Patents by Inventor Joerg Zimmermann

Joerg Zimmermann 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).

  • SETTING RETARDER FOR HYDRATE-FORMING BINDERS
    Publication number: 20130289169
    Abstract: A method for producing a setting retarder for hydrate-forming binders, wherein a) a first reactant A, comprising an amino acid and/or an amino acid derivative, is reacted with b) a second reactant C, including an amine-free carboxylic acid and/or an amine-free carboxylic acid derivative, to form a reaction product, characterized in that the reaction is carried out at a pH value of 7.5-11.5 and the pH value is held constant in the specified range of 7.5-11.5 during the reaction. In order to hold the pH value constant in the specified range and to avoid fluctuations, in one process step an aqueous solution of reactant A is prepared and a pH of 7.5-11.5, preferably 8-11, in particular 8.5-10.5, is set by adding a base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2012
    Publication date: October 31, 2013
    Applicant: SIKA TECHNOLOGY AG
    Inventors: Christina Hampel, Joerg Zimmermann
  • POLYMER MADE FROM MALEIC ACID, ALLYL ETHER, AND VINYL ACETATE AND THE PREPARATION AND USE OF SAID POLYMER
    Publication number: 20130253097
    Abstract: The invention relates to comb polymers made from maleic acid or derivatives thereof, allyl ethers, and vinyl acetate, and the preparation thereof by free-radical polymerization at a reaction temperature of 10° C. to 50° C. The invention relates further to the use of such comb polymers to improve the workability of hydraulically setting compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2011
    Publication date: September 26, 2013
    Applicant: SIKA TECHNOLOGY AG
    Inventors: Ueli Sulser, Lukas Frunz, Joerg Zimmermann
  • Hydrogen supplies and related methods
    Patent number: 8522835
    Abstract: A hydrogen source comprises a first hydrogen reservoir for containing hydrogen in a first form and a second hydrogen reservoir for containing hydrogen in a second form different from the first form. The hydrogen source comprises a means for converting hydrogen from the first form to hydrogen gas and transferring the hydrogen gas from the first hydrogen reservoir to the second hydrogen reservoir. An interface is provided for transferring hydrogen from the second hydrogen reservoir to a hydrogen reservoir in a portable device. The interface comprises a fluidic coupling. The hydrogen source may be used to provide hydrogen fuel to a wide range of portable devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2013
    Assignee: Société BIC
    Inventors: Gerard F. McLean, Joerg Zimmermann
  • Combined chemistry hydrogen generation system
    Patent number: 8449757
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention relate to an apparatus or hydrogen generating system including a galvanic or first hydrogen generator and a thermally-activated or second hydrogen generator connectable to one another.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2013
    Assignee: Societe BIC
    Inventors: Gerard F McLean, Joerg Zimmermann
  • REGULATOR MOLECULE
    Publication number: 20130109819
    Abstract: The invention relates to a mono-substituted phosphinic acid and to the use thereof as a regulator in radical polymerization. Such regulators do not result in the formation of poorly soluble salts, and in addition, the polymers produced with the regulators according to the invention are characterized by a uniform polymerization degree having a narrow size distribution. In addition, the invention relates to a method for producing such mono-substituted phosphinic acids.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2011
    Publication date: May 2, 2013
    Applicant: SIKA TECHNOLOGY AG
    Inventors: Ueli Sulser, Lukas Frunz, Jörg Zimmermann
  • PORTABLE FUEL CELL POWER SOURCE
    Publication number: 20130095399
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention relate to a portable fuel cell power source including an expandable enclosure, a first reactant contained within the enclosure, one or more fuel cells and a fluid port positioned in the expandable enclosure and adapted to be in fluidic communication with the one or more fuel cells. The enclosure may also include an opening to insert a second reactant. When the first reactant is contacted with the second reactant a fuel is generated for use with one or more of the fuel cells. The volume of the portable fuel cell power source in a collapsed state may be smaller than the volume of the amount of first reactant and second reactant needed to substantially consume the first reactant in a fuel generation reaction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2012
    Publication date: April 18, 2013
    Applicant: Société BIC
    Inventors: Gerard F. McLean, Joerg Zimmermann, Jeremy Schrooten
  • Tray and hood package
    Patent number: 8418854
    Abstract: A package (10) comprising a tray component (20) and a hood component (30) containing a plurality of products (40). The tray component comprises a bottom panel (21) and at least two opposed outer side panels (22, 23). The hood component (30) is placed within the tray component (20), comprises a top panel (31) and at least two inner side panels (32, 33), wherein said two inner side panels placed respectively in face to face relation with said two outer side panels of said tray component. When no load is applied on the top panel, a gap (G) separates the products from the top panel, and when a load of 1.50 N/cm2 is applied uniformly on the top panel (31), the inner side panels (32, 33) bend inwardly towards the products (40), so that the inner side panels come in contact with the products without the top panel coming in contact with the products.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2013
