Patents by Inventor Harald Schmidt
Harald Schmidt 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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Publication number: 20240125762Abstract: A building material apparatus includes at least one building material transport part which follows a building material drum, wherein the building material transport part is designed to transport building material which is to be at least partially cured, and at least one part sensor. The part sensor is arranged on and/or in the building material transport part and is designed to detect at least one intensive variable, or at least one variable which corresponds at least to the intensive variable, of the building material in the building material transport part.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 15, 2022Publication date: April 18, 2024Inventor: Harald SCHMIDT
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Patent number: 11952489Abstract: A film is shown and described which contains 10 to 50 wt. % of a component A and 50 to 90 wt. % of a component B, based on the sum of the components A and B, component A being selected from the group consisting of polymers that are obtainable from ring-opening polymerization and have a glass transition temperature (Tg) lower than ?30° C. and component B being selected from the group consisting of thermoplastic aliphatic copolyesters and mixtures thereof, and the film having a total thickness of 1 to 200 ?m.Type: GrantFiled: March 26, 2018Date of Patent: April 9, 2024Assignee: BIO-TECH BIOLOGISCHE NATURVERPACKUNGEN GMBH & CO. KGInventors: Harald Schmidt, Johannes Mathar, Thorsten Roloff, Wolfgang Friedek
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Publication number: 20240102579Abstract: An electromagnetic valve for an anode supply of a fuel cell system, the electromagnetic valve configured as a purge or drain valve including an actuator including a magnet coil configured to electromagnetically actuate an armature, and a valve plunger operatively connected with the armature; a valve seat openable and closable as a function of an actuation of the valve plunger so that a media connection between an inlet and an outlet is controlled through a valve chamber, wherein the valve seat and the inlet are configured at a connection spout connected with the actuator, and wherein an additional magnet coil is provided as a heating coil.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 25, 2022Publication date: March 28, 2024Inventors: Harald Schmidt, Chris Lentz, Daniel Stanhope, Kenneth Parker
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Publication number: 20230265359Abstract: A composition contains at least one lipase selected from SEQ ID NO: 1 and its respective at least 60%, preferably at least 80%, more preferably at least 90%, especially preferably at least 95%, 98%, or 99%, homologues at the amino acid level; at least one biosurfactant; and optionally, at least one non-bio surfactant. The composition can be used to to remove fat and/or oil-containing stains from a surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 23, 2023Publication date: August 24, 2023Applicant: Evonik Operations GmbHInventors: Alexandra Trambitas, Hitesh Vashisht, Jochen Kleinen, Stefan Julian Liebig, Walter Pfefferle, Harald Schmidt
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Publication number: 20220297414Abstract: A multi-layer polymer film comprising at least one middle layer A, the polymeric constituents of which are soluble in aqueous solution, and at least one substantially water-impermeable covering layer B or C arranged above and/or below the at least one middle layer A, wherein the layers A, B and C independently of each other in each case comprise at least one thermoplastic polymer and at least one of the covering layers B and C comprises at least one polyhydroxyalkanoate. Processes for the production of the multi-layer polymer film according to the invention and its use for the production of molded parts, films or bags are furthermore presented and described.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 13, 2022Publication date: September 22, 2022Inventors: Ralf Hackfort, Johannes Mathar, Frank Rörthmans, Harald Schmidt, Christoph Hess
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Patent number: 11358378Abstract: A multi-layer polymer film comprising at least one middle layer A, the polymeric constituents of which are soluble in aqueous solution, and in each case at least one substantially water-impermeable covering layer B, C arranged above and below the at least one middle layer A, wherein the layers A, B and C independently of each other in each case comprise at least one thermoplastic polymer and at least one of the covering layers B and C comprises at least one polyhydroxyalkanoate is presented and described. Processes for the production of the multi-layer polymer film according to the invention and its use for the production of molded parts, films or bags are furthermore presented and described.Type: GrantFiled: November 19, 2015Date of Patent: June 14, 2022Assignee: BIO-TEC BIOLOGISCHE NATURVERPACKUNGEN GMBH & CO. KG.Inventors: Ralf Hackfort, Johannes Mathar, Frank Rörthmans, Harald Schmidt, Christoph Hess
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Patent number: 11331838Abstract: A system is disclosed for micro-molding articles. The system melts and pre-pressurizes thermoplastic material to a first level, within a plasticizing barrel. The melt pressure of the thermoplastic material is manipulated to a second level, within a hot runner. The melt pressure of the thermoplastic material is manipulated to an ultra-cavity packing pressure within a valve gate nozzle.Type: GrantFiled: November 23, 2021Date of Patent: May 17, 2022Assignee: Westfall Acquisition III, Inc.Inventor: Harald Schmidt
