Patents by Inventor Andreas Graus

Andreas Graus 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: 11877982
    Abstract: A device (1) and method for media filtration with a preparation container (2). A chamber (5) containing a dissolvable medium (29) is situated between the container inflow and outflow, and has a filter (22). A mixing arm (6, 7), connected to the inflow, protrudes into the medium in the chamber with at least one mixing nozzle (19, 20), disposed at the free end (17, 18) of the mixing arm for generating a directed jet of solvent. The preparation container has bottom (10) and top (8) parts bracketing the chamber. The filter is a sterile, has on the filtrate side facing the outflow, a circumferential outer edge (23) resting on a circumferential rest edge (37) of the bottom part of the preparation container and is connected fixedly thereto. A sterilised filtrate space (39) is formed between the filtrate side (38) of the filter and the outflow situated in the bottom part.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2024
    Assignee: SARTORIUS STEDIM BIOTECH GMBH
    Inventors: Karl Pflanz, Holger Linne, Andreas Graus, Stefan Schlack
  • Publication number: 20200368109
    Abstract: A device (1) and method for media filtration with a preparation container (2). A chamber (5) containing a dissolvable medium (29) is situated between the container inflow and outflow, and has a filter (22). A mixing arm (6, 7), connected to the inflow, protrudes into the medium in the chamber with at least one mixing nozzle (19, 20), disposed at the free end (17, 18) of the mixing arm for generating a directed jet of solvent. The preparation container has bottom (10) and top (8) parts bracketing the chamber. The filter is a sterile, has on the filtrate side facing the outflow, a circumferential outer edge (23) resting on a circumferential rest edge (37) of the bottom part of the preparation container and is connected fixedly thereto. A sterilised filtrate space (39) is formed between the filtrate side (38) of the filter and the outflow situated in the bottom part.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2020
    Publication date: November 26, 2020
    Inventors: Karl PFLANZ, Holger LINNE, Andreas GRAUS, Stefan SCHLACK
  • Patent number: 9816903
    Abstract: Disclosed is a filtration device for liquid samples as well as a close and push-through device for said filtration device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2017
    Assignee: SARTORIUS STEDIM BIOTECH GMBH
    Inventors: Andrea Frisse, Andreas Graus
  • Publication number: 20160370267
    Abstract: Disclosed is a filtration device for liquid samples as well as a close and push-through device for said filtration device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2016
    Publication date: December 22, 2016
    Inventors: Andrea FRISSE, Andreas GRAUS
  • Patent number: 9493334
    Abstract: A container has an outflow arranged in the vicinity of the bottom and a vortex breaker mounted upstream from the outflow for preventing foaming. The vortex breaker has a vertical main wall and two vertical side wings oriented away from one another to define a T-shape. The main wall merges into a fixing arm. A method also is provided for producing the vortex breaker. The method includes a) cutting a flat plate to define a main wall, two side wings, and a fixing arm connected to the main wall; and b) folding out the side wings in opposing directions in each case into a final position arranged transverse to the main wall. The vortex breaker is applicable in chemistry, biotechnology, and filtration technology.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2016
    Assignee: Sartorius Stedim Biotech GmbH
    Inventors: Andreas Graus, Michael Gohs, Holger Linne, Michael Schuetzler
  • Patent number: 9156594
    Abstract: The invention relates to closure, in particular for a nutrient medium container, wherein a lower part can be covered by an upper part, wherein the lower part and the upper part can be locked against each other by means of at least one locking receptacle and at least one locking part by rotating the lower part and the upper part about a longitudinal axis, and wherein the locking receptacle has a receptacle groove that is covered by a shoulder and that extends perpendicularly to the longitudinal axis, in which receptacle groove the locking part engages, wherein the shoulder has at least one ramp surface extending at an angle from the longitudinal axis on the outer face of the shoulder facing away from the receptacle groove.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2015
    Assignee: Sartorius Stedim Biotech GmbH
    Inventors: Karl Pflanz, Andreas Graus
  • Publication number: 20150274503
    Abstract: A container has an outflow arranged in the vicinity of the bottom and a vortex breaker mounted upstream from the outflow for preventing foaming. The vortex breaker has a vertical main wall and two vertical side wings oriented away from one another to define a T-shape. The main wall merges into a fixing arm. A method also is provided for producing the vortex breaker. The method includes a) cutting a flat plate to define a main wall, two side wings, and a fixing arm connected to the main wall; and b) folding out the side wings in opposing directions in each case into a final position arranged transverse to the main wall. The vortex breaker is applicable in chemistry, biotechnology, and filtration technology.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2013
    Publication date: October 1, 2015
    Inventors: Andreas Graus, Michael Gohs, Holger Linne, Michael Schuetzler
  • Patent number: 8697436
    Abstract: The invention relates to a transfer unit for receiving in particular a porous disc-shaped medium from a first treatment device, having an upper part, wherein the upper part comprises a fixing edge that can be connected to an edge of the medium for removing the medium from the first treatment device, wherein the upper part comprises an opening closed by a removable cover, by means of which successive treatments in a further treatment device can be performed. The invention further relates to a method wherein an upper part of a transfer unit is placed on a disc-shaped medium disposed in a first lower part of a first treatment device and exposed to the liquid sample and is connected to an edge of the medium, wherein the upper part is lifted off from the first lower part with the disc-shaped medium connected thereto, and is placed on a further lower part of a corresponding treatment device, and is further processed through an opening in the upper part.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2014
    Assignee: Sartorius Stedim Biotech GmbH
    Inventors: Karl Pflanz, Andreas Graus
  • Publication number: 20130175275
    Abstract: The invention relates to closure, in particular for a nutrient medium container, wherein a lower part can be covered by an upper part, wherein the lower part and the upper part can be locked against each other by means of at least one locking receptacle and at least one locking part by rotating the lower part and the upper part about a longitudinal axis, and wherein the locking receptacle has a receptacle groove that is covered by a shoulder and that extends perpendicularly to the longitudinal axis, in which receptacle groove the locking part engages, wherein the shoulder has at least one ramp surface extending at an angle from the longitudinal axis on the outer face of the shoulder facing away from the receptacle groove.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2011
    Publication date: July 11, 2013
    Applicant: SARTORIUS STEDIM BIOTECH GMBH
    Inventors: Karl Pflanz, Andreas Graus
  • Publication number: 20120015394
    Abstract: The invention relates to a transfer unit for receiving in particular a porous disc-shaped medium from a first treatment device, having an upper part, wherein the upper part comprises a fixing edge that can be connected to an edge of the medium for removing the medium from the first treatment device, wherein the upper part comprises an opening closed by a removable cover, by means of which successive treatments in a further treatment device can be performed. The invention further relates to a method wherein an upper part of a transfer unit is placed on a disc-shaped medium disposed in a first lower part of a first treatment device and exposed to the liquid sample and is connected to an edge of the medium, wherein the upper part is lifted off from the first lower part with the disc-shaped medium connected thereto, and is placed on a further lower part of a corresponding treatment device, and is further processed through an opening in the upper part.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2009
    Publication date: January 19, 2012
    Applicant: SARTORIUS STEDIM BIOTECH GMBH
    Inventors: Karl Pflanz, Andreas Graus
  • Patent number: 6959812
    Abstract: There is disclosed a filter package comprising a housing and a cover that is adapted to enclose a sterile disposable filter wherein the package cover is penetrable at a point axially aligned with the filter and has at least one pre-formed break line along which the package cover, when subjected to appropriate force, ruptures so as to permit withdrawal of the filter by a syringe coupled thereto.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2005
    Assignee: Sartorius AG
    Inventors: Oscar-Werner Reif, Andreas Graus
  • Patent number: 6786360
    Abstract: A dispenser is disclosed that is particularly suitable for dispensing packaged items such as bandages or membrane filters. The dispenser is provided with a magazine for holding the items, with a distribution assembly for exposure and distribution of the items, an ejector operable in advance/feed and disposal modes, and with a separating assembly for separation of the item from its packaging.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2004
