Patents by Inventor Gerd Schulz

Gerd Schulz 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: 20210353894
    Abstract: Disclosed is a respiratory mask comprising a mask body and an articulated connection piece that can be connected to a respiratory tube. On the mask body, at least one exhalation gap is located in the vicinity of a connection that holds the articulated connection piece. Preferably, the exhalation gap terminates in an umbrella-shaped outflow channel that runs away from the patient. Preferably, at least two components of the respiratory mask are interconnected without play.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2021
    Publication date: November 18, 2021
    Applicant: Loewenstein Medical Technology S.A.
    Inventors: Gerd SCHULZ, Martin EIFLER
  • Patent number: 11083863
    Abstract: Disclosed is a respiratory mask featuring a mask body and an articulated connection piece that can be connected to a respiratory tube. On the mask body, at least one exhalation gap is located in the vicinity of a connection that holds the articulated connection piece. Preferably, the exhalation gap terminates in an umbrella-shaped outflow channel that runs away from the patient. Preferably, at least two components of the respiratory mask are interconnected without play.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2021
    Assignee: LOEWENSTEIN Medical Technology S.A.
    Inventors: Gerd Schulz, Martin Eifler
  • Patent number: 10636540
    Abstract: In general, the present invention relates to an electro-conductive paste comprising an oxide additive and solar cells obtainable therefrom. More specifically, the present invention relates to electro-conductive pastes, solar cell precursors, processes for preparation of solar cells, solar cells and solar modules. The present invention relates to a conductive paste composition comprising the following paste constituents: a. at least about 70 wt. % Ag particles, based on the paste; b. a vehicle; c. a glass; d. an oxide additive comprising MI, MII, and O; wherein MI and MII are different; wherein MI is selected from the group consisting of: V, Nb, Ta, Cr, Mo, W, Ge, As, Sb, Se, Te, Pb and Bi; wherein MII is selected from the group consisting of: V, Nb, Ta, Cr, Mo, W, Ge, As, Sb, Se, Te, Pb, Bi, Mn, Ce, Zn, Li, Na, K, Rb, Cs, Mg, Ca, Sr and Ba; wherein the oxide additive is crystalline according to electron back scattering diffraction (EBSD) measurement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2020
    Assignee: HERAEUS DEUTSCHLAND GMBH & CO. KG
    Inventors: Markus König, Gerd Schulz, Daniel W. Holzmann, Matthias Hörteis
  • Publication number: 20190046753
    Abstract: Disclosed is a respiratory mask comprising a mask body and an articulated connection piece that can be connected to a respiratory tube. On the mask body, at least one exhalation gap is located in the vicinity of a connection that holds the articulated connection piece. Preferably, the exhalation gap terminates in an umbrella-shaped outflow channel that runs away from the patient. Preferably, at least two components of the respiratory mask are interconnected without play.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2018
    Publication date: February 14, 2019
    Applicant: Loewenstein Medical Technology S.A.
    Inventors: Gerd SCHULZ, Martin EIFLER
  • Patent number: 10158032
    Abstract: In general, the present invention relates to electro-conductive pastes with halogen containing compounds as additives and solar cells with high Ohmic sheet resistance, preferably photovoltaic solar cells. More specifically, the present invention relates to solar cell precursors, processes for preparation of solar cells, solar cells and solar modules. The present invention relates to a solar cell precursor at least comprising as precursor parts: i) a wafer with sheet resistance of at least 80 Ohm/sq.; ii) an electro-conductive paste at least comprising: a) metallic particles; b) a glass frit; c) an organic vehicle; and d) a halogen containing compound applied to the wafer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 18, 2018
    Assignee: HERAEUS DEUTSCHLAND GMBH & CO. KG
    Inventors: Gerd Schulz, Daniel Winfried Holzmann, Sebastian Unkelbach, Matthias Hörteis
  • Patent number: 10112026
    Abstract: Disclosed is a respiratory mask comprising a mask body and an articulated connection piece that can be connected to a respiratory tube. On the mask body, at least one exhalation gap is located in the vicinity of a connection that holds the articulated connection piece. Preferably, the exhalation gap terminates in an umbrella-shaped outflow channel that runs away from the patient. Preferably, at least two components of the respiratory mask are interconnected without play.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2018
    Assignee: LOEWENSTEIN MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY S.A.