    Assignee: The Procter and Gamble Company
    Inventors: Joerg Zimmermann, Ibrahim Ulas
  • Fuels for Fuel Cells
    Publication number: 20130043125
    Abstract: A hydrogen generation system comprising a solid fuel that reacts with an aqueous liquid to generate hydrogen is disclosed. The solid fuel comprises first metallic particles coated by smaller second metallic particles, such that multiple galvanic cells are formed on a surface of the first metallic particles between the metals in the first metallic particles and the second metallic particles. The first metallic particles can be further covered by smaller third particles. An example of the solid fuel is hybrid particles formed by larger magnesium particles coated by smaller iron and silicon particles. The solid fuel may also include salt such as sodium chloride and/or a fire retardant such as potassium chloride. The salt may be added to the aqueous liquid instead. The solid fuel can be formed into fuel pellets, or can be suspended in a suspension agent to form slurries or gels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2012
    Publication date: February 21, 2013
    Applicant: Societe BIC
    Inventors: Laura Gill, Jeremy Schrooten, Mikhail Gurin, Sally Seaman, Joerg Zimmermann, Tao Wang, Will Skrivan
  • Composite fluid storage unit with internal fluid distribution feature
    Patent number: 8372561
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention relate to a fluid storage unit comprising a composite fluid storage material and one or more internal fluid distribution features. The one or more internal fluid distribution features increase the homogeneity of fluid interaction within the composite fluid storage material, benefiting a number of properties and functions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2013
    Assignee: Societe BIC
    Inventors: Joerg Zimmermann, Tristan Sloan, Mikhail Gurin
  • Composite hydrogen storage material and methods related thereto
    Patent number: 8372184
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention relate to a composite hydrogen storage material comprising active material particles and a binder, wherein the binder immobilizes the active material particles sufficient to maintain relative spatial relationships between the active material particles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2013
    Assignee: Societe BIC
    Inventor: Joerg Zimmermann
  • Pressure Regulator Assembly
    Publication number: 20130025710
    Abstract: Pressure regulator assemblies that are overall small in size, have a thin form factor, can be repeatedly manufactured at relatively low cost and which can avoid the use of poppet valves, pivots, sliding members or rubber and metal diaphragms are disclosed. These pressure regulator assemblies can find utility in small or micro-fluidic applications, such as fuel cell systems, for example. The fluid to be regulated by the assemblies can be a liquid or gas.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2011
    Publication date: January 31, 2013
    Applicant: Societe BIC
    Inventor: Joerg Zimmermann
  • ADDITIVE FOR HYDRAULICALLY SETTING SYSTEMS WITH IMPROVED PROCESSING
    Publication number: 20130030087
    Abstract: A comb polymer and use thereof for improving the processing of hydraulically setting compositions. The comb polymer has ester, amide and/or ether groups on side chains bound to a main chain and the main chain has at least one acrylic acid unit A or a salt thereof and at least one methacrylic acid unit M or a salt thereof. Processes for producing a hydraulically setting composition with longer processing time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2012
    Publication date: January 31, 2013
    Applicant: Sika Technology AG
    Inventors: Ueli SULSER, Christina Hampel, Jörg Zimmermann
  • Devices for managing heat in portable electronic devices
    Patent number: 8361668
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention relate to a heat management system for a portable electronic device. The system includes at least one fuel cell, at least one electrical power consumer electrically connected to the at least one fuel cell, an endothermic fuel system configured to provide fuel to the at least one fuel cell and at least one thermal transmission path thermally coupling the at least one electrical power consumer and the endothermic fuel system. At least a portion of heat produced by the electrical power consumer is transferred to the endothermic fuel system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2013
    Assignee: Societe BIC
    Inventors: Gerard F McLean, Joerg Zimmermann
  • PORTABLE FUEL CELL SYSTEMS AND METHODS THEREFOR
    Publication number: 20120321918
    Abstract: A fuel cell system including, among other things, one or more of a fuel cell, a fuel reservoir, a current collecting circuit, a plenum, or a system cover. The fuel reservoir is configured to store fuel, and may include a regulator for controlling an output fuel pressure and a refueling port. A surface of the fuel reservoir may be positioned adjacent a first fuel cell portion. The current collecting circuit is configured to receive and distribute fuel cell power and may be positioned adjacent a second fuel cell portion. The plenum may be formed when the fuel reservoir and the first fuel cell portion are coupled or by one or more flexible fuel cell walls. The system cover allows air into the system and when combined when a fuel pressure in the plenum, may urge contact between the fuel cell and the current collecting circuit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 19, 2012
