Patents by Inventor Heinz Esch

Heinz Esch 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: 20070208127
    Abstract: A precipitated silica with the following physiochemical properties: BET surface area 35 m2/g to 350 m2/g BET/CTAB surface area ratio 0.8 to 1.1 Pore volume, PV 1.6 ml/g to 3.4 ml/g Silanol group density (V2 = NaOH 3 ml/(1.5 g) to 9.5 ml/(1.5 g) consumption) Average aggregate size 250 nm to 1500 nm CTAB surface area 30 m2/g to 350 m2/g DBP value 150 ml/100 g to 300 ml/100 g V2/V1 by Hg porosimetry 0.19 to 0.46 DBP/CTAB 1.2 to 3.5 is produced by reacting alkali silicate with mineral acids at temperatures of 60° C. to 95° C. while maintaining a pH of 7.5 to 10.5 and continuously stirring, continuing the reaction to a solids concentration in the precipitation suspension of 90 g/l to 120 g/l, adjusting the pH value to a value of less than or equal to 5, filtering out, washing, drying and optionally grinding or granulating the precipitated silica. The precipitated silica is used as a filler in vulcanizable rubber compounds and vulcanizates.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2006
    Publication date: September 6, 2007
    Inventors: Heinz Esch, Udo Gorl, Robert Kuhlmann, Ralf Rausch
  • Patent number: 7071257
    Abstract: Rubber compositions comprising a precipitated silica with the following physico-chemical properties: BET surface area ??35 to 350 m2/g BET/CTAB surface area ratio ?0.8 to 1.1 Pore volume, PV ?1.6 to 3.4 ml/g Silanol group density ??6 to 20 ml/(5 g) Average aggregate size ?250 to 1500 nm CTAB surface area ??30 to 350 m2/g DBP value ?150 to 300 ml/100 g V2/V1 by Hg porosimetry 0.19 to 0.46 DBP/CTAB ?1.2 to 3.5.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2006
    Assignee: Degussa AG
    Inventors: Heinz Esch, Udo Görl, Robert Kuhlmann, Ralf Rausch
  • Publication number: 20050282951
    Abstract: A precipitated silica with the following physicochemical properties: BET surface area 35 m2/g to 350 m2/g BET/CTAB surface area ratio 0.8 to 1.1 Pore volume, PV 1.6 ml/g to 3.4 ml/g Silanol group density 3 ml/(1.5 g) to 9.5 ml/(1.5 g) (V2 = NaOH consumption) Average aggregate size 250 nm to 1500 nm CTAB surface area 30 m2/g to 350 m2/g DBP value 150 ml/100 g to 300 ml/100 g V2/V1 by Hg porosimetry 0.19 to 0.46 DBP/CTAB 1.2 to 3.5 is produced by reacting alkali silicate with mineral acids at temperatures of 60° C. to 95° C. while maintaining a pH of 7.5 to 10.5 and continuously stirring, continuing the reaction to a solids concentration in the precipitation suspension of 90 g/l to 120 g/l, adjusting the pH value to a value of less than or equal to 5, filtering out, washing, drying and optionally grinding or granulating the precipitated silica. The precipitated silica is used as a filler in vulcanizable rubber compounds and vulcanizates.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2005
    Publication date: December 22, 2005
    Applicant: Degussa AG
    Inventors: Heinz Esch, Udo Gorl, Robert Kuhlmann, Ralf Rausch
  • Patent number: 6977065
    Abstract: A precipitated silica with the following physicochemical properties: BET surface area 35 m2/g to 350 m2/g BET/CTAB surface area ratio 0.8 to 1.1 Pore volume, PV 1.6 ml/g to 3.4 ml/g Silanol group density 3 ml/(1.5 g) to 9.5 ml/(1.5 g) (V2 = NaOH consumption) Average aggregate size 250 nm to 1500 nm CTAB surface area 30 m2/g to 350 m2/g DBP value 150 ml/100 g to 300 ml/100 g V2/V1 by Hg porosimetry 0.19 to 0.46 DBP/CTAB 1.2 to 3.5 is produced by reacting alkali silicate with mineral acids at temperatures of 60° C. to 95° C. while maintaining a pH of 7.5 to 10.5 and continuously stirring, continuing the reaction to a solids concentration in the precipitation suspension of 90 g/l to 120 g/l, adjusting the pH value to a value of less than or equal to 5, filtering out, washing, drying and optionally grinding or granulating the precipitated silica. The precipitated silica is used as a filler in vulcanizable rubber compounds and vulcanizates.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 1997
