Patents by Inventor Gerhard Schaefer
Gerhard Schaefer 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).
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Patent number: 12227666Abstract: Described herein is a 2K clearcoat composition including, Component I including a). at least one resin having carboxylic acid groups with acid value of 50 to 400 mg KOH/g; b). at least one resin having hydroxyl functional groups with a hydroxyl value of 10 to 800 mg KOH/g; c). at least one catalyst; and d). at least one solvent, and Component II including e). at least one epoxy-functional alkoxysilane and/or its oligomer and/or its polymer; and f). at least one crosslinker reactive to hydroxyl groups. Also described herein are a substrate coated with the dried and cured 2K clearcoat composition and an automotive including the substrate.Type: GrantFiled: June 22, 2020Date of Patent: February 18, 2025Assignee: BASF COATINGS GMBHInventors: Yang Zhang, Ji Ming Wang, Lei He, Christian Gerhard Schaefer, Wen Mei Liu, Ranjit Salvi, Stefan Hirsemann
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Patent number: 12162977Abstract: Described herein is a blocked polyisocyanate crosslinking agent obtained from reactions of components including a). at least one polyisocyanate selected from the group consisting of aliphatic polyisocyanate, cycloaliphatic polyisocyanate and polyisocyanate-functional polymer and b). at least one beta-diketone. Also described herein is a method of preparing a blocked polyisocyanate crosslinking agent as well as coating compositions including the blocked polyisocyanate crosslinking agent.Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 2020Date of Patent: December 10, 2024Assignee: BASF COATINGS GMBHInventors: Christian Gerhard Schaefer, Shengzhong Zhou, Stefan Hirsemann, Wen Mei Liu
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Publication number: 20230365831Abstract: Disclosed herein is a coating composition obtained by mixing a resin and/or hardener; a sagging control agent (SCA) reactive to resin and/or hardener; and a catalyst. Further disclosed herein are methods of preparing 1K and 2K coating compositions and using the coating compositions in an automotive to form a clearcoat.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 2, 2021Publication date: November 16, 2023Inventors: Christian Gerhard SCHAEFER, Alex GROSCHOPP
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Publication number: 20230174790Abstract: Disclosed herein is a dual-reactive composition including a). from 24% to 90% by weight of crosslinkable silane-functional monomer and/or oligomer and/or polymer; b). from 9% to 75% by weight of one monomer and/or unsaturated oligomer and/or unsaturated polymer; c). from 0.5% to 10% by weight of one initiator; and d). from 0.5% to 10% by weight of one catalyst, all weight percentages are based on the total weight of the coating composition and a film obtained from curing and drying of the coating composition as well as a substrate coated with the dual-reactive coating composition. Additionally disclosed herein is a process for preparing the dual-reactive coating composition and a roll-to-roll coating composition and a 1K clearcoat composition including the dual-reactive coating composition.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 3, 2021Publication date: June 8, 2023Inventors: Christian Gerhard SCHAEFER, Hugo VALE, Stefan HIRSEMANN, Xiao Hui LI, Yang ZHANG, Maik SCHLESINGER, Cathrin CORTEN, Jan BENNEWITZ, Werner-Alfons JUNG
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Publication number: 20220389153Abstract: Described herein is a blocked polyisocyanate crosslinking agent obtained from reactions of components including a). at least one polyisocyanate selected from the group consisting of aliphatic polyisocyanate, cycloaliphatic polyisocyanate and polyisocyanate-functional polymer and b). at least one beta-diketone. Also described herein is a method of preparing a blocked polyisocyanate crosslinking agent as well as coating compositions including the blocked polyisocyanate crosslinking agent.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 9, 2020Publication date: December 8, 2022Inventors: Christian Gerhard SCHAEFER, Shengzhong ZHOU, Stefan HIRSEMANN, Wen Mei LIU
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Publication number: 20220372326Abstract: Described herein is a 2K clearcoat composition including, Component I including a). at least one resin having carboxylic acid groups with acid value of 50 to 400 mg KOH/g; b). at least one resin having hydroxyl functional groups with a hydroxyl value of 10 to 800 mg KOH/g; c). at least one catalyst; and d). at least one solvent, and Component II including e). at least one epoxy-functional alkoxysilane and/or its oligomer and/or its polymer; and f). at least one crosslinker reactive to hydroxyl groups. Also described herein are a substrate coated with the dried and cured 2K clearcoat composition and an automotive including the substrate.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 22, 2020Publication date: November 24, 2022Inventors: Yang Zhang, Ji Ming Wang, Lei He, Christian Gerhard Schaefer, Wen Mei Liu, Ranjit Salvi, Stefan Hirsemann
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Publication number: 20220348774Abstract: Described herein is a process of preparing a structural colored coating film including steps of i) applying colloidal particles dispersed in a solvent mixture including at least two organic solvents onto a substrate to form a colloidal particles layer; ii) drying the colloidal particles layer to form a photonic crystal structure layer; iii) applying a coating composition including at least one thermally crosslinkable resin and at least one crosslinking agent onto the photonic crystal structure layer to form a coating; and iv) heat curing. Also described herein is an article having at least one structural colored coating film obtainable or obtained from the process.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 17, 2020Publication date: November 3, 2022Inventors: Xi Lin, Chrstian Gerhard Schaefer, Jianping Ge, Chuan Wang
