Patents by Inventor Holger Reinecke
Holger Reinecke 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: 11819185Abstract: A flexible endoscope for insertion into the human body includes a flexible section arranged in a distal end region of the endoscope. The endoscope further includes a tip segment distally adjoining the flexible section, the tip segment being controllable by at least one tension cord. A skeleton is formed in a flexible controllable section with guide elements that are movable relative to one another, each of which guides at least one tension cord laterally.Type: GrantFiled: April 22, 2021Date of Patent: November 21, 2023Assignee: Scholly Fiberoptic GMBHInventors: Matthias Kühn, Stefan Schröer, Michael Schwärzle, Johannes Bourbon, Lutz Labusch, Erwin Streck, Holger Reinecke
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Publication number: 20210330175Abstract: In the case of an endoscope, it is proposed that an investment composition consisting of a flexible, controllable section be anchored in a counter bearing, which forms a support surface for the respective flexible section.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 22, 2021Publication date: October 28, 2021Applicant: SCHÖLLY FIBEROPTIC GMBHInventors: Matthias Kühn, Stefan Schröer, Michael Schwärzle, Johannes Bourbon, Lutz Labusch, Erwin Streck, Holger Reinecke
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Publication number: 20210330178Abstract: It is proposed that, in the case of an endoscope, a skeleton be formed in a flexible, controllable section with guide elements that are movable relative to one another, each of which guides at least one tension cord laterally.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 22, 2021Publication date: October 28, 2021Applicant: SCHÖLLY FIBEROPTIC GMBHInventors: MATTHIAS KÜHN, STEFAN SCHRÖER, MICHAEL SCHWÄRZLE, JOHANNES BOURBON, LUTZ LABUSCH, ERWIN STRECK, HOLGER REINECKE
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Patent number: 11006049Abstract: A visualization module (1, 50, 100, 200), in particular for an endoscope (2), having an image sensor (3) and an illumination unit (4) for lighting a field of view of the image sensor (3), wherein the illumination unit (4) is arranged in the shadow of the image sensor (3) in the case of light that is incident perpendicularly on an end face (32) of the visualization module (1, 50, 100, 200), and the image sensor (3) and the illumination unit (4) are encapsulated at least partially in a transparent encapsulation material (5). A method for producing a visualization module (1, 50, 100, 200) is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: January 23, 2019Date of Patent: May 11, 2021Assignee: Schölly Fiberoptic GmbHInventors: Matthias Kuhn, Maximilian Gotz, Johannes Bourbon, Stefan Schroer, Holger Reinecke
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Patent number: 10793726Abstract: A method of applying at least one coating of at least one electrically insulating polymer to an applicator for currents, especially HF currents in surgery, the coating is produced by electrophoretic deposition from a suspension of the polymer in at least one organic solvent, wherein the applicators thus coated are especially clamps, pairs of tweezers or pairs of scissors which are used in the bipolar application technique of HF surgery. Polymers used are especially thermoplastic polymers, such as thermoplastic fluoropolymers, and more particularly polychlorotrifluoroethylene (PCTFE) or ethylene chlorotrifluoroethylene (ECTFE).Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2016Date of Patent: October 6, 2020Assignee: AESCULAP AGInventors: Christoph Rothweiler, Holger Reinecke, Dieter Weißhaupt
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Patent number: 10603451Abstract: A container for holding, dispensing and/or storing a preferably liquid medicament preparation is proposed, which comprises an inner space for the medicament preparation and an at least partially multi-layered wall structure defining the inner space, the wall structure comprising a first layer with a first through-opening of less than 40 ?m. Alternatively or additionally, the wall structure comprises a second and third layer, a second through-opening being provided in the second layer and the third layer covering or closing off the wall structure.Type: GrantFiled: November 19, 2015Date of Patent: March 31, 2020Assignee: BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM VETMEDICA GMBHInventors: Holger Reinecke, Benjamin Franzmann, Marcus Rainer Rahmel, Michael Aven, Stefen Schuy, Andree Jung
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Publication number: 20190246027Abstract: A visualization module (1, 50, 100, 200), in particular for an endoscope (2), having an image sensor (3) and an illumination unit (4) for lighting a field of view of the image sensor (3), wherein the illumination unit (4) is arranged in the shadow of the image sensor (3) in the case of light that is incident perpendicularly on an end face (32) of the visualization module (1, 50, 100, 200), and the image sensor (3) and the illumination unit (4) are encapsulated at least partially in a transparent encapsulation material (5). A method for producing a visualization module (1, 50, 100, 200) is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 23, 2019Publication date: August 8, 2019Applicant: Scholly Fiberoptic GmbHInventors: Matthias Kuhn, Maximilian Gotz, Johannes Bourbon, Stefan Schroer, Holger Reinecke