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2005
    Assignee: Degussa AG
    Inventors: Heinz Esch, Udo Görl, Robert Kuhlmann, Ralf Rausch
  • Publication number: 20020169248
    Abstract: Rubber compositions comprising a precipitated silica with the following physicochemical properties: 1 BET surface area   35 to 350 m2/g BET/CTAB surface area ratio  0.8 to 1.1 Pore volume, PV  1.6 to 3.4 ml/g Silanol group density (V2 =   6 to 20 ml NaOH consumption) Average aggregate size  250 to 1500 nm CTAB surface area   30 to 350 m2/g DBP value  150 to 300 ml/100 g V2/V1 by Hg porosimetry 0.19 to 0.46 DBP/CTAB  1.2 to 3.5.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2001
    Publication date: November 14, 2002
    Inventors: Heinz Esch, Udo Gorl, Robert Kuhlmann, Ralf Rausch
  • Patent number: 6214383
    Abstract: A precipitated silica which contains an active substance with a characteristic, delayed release of active substance is prepared by adding the active substance during preparation of the precipitated silica. The precipitated silica containing the active substance may be added to oral hygiene agents such as toothpastes, topical fluoride preparations, dental materials or medicinal chewing gums.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 1998
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2001
    Assignee: Degussa-Huls AG
    Inventors: Heinz Esch, Robert Kuhlmann, Matthias Neumüller, Karin Otto, Ralf Rausch, Klaus-Peter Thomas
  • Patent number: 5925708
    Abstract: A precipitated silica with the following physicochemical properties:______________________________________ BET surface area 35 to 350 m.sup.2 /g BET/CTAB surface area ratio 0.8 to 1.1 Pore volume, PV 1.6 to 3.4 ml/g Silanol group density (V2 = 6 to 20 ml NaOH consumption) Average aggregate size 250 to 1500 nm CTAB surface area 30 to 350 m.sup.2 /g DBP value 150 to 300 ml/100 g V.sub.2 /V.sub.1 by Hg porosimetry 0.19 to 0.46 DBP/CTAB 1.2 to 2.4. ______________________________________is produced by reacting alkali silicate with mineral acids at temperatures of 60 to 95.degree. C. while maintaining a pH of 7.5 to 10.5 and continuously stirring, continuing the reaction to a solids concentration in the precipitation suspension of 90 to 120 g/l, adjusting the pH value to a value of less than or equal to 5, filtering out, washing, drying and optionally grinding or granulating the precipitated silica. The precipitated silica is used as a filler in vulcanizable rubber compounds and vulcanizates.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 1997
    Date of Patent: July 20, 1999
    Assignee: Degussa Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Heinz Esch, Udo Gorl, Robert Kuhlmann, Ralf Rausch
  • Patent number: 5871867
    Abstract: Precipitated silica with a sodium sulphate content of 4 to 18 wt. %, particularly with the physical-chemical data:______________________________________ Sodium sulphate content: 4-14 wt. % BET surface area (DIN 66131): 100-190 m.sup.2 /g DBP absorption (anhydrous) 208-250 g/100 g (DIN 53601, ASTM D 2414): 3.0-6.5 wt. % (DIN ISO 787/II) Oversize with >63 .mu.m .ltoreq. 10.0 wt. % ALPINE air-jet sieve >150 .mu.m .ltoreq. 0.1 wt. % >250 .mu.m .ltoreq. 0.01 wt. % ______________________________________It is prepared by introducing hot water into a precipitation vessel, with stirring, adding water glass, then heating the mixture and maintaining the temperature throughout the remainder of the precipitation period. Water glass and sulphuric acid are added simultaneously during this process. The precipitated silica is then separated from the suspension and the filter cake containing sodium sulphate is dried in a spray drier and ground.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 1997
    Date of Patent: February 16, 1999
    Assignee: Degussa Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Ralf Rausch, Heinz Esch, Robert Kuhlmann, Guenter Tuerk, Karl Meier, Walter Meon
  • Patent number: 5859117