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Publication number: 20220340776Abstract: Disclosed herein is a silane-functional hardener for carboxyl-functional resins including at least one monomer and/or oligomer and/or polymer having at least one group represented by Formula I-(a) and/or Formula I-(b) and at least one group represented by Formula II-(a) and/or Formula II-(b): where, R1, R2 and R3 independently represent a C1-C18 alkyl group, C1-C6 alkoxyl group, phenyl group, aryl group, hydrogen atom, chlorine atom or fluorine atom and at least one of R1, R2 and R3 is a C1-C6 alkoxyl group, R4 represents a C1-C18 alkyl group, C1-C6 alkanol group, C1-C6 alkoxyl group, or hydrogen atom, R5 represents a hydrogen atom, C1-C18 alkyl group, or C1-C6 alkoxyl group, R6 represents a C2-C6 acyl group, C1-C18 alkylene group or arylene group and R7 represents a —NR4— group, C2-C6 acyl group, C1-C18 alkylene group, C1-C18 alkoxy group or arylene group.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 28, 2020Publication date: October 27, 2022Inventors: Christian Gerhard SCHAEFER, Yang ZHANG, Stefan HIRSEMANN, Ranjit SALVI, Claas Henrik HOEVELMANN, Jana Maria WREDE
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Patent number: 10830561Abstract: A scope turret including a dial assembly that is configured to adjust point of aim optics of a scope is disclosed. The turret may include an adjustable stop assembly that prevents the dial assembly from rotating in one direction. The adjustable stop assembly may include a traveler, a nut assembly, and a bolt. The adjustable stop assembly may be internally-adjustable or externally-adjustable. The dial assembly may include an engagement mechanism. The engagement mechanism may include a button that is slidable between an engaged position and a disengaged position of the engagement mechanism. The turret may further include a locking mechanism that selectively prevents the dial assembly from rotating in any direction.Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 2018Date of Patent: November 10, 2020Assignee: GUNWERKS, LLCInventors: Aaron Skip Davidson, Christopher Ryan Thomas, Andreas Gerhard Schaefer
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Publication number: 20190178610Abstract: A scope turret including a dial assembly that is configured to adjust point of aim optics of a scope is disclosed. The turret may include an adjustable stop assembly that prevents the dial assembly from rotating in one direction. The adjustable stop assembly may include a traveler, a nut assembly, and a bolt. The adjustable stop assembly may be internally-adjustable or externally-adjustable. The dial assembly may include an engagement mechanism. The engagement mechanism may include a button that is slidable between an engaged position and a disengaged position of the engagement mechanism. The turret may further include a locking mechanism that selectively prevents the dial assembly from rotating in any direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 15, 2018Publication date: June 13, 2019Inventors: Aaron Skip Davidson, Christopher Ryan Thomas, Andreas Gerhard Schaefer
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Patent number: 10101122Abstract: A scope turret including a dial assembly that is configured to adjust point of aim optics of a scope is disclosed. The turret may include an adjustable stop assembly that prevents the dial assembly from rotating in one direction. The adjustable stop assembly may include a traveler, a nut assembly, and a bolt. The adjustable stop assembly may be internally-adjustable or externally-adjustable. The dial assembly may include an engagement mechanism. The engagement mechanism may include a button that is slidable between an engaged position and a disengaged position of the engagement mechanism. The turret may further include a locking mechanism that selectively prevents the dial assembly from rotating in any direction.Type: GrantFiled: August 6, 2015Date of Patent: October 16, 2018Assignee: REVIC, LLCInventors: Aaron Skip Davidson, Christopher Ryan Thomas, Andreas Gerhard Schaefer
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Publication number: 20160040959Abstract: A scope turret including a dial assembly that is configured to adjust point of aim optics of a scope is disclosed. The turret may include an adjustable stop assembly that prevents the dial assembly from rotating in one direction. The adjustable stop assembly may include a traveler, a nut assembly, and a bolt. The adjustable stop assembly may be internally-adjustable or externally-adjustable. The dial assembly may include an engagement mechanism. The engagement mechanism may include a button that is slidable between an engaged position and a disengaged position of the engagement mechanism. The turret may further include a locking mechanism that selectively prevents the dial assembly from rotating in any direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 6, 2015Publication date: February 11, 2016Inventors: Aaron Skip Davidson, Christopher Ryan Thomas, Andreas Gerhard Schaefer