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Patent number: 10052627Abstract: A measuring arrangement comprising: a support element having a longitudinal axis, wherein a sensor for ascertaining a process variable of a gaseous or liquid fluid is arranged on the support element; and the sensor, wherein the sensor has a fluid duct, which extends within the sensor. The support element has a fluid duct, and for mechanical connection of the fluid duct with the fluid duct of the sensor a bonding layer, which extends over a portion of a surface of the support element and over a portion of a surface of the sensor. The bonding layer comprises at least one fluorinated polymer. The support element has for connection of the fluid duct of the support element with the fluid duct of the sensor, in each case, at least one connection element, which protrude from the support element perpendicularly to the longitudinal axis and which protrude inwardly into the fluid duct of the sensor.Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 2014Date of Patent: August 21, 2018Assignee: ENDRESS + HAUSER FLOWTEC AGInventors: Christof Huber, Hagen Feth, Frank Steinhoff, Holger Reinecke
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Publication number: 20180187027Abstract: A method of applying at least one coating of at least one electrically insulating polymer to an applicator for currents, especially HF currents in surgery, the coating is produced by electrophoretic deposition from a suspension of the polymer in at least one organic solvent, wherein the applicators thus coated are especially clamps, pairs of tweezers or pairs of scissors which are used in the bipolar application technique of HF surgery. Polymers used are especially thermoplastic polymers, such as thermoplastic fluoropolymers, and more particularly polychlorotrifluoroethylene (PCTFE) or ethylene chlorotrifluoroethylene (ECTFE).Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2016Publication date: July 5, 2018Inventors: Christoph Rothweiler, Holger Reinecke, Dieter Weißhaupt
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Publication number: 20170368274Abstract: A container for holding, dispensing and/or storing a preferably liquid medicament preparation is proposed, which comprises an inner space for the medicament preparation and an at least partially multi-layered wall structure defining the inner space, the wall structure comprising a first layer with a first through-opening of less than 40 ?m. Alternatively or additionally, the wall structure comprises a second and third layer, a second through-opening being provided in the second layer and the third layer covering or closing off the wall structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 19, 2015Publication date: December 28, 2017Applicant: Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica GmbHInventors: Holger REINECKE, Benjamin FRANZMANN, Marcus Rainer RAHMEL, Michael AVEN, Steffen SCHUY, Andree JUNG
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Patent number: 9664633Abstract: A resistive hydrogen sensor has at least two electrical connections and at least one resistance layer containing at least one suitable material for incorporating hydrogen, via which the electrical connections are connected to each other. The resistance layer adjoins at least one interface on a contact layer, which contains at least one chemical element from the fourth subgroup of the periodic table and/or carbon. The contact layer connected in series between the electrical connections to the resistance layer.Type: GrantFiled: January 27, 2009Date of Patent: May 30, 2017Assignee: Micronas GmbHInventors: Gilbert Erdler, Holger Reinecke, Claas Müller, Mirko Frank
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Patent number: 9543606Abstract: The present invention pertains to a fuel cell with a storage unit (4) for storing hydrogen (Hx), with a proton conductive layer, which covers a surface of the storage unit (4), and with a cathode (7) on a side of the proton conductive layer, which side is located opposite, wherein the storage unit (4) is directly coupled with an anode and/or the storage unit (4) is incorporated in a substrate (1) of a semiconductor. The storage unit (4) is preferably connected to the substrate (1) at least via a stress compensation layer (3).Type: GrantFiled: March 21, 2014Date of Patent: January 10, 2017Assignee: Micronas GmbHInventors: Mirko Lehmann, Claas Mueller, Holger Reinecke, Mirko Frank, Gilbert Erdler
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Publication number: 20160256867Abstract: A measuring arrangement comprising: a support element having a longitudinal axis, wherein a sensor for ascertaining a process variable of a gaseous or liquid fluid is arranged on the support element; and the sensor, wherein the sensor has a fluid duct, which extends within the sensor. The support element has a fluid duct, and for mechanical connection of the fluid duct with the fluid duct of the sensor a bonding layer, which extends over a portion of a surface of the support element and over a portion of a surface of the sensor. The bonding layer comprises at least one fluorinated polymer. The support element has for connection of the fluid duct of the support element with the fluid duct of the sensor, in each case, at least one connection element, which protrude from the support element perpendicularly to the longitudinal axis and which protrude inwardly into the fluid duct of the sensor.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 10, 2014Publication date: September 8, 2016Inventors: Christof Huber, Hagen Feth, Frank Steinhoff, Holger Reinecke
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Publication number: 20150352584Abstract: In the case of a high-pressure cleaning instrument (1), it is proposed to form a flexible portion (7) of a liquid passage (3) between an instrument tip (4) and an operating end (19) in links (8, 9, 10) which are connected to one another in an articulated manner, wherein adjacent links (8, 9, 10) are connected to one another via at least one joint (11, 21) in each case and each have a pressure-application surface (14, 27) on a joint head (15, 24), with which pressure application surface the respective at least one joint (11, 21) is fixed or can be fixed in the liquid passage (3) in a pressure-dependent manner by an internal pressure.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 2, 2015Publication date: December 10, 2015Applicant: SCHOLLY FIBEROPTIC GMBHInventors: Marcus Franz, Klaus Wolter, Matthias Kratschmer, Jochen Dietrich, Claas Muller, Holger Reinecke