    Inventors: Gerd Schulz, Martin Eifler
  • Patent number: 10069021
    Abstract: In general, the present invention relates to electro-conductive pastes with salt additives with anions consisting of halogen and oxygen, and solar cells with high Ohmic sheet resistance, preferably photovoltaic solar cells. More specifically, the present invention relates to electro-conductive pastes, solar cell precursors, processes for preparation of solar cells, solar cells and solar modules. The present invention relates to an electro-conductive paste at least comprising as paste constituents: a) metallic particles; b) a glass frit; c) an organic vehicle; and d) a salt with an anion comprising an oxygen atom and a halogen atom.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2018
    Assignee: HERAEUS DEUTSCHLAND GMBH & CO. KG
    Inventors: Gerd Schulz, Daniel Winfried Holzmann, Sebastian Unkelbach, Matthias Hörtheis
  • Patent number: 10056508
    Abstract: In general, the present invention relates to an electro-conductive paste comprising a metal additive and solar cells obtainable therefrom by application of the paste to a p-type doped face. More specifically, the present invention relates to electro-conductive pastes, solar cell precursors, processes for preparation of solar cells, solar cells and solar modules. The present invention relates to a precursor comprising the following paste constituents: a. A Si wafer with at least one p-type doped face and at least one n-type doped face; b. A conductive paste comprising the following paste constituents: i. at least about 70 wt. % Ag particles, based on the paste, ii. a vehicle, iii. a glass, iv. a metal compound comprising a metal M and which is one or more selected from the group consisting of: an organic metal oxide, a metal oxide, an organic metal compound and a silver metal oxide; wherein the conductive paste b. is superimposed on a p-type doped face.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2018
    Assignee: HERAEUS DEUTSCHLAND GMBH & CO. KG
    Inventors: Markus König, Gerd Schulz, Daniel Winfried Holzmann, Matthias Hörteis, Nicole Georg, Christin Behl
  • Publication number: 20180076343
    Abstract: In general, the present invention relates to electro-conductive pastes comprising organic metal oxide and solar cells obtainable therefrom, preferably photovoltaic solar cells. More specifically, the present invention relates to electro-conductive pastes, solar cell precursors, processes for preparation of solar cells, solar cells and solar modules. The present invention relates to a conductive paste composition comprising the following paste constituents: a. at least 70 wt. % Ag particles, based on the paste; b. a vehicle; c. an inorganic reaction system; d. an organic metal oxide comprising a metal M; wherein the metal M is one or more selected from the group consisting of the following: Se, Ge, Pb, As, Sb, Bi, Te, Nb, Ta, Cr, Mo, W.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2016
    Publication date: March 15, 2018
    Inventors: Gerd Schulz, Daniel W. Holzmann, Markus König, Matthias Hörteis, Michael Neidert, Sebastian Unkelbach, Li Yan
  • Publication number: 20180053577
    Abstract: In general, the present invention relates to an electro-conductive paste comprising an oxide additive and solar cells obtainable therefrom. More specifically, the present invention relates to electro-conductive pastes, solar cell precursors, processes for preparation of solar cells, solar cells and solar modules. The present invention relates to a conductive paste composition comprising the following paste constituents: a. at least about 70 wt. % Ag particles, based on the paste; b. a vehicle; c. a glass; d. an oxide additive comprising MI, MII, and O; wherein MI and MII are different; wherein MI is selected from the group consisting of: V, Nb, Ta, Cr, Mo, W, Ge, As, Sb, Se, Te, Pb and Bi; wherein MII is selected from the group consisting of: V, Nb, Ta, Cr, Mo, W, Ge, As, Sb, Se, Te, Pb, Bi, Mn, Ce, Zn, Li, Na, K, Rb, Cs, Mg, Ca, Sr and Ba; wherein the oxide additive is crystalline according to electron back scattering diffraction (EBSD) measurement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2016
    Publication date: February 22, 2018
    Inventors: Markus König, Gerd Schulz, Daniel W. Holzmann, Matthias Hörteis
  • Publication number: 20180033517