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Patent number: 8984796Abstract: A scope adjustment system includes a turret cap assembly, a saddle assembly, and a quick spanner assembly. The turret cap assembly includes a ring with a plurality of regularly spaced apart teeth residing circumferentially around the ring. The saddle assembly includes a transportation element in mechanical communication with a plunger. The saddle assembly includes a click element to engage the teeth of the ring. The quick spanner assembly includes a bolt that may be coupled to the transportation element, a cam lock hinged to the bolt, and a pressure plate residing between the bolt and the cam lock. The bolt can be screwed into the transportation element, and the cam lock can be set to apply a force on the pressure plate such that the transportation element engages the plunger. When engaged, the plunger is responsive to rotations of the turret cap to adjust, e.g., an aiming reticle.Type: GrantFiled: October 19, 2012Date of Patent: March 24, 2015Assignee: Tangent Theta Inc.Inventors: Christopher Ryan Thomas, Andreas Gerhard Schaefer
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Patent number: 8677545Abstract: The invention relates to a toothbrush having a cleaning element formed of a plastic injection molded component, comprising an attachment segment for attachment in the head region of the toothbrush and a cleaning segment for cleaning teeth, and having at least one indentation in the region of the cleaning segment, around which the cleaning segment has an increased bending flexibility.Type: GrantFiled: April 16, 2008Date of Patent: March 25, 2014Assignee: Braun GmbHInventors: Martin Vitt, Gerhard Schaefer, Jens Stoerkel, Daniel Rudersdorf
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Patent number: 8484789Abstract: Toothbrushes are provided which have various features that may include one or more tooth cleaning elements having a variety of shapes and sizes, one or more gum treating elements having a variety of shapes and sizes, and/or one or more soft tissue/tongue treating elements having a variety of shapes and sizes.Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 2011Date of Patent: July 16, 2013Assignee: The Gillette CompanyInventors: Karen Lynn Claire-Zimmet, William Ralph Brown, Jr., Alexander Timothy Chenvainu, Chris Blain, Jens Uwe Stoerkel, Ulrich Pfeifer, Gerhard Schaefer
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Publication number: 20130160344Abstract: A scope adjustment system includes a turret cap assembly, a saddle assembly, and a quick spanner assembly. The turret cap assembly includes a ring with a plurality of regularly spaced apart teeth residing circumferentially around the ring. The saddle assembly includes a transportation element in mechanical communication with a plunger. The saddle assembly includes a click element to engage the teeth of the ring. The quick spanner assembly includes a bolt that may be coupled to the transportation element, a cam lock hinged to the bolt, and a pressure plate residing between the bolt and the cam lock. The bolt can be screwed into the transportation element, and the cam lock can be set to apply a force on the pressure plate such that the transportation element engages the plunger. When engaged, the plunger is responsive to rotations of the turret cap to adjust, e.g., an aiming reticle.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 19, 2012Publication date: June 27, 2013Inventors: Christopher Ryan Thomas, Andreas Gerhard Schaefer
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Patent number: 8428771Abstract: The invention relates to a commissioning area comprising a buffers for order containers in which items can be commissioned, the buffer comprising a plurality of adjacent buffer regions for receiving order containers. A beam field is provided above the buffer in order to monitor the commissioning of items.Type: GrantFiled: May 2, 2012Date of Patent: April 23, 2013Assignee: SSI Schaefer Peem GmbHInventor: Gerhard Schaefer
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Patent number: 8312667Abstract: A scope adjustment system includes a turret cap assembly, a saddle assembly, and a quick spanner assembly. The turret cap assembly includes a ring with a plurality of regularly spaced apart teeth residing circumferentially around the ring. The saddle assembly includes a transportation element in mechanical communication with a plunger. The saddle assembly includes a click element to engage the teeth of the ring. The quick spanner assembly includes a bolt that may be coupled to the transportation element, a cam lock hinged to the bolt, and a pressure plate residing between the bolt and the cam lock. The bolt can be screwed into the transportation element, and the cam lock can be set to apply a force on the pressure plate such that the transportation element engages the plunger. When engaged, the plunger is responsive to rotations of the turret cap to adjust, e.g., an aiming reticle.Type: GrantFiled: January 8, 2010Date of Patent: November 20, 2012Assignee: Premier Reticles, LtdInventors: Christopher Ryan Thomas, Andreas Gerhard Schaefer
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Publication number: 20120277903Abstract: The invention relates to a commissioning area comprising a buffers for order containers in which items can be commissioned, the buffer comprising a plurality of adjacent buffer regions for receiving order containers. A beam field is provided above the buffer in order to monitor the commissioning of items.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 2, 2012Publication date: November 1, 2012Inventor: Gerhard Schaefer
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Patent number: D831777Type: GrantFiled: February 18, 2016Date of Patent: October 23, 2018Assignee: REVIC, LLCInventors: Aaron Skip Davidson, Christopher Ryan Thomas, Andreas Gerhard Schaefer