Patents by Inventor Gerd Diebold

Gerd Diebold 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: 8993802
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing and using a solid sodium diformate having a high formic acid content, to the use thereof in animal foods in the form of an acidifier, preservatives, ensilage auxiliary agents, fertilizers, and a growth and productivity-stimulating agent and the inventive animal food additives containing sodium diformate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2015
    Assignee: BASF SE
    Inventors: Robert Heinz, Otto Machhammer, Stefan Gropp, Alexander Hauk, Gerd Diebold, Anna Valeska Lohmann, Dieter Feuerstein, Robert Rühle, Rüdiger Schmitt
  • Publication number: 20140357718
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions containing organic acids and emulsifiers and their use in controlling intestinal microflora in production animals. In particular, the present invention relates to the use of such compositions for reducing foodborne pathogens.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2014
    Publication date: December 4, 2014
    Applicant: BASF SE
    Inventors: Dieter Feuerstein, Ulrich Roser, Nicolas Vautravers, Gerd Diebold
  • Publication number: 20130281738
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing and using a solid sodium diformate having a high formic acid content, to the use thereof in animal foods in the form of an acidifier, preservatives, ensilage auxiliary agents, fertilizers, and a growth and productivity-stimulating agent and the inventive animal food additives containing sodium diformate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2013
    Publication date: October 24, 2013
    Inventors: Robert Heinz, Otto Machhammer, Stefan Gropp, Alexander Hauk, Gerd Diebold, Anna Valeska, Dieter Feuerstein, Robert Rühle, Rüdiger Schmitt
  • Patent number: 8497394
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing and using a solid sodium diformate having a high formic acid content, to the use thereof in animal foods in the form of an acidifier, preservatives, ensilage auxiliary agents, fertilizers, and a growth and productivity-stimulating agent and the inventive animal food additives containing sodium diformate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2013
    Assignee: BASF SE
    Inventors: Robert Heinz, Otto Machhammer, Stefan Gropp, Alexander Hauk, Gerd Diebold, Anna Valeska Lohmann, Dieter Feuerstein, Robert Rühle, Rüdiger Schmitt
  • Publication number: 20120296118
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing and using a solid sodium diformate having a high formic acid content, to the use thereof in animal foods in the form of an acidifier, preservatives, ensilage auxiliary agents, fertilizers, and a growth and productivity-stimulating agent and the inventive animal food additives containing sodium diformate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2012
    Publication date: November 22, 2012
    Applicant: BASF SE
    Inventors: Robert Heinz, Otto Machhammer, Stefan Gropp, Alexander Hauk, Gerd Diebold, Anna Valeska Lohmann, Dieter Feuerstein, Robert Rühle, Rüdiger Schmitt
  • Patent number: 8293793
    Abstract: The present invention relates to propionic acid-comprising compositions in solid and essentially pure form comprising at least one compound according to formula (I) (Mn+)(H+)x(CH3CH2C(O)O?)(n+x)??(I), where Mn+ is an n-valent alkali metal cation or alkaline earth metal cation, n being equal to 1 or 2; and x is a number in the range from 0.25 to 5; with the proviso that x is not in the range from 0.75 to 1.75 when Mn+ is potassium; a method for producing such propionic acid-comprising compositions; and also the use of such compositions as silage additive, preservative, acidifier, food supplement, feedstuff or feedstuff additive for animal feed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2012
    Assignee: BASF SE
    Inventors: Alexander Hauk, Stefan Gropp, Gerd Diebold, Florian Weigel, Gerhard Laux
  • Publication number: 20080317934
    Abstract: The present invention relates to propionic acid-comprising compositions in solid and essentially pure form comprising at least one compound according to formula (I) (Mn+)(H+)x(CH3CH2C(O)O?)(n+x)??(I), where Mn+ is an n-valent alkali metal cation or alkaline earth metal cation, n being equal to 1 or 2; and x is a number in the range from 0.25 to 5; with the proviso that x is not in the range from 0.75 to 1.75 when Mn+ is potassium; a method for producing such propionic acid-comprising compositions; and also the use of such compositions as silage additive, preservative, acidifier, food supplement, feedstuff or feedstuff additive for animal feed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2006
    Publication date: December 25, 2008
    Applicant: BASF SE
    Inventors: Alexander Hauk, Stefan Gropp, Gerd Diebold, Florian Weigel, Gerhard Laux
  • Publication number: 20080210174
    Abstract: The aim of the invention is to identify and provide a substance that influences the protein concentration of animal organisms as well as to provide preparations based on said substance for use in food for animals and humans. Said aim is achieved by using tartronic acid or the derivatives thereof. The invention thus relates to the use of tartronic acid or the derivatives thereof for producing preparations that are suitable for increasing the protein concentration of animal organisms. Also disclosed is the use of preparations containing tartronic acid or the derivatives thereof in animal fodder or food for humans.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 29, 2005
    Publication date: September 4, 2008
    Applicant: BASF AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT
    Inventors: Jorn Karl, Gerd Diebold, Markus Rosch, Uwe Oberfrank
  • Publication number: 20080182001
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing and using a solid sodium diformate having a high formic acid content, to the use thereof in animal foods in the form of an acidifier, preservatives, ensilage auxiliary agents, fertilizers, and a growth and productivity-stimulating agent and the inventive animal food additives containing sodium diformate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2006
    Publication date: July 31, 2008
    Applicant: BASF Aktiengesellschaft Patents, Trademarks and Licenses
    Inventors: Robert Heinz, Otto Machhammer, Stefan Gropp, Alexander Hauk, Gerd Diebold, Anna Valeska Lohmann, Dieter Feuerstein, Robert Ruhle, Rudiger Schmitt
  • Publication number: 20060141010
    Abstract: The present invention relates to coated or liquid preparations comprising at least one hydroformate of the general formula (I) M3[HCOO]3.HCOOH ??(I) where M=Na, K, Cs, NH4, and the use thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2004
    Publication date: June 29, 2006
    Applicant: Basf Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Jorn Karl, Gerd Diebold, Andreas Habich, Holger Barthel
  • Publication number: 20050249784
    Abstract: The present invention relates to preparations comprising at least one diformate of the general formula XH(COOH)2, where X=Na, K, Cs, NH4 and at least one short-chain carboxylic acids and/or at least one salt of the short-chain carboxylic acid and/or at least one ester and/or at least one derivative of the short-chain carboxylic acid, and to the use of these preparations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2003
    Publication date: November 10, 2005
    Applicant: BASF Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Michael Schonherr, Jorn Karl, Alexander Hauk, Gerd Diebold, Andreas Habich, Robert Lenz, Anna Lohmann, Volker Schmidt
  • Publication number: 20050172858
    Abstract: The present invention relates to coated preparations comprising at least one diformate of the general formula XH(COOH)2, where X is Na, K, Cs, NH4 and to the use thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2003
    Publication date: August 11, 2005
    Inventors: Michael Schonherr, Jorn Karl, Alexander Hauk, Gerd Diebold, Andreas Habich, Robert Lenz, Anna Lohmann, Volker Schmidt, Leif Hjornevik