Patents by Inventor Gerhard Merkmann

Gerhard Merkmann 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: 7080828
    Abstract: A clarification basin membrane made of a polymeric, in particular, elastomeric material, which is rendered gas-permeable by a perforation, whereby a permanent gas permeability is effected by mixing a wast water biologically active inhibitor with the polymeric material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 25, 2006
    Assignee: Phoenix AG
    Inventors: Ernst-August Meier, Giancarlo Gomez-Kerber, Janusz Muchorowski, Karl-Heinz Krause, Gerhard Merkmann
  • Patent number: 7045144
    Abstract: The invention relates to a plaster containing an active agent, comprising at least one cover membrane and an active membrane which is based on a skin-compatible matrix containing a molecular sieve which is loaded with at least one active agent. The molecular sieve/active agent adduct releases the active agent when the active membrane comes into contact with the skin, in conjunction with the transpired water of the skin. The inventive plaster is characterised in that the molecular sieve/active agent adduct also contains water of crystallisation, to the extent that the molecular sieve is partially hydrated compared to a sufficient basic molar quantity (m) of water of crystallisation, the molecular sieve with the reduced molar quantity (m?) of water of crystallisation being loaded with the active agent (Z, Z1, Z2) so that when the active membrane comes into contact with the skin, water is absorbed and the active agent is desorbed, whereupon the water of crystallisation content of the molecular sieve increases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2006
    Assignee: Intech Thüringen GmbH
    Inventors: Werner Schunk, Michael Bruder, Konrad Giessmann, Karl-Heinz Krause, Gerhard Merkmann
  • Patent number: 6976281
    Abstract: A medical cushion (1), in particular an anti-decubitus cushion, is in particular multicellular and is distinguished in that the cushion is equipped, at least in the area where skin contact (6) occurs, with an active membrane (3) based on a skin-compatible matrix (4) into which a molecular sieve is mixed. This molecular sieve is charged with at least one active substance (Z, Z1, Z2), and the molecular sieve/active substance adduct (5) releases the active substance when the active membrane comes into skin contact (6) in conjunction with the transpiration of the skin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2005
    Assignee: INTECH Thüringen GmbH
    Inventors: Werner Schunk, Michael Bruder, Karl-Heinz Krause, Gerhard Merkmann, Jörg Vortkort
  • Publication number: 20050045550
    Abstract: A clarification basin membrane made of a polymeric, in particular, elastomeric material, which is rendered gas-permeable by a perforation, whereby a permanent gas permeability is effected by mixing a wast water biologically active inhibitor with the polymeric material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2002
    Publication date: March 3, 2005
    Inventors: Ernst-August Meier, Giancarlo Gomez-Kerber, Janusz Muchorowski, Karl-Heinz Krause, Gerhard Merkmann
  • Patent number: 6790894
    Abstract: A rubber-based soundproofing material comprises a mixture of a rubber blend, a metal or its oxides, alloys or salts, and conventional mixing ingredients. The mixture is either a non-blended chlorobutyl rubber, bromobutyl rubber or acrylate rubber, or a blend of nitrile rubber or styrene-butadiene rubber with epoxidized natural rubber. The mixture has the following proportions: 10-15% by wt. rubber or rubber blend, 85-40% by wt. metal or its oxides, alloys or salts, and 5-10 wt. % mixing ingredients.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2004
    Assignee: Thüringen GmbH
    Inventors: Frank Albracht, Gerd Lotze, Karl-Heinz Krause, Gerhard Merkmann, Wolfgang Timm
  • Publication number: 20040137296
    Abstract: The invention relates to a fuel cell (1) comprising at least the following components: a proton-conducting membrane (2) serving as an electrolyte; catalyst layers (3), which cover the membrane (2) on both sides; gas-permeable electrodes provided in the form of an anode (4) and a cathode (5), which rest against the outwardly pointing surface of the catalyst layers (3), and; electrically conductive plates (6), which contact the electrodes in an electrically conductive manner whereby being located close to one another and which, together with the electrodes, delimit gas-conducting channels. The fuel cell also comprises gas connections for supplying hydrogen (H2) on one side and oxygen (O2) on the other. The inventive fuel cell (1) is characterized in that the membrane (2) has a matrix into which a proton-conducting organic-based polymer substance is incorporated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2003
    Publication date: July 15, 2004
    Inventors: Werner Schunk, Michael Bruder, Uwe Heiber, Karl-Heinz Krause, Gerhard Merkmann
  • Publication number: 20040049854
    Abstract: The invention relates to a medical cushion (1), in particular an anti-decubitus cushion, which is in particular multicellular and is distinguished in that the cushion is equipped, at least in the area where skin contact (6) occurs, with an active membrane (3) based on a skin-compatible matrix (4) into which a molecular sieve is mixed, said molecular sieve being charged with at least one active substance (Z, Z1, Z2), and the molecular sieve/active substance adduct (5) releases the active substance when the active membrane comes into skin contact (6) in conjunction with the transpiration of the skin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 3, 2003
