Patents by Inventor Georg Muehlhausen

Georg Muehlhausen 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: 20120047640
    Abstract: A toilet cleaner composition containing perfume, at least one non-ionic surfactant, at least one alkylbenzene sulfonate, and at least one olefin sulfonate, is sufficiently malleable that it may be shaped into rotationally symmetrical toilet cleaner blocks, and in particular into spherical blocks, using a rolling machine or a press. The resulting rotationally-symmetrical toilet cleaner block may be part of a toilet cleaning system comprising at least one toilet cleaner block and at least one dispenser device for use in a toilet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2011
    Publication date: March 1, 2012
    Applicant: Henkel AG & Co. KGaA
    Inventors: Nadine Warkotsch, Brigitte Giesen, Anke Ernst, Sascha Schrecker, Christian Reichert, Ralph Butter-Jentsch, Hans-Georg Mühlhausen
  • Patent number: 8118066
    Abstract: System for replenishing washing or cleaning agents, comprising a spout placeable on the opening of a bottle and having a first collar with a fastener for fastening the spout to a bottle, a second collar with a fastener for fastening a closure and/or metering cap on the spout, a wall extending from the first collar or second collar, a funnel, and an adapter element connectable to the pouring opening of a replenishing container and that comprises a cylinder element and a peripheral collar, a membrane for closing the replenishing container and preventing leakage of washing or cleaning agents out of the replenishing container, wherein the cylinder element of the adapter element has a guide groove configured such that the cylinder element can be detachably placed over the funnel and the web of the spout, whereby the positioning of the adapter element relative to the spout is determined.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2012
    Assignee: Henkel AG & Co. KGaA
    Inventors: Hans-Georg Mühlhausen, Kamel Rahal, Wolfgang Barthel
  • Publication number: 20120031930
    Abstract: The invention relates to a cartridge for coupling to a dosing device which may be positioned within a domestic device for dispensing at least one washing or cleaning agent preparation, the cartridge having at least one chamber for storing at least one free-flowing liquid or powder washing or cleaning agent preparation and the cartridge is protected against ingress of rinsing water into the chamber(s) when coupled to the dosing device. The cartridge is provided with at least one outlet opening on the lower side in gravity direction, in particular for gravity fed dispensing of preparation from at least one chamber and at least one ventilation opening on the underside in the direction of gravity for ventilation of at least one chamber, wherein the ventilation opening is separate from the outlet opening and the ventilation opening has a communicating connection with at least one chamber of the cartridge.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2011
    Publication date: February 9, 2012
    Applicant: Henkel AG & Co. KGaA
    Inventors: Salvatore Fileccia, Arnd Kessler, Dieter Eichholz, Hans-Georg Mühlhausen, Roland Schmalz, Gerold Jans, Christian Nitsch, Thorsten Bastigkeit
  • Publication number: 20120018451
    Abstract: The invention relates to a cartridge for coupling to a metering device for dispensing at least one washing and/or cleaning agent preparation from the cartridge into the inside of a household appliance, wherein the cartridge comprises at least one chamber for storing at least one free-flowing or pourable washing and/or cleaning agent preparation, wherein at least one light guide into which a light signal can be coupled from outside of the cartridge is arranged in or on the cartridge.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2011
    Publication date: January 26, 2012
    Applicant: HENKEL AG & CO. KGaA
    Inventors: Salvatore Fileccia, Arnd Kessler, Dieter Eichholz, Hans-Georg Mühlhausen, Christian Nitsch, Thorsten Bastigkeit
  • Publication number: 20110204096
    Abstract: An actuator/closing element combination for a dispenser of a dispensing system for flowable washing or cleaning agents includes a closing element in the form of an open/close valve element, and an actuator coupled to the closing element in such a manner that the closing element may be displaced by the actuator into a closure position and into a passage position, the actuator being configured such that, when driven by an appropriate pulse, it determinably occupies alternately one of two end positions and, without actuation, stably retains the end position reached, such that the actuator/closing element combination forms a pulse-controlled, bistable open/close valve.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2011
    Publication date: August 25, 2011
    Inventors: Arnd Kessler, Salvatore Fileccia, Hans-Georg Mühlhausen, Dieter Eichholz, Roland Schmalz, Ba Loc Nguyen
  • Publication number: 20110197347
    Abstract: Cartridge (1) for coupling to a toilet flusher comprising at least one chamber (2) for receiving at least one free-flowing toilet cleaning preparation (6). The chamber (2) has an outlet (4) that lies in the direction of gravitation such that the toilet cleaning preparation can be released from the chamber (2) due to the force of gravity. The outlet (4) is, prior to a first coupling to the toilet flusher, secured prior to the release of the toilet cleaning preparation (6). The preparation is released from the cartridge (1) through the outlet due to the force of gravity when the cartridge (1) is first coupled to the toilet flusher. The chamber (2) has a communicating bar (8), wherein the bar and at least one other chamber (10) are designed so that they interact whereby the chamber (10) can be arranged on or next to the bar (8).
