Patents by Inventor Dominic Klein

Dominic Klein 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: 20200058915
    Abstract: The invention concerns a biaxially orientated, single- or multi-layered porous film which comprises at least one porous layer and this layer contains at least one propylene polymer and polyethylene; (i) the porosity of the porous film is 30% to 80%; and (ii) the permeability of the porous film is <1000 s (Gurley number); characterized in that (iii) the porous film comprises an inorganic, preferably ceramic coating; and (iv) the coated porous film has a Gurley number of <1500 s; and (v) the coated porous film has a Gurley number of >6000 s when it is heated for 5 minutes to over 140° C. The coated, porous film has dual safety features. Furthermore, the invention also concerns a process for the production of a film of this type as well as its use in high energy or high performance systems, in particular in lithium, lithium ion, lithium-polymer and alkaline-earth batteries.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2019
    Publication date: February 20, 2020
    Inventors: BERTRAM SCHMITZ, Detlef Busch, Dominic Klein
  • Publication number: 20200058916
    Abstract: The invention concerns a biaxially orientated, single- or multi-layered porous film which comprises at least one porous layer and this layer contains at least one propylene polymer; (i) the porosity of the porous film is 30% to 80%; and (ii) the permeability of the porous film is <1000 s (Gurley number); characterized in that (iii) the porous film comprises an inorganic, preferably ceramic coating; and (iv) the coated porous film has a Gurley number of <1500 s. Furthermore, the invention also concerns a process for the production of a film of this type as well as its use in high energy or high performance systems, in particular in lithium, lithium ion, lithium-polymer and alkaline-earth batteries.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2019
    Publication date: February 20, 2020
    Inventors: BERTRAM SCHMITZ, Detlef BUSCH, Dominic KLEIN
  • Patent number: 10347889
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a microporous film and use thereof as separator with greater resistance to puncturing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2019
    Assignee: Treofan Germany GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Bertram Schmitz, Detlef Busch, Dominic Klein
  • Patent number: 10033070
    Abstract: The invention relates to a biaxially oriented, single or multilayer porous film comprising at least one porous layer, said layer containing at least one propylene polymer, wherein (i) the porosity of the porous film is 30% to 80%, and (ii) the permeability of the porous film is <1000 s (Gurley value). The invention is characterized in that (iii) the porous film is provided with a partially inorganic, preferably ceramic lamination, and (iv) in that the laminated porous film has a Gurley value of <1200 s. The invention further relates to a method for producing such a film, and to the use thereof in high-energy or high-performance systems, in particular in lithium batteries, lithium ion batteries, lithium polymer batteries, and alkaline earth batteries.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2018
    Assignee: Treofan Germany GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Detlef Busch, Bertram Schmitz, Dominic Klein
  • Patent number: 9926417
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing a dispersion of nanoscale dicarboxylic acid salts, to the use of these dispersions for producing a compound, and to the use for producing films. The invention further relates to the use of the compounds for producing films.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2018
    Assignee: Treofan Germany GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Detlef Busch, Dominic Klein, Bertram Schmitz
  • Patent number: 9552932
    Abstract: The invention relates to a biaxially oriented single- or multilayer porous foil, the porosity of which is generated by transformation of ss-crystalline polypropylene during orientation of the foil. The Gurley value of the foil is <250 s. The invention also relates to a process for producing the foil by using a low transverse stretching velocity for the transverse orientation process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2017
    Assignee: Treofan Germany GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Detlef Busch, Bertram Schmitz, Dominic Klein
  • Publication number: 20160068643
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing a dispersion of nanoscale dicarboxylic acid salts, to the use of these dispersions for producing a compound, and to the use for producing films. The invention further relates to the use of the compounds for producing films.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2015
    Publication date: March 10, 2016
    Inventors: Detlef BUSCH, Dominic KLEIN, Bertram SCHMITZ
  • Patent number: 9174914
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing a dispersion of nanoscale dicarboxylic acid salts, to the use of these dispersions for producing a compound, and to the use for producing films. The invention further relates to the use of the compounds for producing films.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2015
    Assignee: Treofan Germany GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Detlef Busch, Dominic Klein, Bertram Schmitz
  • Publication number: 20150280195
    Abstract: The invention concerns a biaxially orientated, single- or multi-layered porous film which comprises at least one porous layer and this layer contains at least one propylene polymer; (i) the porosity of the porous film is 30% to 80%; and (ii) the permeability of the porous film is <1000 s (Gurley number); characterized in that (iii) the porous film comprises an inorganic, preferably ceramic coating; and (iv) the coated porous film has a Gurley number of <1500 s. Furthermore, the invention also concerns a process for the production of a film of this type as well as its use in high energy or high performance systems, in particular in lithium, lithium ion, lithium-polymer and alkaline-earth batteries.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2012
    Publication date: October 1, 2015
    Inventors: Bertram Schmitz, Detlef Busch, Dominic Klein
  • Publication number: 20150263322
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a microporous film and use thereof as separator with greater resistance to puncturing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2013
    Publication date: September 17, 2015
    Applicant: Treofan Germany GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Bertram Schmitz, Detlef Busch, Dominic Klein