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Publication number: 20220080640Abstract: A system is disclosed for micro-molding articles. The system melts and pre-pressurizes thermoplastic material to a first level, within a plasticizing barrel. The melt pressure of the thermoplastic material is manipulated to a second level, within a hot runner. The melt pressure of the thermoplastic material is manipulated to an ultra-cavity packing pressure within a valve gate nozzle.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 23, 2021Publication date: March 17, 2022Inventor: Harald Schmidt
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Patent number: 11235497Abstract: A process is presented and described for the production of moldings, comprising the steps of (a) providing a polymer composition comprising from 1 to 99% by weight of polyhydroxyalkanoate and from 1 to 99% by weight of starch-containing polymer; (b) homogenizing the polymer composition with use of thermal and/or mechanical energy; (c) introducing the polymer composition into a mold; (d) molding the molding in the mold; and (e) removing the molding from the mold. The process described is in particular suitable for the production of hard capsules.Type: GrantFiled: December 23, 2015Date of Patent: February 1, 2022Assignee: BIO-TEC BIOLOGISCHE NATURVERPACKUNGEN GMBH, & CO. KGInventors: Harald Schmidt, Christoph Hess, Wolfgang Friedek
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Patent number: 11213987Abstract: A method is disclosed for micro-molding articles. The method comprises melting and pre-pressurizing thermoplastic material to a first level, within a plasticizing barrel. The melt pressure of the thermoplastic material is manipulated to a second level, within a hot runner. The melt pressure of the thermoplastic material is manipulated to an ultra-cavity packing pressure within a valve gate nozzle.Type: GrantFiled: April 3, 2018Date of Patent: January 4, 2022Assignee: Westfall Acquisition III, Inc.Inventor: Harald Schmidt
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Patent number: 11208551Abstract: A polymer composition is presented and described and includes, based on the total weight of the polymer composition, the following components: a. from 15 to 70% by weight of PLLA, b. from 0.1 to 15% by weight of PDLA, c. from 5 to 40% by weight of polyester, and d. from 5 to 40% by weight of organic or inorganic filler. These polymer compositions can be biodegradable, comprise mainly bio-based carbon, and have an increased heat deflection temperature. These polymer compositions can moreover be used in specific processes in order to produce molded parts, films, or fibers which by virtue of their high heat deflection temperature can also be used as containers for coffee-preparation systems.Type: GrantFiled: February 2, 2015Date of Patent: December 28, 2021Assignee: BIO-TEC BIOLOGISCHE NATURVERPACKUNGEN GMBH & CO. KGInventors: Harald Schmidt, Christoph Hess, Wolfgang Friedek, Ralph Beckmann
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Publication number: 20210170656Abstract: A method is disclosed for micro-molding articles. The method comprises melting and pre-pressurizing thermoplastic material to a first level, within a plasticizing barrel. The melt pressure of the thermoplastic material is manipulated to a second level, within a hot runner. The melt pressure of the thermoplastic material is manipulated to an ultra-cavity packing pressure within a valve gate nozzle.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 3, 2018Publication date: June 10, 2021Inventor: Harald Schmidt
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Publication number: 20210130606Abstract: A film is shown and described which comprises 10-90 wt. % of a component A and 10-90 wt. % of a component B, based on the sum of the components A and B, A being a polyhydroxyalkanoate and B being an aliphatic copolyester composed of at least one diol component and at least one dicarboxylic acid component, and the film having a total thickness of 1 to 200 ?m.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 26, 2018Publication date: May 6, 2021Inventors: Wolfgang Friedek, Johannes Mathar, Thorsten Roloff, Harald Schmidt
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Publication number: 20210021113Abstract: A cable receiving device for a cable harness, comprising: a magnetic element for absorbing electromagnetic radiation, and a plastic molded part, wherein the plastic molded part comprises a cable guiding section for guiding a cable strand of the cable harness and a receiving section for receiving the magnetic element, and wherein the magnetic element is fastened in or on the receiving section in a form-locking manner and/or a material-fit manner.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 25, 2019Publication date: January 21, 2021Inventors: Harald SCHMIDT, Jochen RÜHRSEITZ
