Patents by Inventor Gert Kroner

Gert Kroner 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).

  • Microfiber
    Patent number: 11932969
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a high-tenacity cellulosic regenerated fiber with an individual fiber titer of between 0.6 and 0.9 dtex and yarns and planar textile structures which contain regenerated fibers of this kind.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2024
    Assignee: Lenzing Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Johann Leitner, Gert Kroner, Egon Dünser, Karin Kämpf, Harald Schobesberger, Roland Möslinger
  • POLYSACCHARIDE SUSPENSION, METHOD FOR ITS PREPARATION, AND USE THEREOF
    Publication number: 20240084111
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel stable colloidal polysaccharide suspension containing ?(1?3)-glucan, a cost-effective method for its preparation, and possible uses of these polysaccharide suspensions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2023
    Publication date: March 14, 2024
    Inventors: Martina Opietnik, Johann MANNER, Markus HAGER, Sigrid REDLINGER, Gert KRONER
  • Polysaccharide suspension, method for its preparation, and use thereof
    Patent number: 11718734
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel stable colloidal polysaccharide suspension containing ?(1?3)-glucan, a cost-effective method for its preparation, and possible uses of these polysaccharide suspensions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2023
    Assignee: NUTRITION & BIOSCIENCES USA 4, INC.
    Inventors: Martina Opietnik, Johann Männer, Markus Hager, Sigrid Redlinger, Gert Kroner
  • POLYSACCHARIDE SUSPENSION, METHOD FOR ITS PREPARATION, AND USE THEREOF
    Publication number: 20220106461
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel stable colloidal polysaccharide suspension containing ?(1?3)-glucan, a cost-effective method for its preparation, and possible uses of these polysaccharide suspensions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2021
    Publication date: April 7, 2022
    Inventors: Martina Opietnik, Johann MÄNNER, Markus HAGER, Sigrid REDLINGER, Gert KRONER
  • Polysaccharide suspension, method for its preparation, and use thereof
    Patent number: 11098179
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel stable colloidal polysaccharide suspension containing ?(1?3)-glucan, a cost-effective method for its preparation, and possible uses of these polysaccharide suspensions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2021
    Assignee: NUTRITION & BIOSCIENCES USA 4, INC.
    Inventors: Martina Opietnik, Johann Männer, Markus Hager, Sigrid Redlinger, Gert Kroner
  • Polysaccharide fibers and method for the production thereof
    Patent number: 11008672
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for the production of polysaccharide fibers which, as a fiber-forming substance, comprise a mixture of cellulose and ?(1?3)-glucan, as well as to the fibers made thereof and to their use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2021
    Assignee: NUTRITION & BIOSCIENCES USA 4, INC.
    Inventors: Franz Dürnberger, Sigrid Redlinger, Christoph Schrempf, Hartmut Rüf, Heinrich Firgo, Gert Kroner
  • Polysaccharide fibers and method for producing same
    Patent number: 11001941
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a direct dissolving process for the production of polysaccharide fibers which contain ?(1?3)-glucan as a fiber-forming substance, with aqueous sodium hydroxide solution as a solvent, as well as to the fibers made thereby, and to their use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2021
    Assignee: NUTRITION & BIOSCIENCES USA 4, INC.
    Inventors: Gregor Kraft, Gert Kroner, Thomas Röder, Heinrich Firgo
  • Polysaccharide fibers with an increased fibrillation tendency and method for the production thereof
    Patent number: 10995427
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for the production of polysaccharide fibers having increased fibrillation tendency, which, as a fiber-forming substance, comprise a mixture of cellulose and ?(1?3)-glucan, as well as to the fibers made thereof and to their use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2021
    Assignee: NUTRITION & BIOSCIENCES USA 4, INC.
