Patents by Inventor Andreas Elisch
Andreas Elisch 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: 12612221Abstract: A sterile container and a closure mechanism for the sterile container. The sterile container includes a container pan and a container lid. The container lid is lockable to the container pan by the closure mechanism. The closure mechanism has a bar element for undercut engagement with an engagement element arranged on the container pan or on the container lid and which forms an undercut. The bar element is positionable in a closed position, in which the bar element is operatively engaged with the engagement element via the undercut, and in a release position, in which the bar element and the engagement element are disengaged. The closure mechanism includes a locking element that is operatively connectable to the bar element and which is integrated into the closure mechanism in such a way that the locking element blocks the closure mechanism when the closed position is reached.Type: GrantFiled: April 7, 2021Date of Patent: April 28, 2026Assignee: Aesculap AGInventors: Philipp Bohnenstengel, Stefan Thomas, Andreas Elisch, Matthias Henke
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Patent number: 12453613Abstract: A closing/locking mechanism for a sterile container includes an actuation lever, a tension bow or claw coupled to the actuation lever, and an engagement element forming an undercut and with which the tension bow or claw can be brought into operative engagement to apply a tensile force to the engagement element. The tension bow or claw is mounted for sliding transversely to the tensile force to be applied. A spring is arranged in an operative position relative to the tension bow or claw in such a way that, when a predefined actuation position of the actuation lever and a predefined/predefinable sliding position of the tension bow or claw are reached, in which position the tension bow or claw already reaches behind the engagement element, the spring applies a compressive force to the tension bow or claw in the direction of the tensile force.Type: GrantFiled: June 17, 2024Date of Patent: October 28, 2025Assignee: Aesculap AGInventors: Stefan Thomas, Andreas Elisch, Karl-Heinz Eiskant
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Patent number: 12442231Abstract: A container seal includes a locking bolt, which has on one end portion or central portion thereof a push-in/latch compartment which is open in the transverse direction relative to the lock axis and is formed or provided with an undercut acting in the direction of the latch compartment opening; a clip or tab, wherein the clip or tab is arranged on the other end portion of the locking bolt; and a bolt or bar which is arranged on the free end/end portion of the clip or tab and has on the free end/end portion thereof a latch device which is coupled to the bolt via a predetermined breaking point.Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 2023Date of Patent: October 14, 2025Assignee: Aesculap AGInventors: Stefan Thomas, Andreas Elisch
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Publication number: 20250302568Abstract: A transport device for transporting a sterile-product container a includes a trolley and support elements on a first level and on a second level. A receptacle is storable on the support elements. A lifting support is arrangeable in a first position such that the receptacle is movable back and forth between the support elements of the first level and the lifting support. The lifting support is arrangeable in a second position such that the receptacle is movable back and forth between the support elements of the second level and the lifting support. The transport device also includes a guide extending transversely to the first and second levels. The guide guides the lifting support from the first position into the second position. The transport device further includes a drive, by which the lifting support is movable along the guide from the first position into the second position.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 10, 2023Publication date: October 2, 2025Inventors: Arne Jansen-Troy, Allan Maas, Dennis Goerz, Stephan Dorau, Andreas Elisch, Stefan Thomas, Matthias Schweizer, Daniel Kiessling, Matthias Henke
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Publication number: 20250238009Abstract: A sterilizable device for locating sterile goods includes an energy source and electronic system for transmitting a locating signal. The energy source is configured to supply the electronic system with energy. The device includes a controller configured to detect a washing or sterilizing process and deactivate at least part of the electronic system at least temporarily in the washing or sterilizing process.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 22, 2025Publication date: July 24, 2025Inventors: Matthias Schweizer, Andreas Elisch, Roland-Alois Hoegerle, Frederick Lenzenhuber
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Publication number: 20250205008Abstract: A tag for determining the location and/or tracking the location and/or determining the orientation of a medical device includes at least one radio-based tracking unit designed to actively and/or passively communicate wirelessly with a first external device, preferably by means of NFC, Bluetooth Low Energy, DECT or WLAN. The tag has at least one optical marker element that conveys information, optically detectable by at least a second external device, regarding its position and orientation in a virtual coordinate system. A medical device can include the tag and a system for location and/or orientation determination.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 24, 2023Publication date: June 26, 2025Inventors: Arne Jansen-Troy, Allan Maas, Dennis Goerz, Stephan Dorau, Andreas Elisch, Stefan Thomas, Matthias Schweizer, Matthias Henke
