Patents by Inventor Burkhard Elling

Burkhard Elling 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).

  • Physically active patch, methods of manufacturing same and its use
    Patent number: 6937893
    Abstract: The invention relates to a physically active patch having a planar substrate which is provided on one side with an adhesive layer, a first electrode being arranged, at least in regions, on the side of the substrate remote from the adhesive layer, then above said electrode, at least in regions, a layer formed from a piezoelectric, quasi-piezoelectric and/or electro-strictive polymer material, and above same, at least in regions, a second electrode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2005
    Assignee: Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft zur Forderung der Angewandten Forschung E.V.
    Inventors: Rudi Danz, Burkhard Elling
  • Physically active patch, methods of manufacturing same and its use
    Publication number: 20030023270
    Abstract: The invention relates to a physically active patch having a planar substrate which is provided on one side with an adhesive layer, a first electrode being arranged, at least in regions, on the side of the substrate remote from the adhesive layer, then above said electrode, at least in regions, a layer formed from a piezoelectric, quasi-piezoelectric and/or electro-strictive polymer material, and above same, at least in regions, a second electrode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2002
    Publication date: January 30, 2003
    Inventors: Rudi Danz, Burkhard Elling
  • Solar cell sensors, process for their manufacture and their use
    Patent number: 6455320
    Abstract: A novel solar cell is shown, along with a method for the manufacture thereof, whereby molecules whose presence are to be verified and/or substances are deposited on such solar cells and are influenced by chemical or physical parameters to cause a change in the original electric parameters of the solar cells, such as photoelectric current or photoelectric voltage which facilitates the detection of chemical, biochemical and/or physical perimeters and substances on the solar cells. The sensitive molecules and/or substances, under certain conditions, also produce color or transmission changes, so that the photoelectric current of the solar cells change and, therefore can also be used as an indicator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2002
    Assignee: Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft zur Foerderung der Angewandten Forschung E.V.
    Inventors: Rudi Danz, Burkhard Elling
  • Process and arrangement for the polarization of shaped objects made from polymers
    Patent number: 4381534
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method and an arrangement which are of importance in the polarization of shaped articles from polymers. The shaped articles from polymers, polarized by the method as per invention, are finding effective application in electroacoustic converters, piezoelectric switches and in proving electromagnetic radiation within a broad spectral zone.It is possible to obtain by the method as per invention and, respectively, the arrangement as per invention, above-average values for polarization as well as for the piezoelectrical and pyroelectrical coefficients. The arrangement as described, and respectively, the method as described are characterized by the use of charge-limiting polarization capacitors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 1979
    Date of Patent: April 26, 1983
    Assignee: Akademie der Wissenschaften der DDR
    Inventors: Rudi Danz, Wolfgang Stark, Burkhard Elling, Christian Ruscher, Wolfgang Schwarz