  • Patent number: 9025314
    Abstract: The invention relates to a biaxially orientated, single or multi-layered porous film made of propylene homopolymer and/or propylene block copolymer and ss-nucleation agent. Said film has a Gurley value of between 50 to <400 s and shrinkage in the longitudinal direction of <5% at 100 DEG C./1 hour, and a transverse shrinkage of <10% at 100 DEG C./1 hour.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2015
    Assignee: Treofan Germany GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Detlef Busch, Bertram Schmitz, Dominic Klein
  • Publication number: 20150093627
    Abstract: The invention relates to a biaxially oriented, single or multilayer porous film comprising at least one porous layer, said layer containing at least one propylene polymer, wherein (i) the porosity of the porous film is 30% to 80%, and (ii) the permeability of the porous film is <1000 s (Gurley value). The invention is characterized in that (iii) the porous film is provided with a partially inorganic, preferably ceramic lamination, and (iv) in that the laminated porous film has a Gurley value of <1200 s. The invention further relates to a method for producing such a film, and to the use thereof in high-energy or high-performance systems, in particular in lithium batteries, lithium ion batteries, lithium polymer batteries, and alkaline earth batteries.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2013
    Publication date: April 2, 2015
    Inventors: Detlef Busch, Bertram Schmitz, Dominic Klein
  • Publication number: 20150085426
    Abstract: The invention relates to a biaxially oriented single- or multilayer porous foil, the porosity of which is generated by transformation of ss-crystalline polypropylene during orientation of the foil. The Gurley value of the foil is <250 s. The invention also relates to a process for producing the foil by using a low transverse stretching velocity for the transverse orientation process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2014
    Publication date: March 26, 2015
    Inventors: Detlef BUSCH, Bertram SCHMITZ, Dominic KLEIN
  • Publication number: 20150017511
    Abstract: The invention concerns a biaxially orientated, single- or multi-layered porous film which comprises at least one porous layer and this layer contains at least one propylene polymer and polyethylene; (i) the porosity of the porous film is 30% to 80%; and (ii) the permeability of the porous film is <1000 s (Gurley number); characterized in that (iii) the porous film comprises an inorganic, preferably ceramic coating; and (iv) the coated porous film has a Gurley number of <1500 s; and (v) the coated porous film has a Gurley number of >6000 s when it is heated for 5 minutes to over 140° C. The coated, porous film has dual safety features. Furthermore, the invention also concerns a process for the production of a film of this type as well as its use in high energy or high performance systems, in particular in lithium, lithium ion, lithium-polymer and alkaline-earth batteries.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2012
    Publication date: January 15, 2015
    Inventors: Bertram Schmitz, Detlef Busch, Dominic Klein
  • Patent number: 8889284
    Abstract: The invention relates to a biaxially oriented single- or multilayer porous foil, the porosity of which is generated by transformation of ss-crystalline polypropylene during orientation of the foil. The Gurley value of the foil is <250 s. The invention also relates to a process for producing the foil by using a low transverse stretching velocity for the transverse orientation process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2014
    Assignee: Treofan Germany GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Detlef Busch, Bertram Schmitz, Dominic Klein
  • Publication number: 20130040184
    Abstract: The invention relates to a biaxially oriented single- or multilayer porous foil, the porosity of which is generated by transformation of ss-crystalline polypropylene during orientation of the foil. The Gurley value of the foil is <250 s. The invention also relates to a process for producing the foil by using a low transverse stretching velocity for the transverse orientation process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2011
    Publication date: February 14, 2013
    Applicant: Treofan Germany GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Detlef Busch, Bertram Schmitz, Dominic Klein
  • Publication number: 20130021719
    Abstract: The invention relates to a biaxially orientated, single or multi-layered porous film made of propylene homopolymer and/or propylene blockcopolymer and ss-nucleation agent. Said film has a Gurley value of between 50 to <400 s and shrinkage in the longitudinal direction of <5% at 100 DEG C./1 hour, and a transverse shrinkage of <10% at 100 DEG C./1 hour.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2010
    Publication date: January 24, 2013
    Applicant: TREFAN GERMANY GMBH & CO KG
    Inventors: Detlef Busch, Bertram Schmitz, Dominic Klein
  • Publication number: 20120202905
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing a dispersion of nanoscale dicarboxylic acid salts, to the use of these dispersions for producing a compound, and to the use for producing films. The invention further relates to the use of the compounds for producing films.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2010
    Publication date: August 9, 2012
    Applicant: Treofan Germany GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Detlef Busch, Dominic Klein, Bertram Schmitz
  • Patent number: 8101271
    Abstract: The invention relates to a multilayered, film which having a base layer and at least one covering layer, wherein the top layer contains at least one polymer of at least one aliphatic hydroxycarboxylic acid and 0.002 to 20% by weight starch-based particles relative to the weight of the covering layer. The film is characterized by good antistatic properties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2012
    Assignee: Treofan Germany GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Detlef Busch, Dominic Klein, Bertram Schmitz
  • Publication number: 20090169851
    Abstract: The invention relates to a multilayer biodegradable film produced from a base layer and at least one cover layer, which has a reduced seam strength and which can be used as a cover film for containers. Containers that are sealed with the film according to the invention can be opened more easily than those sealed with conventional film.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2007
    Publication date: July 2, 2009
    Applicant: Treofan Germany GmbH & Co., KG
    Inventors: Detlef Busch, Dominic Klein, Bertram Schmitz