patrick Alexander Kiefer, Petra Barbara Braun, Andrej Gross, Felix Herkner, Axel Meyer, Carl Uwe Oswald Ludwig Schmidt, Michael Brook, Claus Schreiner, Timothy Robert Clark, Jürgen Karl Anton Schatz
  • Publication number: 20230248636
    Abstract: The methods and compositions of the present invention are directed to coloration of anagenic hair. The methods involve priming and deep cleaning the anagenic hair followed by coating the hair strands with a composite pigment containing film of a small molecule and a film forming composition which covalently interact to form an intimate three dimensional silicone network incorporating the pigment on the surfaces of the hair.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2021
    Publication date: August 10, 2023
    Inventors: Mathias Kurt Herrlein, Graham Neil McKelvey, Matija CRNE, Simon Paul Godfrey, Corinne Violette Mohr, Ingo Weber, Swapna Pinakattu, Patrick Alexander Kiefer, Petra Barbara Braun, Andrej Gross, Felix Herkner, Axel Meyer, Carl Uwe Oswald Ludwig Schmidt, Timothy Robert Clark, Jürgen Karl Anton Schatz, Claus Schreiner, Michael A. Brook
  • Patent number: 11653787
    Abstract: A milk supply device for supplying milk from a milk supply container to a milk dispensing device is provided. The milk supply device comprises a milk transport line which can be connected to the milk supply container and with which milk which has been taken from the milk supply container can be delivered to the milk dispensing device. The milk supply device further comprises a three-way junction, which can be operated such that optionally milk can be transported from the milk supply container to the milk dispensing device, whilst the milk transport line is sealed off by it, at the same time, relative to the cleaning agent transport line, in a fluid-impermeable manner, or cleaning agent can be conducted from the cleaning agent transport line in the direction towards the milk dispensing device and/or in the direction towards a discharge of the milk supply device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2023
    Inventors: Peter Arndt, Frank Göltenboth, Jochen Gussmann, Alexander Kiefer, Philipp Schirrmacher, Armin Startz
  • Publication number: 20220238288
    Abstract: A switchgear apparatus configured for operation at voltages up to 72.5 kV includes a vacuum interrupter assembly having a fixed contact and a movable contact configured to move relative to the fixed contact between a closed position in which the movable contact is in contact with the fixed contact and an open position in which the movable contact is spaced from the fixed contact.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2020
    Publication date: July 28, 2022
    Inventors: Arturas Dauksas, Alexander Kiefer, Janet Ache, Blair S. Kerr
  • Publication number: 20220016017
    Abstract: Aspects of the invention are directed to characteristics and parameters of color coatings on keratin fibers. The color coatings are produced from compositions of several kinds of polymers that enable the color coatings to exhibit adherence, remanence, wear fastness and resistance to environmental attack.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2021
    Publication date: January 20, 2022
    Applicant: HFC Prestige Service Germany GmbH
    Inventors: Mathias Kurt Herrlein, Graham Neil Mckelvey, Matija Crne, Simon Paul Godfrey, Corinne Violette Mohr, Ingo Weber, Swapna Pinakattu, Patrick Alexander Kiefer, Petra Barbara Braun, Andrej Gross, Felix Herkner, Axel Meyer, Carl Uwe Oswald Ludwig Schmidt, Michael A. Brook, Timothy Robert Clark, Jüergen Karl Anton Schatz, Claus Schreiner
  • Publication number: 20210401713
    Abstract: A film coating for keratin fibers is described. The film coating is produced by applying to the keratin fibers a pretreatment composition and a film forming composition and curing the compositions to produce the film coating. The coating may be clear and function as a styling, conditioning and holding. The coating alternatively may contain pigment particles and provide a color coating.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2021
    Publication date: December 30, 2021
    Applicant: HFC Prestige Service Germany GmbH
    Inventors: Mathias Kurt Herrlein, Graham Neil Mckelvey, Matija Crne, Simon Paul Godfrey, Corinne Violette Mohr, Ingo Weber, Swapna Pinakattu, Patrick Alexander Kiefer, Petra Barbara Braun, Andrej Gross, Felix Herkner, Axel Meyer, Carl Uwe Oswald Ludwig Schmidt
  • Publication number: 20200146503
