Patents by Inventor Klaus Hahn

Klaus Hahn 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).

  • ELASTIC PARTICLE FOAM BASED ON POLYOLEFIN/STYRENE POLYMER MIXTURES
    Publication number: 20100143697
    Abstract: Thermoplastic particle foams which have cells having a mean cell size in the range from 20 to 500 ?m and in which the cell membranes have a nanocellular or fibrous structure having pore or fiber diameters below 1500 nm, and also processes for producing them.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 8, 2008
    Publication date: June 10, 2010
    Applicant: BASF SE Patents, Trademarks and Licenses
    Inventors: Carsten Schips, Klaus Hahn, Georg Gräßel, Daniela Longo, Jens Aßmann, Andreas Gietl
  • Vehicle control system
    Patent number: 7729830
    Abstract: A vehicle control system includes a steering wheel, such as an steering wheel, an adjusting device, a sensor and a control unit. The steering wheel may be actuated by the hand of an operator to set a state variable of the vehicle. The adjusting device applies a force to the steering wheel. A sensor senses a variable representing a state variable of the vehicle and transmits a sensor signal to the control unit. The control unit determines a state variable of the current operating state of the vehicle. The control unit, depending on the current operating state of the vehicle, controls the adjusting device so that a predetermined force is applied to the steering wheel, in order to make the operator aware of an unsafe operating condition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2010
    Assignee: Deere & Company
    Inventors: Nicolai Tarasinski, Klaus Hahn
  • INORGANIC FOAMS
    Publication number: 20100127203
    Abstract: A process for producing a silicate foam having a low density, which comprises the following steps: (a) partial hydrolysis of an aqueous dispersion of SiO2 particles which have an average particle diameter in the range from 1 to 100 nm by means of a strong base, (b) addition of a surfactant and a blowing agent and dispersion of the blowing agent at temperatures below 50° C., (c) foaming of the mixture by heating to a temperature in the range from 35 to 100° C. or by depressurization, (d) stabilization of the foam obtained in step c) by means of a hardener, (e) sintering of the foam at a temperature above 500° C.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2008
    Publication date: May 27, 2010
    Applicant: BASF SE
    Inventors: Tatiana Ulanova, Armin Alteheld, Klaus Hahn, Patrick Deck, Meik Ranft, Frank Heilmann
  • SEA WATER DESALINATION SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PREPARING DRINKING WATER
    Publication number: 20100096250
    Abstract: A process for obtaining process water by condensation of mist or by evaporation of water comprising salts or impurities and condensation of the evaporated water, and plants for carrying out the process and the use thereof for obtaining drinking water.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2008
    Publication date: April 22, 2010
    Applicant: BASF SE
    Inventors: Hans-Jürgen Quadbeck-Seeger, Armin Alteheld, Klaus Hahn, Dietrich Scherzer, Christof Mock, Bernhard Vath
  • GALVANIC ELEMENT COMPRISING A MELAMINE/FORMALDEHYDE FOAMED PLASTIC
    Publication number: 20100099006
    Abstract: An electrochemical element which comprises an open-cell foam based on a melamine/formaldehyde foam, the cell pores being completely or partly filled with a flowable electrolyte and a process for the production of a battery, accumulator or fuel cell.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2008
    Publication date: April 22, 2010
    Applicant: BASF SE
    Inventors: Hans-Jürgen Quadbeck-Seeger, Armin Alteheld, Klaus Hahn, Christof Möck, Bernhard Vath
  • AMINOPLASTIC-BASED, LIQUID-IMPREGNATED FOAMED PLASTIC PART AND USES THEREOF
    Publication number: 20100089551
    Abstract: A liquid-impregnated shaped foam article consisting of a) from 1 to 10% by volume of an open-cell foam based on an aminoplast and b) from 90 to 99% by volume of a component which is liquid at 25° C., such as aromatic or aliphatic hydrocarbons, alcohols, ketones, water or aqueous dispersions, and the uses thereof for transporting or metering liquids, for cleavage through freezing, for energy absorption of projectiles or as latent heat stores.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2008
    Publication date: April 15, 2010
    Inventors: Hans-Jürgen Quadbeck-Seeger, Armin Alteheld, Klaus Hahn, Dietrich Scherzer, Christof Möck, Bernhard Vath, Andreas Bode, Ralf Böhling
  • COATED FOAM BEADS AND PROCESS FOR PRODUCING HALOGEN-FREE, FIRE-RESISTANT BEAD FOAM MOLDINGS
    Publication number: 20100032856
    Abstract: A process for producing coated foam particles, in which an aqueous polymer dispersion is applied to the foam particles and is subsequently dried to form a water-insoluble polymer film, and also foam moldings produced therefrom and their use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2007
    Publication date: February 11, 2010
    Applicant: BASF SE Patent, Trademarks and Licenses
    Inventors: Klaus Hahn, Benjamin Nehls, Bernhard Schmied, Michael Riethues, Andreas Keller, Volker Warzelhan
  • VEHICLE CONTROL SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20090143941
    Abstract: A vehicle control system includes a steering wheel, such as an steering wheel, an adjusting device, a sensor and a control unit. The steering wheel may be actuated by the hand of an operator to set a state variable of the vehicle. The adjusting device applies a force to the steering wheel. A sensor senses a variable representing a state variable of the vehicle and transmits a sensor signal to the control unit. The control unit determines a state variable of the current operating state of the vehicle. The control unit, depending on the current operating state of the vehicle, controls the adjusting device so that a predetermined force is applied to the steering wheel, in order to make the operator aware of an unsafe operating condition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2008
    Publication date: June 4, 2009
    Inventors: Nicolai Tarasinski, Klaus Hahn
  • PROCESS FOR PRODUCING POLYSTYRENE FOAM PARTICLES HAVING A HIGH DENSITY
    Publication number: 20090065960
    Abstract: A process for producing polystyrene foam particles having a bulk density in the range from 40 to 400 g/l by extrusion of a polystyrene melt comprising carbon dioxide and/or water as blowing agent through a nozzle and underwater pelletization, wherein the underwater pelletization is carried out at a pressure in the range 1-30 bar.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2006
    Publication date: March 12, 2009
    Applicant: BASF AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT
    Inventors: Markus Allmendinger, