Patents by Inventor Andreas Seidel

Andreas Seidel 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).

  • Publication number: 20180179379
    Abstract: Compositions comprising A) from 40 to 80 parts by weight of aromatic polycarbonate or polyester carbonate, B) from 10 to 40 parts by weight of rubber-free vinyl copolymer, C) from 5 to 20 parts by weight of organically surface-modified chopped glass fibre, D) from 0 to 9 parts by weight of a graft polymer with an elastomeric graft base, E) from 0 to 20 parts by weight of additives, where the sum of the parts by weight of components A) to E) in the composition is standardized to 100, characterized in that (i) a size composed of an organic compound or a mixture of various organic compounds is used as surface-modification of the glass fibre at a concentration such that the carbon content of component C is from 0.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2016
    Publication date: June 28, 2018
    Inventors: ANDREAS SEIDEL, Kristina PUPOVAC, Sven HOBEIKA
  • Patent number: 9976029
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing compositions containing vinylaromatic copolymers which are obtained in an emulsion polymerization process and comprise production-related salt inclusions. Said compositions are characterized by an improved surface quality once the extruded polymer, before being granulated, or the granulate, after being granulated, has been moistened by bringing the polymer in contact with liquid water in a water bath, a tube system filled with water, or a dipping tank, thus making the compositions suitable for producing molded articles having a class A surface that remains flawless over time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2018
    Assignee: COVESTRO DEUTSCHLAND AG
    Inventors: Hans-Juergen Thiem, Ingmar Hermsdorfer, Birgit Mannel, Andreas Seidel, Eckhard Wenz, Hans-Juergen Klankers
  • Publication number: 20170355850
    Abstract: The present invention relates to moulding compositions comprising polycarbonate and acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene polymer (ABS) as well as optionally further additives and components, which moulding compositions are distinguished by high thermal processing stability in respect of gloss level, polycarbonate degradation and content of free bisphenol A and exhibit improved stress cracking resistance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2017
    Publication date: December 14, 2017
    Inventors: Andreas Seidel, Thomas Eckel, Martin Haussler
  • Patent number: 9778001
    Abstract: A pyrotechnical igniter (100) for an inflator of a vehicle safety system comprises at least two contact pins (102) physically separated from each other by an electrically insulating compound and a bridge wire (110) connected to both contact pins (102) in an electrically conducting manner. A fastening portion (112) in which the bridge wire (110) is welded to the contact pins (102) is provided at each of the contact pins (102).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2017
    Assignee: TRW Airbag Systems GmbH
    Inventors: Johann Hinkofer, Christoph Knollhuber, Werner Muller, Stefan Heigl, Georg Schonhuber, Horst Laucht, Andreas Seidel
  • Publication number: 20170247835
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for precipitating lignin from organosolv pulping liquors. For this purpose, the organosolv pulping liquor is introduced as a precipitation medium in an already existing aqueous dispersion of lignin particles or a filtrate of an aqueous dispersion of lignin particles, wherein a separate, lignin-containing phase in a dispersed state is produced.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2015
    Publication date: August 31, 2017
    Applicants: FRAUNHOFER-GESELLSCHAFT ZUR FÖRDERUNG DER ANGEWANDTEN FORSCHUNG E.V., MAX PLANCK GESELLSCHAFT ZUR FÖRDERUNG DER WISSENSCHAFT E.V.
    Inventors: Moritz LESCHINSKY, Gerd UNKELBACH, Peter SCHULZE, Heike LORENZ, Andreas SEIDEL MORGENSTERN
  • Patent number: 9714324
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing compositions containing vinyl-aromatic copolymers that are obtained in an emulsion polymerization process and comprise production-related salt inclusions. Said compositions are characterized by improved surface quality following storage in a warm-humid environment and are therefore suitable for producing molded articles having a class A surface that remains flawless over time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 25, 2017
    Assignee: Covestro Deutschland AG
    Inventors: Hans-Juergen Thiem, Ingmar Hermsdorfer, Birgit Mannel, Andreas Seidel, Eckhard Wenz, Hans-Juergen Klankers, Lars Frye, Hartwig Kempkes
  • Patent number: 9670360
    Abstract: The invention relates to polymer compounds containing A) 0 to 98 parts by weight, based on the sum of A and B, of a thermoplastic polymer, or a mixture of a plurality of thermoplastic polymers differing from B, and B) 2 to 100 parts by weight, based on the sum of A and B, of B 1) at least one graft polymer produced by an emulsion polymerisation process, B2) optionally at least one graft polymer produced in a mass, suspension or solution polymerisation process, B3) optionally at least one rubber-free vinyl (co)polymer and (C) 0 to 30 parts by weight of at least one commercially available polymer additive, wherein the total of parts by weight A and B is 100.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2017
    Assignee: Covestro Deutschland AG
    Inventors: Andreas Seidel, Martin Doebler, Hans-Juergen Thiem
  • Patent number: 9637632
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of stabilized impact-modified polycarbonate compositions using dilute aqueous acidic solutions, and to the compositions so prepared themselves.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2017
    Assignee: Covestro Deutschland AG
    Inventors: Andreas Seidel, Hans-Juergen Thiem
  • Patent number: 9617417
    Abstract: The present invention relates to polycarbonate compositions comprising A) from 10 to 99 parts by weight, in each case based on the sum of components A+B+C, of aromatic polycarbonate and/or aromatic polyester carbonate, B) from 1 to 35 parts by weight, in each case based on the sum of components A+B+C, of rubber-modified graft polymer of B.1 from 5 to 95 wt. % of at least one vinyl monomer on B.2 from 95 to 5 wt. % of one or more graft bases having a glass transition temperature <10° C., C) from 0 to 40 parts by weight, in each case based on the sum of components A+B+C, of vinyl (co)polymer and/or polyalkylene terephthalate, D) from 0 to 50 parts by weight, in each case based on the sum of components A+B+C, of phosphorus-containing flameproofing agent, E) from 0 to 1.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2017
    Assignee: Covestro Deutschland AG
    Inventors: Evgueni Avtomonov, Andreas Seidel, Thomas Eckel, Herbert Eichenauer
  • Publication number: 20160319451
    Abstract: The invention relates to electrically conducting liquids based on diphosphonate complexes and to the use thereof in methods for electrolytically modifying the surface of a flat metal workpiece. The invention further relates to the flat metal workpieces produced by said method and to the use of the metal workpieces as a substrate for forming permanent adhesive bonds with a plurality of materials and for accommodating liquid and solid materials.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2014
    Publication date: November 3, 2016
    Applicant: SCHLENK METALLFOLIEN GMBH & CO. KG
    Inventors: Fabian DISTELRATH, Thomas BOOZ, Andreas SEIDEL
  • Publication number: 20160319448
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for the electrolytic surface modification of a flat workpiece by the deposition of copper aggregates. The invention also relates to flat metal workpieces that can be produced using this method and to the use of said metal workpieces as substrates for the formation of secure adhesive bonds comprising a plurality of materials.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2014
    Publication date: November 3, 2016
    Applicant: SCHLENK METALLFOLIEN GMBH & CO. KG
    Inventors: Fabian DISTELRATH, Thomas BOOZ, Andreas SEIDEL
  • Publication number: 20160238354
    Abstract: A pyrotechnical igniter (100) for an inflator of a vehicle safety system comprises at least two contact pins (102) physically separated from each other by an electrically insulating compound and a bridge wire (110) connected to both contact pins (102) in an electrically conducting manner. A fastening portion (112) in which the bridge wire (110) is welded to the contact pins (102) is provided at each of the contact pins (102).
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2016
    Publication date: August 18, 2016
    Inventors: Johann Hinkofer, Christoph Knollhuber, Werner Muller, Stefan Heigl, Georg Schonhuber, Horst Laucht, Andreas Seidel
  • Patent number: 9395162
    Abstract: A pyrotechnical igniter (100) for an inflator of a vehicle safety system comprises at least two contact pins (102) physically separated from each other by an electrically insulating compound and a bridge wire (110) connected to both contact pins (102) in an electrically conducting manner. A fastening portion (112) in which the bridge wire (110) is welded to the contact pins (102) is provided at each of the contact pins (102).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2016
    Assignee: TRW Airbag Systems GmbH
    Inventors: Johann Hinkofer, Christoph Knollhuber, Werner Muller, Stefan Heigl, Georg Schonhuber, Horst Laucht, Andreas Seidel
  • Patent number: 9376561