    Abstract: In general, the present invention relates to electro-conductive pastes comprising metals compounds and solar cells obtainable therefrom, preferably photovoltaic solar cells. More specifically, the present invention relates to solar cell precursors, processes for preparation of solar cells, solar cells and solar modules. The present invention relates to a precursor comprising the following precursor constituents: a. An Si wafer having a surface with a dopant concentration in the range from about 2*1018 to about 2*1021 cm?3; b. An electro-conductive paste superimposed over the surface, wherein the electroconductive paste comprises the following paste constituents: i. Silver particles at least about 70 wt. % based on the total weight of the paste; ii. Inorganic reaction system; iii. A metal compound comprising a metal M; iv. Organic vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2016
    Publication date: February 1, 2018
    Inventors: Gerd Schulz, Daniel Winfried Holzman, Markus König, Matthias Hörteis, Paul Gundel
  • Publication number: 20170291846
    Abstract: In general, the invention relates to a paste comprising: i) silver particles; ii) a particulate lead-silicate glass comprising iia) at least one oxide of silicon; iib) at least one oxide of lead; iic) at least one chloride; iid) optionally at least one further oxide being different from components iia) and iib); iii) an organic vehicle. The invention also relates to a solar cell precursor, to a process for the preparation of a solar cell, to a solar cell obtainable by this process, to a module comprising such a solar cell and to the use of a particulate lead-silicate glass as a component in a silver paste that can be used for the formation of an electrode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 7, 2016
    Publication date: October 12, 2017
    Inventors: Gerd SCHULZ, Ryan MAYBERRY, Daniel Winfried HOLZMANN, Christian JUNG, Matthias HORTEIS, Gregory BERUBE
  • Patent number: 9625065
    Abstract: The invention relates to a molded body, especially for parts, top shells, inner elements, accessories and components of devices, for molding materials, filling materials for medical technical devices and/or medical products. The inventive molded body is characterized by being in at least some sections germ-repellant. The invention also relates to a medical device which comprises at least one molded body according to the invention. The invention finally relates to a method for producing the inventive molded body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2017
    Assignee: Loewenstein Medical Technology S.A.
    Inventors: Karl-Andreas Feldhahn, Gerd Schulz, Martin Eifler, Arnold Frerichs, Thomas Marx, Elmar Vitt
  • Publication number: 20160284900
    Abstract: In general, the present invention relates to an electro-conductive paste comprising a metal additive and solar cells obtainable therefrom by application of the paste to a p-type doped face. More specifically, the present invention relates to electro-conductive pastes, solar cell precursors, processes for preparation of solar cells, solar cells and solar modules. The present invention relates to a precursor comprising the following paste constituents: a. A Si wafer with at least one p-type doped face and at least one n-type doped face; b. A conductive paste comprising the following paste constituents: i. at least about 70 wt. % Ag particles, based on the paste, ii. a vehicle, iii. a glass, iv. a metal compound comprising a metal M and which is one or more selected from the group consisting of: an organic metal oxide, a metal oxide, an organic metal compound and a silver metal oxide; wherein the conductive paste b. is superimposed on a p-type doped face.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2016
    Publication date: September 29, 2016
    Inventors: Markus KÖNIG, Gerd SCHULZ, Daniel ZINDEL, Matthias HÖRTEIS, Nicole GEORG, Christin BEHL
  • Publication number: 20150090313
    Abstract: In general, the invention relates to electro-conductive pastes with Ag-metal-oxide as additives and solar cells with high Ohmic sheet resistance, preferably photovoltaic solar cells. More specifically, the invention relates to solar cell precursors, processes for preparation of solar cells, solar cells and solar modules. The invention relates to an electro-conductive paste comprising the following paste constituents: a. At least 70 wt. % Ag particles, based on the paste, b. An organic vehicle, c. A glass, d. An Ag-metal-oxide, comprising Ag, a metal M or semiconductor element different from Ag, and oxygen.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2014
