Patents by Inventor Karl Meier

Karl Meier 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: 20030130379
    Abstract: A hydrophobic precipitated silica is prepared by a process comprising:
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2002
    Publication date: July 10, 2003
    Applicant: Degussa AG
    Inventors: Christian Panz, Karl Meier, Ralf Stoffels, Helga Obladen, Ralf Schmoll
  • Publication number: 20020102198
    Abstract: A precipitated silica having the following physico-chemical characteristics: 1 pH (5% in water) (ISO 787-9) 3-8 BET surface area (DIN 66131) (m2/g) 400-600 DBP absorption value (DIN 53601, (g/100 g) 380-420 in relation to dried substance) Tapped density (ISO 787-11) (g/l) 100-200 ALPINE sieve residue > 63&mgr; (ISO 8130-1) (%) 0.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 26, 2001
    Publication date: August 1, 2002
    Applicant: Degussa AG
    Inventors: Robert Kuhlmann, Karl Meier
  • Patent number: 6305435
    Abstract: The weaving machine contains an insertion system for a plurality of generally different weft threads, which comprises for each weft thread a thread supply (2), a thread store (3) and a color selector (4) for the selective serving of the weft threads as well as a rapier (10) for inserting the served weft thread. At least one common thread brake (7) is provided for all weft threads (1) in order to brake the respective served weft thread (1) during the insertion as required. In addition to the simple mechanical construction, the simple handling and controlling are seen as advantageous.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2001
    Assignee: Sulzer Textil AG
    Inventors: Karl Meier, Dietmar Markward
  • Patent number: 6215068
    Abstract: A line guiding assembly is provided having lines that are held together by a common line bundling apparatus. The line bundling apparatus has disposed on its outside a sliding apparatus which acts in the longitudinal direction of the lines. The sliding apparatus prevents friction between an upper length portion and a lower length portion of a line assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 1997
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2001
    Assignee: Kabelschlepp GmbH
    Inventor: Karl Meier
  • Patent number: 6191122
    Abstract: A partially hydrophobic precipitated silica having a methanol wettability of 10 to 49%, in particular with a DBP uptake on a dry basis of greater than 250 g/100 g and a mean particle size of 1 to 12 &mgr;m and/or a carbon content of 0.3 to 1.85% and/or a loss on drying of 2.6 to 10.0% and/or a pH value of 5.5 to 10.0, is prepared by mixing the amount of water-repellent agent with the precipitated silica suspension at very short residence time and low pH value, filtering off the solid substance, washing free of salt, drying, post-treating thermally and milling. The partially hydrophobic precipitated silica can be used in active substance formulations and active substance formulations of hydrolysis-sensitive substance and in defoaming agents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 1997
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2001
    Assignee: Degussa Hüls Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Heinz-Günter Lux, Karl Meier, Astrid Müller, Rolf Oelmüller, Anja Ramb
  • Patent number: 6077466
    Abstract: A process for preparing microporous separating elements for batteries by intensive mixing of a high molecular weight polyethylene with a precipitated silica having specific chemical and physical characteristics, a process liquid and a stabilizer to form a powder mixture, which is extruded to form a film, from which the process liquid is removed, thereby leaving the desired microporous separating elements which are recovered.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 1998
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2000
    Assignee: Degussa-Huls AG
    Inventors: Gunter Turk, Gerold Schmidt, Mustafa Siray, Karl Meier
  • 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: 5851502
    Abstract: Precipitated silica with the following physical-chemical characteristics:______________________________________ BET surface: DIN 66131 100-130 m.sup.2 /g DBP absorption DIN 53601 .gtoreq.275 g/100 g (anhydrous) ASTM D 2414 Loss on drying DIN ISO 787/II (2 h/105.degree. C.) ASTM D 280 3.5-5.5 wt. % JIS K 5101/21 Oversize with ALPINE air-jet sieve: >63 .mu.m .ltoreq.10.0 wt. % >150 .mu.m .ltoreq.0.1 wt. % >250 .mu.m .ltoreq.0.01 wt. % Chloride content: .ltoreq.100 ppm ______________________________________is prepared by introducing water into a precipitation vessel, adding water glass until an alkali value of 5-15 is reached, then adding further water glass and sulfuric acid simultaneously, interrupting the precipitated silica suspension with sulfuric acid to a pH-value of 8.5, with stirring, then continuing acidification with concentrated sulfuric acid to a pH-value of 4, then separating and washing the precipitated silica which has a solids content in the suspension of approx.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 1996
    Date of Patent: December 22, 1998
    Assignee: Degussa Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Gunter Turk, Gerold Schmidt, Mustafa Siray, Karl Meier
  • Patent number: 5470905
    Abstract: The invention relates to mixtures including resorcinol and silica which are used as adhesion promoters for improving the adhesion between textile or metal strength carriers and rubber or plastics. The mixtures in accordance with the invention exhibit a sharply limited sublimation behavior with regard to the resorcin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 1994
    Date of Patent: November 28, 1995
    Assignee: Degussa Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Karl Meier, Udo Goerl, Siegfried Wolff