    Abstract: Described herein are polymer compositions comprising at least one inorganic salt comprising a cation selected from the group consisting of alkali metals, alkaline earth metals and aluminum, and an anion selected from the group consisting of chloride, sulfate, nitrate, phosphate, acetate and formate, in a concentration of 100 to 5000 mg/kg, based on the composition, and wherein the salt is present in the composition exclusively in dissolved form or in the form of amorphous and/or crystalline inclusions having a size of not more than 60 ?m. Compositions of the present invention are distinguished by an improved surface after heat-moisture storage and are suitable in particular for the production of moldings with a high gloss finish that demand a class A surface, which have optionally been subjected, in whole or in part, to a further surface treatment step involving e.g. lacquering, in-mold decoration, or metallization by vacuum deposition or galvanization.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2016
    Assignee: BAYER MATERIALSCIENCE AG
    Inventors: Andreas Seidel, Eckhard Wenz, Hans-Juergen Klankers, Birgit Derfuss, Hans-Jurgen Thiem, Sven Hobeika, Ingmar Hermsdorfer
  • Patent number: 9290654
    Abstract: Polymer compositions with improved lacquer adhesion comprising A) 30 to 80 parts by wt. of at least one polymer chosen from the group of aromatic polycarbonates and aromatic polyester carbonates, B) 2 to 40 parts by wt. of at least one rubber-free and/or rubber-modified vinyl (co)polymer, the rubber-modified vinyl (co)polymers being prepared in the bulk, solution or suspension polymerization process, C) 0.5 to 20.0 parts by wt. of at least one rubber-modified vinyl (co)polymer prepared in the emulsion polymerization process, D) 2 to 16 parts by wt. of at least one polymer, E) 0 to 35 parts by wt. of at least one inorganic filler or reinforcing substance, F) 0.01 to 20.0 parts by wt. of at least one polymer additive, wherein the sum of the parts by weight of components A+B+C+D+E+F in the composition is 100.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2016
    Assignee: BAYER INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY GMBH
    Inventors: Ralf Hufen, Andreas Seidel
  • Patent number: 9238320
    Abstract: A composite and process for the production of a composite component, comprising a) a support of a thermoplastic composition, and b) at least one polyurethane layer in direct contact with the support.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 19, 2016
    Assignee: BAYER MATERIALSCIENCE AG
    Inventors: Andreas Seidel, Rainer Protte, Eckhard Wenz, Uli Franz, Philipp Moeller
  • Publication number: 20160009870
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing compositions containing vinylaromatic copolymers which are obtained in an emulsion polymerization process and comprise production-related salt inclusions. Said compositions are characterized by an improved surface quality once the granulates have been moistened by bringing same in contact with liquid water and have been stored in said water, thus making the compositions suitable for producing molded articles having a class A surface that remains flawless over time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2014
    Publication date: January 14, 2016
    Applicant: BAYER MATERIAL SCIENCE AG
    Inventors: Hans-Juergen THIEM, Ingmar HERMSDORFER, Birgit MANNEL, Andreas SEIDEL, Eckhard WENZ, Hans-Juergen KLANKERS, Udo BIRKENBEUL, Alfred SATZINGER
  • Publication number: 20150368463
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing compositions containing vinylaromatic copolymers which are obtained in an emulsion polymerization process and comprise production-related salt inclusions. Said compositions are characterized by an improved surface quality once the extruded polymer, before being granulated, or the granulate, after being granulated, has been moistened by bringing the polymer in contact with liquid water in a water bath, a tube system filled with water, or a dipping tank, thus making the compositions suitable for producing molded articles having a class A surface that remains flawless over time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2014
    Publication date: December 24, 2015
    Inventors: Hans-Juergen THIEM, Ingmar HERMSDORFER, Birgit MANNEL, Andreas SEIDEL, Eckhard WENZ, Hans-Juergen KLANKERS
  • Publication number: 20150361225
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing compositions containing vinyl-aromatic copolymers that are obtained in an emulsion polymerization process and comprise production-related salt inclusions. Said compositions are characterized by improved surface quality following storage in a warm-humid environment and are therefore suitable for producing molded articles having a class A surface that remains flawless over time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2014
    Publication date: December 17, 2015
    Inventors: Hans-Juergen THIEM, Ingmar HERMSDORFER, Birgit MANNEL, Andreas SEIDEL, Eckhard WENZ, Hans-Juergen KLANKERS, Lars FRYE, Hartwig KEMPKES
  • Publication number: 20150315383
    Abstract: The present invention relates to polycarbonate compositions comprising A) from 10 to 99 parts by weight, in each case based on the sum of components A+B+C, of aromatic polycarbonate and/or aromatic polyester carbonate, B) from 1 to 35 parts by weight, in each case based on the sum of components A+B+C, of rubber-modified graft polymer of B.1 from 5 to 95 wt. % of at least one vinyl monomer on B.2 from 95 to 5 wt. % of one or more graft bases having a glass transition temperature <10° C., C) from 0 to 40 parts by weight, in each case based on the sum of components A+B+C, of vinyl (co)polymer and/or polyalkylene terephthalate, D) from 0 to 50 parts by weight, in each case based on the sum of components A+B+C, of phosphorus-containing flameproofing agent, E) from 0 to 1.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2015
    Publication date: November 5, 2015
    Inventors: Evgueni AVTOMONOV, Andreas SEIDEL, Thomas ECKEL, Herbert EICHENAUER