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2011
    Publication date: August 18, 2011
    Inventors: Ralph Butter-Jentsch, Hans-Georg Muehlhausen
  • Patent number: 7971284
    Abstract: The invention relates to a flushing water guiding arrangement (1) for a toilet bowl (5) or similar, comprising a housing which can be inserted into the edge (4) of the toilet bowl, an inlet (6), at least one outlet (7, 8, 10) and a dispensing device (11) which is used to dispense at least one liquid active substance as a supplement to the flushing water. The dispensing device (11) comprises at least one container (12) which is used to receive the active substance and at least one dispensing opening (13) which is arranged between the inlet (6) and the outlet (J, 8, 10). The flushing water guiding arrangement is characterized in that low pressure is set in the container (12) when the active substance is dispensed and that, essentially, only air reaches into the container (12) which is suctioned by the low pressure in the container (12).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2011
    Assignee: Henkel KGaA
    Inventors: Frank Pessel, Arndt Scheidgen, Hans-Georg Muehlhausen, Ralph Butter-Jentsch
  • Publication number: 20110139818
    Abstract: A cartridge for flowable washing or cleaning agents for use in a dispenser includes at least two elements, each having a connecting edge by which the at least two elements are connected and bonded together to define an interior space; a plurality of chambers within the interior space for spatially separate accommodation of different preparations of a flowable washing or cleaning agent; a cartridge bottom surface which in a service position is directed downwards in the direction of gravity; and at least two chambers, each of which comprises at least one outlet orifice arranged on the cartridge bottom, wherein the connecting edge of the elements extends across the cartridge bottom surface at a distance from the outlet orifices such that the connecting edge does not intersect with or come into contact with the outlet orifices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2011
    Publication date: June 16, 2011
    Inventors: Arnd Kessler, Salvatore Fileccia, Hans-Georg Mühlhausen, Gerold Jans
  • Publication number: 20110139816
    Abstract: The invention relates to a dosing system configured for positioning inside a dishwashing machine, and in particular between the tines of the dish rack as per a dinner plate, comprising a detachable cartridge comprising a number of chambers used to physically separate and contain various washing or cleaning agents, wherein the outlet openings of the dosing system are positioned downward in the direction of gravity when the system is in operation in the dishwasher. The chambers of the cartridge and the various outlets are of such size and arrangement that complete emptying of the cartridge chambers is possible by gravity even if the dosing system is tilted from vertical by 2°-20° degrees during use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2011
    Publication date: June 16, 2011
    Inventors: Arnd Kessler, Salvatore Fileccia, Hans-Georg Mühlhausen, Gerold Jans, Roland Schmalz
  • Publication number: 20110139820
    Abstract: A dispensing system for the interior of a dishwashing machine includes a component carrier on which components are detachably or nondetachably arranged, including at least a dispensing chamber, an actuator, and a closing element as well as an energy source and/or a control unit and/or a sensor unit. The closing element is coupled with the actuator such that movement of the actuator displaces the closing element into a closure or a release position. The at least one dispensing chamber is connected in communicating manner with at least one cartridge chamber and includes an inlet for inflow of washing or cleaning agent from a cartridge chamber and an outlet for outflow of washing or cleaning agent from the dispensing chamber into its surrounding environment. The outlet of the dispensing chamber is closable or openable by the closing element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2011
    Publication date: June 16, 2011
    Inventors: Arnd Kessler, Salvatore Fileccia, Hans-Georg Mühlhausen, Gerold Jans, Roland Schmalz, Ba Loc Nguyen
  • Publication number: 20110099698
    Abstract: Toilet basket (1) for receiving solid or gelled preparations having at least one container (3a, 3b, 3c, 3d) for receiving at least one preparation (4a, 4b, 4c, 4d), the container (3a, 3b, 3c, 3d) positionable below the toilet rim so that flushing water can flow over it when the toilet is flushed, and at least one inlet opening (5a, 5b, 5c, 5d) and one outlet opening (6a, 6b, 6c, 6d) shaped in the container wall (7) for the flushing water; a holder (2) for mounting the toilet basket (1) on the bowl rim; a flushing water distributing element (8) arranged and configured on the toilet basket (1) so that the flushing water distributing element (8) is impinged upon by flushing water upon flushing, and an equalized delivery of flushing water into the inlet opening (5a, 5b, 5c, 5d) of the container (3a, 3b, 3c, 3d) is produced.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2011
    Publication date: May 5, 2011