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Patent number: 10654391Abstract: A vehicle with a cargo bed comprises an adapter element arranged in a movable manner along the cargo bed. A support element for at least one functional element is detachably fixed on the adapter element. A guide system for the adapter element comprises at least two parallel guide rails. The adapter element comprises at least two guide elements which engage in the guide rails. At least one guide rail comprises a retaining bead laterally projecting into a guide groove of the guide rail. At least one guide element fixed to the adapter element engages behind the retaining bead, such that a lifting of the adapter element is prevented by the guide rail. The adapter element comprises at least one braking device, which can be brought into operative connection with the cargo bed in order to prevent a displacement of the adapter element on the cargo bed.Type: GrantFiled: May 14, 2018Date of Patent: May 19, 2020Assignee: Greiner Schaltanlagen GmbHInventors: Hans-Joachim Greiner, Harald Schmidt
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Publication number: 20200056037Abstract: A film is shown and described which contains 10 to 50 wt. % of a component A and 50 to 90 wt. % of a component B, based on the sum of the components A and B, component A being selected from the group consisting of polymers that are obtainable from ring-opening polymerization and have a glass transition temperature (Tg) lower than ?30° C. and component B being selected from the group consisting of thermoplastic aliphatic copolyesters and mixtures thereof, and the film having a total thickness of 1 to 200 ?m.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 26, 2018Publication date: February 20, 2020Inventors: Harald Schmidt, Johannes Mathar, Thorsten Roloff, Wolfgang Friedek
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Patent number: 10421988Abstract: The method includes binding living cells to magnetic particles, adding them to a sensor array, uniformly distributing over the sensor array, magnetically fixing the magnetic particles having the bound cells over the sensor array, and adding substances to maintain and/or improve the cell vitality to the sensory array, and/or adding substances to worsen the cell vitality to the sensor array. The assembly includes a sensor array composed of sensors, which are designed to be in direct fluidic contact with a fluid, and a device for generating a magnetic field over the sensor array. A layer that comprises magnetic particles and living cells is formed on the sensor array.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2010Date of Patent: September 24, 2019Assignee: SIEMENS AKTIENGESELLSCHAFTInventors: Walter Gumbrecht, Markus Klöpzig, Peter Paulicka, Harald Schmidt, Manfred Stanzel
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Publication number: 20190010063Abstract: A deionization device for liquids includes a first chamber for a first ion exchange agent that has a first intake opening and a first discharge opening. A second chamber for a second ion exchange agent has a second intake opening and a second discharge opening. A line connects the first chamber and the second chamber that has a third intake opening and a third discharge opening. The third intake opening is dedicated to the first discharge opening of the first chamber and the third discharge opening is dedicated to the second intake opening of the second chamber. The line also has a first regeneration opening for a first regeneration liquid, wherein the first regeneration opening can be closed for deionization, and wherein the line can be closed for regenerating the deionization device such that the third intake opening can be isolated from the third discharge opening.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2016Publication date: January 10, 2019Inventor: Harald Schmidt
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Publication number: 20180345637Abstract: A multi-layer polymer film comprising at least one middle layer A, the polymeric constituents of which are soluble in aqueous solution, and in each case at least one substantially water-impermeable covering layer B, C arranged above and below the at least one middle layer A, wherein the layers A, B and C independently of each other in each case comprise at least one thermoplastic polymer and at least one of the covering layers B and C comprises at least one polyhydroxyalkanoate is presented and described. Processes for the production of the multi-layer polymer film according to the invention and its use for the production of molded parts, films or bags are furthermore presented and described.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 19, 2015Publication date: December 6, 2018Inventors: Ralf Hackfort, Johannes Mathar, Frank Rörthmans, Harald Schmidt, Christoph Hess
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Patent number: 10131783Abstract: The invention relates to a polymer compound which, based on the total weight of the polymer compound, comprises at least the following components: (a) 5 to 50 wgt.-% destructed starch and/or starch derivative, (b) 20 to 70 wgt.-% aliphatic-aromatic copolymer, (c) 10 to 50 wgt.-% polyhydroxyalkanoate and (d) 3 to 25 wgt.-% polyactic acid. Such polymer compounds are characterized by a high ratio of bio-based carbon and exhibit no significant embrittlement or worsening of the mechanical properties profile, despite the presence of increased volumes of polyhydroxyalkanoate, even after storage. The invention further relates to production methods for the polymer compound according to the invention, and use thereof in the production of films, molded parts or fibers.Type: GrantFiled: April 8, 2014Date of Patent: November 20, 2018Assignee: BIO-TEC BIOLOGISCHE NATURVERPACKUNGEN GMBH & CO. KGInventors: Harald Schmidt, Christoph Hess, Christophe Bréso, Ralf Hackfort, Frank Rörthmans, Wolfgang Friedek