    Publication date: March 18, 2004
    Inventors: Werner Schunk, Michael Bruder, Karl-Heinz Krause, Gerhard Merkmann, Jorg Vortkort
  • Publication number: 20030032909
    Abstract: The invention relates to a plaster containing an active agent (1), comprising at least one cover membrane (2) and an active membrane (3) which is based on a skin-compatible matrix (4) containing a molecular sieve which is loaded with at least one active agent (Z, Z1, Z2). The molecular sieve/active agent adduct (5) releases the active agent when the active membrane comes into contact with the skin (6), in conjunction with the transpired water of the skin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2002
    Publication date: February 13, 2003
    Inventors: Werner Schunk, Michael Bruder, Konrad Giessmann, Karl-Heinz Krause, Gerhard Merkmann
  • Publication number: 20020192524
    Abstract: The invention relates to a fuel cell (1), comprising at least the following components: a proton-conducting polymer membrane (2) as the electrolyte; catalyst layers (3) covering the polymer membrane (2) on both sides; gas-permeable electrodes in the form of an anode (4) and a cathode (5), which lie adjacent to the surface of the catalyst layers (3) that faces outwards; electroconductive plates (6), which come into electroconductive contact with the electrodes in at short distances and which together with the electrodes, delimit channels carrying gas; and gas connections for supplying hydrogen (H2) and for supplying oxygen (O2). The inventive fuel cell (1) is characterized in that the polymer membrane (2) is a mixture based on a polymer blend containing at least one first polymer group A which is based on a halogenated and/or sulphonated polyalkene, and one second polymer group B which is based on a vulcanized rubber with a polar character.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2002
    Publication date: December 19, 2002
    Inventors: Michael Bruder, Uwe Heiber, Karl-Heinz Krause, Gerhard Merkmann
  • Patent number: 6471139
    Abstract: The invention relates to a rail arrangement for a rail superstucture such as a fixed railroad, comprising an elastic intermediate plate (3) which is located between the rail foot and a hard support (6) in the form of a concrete tie and has two through holes for the screws (7) to fasten the rails. For series mounting, which is the solution of choice, the elastic intermediate plate (3) is combined with an elastic intermediate layer (1) in such a way that the additional intermediate layer rests above the intermediate plate directly below the rail foot, whereby the intermediate layer (1) is separated from the intermediate plate (3) by a metal base plate (2) which serves to fasten the rail.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 1999
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2002
    Assignee: Phoenix Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Michael Bruder, Michail Rabkin, Karl-Heinz Krause, Edgar Böhm, Gerhard Merkmann, Peter Schwob, Klaus Tübel
  • Patent number: 6012268
    Abstract: A method of producing products from polymer materials having a medicamentous depot effect, characterized by the steps of: mixing the starting materials; shaping the mixture into a desired mold; introducing the resultant mold into a protective packaging; and curing and sterilizing the mold in the protective packaging.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 1998
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2000
    Assignee: Veritas Gummiwerke AG
    Inventors: Werner Schunk, Gerhard Merkmann, Konrad Giessmann, Hans-Josef Ludwig, Wilfried Mertens
  • Patent number: 5735457
    Abstract: A rubber mixture is particularly based on natural rubber (NR), epoxidized natural rubber (E-NR), isoprene rubber (IR), butadiene rubber (BR), acrylate rubber (ACM), styrene-butadiene rubber (SBR), or blends of these types of rubber, particularly NR/SBR- blends or NR-BR- blends, as well as the usual mixing ingredients such as fillers, plasticizers, anti-aging media, as well as additional additives, if needed. This mixture produces a plate-like, elastic intermediate layer with low dynamic stiffening; high dynamic stressability; high specific volume resistivity; and low frequency-dependence of the dynamic stiffening. The intermediate layer is arranged particularly between the base of the rail and the top side of the tie in connection with high-speed rail tracks. The underside of the intermediate layer is provided with at least one recess, with formation of an edge extending all around, and facing the top side of the tie.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 1996
    Date of Patent: April 7, 1998
    Assignee: Phoenix Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Edgar Bohm, Manfred Klerk, Karl-Heinz Krause, Gerhard Merkmann, Rolf Steinmuller, Klaus Tubel
  • Patent number: 5637645
    Abstract: The invention relates to a caoutchouc mixture for the manufacture of rubber products with low-temperature application capability, resistance to oil, low crystallization tendency, and high dynamic stressability, on the basis of natural caoutchouc, in particular viscosity-stabilized natural caoutchouc, and the usual mixture ingredients. The essence of said invention lies in that the caoutchouc mixture additionally contains 5 to 30% by weight 1,4-polybutadiene with a high cis-proportion, and 5 to 30% by weight epoxidized natural caoutchouc. An additional mixture variation is introduced.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 1994
    Date of Patent: June 10, 1997
    Assignee: Phoenix Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Manfred Klerk, Gerhard Merkmann, Karl-Heinz Krause