Patents by Inventor Christian Maeurer

Christian Maeurer 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).

  • Microneedles to be placed in the skin for the transdermal application of pharmaceuticals
    Patent number: 8506530
    Abstract: An array for placement on the skin of a human or animal patient for the purpose of the transdermal application of pharmaceuticals, toxins or active agents, having microneedles that are situated on a carrier substrate, the microneedles having a preset breaking point in the area of the transition to the carrier substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2013
    Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbH
    Inventors: Franz Laermer, Michael Stumber, Dick Scholten, Christian Maeurer
  • Microfluidic component and method for manufacturing same
    Patent number: 8446021
    Abstract: A microfluidic component having at least one first polymer layer, which is provided with a microstructure for at least one fluid, and having at least one second polymer layer. It is provided that at least one semiconductor component is situated on the first and/or the second polymer layer. Furthermore, a manufacturing method for such a microfluidic component is described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2013
    Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbH
    Inventors: Christian Maeurer, Johanna May
  • Method for producing porous microneedles and their use
    Patent number: 8354033
    Abstract: A method for producing porous microneedles (10) situated in an array on a silicon substrate includes: providing a silicon substrate, applying a first etching mask, patterning microneedles using a DRIE process (“deep reactive ion etching”), removing the first etching mask, at least partially porosifying the Si substrate, the porosification beginning on the front side of the Si substrate and a porous reservoir being formed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2013
    Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbH
    Inventors: Dick Scholten, Julia Cassemeyer, Michael Stumber, Franz Laermer, Ando Feyh, Christian Maeurer
  • MOVEMENT MONITOR AND USE
    Publication number: 20120316822
    Abstract: In a movement monitor, at least one sensor for determining the acceleration and altitude differences is provided in addition to at least one sensor for determining location information. These sensors are linked in such a way that they are suitable for determining the energy conversion during a movement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2010
    Publication date: December 13, 2012
    Inventors: Frank Barth, Christian Maeurer
  • METHOD FOR RECORDING AND FORWARDING VITAL SIGNS, AS WELL AS DEVICE FOR THIS PURPOSE
    Publication number: 20110152630
    Abstract: In a method for recording and forwarding vital signs of a user, vital signs are measured, possibly linked, and displayed to the user. Once the user has accepted the displayed vital signs or their linkages, the user releases them for transmission by way of an authentification.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2010
    Publication date: June 23, 2011
    Inventors: Hongquan JIANG, Frank BARTH, Christian MAEURER
  • MICROFLUIDIC COMPONENT AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SAME
    Publication number: 20100201005
    Abstract: A microfluidic component having at least one first polymer layer, which is provided with a microstructure for at least one fluid, and having at least one second polymer layer. It is provided that at least one semiconductor component is situated on the first and/or the second polymer layer. Furthermore, a manufacturing method for such a microfluidic component is described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2008
    Publication date: August 12, 2010
    Inventors: Christian Maeurer, Johanna May
  • Method for Treating a Material Having Nanoscale Pores
    Publication number: 20100009077
    Abstract: A method and a device for treating a material having nanoscale pores), especially implant material for the treatment of living cells, as provided. The method distinguished in that the surface tension of a substance (10) provided for filling the volumes of the nanoscale pores (9) is reduced. The present invention also includes a device for carrying out this method.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2007
    Publication date: January 14, 2010
    Inventors: Franz Laermer, Michael Stumber, Ralf Reichenbach, Dick Scholten, Christian Maeurer
  • Method for Producing Porous Microneedles and their Use
    Publication number: 20090200262
    Abstract: A method for producing porous microneedles (10) situated in an array on a silicon substrate includes: providing a silicon substrate, applying a first etching mask, patterning microneedles using a DRIE process (“deep reactive ion etching”), removing the first etching mask, at least partially porosifying the Si substrate, the porosification beginning on the front side of the Si substrate and a porous reservoir being formed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2007
