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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Publication number: 20110217659Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 10, 2011Publication date: September 8, 2011Inventors: Gilbert ERDLER, Holger Reinecke, Mirko Frank, Claas Mueller, Jochen Kerres
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Patent number: 7963955Abstract: Foil bags are used as a primary packaging for liquids, the bags permitting the liquid to be taken therefrom without the application of a considerable amount of force. A container is provided for a medicinal liquid, the container being gas-tight and liquid-tight so that it is storable over many months. The container includes a collapsible foil bag on which a flange, which is stable in respect of shape, is disposed. The flange is designed for fitting onto a discharge connection member. The container can be disposed in a casing which is stable in respect of shape. The medicinal liquid does not come into contact with air and is protected from the effect of light. The medicinal liquid may be dispensed from the foil bag in many partial quantities over a prolonged period of time, with a respective partial amount thereof being converted into an aerosol by means of an atomizer.Type: GrantFiled: January 12, 2004Date of Patent: June 21, 2011Assignee: Boehringer Ingelheim International GmbHInventors: Bernhard Freund, Dieter Hochrainer, Heinrich Kladders, Bernd Zierenberg, Joachim Eicher, Johannes Geser, Martin Essing, Holger Reinecke
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Publication number: 20110136023Abstract: The present invention relates to an integrated hydride air accumulator system and method for manufacturing the same. More specifically, the present invention relates to an integrated hydride/air accumulator with an air electrode, a hydride storage and a counter electrode conductively connected with the hydride storage which is in electrical contact with an electrolyte and an ionically conductive membrane between the air electrode and the counter electrode.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 18, 2009Publication date: June 9, 2011Inventors: Christian Bretthauer, Holger Reinecke, Class Mueller
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Patent number: 7896264Abstract: A microstructured nozzle consists of a number of channels produced by microstructuring a plate-shaped member. In the nozzle the channels are located between projections which are arranged side by side in rows and project from a base plate. This microstructured base plate is covered with a cover plate. The channels are narrowly defined in terms of shape, cross sectional area and length. The nozzle contains a filter as the primary structure and a secondary structure downstream of the filter. The nozzle is used, for example, with an atomiser which produces an aerosol from a fluid containing a medicament.Type: GrantFiled: June 25, 2004Date of Patent: March 1, 2011Assignee: Boehringer Ingelheim International GmbHInventors: Joachim Eicher, Johannes Geser, Matthias Hausmann, Holger Reinecke
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Patent number: 7867405Abstract: A process for producing a multiplicity of microfluidic arrangements from a plate-shaped composite structure and an atomiser which is provided with such nozzle arrangements is proposed. Each arrangement has a groove structure which forms flow channels and the dimensions of which are in the micrometer range. The lines for optional subsequent mechanical separation of bridging groove structures are joined to each other and are partly or completely filled with a filling medium before mechanical machining. The medium is selected so that it is not removed from the groove structures either by the mechanical machining or by aids used during mechanical machining. Afterwards, however, the filling medium is removed from the groove structures by suitable measures. The groove structures are thereby prevented from becoming blocked due to mechanical contaminants.Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 2004Date of Patent: January 11, 2011Assignee: Boehringer Ingelheim Pharma GmbH & Co. KGInventors: Michael Spitz, Holger Reinecke
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Publication number: 20100160940Abstract: A surgical instrument has a shaft, an end effector comprising at least one movably mounted tool element and defining a longitudinal axis, and a force transmitting member mounted in the shaft for movement in the distal and proximal directions for transmitting an actuating force introduced at a proximal end of the instrument onto the end effector in order to move the at least one tool element from a first tool element position to a second tool element position and/or vice versa. The at least one tool element is pivotably mounted on a bearing shaft held on the shaft. The at least one tool element is connected by at least one articulation member, at least a section of which is flexible, to the force transmitting member in order to transmit the actuating force from the force transmitting member onto the at least one tool element.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 17, 2009Publication date: June 24, 2010Applicants: Aesculap AG, Albert-Ludwigs-Universitaet FreiburgInventors: Theodor Lutze, Dirk Schauer, Alexander Disch, Holger Reinecke, Claas Mueller
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Publication number: 20090325038Abstract: 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: October 10, 2008Publication date: December 31, 2009Applicant: MICRONAS GmbHInventors: Mirko Lehmann, Claas Muller, Holger Reinecke, Mirko Frank, Gilbert Erdler