    Inventors: Franz Dürnberger, Sigrid Redlinger, Christoph Schrempf, Hartmut Rüf, Heinrich Firgo, Gert Kroner
  • Polysaccharide fibers and method for producing same
    Patent number: 10876225
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for the production of polysaccharide fibers which contain ?(1?3)-glucan as a fiber-forming substance, as well as to the fibers made thereby, and to their use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2020
    Assignee: DUPONT INDUSTRIAL BIOSCIENCES USA, LLC
    Inventors: Gregor Kraft, Gert Kroner, Thomas Röder, Heinrich Firgo
  • Polysaccharide fibers and method for producing same
    Patent number: 10876226
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for the production of polysaccharide fibers which contain a mixture of cellulose and ?(1?3)-glucan as a fiber-forming substance, as well as to the fibers made thereby, and to their use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2020
    Assignee: DUPONT INDUSTRIAL BIOSCIENCES USA, LLC
    Inventors: Thomas Röder, Gernot Kaindl, Sigrid Redlinger, Heinrich Firgo, Gert Kroner
  • FLAME RETARDANT CELLULOSIC MAN-MADE FIBERS
    Publication number: 20200149192
    Abstract: The invention relates to flame-retardant cellulosic man-made fibers containing a flame-retardant substance in the form of an oxidized condensate of a tetrakis hydroxyalkyl phosphonium salt with ammonia and/or a nitrogenous compound which contains one or several amine groups whereby the fiber has a tenacity of more than 18 cN/tex in a conditioned state. Production process and the use of the fibers according to the invention are further objects of the invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2020
    Publication date: May 14, 2020
    Inventors: Hartmut Rüf, Clemens Bisjak, Gert Kroner
  • Use of cellulosic fibers for the manufacture of a nonwoven fabric
    Patent number: 10604897
    Abstract: This invention relates to the use of Lyocell fibers with a tendency to fibrillate for the manufacture of a nonwoven fibrous web material, in particular for the use in a wipe, by using a foam technique.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2020
    Assignee: Lenzing Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Gisela Goldhalm, Thomas Maier, Gert Kroner
  • POLYSACCHARIDE SUSPENSION, METHOD FOR ITS PREPARATION, AND USE THEREOF
    Publication number: 20200079932
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel stable colloidal polysaccharide suspension containing ?(1?3)-glucan, a cost-effective method for its preparation, and possible uses of these polysaccharide suspensions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2019
    Publication date: March 12, 2020
    Inventors: Martina OPIETNIK, Johann MÄNNER, Markus HAGER, Sigrid REDLINGER, Gert KRONER
  • Flame retardant cellulosic man-made fibers
    Patent number: 10577723
    Abstract: The invention relates to flame-retardant cellulosic man-made fibers containing a flame-retardant substance in the form of an oxidized condensate of a tetrakis hydroxyalkyl phosphonium salt with ammonia and/or a nitrogenous compound which contains one or several amine groups whereby the fiber has a tenacity of more than 18 cN/tex in a conditioned state. Production process and the use of the fibers according to the invention are further objects of the invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2020
    Assignee: Lenzing AG
    Inventors: Hartmut Rüf, Clemens Bisjak, Gert Kroner
  • Flame-retardant lyocell fibers and use thereof in flame barriers
    Patent number: 10400356
    Abstract: The present invention relates to flame-retardant Lyocell fibers which include incorporated inorganic additives which are particularly suited for use in flame barriers for articles of manufacture, such as mattresses and upholstered furniture applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2019
    Assignee: LENZING AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT
    Inventors: Hartmut Rüf, Gert Kroner, Peter Dobson, Johann Männer, Christoph Schrempf
  • POLYSACCHARIDE SUSPENSION, METHOD FOR ITS PREPARATION, AND USE THEREOF
    Publication number: 20190218373
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel stable colloidal polysaccharide suspension containing ?(1?3)-glucan, a cost-effective method for its preparation, and possible uses of these polysaccharide suspensions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2019
    Publication date: July 18, 2019
    Inventors: Martina OPIETNIK, Johann MÄNNER, Markus HAGER, Sigrid REDLINGER, Gert KRONER
  • POLYSACCHARIDE FIBERS AND METHOD FOR THE PRODUCTION THEREOF
    Publication number: 20190186049
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for the production of polysaccharide fibers which, as a fiber-forming substance, comprise a mixture of cellulose and ?(1?3)-glucan, as well as to the fibers made thereof and to their use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2019
    Publication date: June 20, 2019
    Inventors: Franz Dürnberger, Sigrid Redlinger, Christoph Schrempf, Hartmut Rüf, Heinrich Firgo, Gert Kroner
  • MODIFIED VISCOSE FIBER
    Publication number: 20190127888
    Abstract: The invention relates to a modified viscose fiber containing an incorporated material from algae. The fiber according to the invention is characterized by a wet modulus at an elongation of 5% in the wet state which complies with the following formula: wet modulus (cN)?0.5*?T, wherein T is the titer of the fiber in dtex.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2017
    Publication date: May 2, 2019
    Applicant: LENZING AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT
    Inventors: Heidrun Fuchs, Christoph Schönberger, Gert Kroner, Harald Schobesberger
  • Highly absorbent polysaccharide fiber and use thereof
    Patent number: 10220111
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for the production of highly absorbent polysaccharide fibers which contain a mixture of cellulose and ?(1?3)-glucan as a fiber-forming substance, as well as to the highly absorbent fibers made thereby, and to their use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2019
    Assignee: LENZING AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT
    Inventors: Thomas Röder, Gernot Kaindl, Sigrid Redlinger, Heinrich Firgo, Gert Kroner
  • Polysaccharide fibers and method for the production thereof
    Patent number: 10221502
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for the production of polysaccharide fibers which, as a fiber-forming substance, comprise a mixture of cellulose and ?(1?3)-glucan, as well as to the fibers made thereof and to their use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2019
    Assignee: LENZING AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT
    Inventors: Franz Dürnberger, Sigrid Redlinger, Christoph Schrempf, Hartmut Rüf, Heinrich Firgo, Gert Kroner