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Publication number: 20240335248Abstract: A closing/locking mechanism for a sterile container includes an actuation lever, a tension bow or claw coupled to the actuation lever, and an engagement element forming an undercut and with which the tension bow or claw can be brought into operative engagement to apply a tensile force to the engagement element. The tension bow or claw is mounted for sliding transversely to the tensile force to be applied. A spring is arranged in an operative position relative to the tension bow or claw in such a way that, when a predefined actuation position of the actuation lever and a predefined/predefinable sliding position of the tension bow or claw are reached, in which position the tension bow or claw already reaches behind the engagement element, the spring applies a compressive force to the tension bow or claw in the direction of the tensile force.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 17, 2024Publication date: October 10, 2024Inventors: Stefan Thomas, Andreas Elisch, Karl-Heinz Eiskant
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Patent number: 12048568Abstract: A closing/locking mechanism for a sterile container includes an actuation lever, a tension bow or claw coupled to the actuation lever, and an engagement element forming an undercut and with which the tension bow or claw can be brought into operative engagement to apply a tensile force to the engagement element. The tension bow or claw is mounted for sliding transversely to the tensile force to be applied. A spring is arranged in an operative position relative to the tension bow or claw in such a way that, when a predefined actuation position of the actuation lever and a predefined/predefinable sliding position of the tension bow or claw are reached, in which position the tension bow or claw already reaches behind the engagement element, the spring applies a compressive force to the tension bow or claw in the direction of the tensile force.Type: GrantFiled: July 11, 2019Date of Patent: July 30, 2024Assignee: Aesculap AGInventors: Stefan Thomas, Andreas Elisch, Karl-Heinz Eiskant
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Publication number: 20240026718Abstract: A container seal includes a locking bolt, which has on one end portion or central portion thereof a push-in/latch compartment which is open in the transverse direction relative to the lock axis and is formed or provided with an undercut acting in the direction of the latch compartment opening; a clip or tab, wherein the clip or tab is arranged on the other end portion of the locking bolt; and a bolt or bar which is arranged on the free end/end portion of the clip or tab and has on the free end/end portion thereof a latch device which is coupled to the bolt via a predetermined breaking point.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 27, 2023Publication date: January 25, 2024Inventors: Stefan Thomas, Andreas Elisch
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Patent number: 11859420Abstract: A container seal includes a locking bolt, which has on one end portion or central portion thereof a push-in/latch compartment which is open in the transverse direction relative to the lock axis and is formed or provided with an undercut acting in the direction of the latch compartment opening; a clip or tab, wherein the clip or tab is arranged on the other end portion of the locking bolt; and a bolt or bar which is arranged on the free end/end portion of the clip or tab and has on the free end/end portion thereof a latch device which is coupled to the bolt via a predetermined breaking point.Type: GrantFiled: November 13, 2019Date of Patent: January 2, 2024Assignee: Aesculap AGInventors: Stefan Thomas, Andreas Elisch
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Publication number: 20230159234Abstract: A sterile container and a closure mechanism for the sterile container. The sterile container includes a container pan and a container lid. The container lid is lockable to the container pan by the closure mechanism. The closure mechanism has a bar element for undercut engagement with an engagement element arranged on the container pan or on the container lid and which forms an undercut. The bar element is positionable in a closed position, in which the bar element is operatively engaged with the engagement element via the undercut, and in a release position, in which the bar element and the engagement element are disengaged. The closure mechanism includes a locking element that is operatively connectable to the bar element and which is integrated into the closure mechanism in such a way that the locking element blocks the closure mechanism when the closed position is reached.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 7, 2021Publication date: May 25, 2023Inventors: Philipp Bohnenstengel, Stefan Thomas, Andreas Elisch, Matthias Henke