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Patent number: 7588832Abstract: The technical problem of the invention is to improve the wetting of wood fibers with a binding agent. This technical problem is solved according to the present invention by a device for wetting wood fibers (10, 109) with a binding fluid, with a transport pipe (16, 105) for transporting the wood fibers (10, 109), with a fan (14, 106) for generating a transport air current, with a guide tube (17, 109) connected to the transport pipe (16, 105), with a fan (20, 110) for generating a conveying air current in the guide tube (17, 109), with means (27, 12) for supplying the binding fluid in the guide tube (17, 109). The invention also relates to a process for wetting wood fibers with a binding fluid.Type: GrantFiled: November 4, 2002Date of Patent: September 15, 2009Assignee: Fritz Egger GmbH & Co.Inventors: Walter Schiegl, Holger Reinecke, Michael Himmelreich, Hans-Dieter Kehrmann
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Publication number: 20090188316Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 27, 2009Publication date: July 30, 2009Applicant: Micronas GmbHInventors: Gilbert Erdler, Holger Reinecke, Claas Muller, Mirko Frank
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Publication number: 20090136815Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: November 6, 2008Publication date: May 28, 2009Inventors: Gilbert Erdler, Holger Reinecke, Claas Mueller, Mirko Frank
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Patent number: 7341208Abstract: A fluid can be discontinuously atomized with an atomizer of the present invention. The atomizer can include a helical spring, disk spring or gas spring, acting as a pressure spring, as an energy storage device, a cylinder, piston, two ducts and two valves. Atomization can be initiated manually by triggering a locking mechanism. The energy storage device can be disposed outside a storage container for the fluid. The energy storage device can be provided mechanical energy manually. Via the piston, the stored energy can exert pressure onto the fluid in the cylinder, which ranges from 1 MPa to 5 MPa (10 bar to 50 bar). Distribution of the droplet size in the atomized jet can be independent from the level of experience and behavior of the person actuating the atomizer, and can be adjusted in a reproducible manner. The mean droplet diameter can be smaller than about 50 micrometers. The mass flow of the fluid through the nozzle can be less than about 0.4 g/s.Type: GrantFiled: November 7, 2002Date of Patent: March 11, 2008Assignee: Boehringer Ingelheim Microparts GmbHInventors: Ralf-Peter Peters, Joachim Eicher, Holger Hollmann, Holger Reinecke, Stephen Terence Dunne
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Publication number: 20070210029Abstract: A process for producing a multiplicity of microfluidic arrangements from a plate-shaped composite structure and an atomiser which is provided with such nozzle arrangements is proposed. Each arrangement has a groove structure which forms flow channels and the dimensions of which are in the micrometer range. The lines for optional subsequent mechanical separation of bridging groove structures are joined to each other and are partly or completely filled with a filling medium before mechanical machining. The medium is selected so that it is not removed from the groove structures either by the mechanical machining or by aids used during mechanical machining. Afterwards, however, the filling medium is removed from the groove structures by suitable measures. The groove structures are thereby prevented from becoming blocked due to mechanical contaminants.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 13, 2004Publication date: September 13, 2007Applicant: Boehringer Ingelheim PharmaGmbH & Co. KGInventors: Michael Spitz, Holger Reinecke
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Publication number: 20050064169Abstract: The technical problem of the invention is to improve the wetting of wood fibers with a binding agent. This technical problem is solved according to the present invention by a device for wetting wood fibers (10, 109) with a binding fluid, with a transport pipe (16, 105) for transporting the wood fibers (10, 109), with a fan (14, 106) for generating a transport air current, with a guide tube (17, 109) connected to the transport pipe (16, 105), with a fan (20, 110) for generating a conveying air current in the guide tube (17, 109), with means (27, 12) for supplying the binding fluid in the guide tube (17, 109). The invention also relates to a process for wetting wood fibers with a binding fluid.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 4, 2002Publication date: March 24, 2005Inventors: Walter Schiegl, Holger Reinecke, Michael Himmelreich, Hans-Dieter Kehrmann
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Publication number: 20050001076Abstract: A microstructured nozzle consists of a number of channels produced by microstructuring a plate-shaped member. In the nozzle the channels are located between projections which are arranged side by side in rows and project from a base plate. This microstructured base plate is covered with a cover plate. The channels are narrowly defined in terms of shape, cross sectional area and length. The nozzle contains a filter as the primary structure and a secondary structure downstream of the filter. The nozzle is used, for example, with an atomiser which produces an aerosol from a fluid containing a medicament.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 25, 2004Publication date: January 6, 2005Applicant: Boehringer Ingelheim International GmbHInventors: Joachim Eicher, Johannes Geser, Matthias Hausmann, Holger Reinecke