    Publication date: December 20, 2012
    Applicant: Societe BIC
    Inventors: Gerard F. McLean, Jeremy Schrooten, Joerg Zimmermann, Mark Petersen, Paul Sobejko
  • Portable fuel cell power source
    Patent number: 8329348
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention relate to a portable fuel cell power source including an expandable enclosure, a first reactant contained within the enclosure, one or more fuel cells and a fluid port positioned in the expandable enclosure and adapted to be in fluidic communication with the one or more fuel cells. The enclosure may also include an opening to insert a second reactant. When the first reactant is contacted with the second reactant a fuel is generated for use with one or more of the fuel cells. The volume of the portable fuel cell power source in a collapsed state may be smaller than the volume of the amount of first reactant and second reactant needed to substantially consume the first reactant in a fuel generation reaction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2012
    Assignee: Societe BIC
    Inventors: Gerard F. McLean, Joerg Zimmermann, Jeremy Schrooten
  • FLUID MANIFOLD AND METHOD THEREFOR
    Publication number: 20120264036
    Abstract: A electrochemical cell system includes a fluid manifold having a layered structure. The fluid manifold includes at least one conduit layer having a first side and a second side. The at least one conduit layer has at least one conduit channel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2012
    Publication date: October 18, 2012
    Applicant: Societe BIC
    Inventors: Jeremy Schrooten, Paul Sobejko, Joerg Zimmermann
  • CELLULAR RESERVOIR AND METHODS RELATED THERETO
    Publication number: 20120255877
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention relate to a reservoir assembly for use in a device, such as a fuel cell system, hydride storage system, hydrogen compressor system, heat pump system or air conditioner system. The assembly includes a first cellular component interconnected with at least a second cellular component in which the interconnected cellular components are arranged together to substantially fill an available device space, one or more end caps coupled to a portion of the first or the second cellular components, one or more external ports for adding or removing a fluid from the reservoir in which the external ports are positioned in one or more of the end caps or cellular components, and one or more internal ports in which each internal port fluidly connects the first interconnected cellular component to at least the second interconnected cellular component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2012
    Publication date: October 11, 2012
    Applicant: Société BIC
    Inventor: Joerg Zimmermann
  • HYDROGEN SUPPLIES AND RELATED METHODS
    Publication number: 20120255637
    Abstract: A hydrogen source comprises a first hydrogen reservoir for containing hydrogen in a first form and a second hydrogen reservoir for containing hydrogen in a second form different from the first form. The hydrogen source comprises a means for converting hydrogen from the first form to hydrogen gas and transferring the hydrogen gas from the first hydrogen reservoir to the second hydrogen reservoir. An interface is provided for transferring hydrogen from the second hydrogen reservoir to a hydrogen reservoir in a portable device. The interface comprises a fluidic coupling. The hydrogen source may be used to provide hydrogen fuel to a wide range of portable devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2012
    Publication date: October 11, 2012
    Applicant: Societe BIC
    Inventors: Gerard Francis McLean, Joerg Zimmermann
  • METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR REFUELING REVERSIBLE HYDROGEN-STORAGE SYSTEMS
    Publication number: 20120251913
    Abstract: A method for refilling a hydrogen reservoir comprising a first hydrogen-storing material comprises establishing a fluid connection between the hydrogen reservoir and a cartridge containing a second hydrogen-storing material. The second hydrogen-storing material releases hydrogen at a pressure sufficient to charge the first hydrogen-storing material. Some embodiments involve heating the second hydrogen-storing material and/or allowing heat to flow between the first and second hydrogen-storing materials.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 2, 2012
    Publication date: October 4, 2012
    Applicant: Societe BIC
    Inventors: Gerard Francis McLean, Joerg Zimmermann, Duhane Lam
  • STATE OF CHARGE INDICATOR AND METHODS RELATED THERETO
    Publication number: 20120198917
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention relate a charge indicator for determining the mass of a fluid contained within a fluid enclosure, wherein the charge indicator responds to a deformation of a solid component in contact with the fluid and wherein the deformation is a function of the mass of fluid contained within the fluid enclosure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2012
    Publication date: August 9, 2012
    Applicant: Societe BIC
    Inventors: Gerard F. McLean, Joerg Zimmermann