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Patent number: 9093690Abstract: The invention relates to a sensor fuel cell that can be activated by a first substance (O2) in its environment. The sensor fuel cell includes a catalytically active anode, a cathode that has a cathode surface at least partially exposed to the environment, and a proton-conductive membrane located between the anode and the cathode so as to convey protons through from the anode to the cathode. An anode surface of the anode is at least partially exposed to the environment for access of at least one second substance (H2) from the environment to the anode. Such a disposition enables access of a first reactant in the form for example of oxygen from the ambient air to the cathode, and additionally access of a second reactant in the form for example of hydrogen from the ambient air to the free surface of the anode.Type: GrantFiled: November 6, 2008Date of Patent: July 28, 2015Assignee: Micronas GmbHInventors: Gilbert Erdler, Holger Reinecke, Claas Mueller, Mirko Frank
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Publication number: 20140205927Abstract: The present invention pertains to a fuel cell with a storage unit (4) for storing hydrogen (Hx), with a proton conductive layer, which covers a surface of the storage unit (4), and with a cathode (7) on a side of the proton conductive layer, which side is located opposite, wherein the storage unit (4) is directly coupled with an anode and/or the storage unit (4) is incorporated in a substrate (1) of a semiconductor. The storage unit (4) is preferably connected to the substrate (1) at least via a stress compensation layer (3).Type: ApplicationFiled: March 21, 2014Publication date: July 24, 2014Applicant: Micronas GmbHInventors: Mirko LEHMANN, Claas MUELLER, Holger REINECKE, Mirko FRANK, Gilbert ERDLER
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Patent number: 8715884Abstract: The present invention pertains to a fuel cell with a storage unit (4) for storing hydrogen (Hx), with a proton conductive layer, which covers a surface of the storage unit (4), and with a cathode (7) on a side of the proton conductive layer, which side is located opposite, wherein the storage unit (4) is directly coupled with an anode and/or the storage unit (4) is incorporated in a substrate (1) of a semiconductor. The storage unit (4) is preferably connected to the substrate (1) at least via a stress compensation layer (3).Type: GrantFiled: October 10, 2008Date of Patent: May 6, 2014Assignee: Micronas GmbHInventors: Mirko Lehmann, Claas Muller, Holger Reinecke, Mirko Frank, Gilbert Erdler
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Patent number: 8592091Abstract: In a method for producing a proton-conductive, structured electrolyte membrane, particularly for a fuel cell, a coating, which comprises at least one ion-conductive cross-linking component having at least one acid group and at least one photoactive substances interacting therewith, is applied onto a solid body surface. The coating is optically masked in that at least one region of the coating, in which the electrolyte membrane is supposed to be, is exposed such that the cross-linking component cross-links with the photoactive substances to form a polymer and/or copolymer network adhering to the solid body surface. At least one unexposed region of the coating is removed in order to structure the electrolyte membrane.Type: GrantFiled: January 10, 2011Date of Patent: November 26, 2013Assignee: Micronas GmbHInventors: Gilbert Erdler, Holger Reinecke, Mirko Frank, Claas Mueller, Jochen Kerres
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Publication number: 20120021323Abstract: The invention relates to a fuel cell (1) having a substrate (2) comprising an opening (10) and a layer stack (7) disposed on the substrate (2). Said stack comprises an electrode (3) designed as a self-supporting metal membrane covering the opening (10), said membrane being permeable to hydrogen atoms and blocking the passage of gaseous or liquid fuel, a counter electrode (6), and an electrolytelayer (4) adjoining a catalytic material and disposed between the electrode (3) and the counter electrotrode (6). In order to feed in a fuel comprising protons, the fuel cell (1) has a fuel supply device (14) connected to the electrode (3) by means of the opening (10). In order to feed in a reactant, a reactant supply device (15) is connected to the electrolyte layer (4) by means of the counter electrode (6). The reactant is suitable for reacting with the protons in order to generate electric current.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 16, 2009Publication date: January 26, 2012Inventors: Gilbert Erdler, Mirko Frank, Holger Reinecke, Claas Mueller
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Publication number: 20110241226Abstract: A method for producing a microfluid component includes: Producing a single polymer layer made of at least one plastic or a plastic composite and having a microfluid structure, fitting the polymer layer with at least one semiconductor element, and/or with at least one electronic component, and/or with an optical or optoelectronic component, sealing the microfluid structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 7, 2009Publication date: October 6, 2011Inventors: Holger Reinecke, Johanna May