    Abstract: Precipitated silicas, characterized in that they have a CTAB surface area (in accordance with ASTM D 3765-92) of 200 to 400 m.sup.2 /g, a DBP index (in accordance with ASTM D 2414) between 230 and 380 ml/100 g as powder and 180-250 g/100 g as granulate, a silanol group density (V.sub.2 -NaOH consumption) of 20 to 30 ml and the following macropore size distribution which is typical of the surface area range involved, determined by means of Hg porosimetry (DIN 66 133) for specific pore size intervals (incremental mode of application):______________________________________ CTAB surface CTAB surface CTAB surface area range: area range: area range: 200-250 m.sup.2 /g 250-300 m.sup.2 /g 300-400 m.sup.2 /g Pore size interval ?nm! Hg consumption in ml/g of silica ______________________________________ 10-20 0.27-0.49 0.35-0.50 0.32-0.42 20-30 0.22-0.32 0.15-0.30 0.17-0.22 30-40 0.15-0.21 0.12-0.17 0.12-0.15 40-50 0.11-0.16 0.09-0.12 0.08-0.11 50-60 0.08-0.12 0.06-0.10 0.06-0.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 1997
    Date of Patent: January 12, 1999
    Assignee: Degussa Aktiengsellschaft
    Inventors: Udo Goerl, Andrea Hunsche, Robert Kuhlmann, Mustafa Siray, Heinz Esch
  • Patent number: 5846506
    Abstract: A precipitated silica with the following physicochemical properties:______________________________________ BET surface area 35 to 350 m.sup.2 /g BET/CTAB surface area ratio 0.8 to 1.1 Pore volume, PV 1.6 to 3.4 ml/g Silanol group density (V2 = 6 to 20 ml NaOH consumption) Average aggregate size 250 to 1500 nm CTAB surface area 30 to 350 m.sup.2 /g DBP value 150 to 300 ml/100 g V.sub.2 /V.sub.1 by Hg porosimetry 0.19 to 0.46 DBP/CTAB 1.2 to 2.4. ______________________________________is produced by reacting alkali silicate with mineral acids at temperatures of 60.degree. to 95.degree. C. while maintaining a pH of 7.5 to 10.5 and continuously stirring, continuing the reaction to a solids concentration in the precipitation suspension of 90 to 120 g/l, adjusting the pH value to a value of less than or equal to 5, filtering out, washing, drying and optionally grinding or granulating the precipitated silica. The precipitated silica is used as a filler in vulcanizable rubber compounds and vulcanizates.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 1997
    Date of Patent: December 8, 1998
    Assignee: Degussa Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Heinz Esch, Udo Gorl, Robert Kuhlmann, Ralf Rausch
  • Patent number: 5705137
    Abstract: Precipitated silicas, characterized in that they have a CTAB surface area (in accordance with ASTM D 3765-92) of 200 to 400 m.sup.2 /g, a DBP index (in accordance with ASTM D 2414) between 230 and 380 ml/100 g as powder and 180-250 g/100 g as granulate, a silanol group density (V.sub.2 -NaOH consumption) of 20 to 30 ml and the following macropore size distribution which is typical of the surface area range involved, determined by means of Hg porosimetry (DIN 66 133) for specific pore size intervals (incremental mode of application):______________________________________ CTAB surface CTAB surface CTAB surface area range: area range: area range: 200-250 250-300 300-400 Pore size m.sup.2 /g m.sup.2 /g m.sup.2 /g interval ?nm! Hg consumption in ml/g of silica ______________________________________ 10-20 0.27-0.49 0.35-0.50 0.32-0.42 20-30 0.22-0.32 0.15-0.30 0.17-0.22 30-40 0.15-0.21 0.12-0.17 0.12-0.15 40-50 0.11-0.16 0.09-0.12 0.08-0.11 50-60 0.08-0.12 0.06-0.10 0.06-0.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 1996
    Date of Patent: January 6, 1998
    Assignee: Degussa Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Udo Goerl, Andrea Hunsche, Robert Kuhlmann, Mustafa Siray, Heinz Esch
  • Patent number: 5484581