    Assignee: Sartorius AG
    Inventors: Reinhard Vogt, Duane B. Piechocki, Andreas Graus
  • Patent number: 6623631
    Abstract: There is disclosed a vacuum filtration device for aqueous media that includes a hydrophilic tubular filter element in a cylindrical housing and at least one hydrophobic gas-permeable membrane, coupled with a gas bleed-off valve to allow the escape of air entrained in the filtration medium.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 23, 2003
    Assignee: Sartorius AG
    Inventors: Andreas Graus, Christian Schäfer
  • Publication number: 20030029763
    Abstract: There is disclosed a filter package comprising a housing and a cover that is adapted to enclose a sterile disposable filter wherein the package cover is penetrable at a point axially aligned with the filter and has at least one pre-formed break line along which the package cover, when subjected to appropriate force, ruptures so as to permit withdrawal of the filter by a syringe coupled thereto.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2002
    Publication date: February 13, 2003
    Applicant: SARTORIUS, AG a GERMAN corporation
    Inventors: Oscar-Werner Reif, Andreas Graus
  • Publication number: 20030019882
    Abstract: A dispenser is disclosed that is particularly suitable for dispensing packaged items such as bandages or membrane filters. The dispenser is provided with a magazine for holding the items, with a distribution assembly for exposure and distribution of the items, an ejector operable in advance/feed and disposal modes, and with a separating assembly for separation of the item from its packaging.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2002
    Publication date: January 30, 2003
    Inventors: Reinhard Vogt, Duane B. Piechocki, Andreas Graus
  • Patent number: 6427846
    Abstract: An improvement in the fabrication and bonding of dead-end and cross-flow thermoplastic filtration modules is disclosed whereby two housing parts are bonded to each other and to a filtration membrane by an L-shaped plastic melt.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2000
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2002
    Assignee: Vivascience AG
    Inventors: Andreas Graus, Christian Schäfer, Michael Schützler
  • Patent number: 6294090
    Abstract: An adsorptive separation device is disclosed having at least one spiral wound adsorption membrane situated around the periphery of a core mandrel wherein the flow is radial from a feed plenum situated between the core mandrel and the membrane, through the membrane to a permeate plenum located between the membrane and a housing for both the core mandrel and the spiral wound membrane. An array of such separation devices is also disclosed showing connections in parallel, in series, in both parallel and in series and in tandem.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 1999
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2001
    Assignee: Sartorius AG
    Inventors: Dietmar Nussbaumer, Khoung To Vinh, Abdul Weiss, Wolfgang Demmer, Hans-Heinrich Hörl, Andreas Graus, Günter Pradel
  • Patent number: 6143174
    Abstract: There is disclosed a filtration unit for separating a substance from a fluid, the unit made up of at least one pleated filter element in a cylindrical housing, the housing in turn made up of two mating housing components and at least two fluid connectors, the filter element separating the housing into inlet and outlet plenums with the periphery of the filter element adjoining the wall of the cylindrical housing; the periphery of the filter element and the periphery of the two mating components are all bonded to each other by a single integral sealant bond.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 1999
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2000
    Assignee: Sartorius AG
    Inventor: Andreas Graus
  • Patent number: 5885455
    Abstract: A fluid filtration unit having pleated filter media with at least one ply, and two housing parts with inlet and outlet fluid passageways and inwardly projecting ribs that accommodate the pleated filter media.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 24, 1997
    Date of Patent: March 23, 1999
    Assignee: Satorius AG
    Inventors: Andreas Graus, Michael Schutzler
  • Patent number: 4900441
    Abstract: In a small filter with a one-piece plastic housing (1) manufactured with injection-molding technology in which a filter membrane (6) is located which is connected on its edge in a leakproof manner to the housing (1), the filter membrane (6) is covered at least on one side on the edge area (6") to be sealed by the injection molding which hardens in the injection molding form and is anchored in this injection molding.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 1989
    Date of Patent: February 13, 1990
    Assignee: Sartorius GmbH
    Inventors: Andreas Graus, Michael Schutzler