    Abstract: A milk supply device for supplying milk from a milk supply container to a milk dispensing device is provided. The milk supply device comprises a milk transport line which can be connected to the milk supply container and with which milk which has been taken from the milk supply container can be delivered to the milk dispensing device. The milk supply device further comprises a three-way junction, which can be operated such that optionally milk can be transported from the milk supply container to the milk dispensing device, whilst the milk transport line is sealed off by it, at the same time, relative to the cleaning agent transport line, in a fluid-impermeable manner, or cleaning agent can be conducted from the cleaning agent transport line in the direction towards the milk dispensing device and/or in the direction towards a discharge of the milk supply device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2018
    Publication date: May 14, 2020
    Applicant: WMF Group GmbH
    Inventors: Peter Arndt, Frank Göltenboth, Jochen Gussmann, Alexander Kiefer, Philipp Schirrmacher, Armin Startz
  • Publication number: 20190328172
    Abstract: A beverage maker for the preparation of hot beverages is provided that includes a connector for an external power supply having a first electrical power, at least one rechargeable storage unit for electrical energy having a second electrical power, a transformer that is electrically connected to the connector for an external power supply and to the rechargeable storage unit for electrical energy, and at least one high-performance electrical consumer for heating water, wherein the at least one high-performance electrical consumer has an electrical connection to the rechargeable storage unit for electrical energy and is supplied with electrical energy by it. Very high powers can be permanently provided at the high-performance consumer by the beverage maker in accordance with the invention, with the external power supply not being temporarily subjected to loads by high power peaks.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2018
    Publication date: October 31, 2019
    Applicant: WMF Group GmbH
    Inventors: Alexander Kiefer, Armin Startz
  • Patent number: 9474408
    Abstract: An apparatus for heating and frothing a beverage product, in particular milk, comprises a steam generator, a compressed air source, an air supply conduit connected to the compressed air source to supply air from the compressed air source to the steam generator, and a steam/air conduit connected to the steam generator to supply a steam/air mixture from the steam generator into the beverage product.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2016
    Assignee: WMF GROUP GMBH
    Inventors: Sander Dollner, Alexander Kiefer, Joel Eicke, Torsten Boensch, Peter Arndt, Hans-Ulrich Hostettler
  • Patent number: 8763942
    Abstract: A grinder for a coffee machine includes a first grinding disc disposed in a housing. A drive moves the first grinding disc about a rotational axis. A second grinding disc is disposed in the housing. There is a threaded part in which the second grinding disc is attached. The threaded part is screwable into the housing. A drive wheel is disposed coaxially with respect to the threaded part and rotates the threaded part with respect to the housing. A grinding gap between the two grinding discs is thereby able to be set. A setting wheel co-operates with the drive wheel, the setting wheel being attached to the housing. A supply opening is disposed in the housing for supply of coffee beans to be ground. A path guide opening guides away the coffee ground between the two grinding discs. A holder is adjustably attached to the housing and is fixable in any position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2014
    Assignee: Schaerer AG
    Inventors: Harald Hergesell, Peter Arndt, Ciro Caputo, Martin Grupp, Helmut Stohrer, Jochen Gussmann, Alexander Kiefer, Armin Startz
  • Publication number: 20130145936
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to an apparatus for heating and frothing a beverage product, in particular milk, comprising a steam generator, a compressed air source, an air supply conduit connected to the compressed air source to supply air from the compressed air source to the steam generator, and a steam/air conduit connected to the steam generator to supply a steam/air mixture from the steam generator into the beverage product.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2012
    Publication date: June 13, 2013
    Applicant: WMF WUERTTEMBERGISCHE METALLWARENFABRIK AG
    Inventors: Sander Dollner, Alexander Kiefer, Joel Eicke, Torsten Boensch, Peter Arndt, Hans-Ulrich Hostettler
  • Patent number: 8436280
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a drinks dispenser with a heating device for the heating of a liquid and with at least one electric accumulator for the energy supply of the drinks dispenser, more preferably of its heating device, which compared with the charge power has a higher discharge power which is greater than 500 watt.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2013
    Assignee: WMF Wurttembergische
    Inventors: Heinz Albert, Sebastian Casado Gomez, Jochen Gussmann, Michael Heim, Alexander Kiefer, Manfred Ostowski, Armin Startz