    Publication date: April 2, 2015
    Inventors: Gerd Schulz, Daniel Zindel, Markus König, Matthias Hörteis, Michael Neidert, Sebastian Unkelbach
  • Publication number: 20150059762
    Abstract: Disclosed is a respiratory mask comprising a mask body and an articulated connection piece that can be connected to a respiratory tube. On the mask body, at least one exhalation gap is located in the vicinity of a connection that holds the articulated connection piece. Preferably, the exhalation gap terminates in an umbrella-shaped outflow channel that runs away from the patient. Preferably, at least two components of the respiratory mask are interconnected without play.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2014
    Publication date: March 5, 2015
    Applicant: WEINMANN GERAETE FUER MEDIZIN GMBH & CO. KG
    Inventors: Gerd SCHULZ, Martin EIFLER
  • Patent number: 8887726
    Abstract: The invention relates to a respiratory mask comprising a mask body and an articulated connection piece that can be connected to a respiratory tube. On the mask body, at least one exhalation gap is located in the vicinity of a connection that holds the articulated connection piece. Preferably, the exhalation gap terminates in an umbrella-shaped outflow channel that runs away from the patient. Preferably, at least two components of the respiratory mask are interconnected without play.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2014
    Assignee: Weinmann Gerate fur Medizin GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Gerd Schulz, Martin Eifler
  • Publication number: 20140102503
    Abstract: In general, the present invention relates to electro-conductive pastes with halogen containing compounds as additives and solar cells with high Ohmic sheet resistance, preferably photovoltaic solar cells. More specifically, the present invention relates to solar cell precursors, processes for preparation of solar cells, solar cells and solar modules. The present invention relates to a solar cell precursor at least comprising as precursor parts: i) a wafer with sheet resistance of at least 80 Ohm/sq.; ii) an electro-conductive paste at least comprising: a) metallic particles; b) a glass frit; c) an organic vehicle; and d) a halogen containing compound applied to the wafer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2013
    Publication date: April 17, 2014
    Applicant: Heraeus Precious Metals GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Gerd SCHULZ, Daniel ZINDEL, Sebastian UNKELBACH, Matthias HÖRTHEIS
  • Publication number: 20140048116
    Abstract: In general, the present invention relates to electro-conductive pastes with salt additives with anions consisting of halogen and oxygen, and solar cells with high Ohmic sheet resistance, preferably photovoltaic solar cells. More specifically, the present invention relates to electro-conductive pastes, solar cell precursors, processes for preparation of solar cells, solar cells and solar modules. The present invention relates to an electro-conductive paste at least comprising as paste constituents: a) metallic particles; b) a glass frit; c) an organic vehicle; and d) a salt with an anion comprising an oxygen atom and a halogen atom.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2013
    Publication date: February 20, 2014
    Applicant: Heraeus Precious Metals GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Gerd SCHULZ, Daniel Zindel, Sebastian Unkelbach, Matthias HÖRTHEIS
  • Patent number: 8424528
    Abstract: A device used for ventilation includes a ventilation mask that can be connected to a respiratory gas hose. The ventilation mask has a respiratory gas hose coupling that is movably connected by a joint with the base of the ventilation mask. The joint is a ball-and-socket joint, which has an inner part that is shaped like a spherical segment and an outer shell for guiding the inner part. The outer shell is constructed from at least two shell segments that can be connected with each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2013
    Assignee: Weinmann Geräte für Medizin GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Martin Eifler, Gerd Schulz