  • Patent number: 5411443
    Abstract: A dragchain substitute in the form of a line guiding assembly comprising at least one line receiving channel for receiving at least one line loosely disposed therein. At least one of the channel walls of each line receiving channel is designed in projecting manner and resilient towards the channel interior relative to a channel wall supporting it, such that the line can be urged from outside of the line receiving channel through the resilient channel wall and into the interior of the line receiving channel and is enclosed in the line receiving channel after said resilient channel wall has resiled.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 1994
    Date of Patent: May 2, 1995
    Inventors: Karl Meier, Josef Steff, Karl-Heinz Trieb
  • Patent number: 5322480
    Abstract: A dragchain substitute in the form of a line guiding assembly comprising at least one line receiving channel for receiving at least one line loosely disposed therein. At least one of the channel walls of each line receiving channel is designed in projecting manner and resilient towards the channel interior relative to a channel wall supporting it, such that the line can be urged from outside of the line receiving channel through the resilient channel wall and into the interior of the line receiving channel and is enclosed in the line receiving channel after said resilient channel wall has resiled.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 1991
    Date of Patent: June 21, 1994
    Inventors: Karl Meier, Josef Steff, Karl-Heinz Trieb
  • Patent number: 5321070
    Abstract: The invention relates to mixtures including resorcinol and silica which are used as adhesion promoters for improving the adhesion between textile or metal strength carriers and rubber or plastics. The mixtures in accordance with the invention exhibit a sharply limited sublimation behavior with regard to the resorcin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 1993
    Date of Patent: June 14, 1994
    Assignee: Degussa Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Karl Meier, Udo Goerl, Siegfried Wolff
  • 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: 5230420
    Abstract: A line guiding assembly is provided comprising a line assembly including one or more lines and having a first length and a second length extending parallel thereto. The length ends are connected to a stationary element and to a reciprocable element in the line longitudinal direction, respectively. The two lengths merge with each other in loop-shaped manner in a bending portion located therebetween. The line assembly, at least in the portion in which the two lengths are facing each other, is provided with a material having good slidability for sliding on each other. A roller is introduced in the bending portion in such a manner that, upon movement of the reciprocable element, the line assembly performs a rolling motion on the roller.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 1992
    Date of Patent: July 27, 1993
    Inventors: Karl Meier, Josef Steff
  • Patent number: 5184779
    Abstract: A granular material containing zinc oxide and precipitated silica which is readily dispersible in rubber mixtures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 1991
    Date of Patent: February 9, 1993
    Assignee: Degussa Akiengesellscahft
    Inventors: Siegfried Wolff, Karl Meier
  • Patent number: 5174515
    Abstract: An assembly for guiding cables or tubes between a stationary part and a part which follows the movements of a bidirectionally rotatable body is provided, wherein the cables or tubes are arranged in two oppositely turning loops on both sides of the axis of rotation of the body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 1991
    Date of Patent: December 29, 1992
    Inventor: Karl Meier
  • Patent number: 5143962
    Abstract: A method of granulating resorcinol/silica mixtures which comprises transporting a mixture of resorcinol and precipitated silica by conveyor worms to two pressing rollers whose shafts are attached vertically above one another and whose contact pressure can be varied, compacting said mixture between said rollers, breaking up the compacted mixture with a cake breaker to obtain a granulate with minimum grain size and separating the remaining dusty portion of said mixture. The mixtures can be added to vulcanizable rubber to provide improved adhesion to rubber reinforcements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 1991
    Date of Patent: September 1, 1992
    Assignee: Degussa AG
    Inventors: Siegfried Wolff, Udo Gorl, Karl Meier
  • Patent number: 4201398
    Abstract: The device is provided in a two-wheeled vehicle comprising a tubular steering head, a tubular fork shaft rotatably mounted in said tubular steering head and having a shell aperture, two fork blades, upper and lower fork bridges firmly connecting said fork blades to said fork shaft, and a steering lock having a bolt and operable to move said bolt into said tubular fork shaft through said shell opening to said locking position, and out of said tubular fork shaft. A rod is longitudinally slidably mounted in said tubular fork shaft and has a lower end portion which is enlarged in width and extends under said bolt when the latter is in said locking position. A hook is secured to said lock and movable therewith between a lower position, in which said hook cooperates with said upper fork bridge to form a closed latch therewith, and an upper position, in which said hook is spaced above said upper fork bridge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 1978
    Date of Patent: May 6, 1980
    Assignee: Steyr-Daimler-Puch Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventor: Karl Meier