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Publication number: 20230025190Abstract: A filter covering for a sterile container lid, for completely covering at least one gas exchange portion, which is provided on a lid component of the sterile container lid, on an outside of the sterile container lid, the filter covering having at least two clip portions arranged opposite to each other on the filter covering, which are adapted to engage in a form-fitting manner in at least two clip receiving portions provided on the lid component, and by which the filter covering is mountable to and dismountable from the lid component without tools.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 22, 2022Publication date: January 26, 2023Inventors: Matthias Henke, Andreas Elisch, Matthias Schweizer, Stefan Thomas, John Gray-Dreizler, Philipp Bohnenstengel, Thomas Sterk, Betina Bernauer
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Patent number: 11490982Abstract: A modularly structured lid for a sterile container includes a lid component, which has at least one gas exchange portion, on which, on the inner side of a lid, at least one filter device can be arranged, and at least one filter covering by which the at least one gas exchange portion can be completely covered on an outside of the lid. The lid component has at least one standardized clip receiving portion and the filter covering has at least one standardized clip portion, by which the filter covering and the lid component can be interlockingly fixed to each other, and can be mounted and removed without tools. A sterile container can include such a lid and a filter covering for such a lid.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2018Date of Patent: November 8, 2022Assignee: Aesculap AGInventors: Matthias Henke, Andreas Elisch, Matthias Schweizer, Stefan Thomas, John Gray-Dreizler, Philipp Bohnenstengel, Thomas Sterk, Betina Bernauer
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Patent number: 11480256Abstract: A drain valve for a sterile container includes: a valve housing; a bypass that connects a container gas volume with an external gas volume; a valve body that blocks the bypass; and an actuator that displaces the valve body between a passage position and a blocking position. The valve body is displaceable according to a temperature and/or a pressure of the bypass gas volume. The valve housing has: at least one holding web, at least part of which can be located in a holding bracket of the valve receptacle; and a closure. The valve housing is pivotable from an open position into an installation position in which the closure can be fixed to a closure receptacle. When the valve housing is transferred into the installation position, the valve body is transferred into the blocking position and subjected to a closure force.Type: GrantFiled: November 13, 2019Date of Patent: October 25, 2022Assignee: Aesculap AGInventors: John Gray-Dreizler, Matthias Henke, Andreas Elisch, Stefan Thomas
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Publication number: 20220085617Abstract: An energy conversion system for converting kinetic energy into electrical energy and for supplying electricity to at least one electric component of a medical device, which may be a transport and/or storage device for sterile goods, such as a cabinet carriage, a shelf carriage, a supply table or a removal carriage. The electrical energy is generated from movement of at least one part of the medical device and/or the entire medical device. The energy conversion system can be used to convert kinetic energy into electrical energy for making a medical device available. The medical device can include at least one electric component and a monitoring system a sterile goods cycle.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 16, 2021Publication date: March 17, 2022Inventors: Andreas Elisch, Matthias Henke
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Publication number: 20220003026Abstract: A container seal includes a locking bolt, which has on one end portion or central portion thereof a push-in/latch compartment which is open in the transverse direction relative to the lock axis and is formed or provided with an undercut acting in the direction of the latch compartment opening; a clip or tab, wherein the clip or tab is arranged on the other end portion of the locking bolt; and a bolt or bar which is arranged on the free end/end portion of the clip or tab and has on the free end/end portion thereof a latch device which is coupled to the bolt via a predetermined breaking point.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 13, 2019Publication date: January 6, 2022Inventors: Stefan Thomas, Andreas Elisch
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Patent number: D957677Type: GrantFiled: October 13, 2020Date of Patent: July 12, 2022Assignee: AESCULAP AGInventors: Matthias Henke, Betina Bernauer, Lisa Marie Blöchle, Andreas Elisch, John Gray-Dreizler, Matthias Schweizer, Stefan Thomas, Michael Scherger, Björn Vibrans
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Patent number: D981005Type: GrantFiled: October 13, 2020Date of Patent: March 14, 2023Assignee: Aesculap AGInventors: Matthias Henke, Betina Bernauer, Lisa Marie Blöchle, Andreas Elisch, John Gray-Dreizler, Matthias Schweizer, Stefan Thomas, Michael Scherger, Björn Vibrans
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Patent number: D993441Type: GrantFiled: October 13, 2020Date of Patent: July 25, 2023Assignee: Aesculap AGInventors: Matthias Henke, Betina Bernauer, Lisa Marie Blöchle, Andreas Elisch, John Gray-Dreizler, Matthias Schweizer, Stefan Thomas, Michael Scherger, Björn Vibrans
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Patent number: D1026466Type: GrantFiled: October 3, 2022Date of Patent: May 14, 2024Assignee: Aesculap AGInventors: Matthias Henke, Betina Bernauer, Lisa Marie Blöchle, Andreas Elisch, John Gray-Dreizler, Matthias Schweizer, Stefan Thomas, Michael Scherger, Björn Vibrans