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Publication number: 20040143235Abstract: Foil bags are used as a primary packaging for liquids, the bags permitting the liquid to be taken therefrom without the application of a considerable amount of force. A container is provided for a medicinal liquid, the container being gas-tight and liquid-tight so that it is storable over many months. The container includes a collapsible foil bag on which a flange, which is stable in respect of shape, is disposed. The flange is designed for fitting onto a discharge connection member. The container can be disposed in a casing which is stable in respect of shape. The medicinal liquid does not come into contact with air and is protected from the effect of light. The medicinal liquid may be dispensed from the foil bag in many partial quantities over a prolonged period of time, with a respective partial amount thereof being converted into an aerosol by means of an atomizer.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 12, 2004Publication date: July 22, 2004Applicant: Boehringer Ingelheim GmbHInventors: Bernhard Freund, Dieter Hochrainer, Heinrich Kladders, Bernd Zierenberg, Joachim Eicher, Johannes Geser, Martin Essing, Holger Reinecke
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Patent number: 6685691Abstract: Foil bags are used as a primary packaging for liquids, the bags permitting the liquid to be taken therefrom without the application of a considerable amount of force. A container is provided for a medicinal liquid, the container being gas-tight and liquid-tight so that it is storable over many months. The container includes a collapsible foil bag on which a flange, which is stable in respect of shape, is disposed. The flange is designed for fitting onto a discharge connection member. The container can be disposed in a casing which is stable in respect of shape. The medicinal liquid does not come into contact with air and is protected from the effect of light. The medicinal liquid may be dispensed from the foil bag in many partial quantities over a prolonged period of time, with a respective partial amount thereof being converted into an aerosol by means of an atomizer.Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 1999Date of Patent: February 3, 2004Assignee: Boehringer Ingelheim GmbHInventors: Bernhard Freund, Dieter Hochrainer, Heinrich Kladders, Bernd Zierenberg, Joachim Eicher, Johannes Geser, Martin Essing, Holger Reinecke
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Patent number: 6660151Abstract: A microstructured mold is produced from a solid body (metal, ceramic, glass, stone or monocrystalline material) by precision mechanical machining, additive or subtractive structuring. The mold insert is filled and covered by a flowable material and the solidified material is separated from the mold insert giving a microstructure element. The microstructure elements produced by the process have good material properties and can be prepared in a broad range of shapes and structures.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 1995Date of Patent: December 9, 2003Assignee: STEAG MicroParts GmbHInventors: Christoph Lessmöllmann, Joachim Eicher, Holger Reinecke
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Publication number: 20030209238Abstract: A fluid can be discontinuously atomized with an atomizer of the present invention. The atomizer can include a helical spring, disk spring or gas spring, acting as a pressure spring, as an energy storage device, a cylinder, piston, two ducts and two valves. Atomization can be initiated manually by triggering a locking mechanism. The energy storage device can be disposed outside a storage container for the fluid. The energy storage device can be provided mechanical energy manually. Via the piston, the stored energy can exert pressure onto the fluid in the cylinder, which ranges from 1 MPa to 5 MPa (10 bar to 50 bar). Distribution of the droplet size in the atomized jet can be independent from the level of experience and behavior of the person actuating the atomizer, and can be adjusted in a reproducible manner. The mean droplet diameter can be smaller than about 50 micrometers. The mass flow of the fluid through the nozzle can be less than about 0.4 g/s.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 7, 2002Publication date: November 13, 2003Applicant: STEAG microParts GmbHInventors: Ralf-Peter Peters, Joachim Eicher, Holger Hollmann, Holger Reinecke, Stephen Terence Dunne
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Patent number: 6517196Abstract: An inkjet printhead containing at least one ink channel communicating with a nozzle and defined between two opposed side walls; a membrane interconnecting the side walls; and actuating elements arranged adjacent to the membrane for deflecting the same, wherein the side walls and the membrane are formed by a one-piece member.Type: GrantFiled: April 18, 2000Date of Patent: February 11, 2003Assignee: Océ-Technologies B.V.Inventors: Anton Bruil, Marc Paul Schuwer, Franciscus J. H. M. van den Beucken, Ralf-Peter Peters, Ying Yu, Holger Reinecke
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Publication number: 20030007037Abstract: An inkjet printhead containing at least one ink channel communicating with a nozzle and defined between two opposed side walls; a membrane interconnecting the side walls; and actuating elements arranged adjacent to the membrane for deflecting the same, wherein the side walls and the membrane are formed by a one-piece member.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 9, 2002Publication date: January 9, 2003Applicant: OCE TECHNOLOGIES B.V.Inventors: Anton Bruil, Marc Paul Schuwer, Franciscus J.H.M. van den Beucken, Ralf-Peter Peters, Ying Yu, Holger Reinecke