    Publication date: August 13, 2009
    Inventors: Dick Scholten, Julia Cassemeyer, Michael Stumber, Franz Laermer, Ando Feyh, Christian Maeurer
  • Microneedles to be placed in the skin for the transdermal application of pharhmaceuticals
    Publication number: 20080167601
    Abstract: An array for placement on the skin of a human or animal patient for the purpose of the transdermal application of pharmaceuticals, toxins or active agents, having microneedles that are situated on a carrier substrate, the microneedles having a preset breaking point in the area of the transition to the carrier substrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2007
    Publication date: July 10, 2008
    Inventors: Franz Laermer, Michael Stumber, Dick Scholten, Christian Maeurer
  • Device for storing and transporting microneedles and a method for delivering active substances with the aid of such a device
    Publication number: 20080051723
    Abstract: A device for storing and transporting microneedles and a method for delivering active substances with the aid of such a device. In the device for storing and transporting microneedles, a reservoir is provided which contains an active substance for delivery by the microneedles and the microneedles are situated within a package forming the reservoir.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2007
    Publication date: February 28, 2008
    Inventors: Franz Laermer, Michael Stumber, Dick Scholten, Christian Maeurer, Julia Cassemeyer
  • Method for manufacturing an at least partially porous, hollow silicon body, hollow silicon bodies manufacturable by this method, and uses of these hollow silicon bodies
    Publication number: 20080050610
    Abstract: A method for manufacturing an at least partially porous, hollow silicon body, including the steps of vertical, anisotropic etching, porosifying, and electropolishing. Hollow silicon bodies manufactured using this method; the body wall including an inner layer, an intermediate layer, and an outer layer, and the porosity of the intermediate layer being greater than those of the inner and outer layers. The use of the hollow silicon bodies.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2007
    Publication date: February 28, 2008
    Inventors: Michael Stumber, Ralf Reichenbach, Tjalf Pirk, Ando Feyh, Dick Scholten, Christian Maeurer
  • Microfluidic device, in particular for metering a fluid or for the metered dispensing of a fluid, and method for producing a microfluidic device
    Publication number: 20080041151
    Abstract: A microfluidic device for metering a fluid or for the metered dispensing of a fluid is provided, the device having a substrate, a pipette element having a dispensing side, which pipette element has a sealed side, and the device also having a heating device in the region of the sealed side. Alternatively, the microfluidic device is provided with the pipette element having a side that is connected to a reservoir, and a heating device in the region of the side connected to the reservoir.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2007
    Publication date: February 21, 2008
    Inventors: Matthias Fuertsch, Stefan Finkbeiner, Christoph Schelling, Stefan Weiss, Thomas Wagner, Christian Maeurer, Ines Breibach
  • Apparatus for noninvasive blood pressure measurement
    Publication number: 20070142730
    Abstract: An apparatus for noninvasive blood pressure measurement having a device for measuring blood pressure values and an acceleration sensor, in particular a two- or three-axis acceleration sensor for measuring movements is provided for measuring and monitoring blood pressure. Using the movement data ascertained by the acceleration sensor, movement artifacts are calculated out of the measured blood pressure values with the aid of a signal processing system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2006
    Publication date: June 21, 2007
    Inventors: Franz Laermer, Gerd Lorenz, Michael Stumber, Dick Scholten, Christian Maeurer, Julia Patzelt
  • Micronozzle plate and manufacturing method
    Publication number: 20070128755
    Abstract: In the manufacture of at least one passage in a silicon wafer, in a first method step, starting from a first side of the wafer, a first recess is produced in the wafer, and in a second method step, starting from a second side of the wafer, a second recess is produced in the wafer. The first recess and the second recess are produced such that together they form a passage between the first and second sides of the silicon wafer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2006
    Publication date: June 7, 2007
    Inventors: Matthias Fuertsch, Stefan Finkbeiner, Christoph Schelling, Stefan Weiss, Thomas Wagner, Christian Maeurer, Ines Breibach