    Abstract: Precipitated silica which has a BET surface area of 10-130 m.sup.2 /g, a CTAB surface area of 10-70 m.sup.2 /g , an average particle diameter of 5-20 .mu.m, a Cu abrasion value in a 10% glycerol dispersion of 4-50 mg and thickening behavior in a CMC solution (20% dispersion) of 300-3500 mPa.multidot.s, is produced by simultaneously adding alkali silicate (weight modulus SiO.sub.2 :alkali oxide=2.5-3.9:1) and a mineral acid to an initial amount of water which has been adjusted to a pH value of 7.0 to 9.9 or 10.0 to 10.7 by the addition of water glass, holding the pH value constant between 7.0 and 9.9 or 10.0 to 10.7 during addition, wherein the initial precipitation temperature is 50.degree.-90.degree. C. and an increase in viscosity occurs after at most 25% of the duration of precipitation, adjusting the pH value to .ltoreq.6, preferably 3.5, once a silica content of greater than 120 g/l or greater than 150 g/l, preferably .gtoreq.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 1994
    Date of Patent: January 16, 1996
    Assignee: Degussa Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Heinz Esch, Robert Kuhlmann, Mattias Neumueller, Karin Otto, Ralf Rausch
  • Patent number: 5256196
    Abstract: A precipitated silica paste is produced by dispersing precipitated silica in silicon oil. During the hydrophobing of precipitated silicas, the precipitated silica paste is added as a hydrophobing agent in the suspension phase. The product is spray-dried, tempered and ground.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 1991
    Date of Patent: October 26, 1993
    Assignee: Degussa Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Marian Chjonowski, Werner Nagel, Karl Meier, Wolfgang Leonhardt, Heinz Esch
  • Patent number: 4495167
    Abstract: There are disclosed precipitated silicas which are characterized by the following physical-chemical data:______________________________________ A B C ______________________________________ BET-surface area m.sup.2 /g 400-600 400-600 400-600 according to DIN 66131 DBP-Number % 340-380 320-360 310-360 Bulk density according g/l 180-220 75-120 35-70 to DIN 53194 "ALPINE-Sieve Wt. % 25-60 <0.1 <0.01 Residue" >63 m.mu. ______________________________________Depending on the particle distribution curve, these precipitated silicas can be employed as silica carriers for active materials of all types, as antiblocking agents for polypropylene and polyethylene films, as thickening silica in specific polar systems in which pyrogenic silicas show little thickening capacity, as highly active matting agents for varnishes and as catalyst carriers as well as insulating materials.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 1982
    Date of Patent: January 22, 1985
    Assignee: Degussa Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Peter Nauroth, Heinz Esch, Gunter Turk
  • Patent number: 4308074
    Abstract: Finely divided precipitated silicic acid is obtained by the method of the invention.Compositions containing the finely divided precipitated silicic acid as a filler distributed in an elastomer such as an organopolysiloxane are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 1981
    Date of Patent: December 29, 1981
    Assignee: Deutsche Gold- und Silber-Scheideanstalt vormals Roessler
    Inventors: Peter Nauroth, Heinz Esch, Robert Kuhlmann, Rudolf Bode, Arthur Reisert, Harald Buhler, Gunter Turk
  • Patent number: 4273589
    Abstract: Finely divided precipitated silicic acid is obtained by the method of the invention.Compositions containing the finely divided precipitated silicic acid as a filler distributed in an elastomer such as an organopolysiloxane are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 1979
    Date of Patent: June 16, 1981
    Assignee: Deutsche Gold- und Silber-Scheideanstalt vormals Roessler
    Inventors: Peter Nauroth, Heinz Esch, Robert Kuhlmann, Rudolf Bode, Arthur Reisert, Buhler, Harald, Gunter Turk
  • Patent number: 4208316
    Abstract: Hydrophobic precipitated silicic acid is disclosed and its use as a reinforcing filler in plastic masses which are hardenable to form elastomers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 1978
    Date of Patent: June 17, 1980
    Assignee: Deutsche Gold- und Silber-Scheideanstalt Vormals Roessler
    Inventors: Peter Nauroth, Heinz Esch, Robert Kuhlmann, Rudolf Bode, Arthur Reisert, Harald Buhler, Gunter Turk