    Inventors: Ralph Butter-Jentsch, Hans-Georg Muehlhausen
  • Publication number: 20110011494
    Abstract: System for replenishing washing or cleaning agents, comprising a spout placeable on the opening of a bottle and having a first collar with a fastener for fastening the spout to a bottle, a second collar with a fastener for fastening a closure and/or metering cap on the spout, a wall extending from the first collar or second collar, a funnel, and an adapter element connectable to the pouring opening of a replenishing container and that comprises a cylinder element and a peripheral collar, a membrane for closing the replenishing container and preventing leakage of washing or cleaning agents out of the replenishing container, wherein the cylinder element of the adapter element has a guide groove configured such that the cylinder element can be detachably placed over the funnel and the web of the spout, whereby the positioning of the adapter element relative to the spout is determined.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2010
    Publication date: January 20, 2011
    Inventors: Hans-Georg Mühlhausen, Kamel Rahal, Wolfgang Barthel
  • Publication number: 20100205732
    Abstract: Dosing mechanism for free-flowing preparations, comprising a dosing device having an energy source, a control unit, and a sensor unit, and at least one first tank containing a first preparation and that can be coupled to the dosing device, the dosing device comprising a micropump controllable by the control unit and having a specific delivery rate of less than 500 l/min.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2010
    Publication date: August 19, 2010
    Inventors: Hans-Georg Mühlhausen, Frank Pessel, Ralph Butter-Jentsch, Matthias Lueken
  • Publication number: 20100205728
    Abstract: Toilet cleaner dispenser for adding at least one substance preparation to a toilet bowl, comprising at least one first container having a first preparation that may be coupled to the dosing device of the toilet cleaner dispenser, wherein the toilet cleaner dispenser comprises at least one control unit and a dispenser element and/or a pump that cooperate such that at least two different, defined dispensing amounts of at least one substance preparation may be released.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2010
    Publication date: August 19, 2010
    Inventors: Hans-Georg Mühlhausen, Frank Pessel, Ralph Butter-Jentsch, Matthias Lueken
  • Publication number: 20100205726
    Abstract: Toilet flusher (1) comprising a power source (3), a control unit (4), and at least one first container (9) containing a first preparation (10), wherein the first container can be coupled to the toilet flusher (1), wherein at least the first preparation (10) has a viscosity less than 3,000 mPas, and wherein a pump (6) and/or a dispensing element (43) is configured so that when the pump (6) is idle or the dispensing element (43) is in the closed position, the preparation (10) is prevented from freely flowing into the surrounding area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2010
    Publication date: August 19, 2010
    Inventors: Hans-Georg Mühlhausen, Frank Pessel, Ralph Butter-Jentsch, Matthias Lueken
  • Publication number: 20100205727
    Abstract: Toilet flusher comprising an energy source, a control unit, a sensor unit, and at least one first container that contains a first preparation and may be coupled with the toilet flusher, wherein the sensor unit detects an initiation of the flow of flushing water without engaging in the flow of flush water and generates a signal that is conducted to the control unit that converts the sensor signal into a control signal for dispensing at least one preparation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2010
    Publication date: August 19, 2010
    Inventors: Hans-Georg Mühlhausen, Frank Pessel, Ralph Butter-Jentsch, Matthias Lueken
  • Publication number: 20100205731
    Abstract: Toilet flusher for adding at least two different substance preparations to a toilet bowl or into the surroundings of a toilet bowl, comprising a first container containing a first preparation and at least one second container containing a second preparation, wherein the toilet flusher comprises one or more means that release two different substance preparations at consecutive time points t1 and t2, wherein at least one means for releasing a substance preparation is configured such that a release of at least one substance preparation in the interior of the toilet bowl is caused.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2010
    Publication date: August 19, 2010
    Inventors: Hans-Georg Mühlhausen, Frank Pessel, Ralph Butter-Jentsch, Matthias Lueken
  • Patent number: D638578
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2011
    Assignee: Henkel AG & Co. KGaA
    Inventors: Hans-Georg Mühlhausen, Matthias Reimann, Gerardo Rocha Blumenkron
  • Patent number: D655778
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2012
    Assignee: Henkel AG & Co. KGaA
    Inventor: Hans-Georg Mühlhausen
  • Patent number: D656575
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2012
    Assignee: Henkel AG & Co. KGaA
    Inventor: Hans-Georg Mühlhausen