Patents by Inventor Ernst Ulrich Braumann

Ernst Ulrich Braumann 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: 11680929
    Abstract: An apparatus for collecting liquid fractions from a separation/reaction apparatus (1). A capillary (2) guides an extracted liquid fraction to a branching unit (3), a collection arrangement (4) carries a plurality of target vessels (5) receiving the liquid fraction from the capillary and a fluid line (6) is flow-connected to a fluid pump (7) and opens into the branching unit. The capillary and the fluid line each have outlet openings in the direct vicinity of one another at their end facing a target vessel such that liquid emerging from the outlet opening (2?) of the capillary transitions into the outlet opening (6?) of the fluid line. This precludes back mixing with earlier/later liquid fractions, precludes uncontrolled dripping of sample substance at the transfer point, speeds displacement of the target vessels in the collection arrangement, facilitates automation of the fraction processing procedure, and results in a more compact fraction collection apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2023
    Assignee: Bruker BioSpin GmbH
    Inventors: Ernst Ulrich Braumann, Martin Hofmann
  • Patent number: 10816489
    Abstract: A monitoring device is provided for analytical measurement of reaction fluid produced in a reaction vessel in a spectrometer with a monitoring cell. The distribution apparatus includes at least four supply and return lines that open into the distribution apparatus, wherein the distribution apparatus comprises a distribution device for distributing reaction fluid to the supply and return lines. The distribution apparatus comprises a distribution vessel in which the distribution device and an electrically controllable pump device for pumping of the reaction fluid are provided, wherein the distribution device comprises an electrically controllable valve device for distributing the reaction fluid to the lines that open into the distribution vessel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2020
    Assignee: BRUKER BIOSPIN GMBH
    Inventors: Ernst Ulrich Braumann, Martin Hofmann
  • Publication number: 20200333302
    Abstract: An apparatus for collecting liquid fractions from a separation/reaction apparatus (1). A capillary (2) guides an extracted liquid fraction to a branching unit (3), a collection arrangement (4) carries a plurality of target vessels (5) receiving the liquid fraction from the capillary and a fluid line (6) is flow-connected to a fluid pump (7) and opens into the branching unit. The capillary and the fluid line each have outlet openings in the direct vicinity of one another at their end facing a target vessel such that liquid emerging from the outlet opening (2?) of the capillary transitions into the outlet opening (6?) of the fluid line. This precludes back mixing with earlier/later liquid fractions, precludes uncontrolled dripping of sample substance at the transfer point, speeds displacement of the target vessels in the collection arrangement, facilitates automation of the fraction processing procedure, and results in a more compact fraction collection apparatus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2020
    Publication date: October 22, 2020
    Inventors: Ernst Ulrich BRAUMANN, Martin HOFMANN
  • Patent number: 10809325
    Abstract: A system including an NMR spectrometer (1) with a flow cell (2) analyzing a first liquid test sample (P1), a distributing device (3) with a multi-way valve, plural assemblies interconnected via fluid lines through the distributing device, a cannula (5) taking test samples from a storage vessel (5a), a sample loop (6) temporarily storing a further test sample (P2), and a pump device (7) pumping liquid (S) into the system. The valve arrangement a) decouples the sample loop with the temporarily stored further test sample and, simultaneously, b) decouples the flow cell with the first test sample from all fluid lines to the distributing device; and c) connects the cannula to the pump device for a simultaneous purging step or to the flow cell for removing the first test sample into a receiving vessel (5b; 5c) or to the sample loop for receiving a subsequent test sample.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2020
    Assignee: BRUKER BIOSPIN GMBH
    Inventors: Ernst Ulrich Braumann, Martin Hofmann
  • Publication number: 20200241088
    Abstract: A system including an NMR spectrometer (1) with a flow cell (2) analyzing a first liquid test sample (P1), a distributing device (3) with a multi-way valve, plural assemblies interconnected via fluid lines through the distributing device, a cannula (5) taking test samples from a storage vessel (5a), a sample loop (6) temporarily storing a further test sample (P2), and a pump device (7) pumping liquid (S) into the system. The valve arrangement a) decouples the sample loop with the temporarily stored further test sample and, simultaneously, b) decouples the flow cell with the first test sample from all fluid lines to the distributing device; and c) connects the cannula to the pump device for a simultaneous purging step or to the flow cell for removing the first test sample into a receiving vessel (5b; 5c) or to the sample loop for receiving a subsequent test sample.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2020
    Publication date: July 30, 2020
    Inventors: Ernst Ulrich BRAUMANN, Martin HOFMANN
  • Publication number: 20180136149
    Abstract: A monitoring device is provided for analytical measurement of reaction fluid produced in a reaction vessel in a spectrometer with a monitoring cell. The distribution apparatus includes at least four supply and return lines that open into the distribution apparatus, wherein the distribution apparatus comprises a distribution device for distributing reaction fluid to the supply and return lines. The distribution apparatus comprises a distribution vessel in which the distribution device and an electrically controllable pump device for pumping of the reaction fluid are provided, wherein the distribution device comprises an electrically controllable valve device for distributing the reaction fluid to the lines that open into the distribution vessel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2017
    Publication date: May 17, 2018
    Inventors: Ernst Ulrich BRAUMANN, Martin Hofmann
  • Patent number: 6741079
    Abstract: The invention concerns an NMR sample holder for NMR samples with a short sample tube of constant diameter which is clamped in a largely gas-tight fashion and with a movable plunger and a rotor. The inventive device increases flexibility compared to conventional sample holders, reduces the vapor volume over the sample liquid in the sample tube and prevents deviations from precise orientation. The invention also concerns a method for simple and safe exchange of the sample tube thereby drastically minimizing loss through breakage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2004
    Assignee: Bruker Biospin GmbH
    Inventors: Martin Hofmann, Ernst Ulrich Braumann
  • Publication number: 20020196023
    Abstract: The invention concerns an NMR sample holder for NMR samples with a short sample tube of constant diameter which is clamped in a largely gas-tight fashion and with a movable plunger and a rotor. The inventive device increases flexibility compared to conventional sample holders, reduces the vapor volume over the sample liquid in the sample tube and prevents deviations from precise orientation. The invention also concerns a method for simple and safe exchange of the sample tube thereby drastically minimizing loss through breakage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2002
    Publication date: December 26, 2002
    Applicant: Bruker BioSpin GmbH
    Inventors: Martin Hofmann, Ernst Ulrich Braumann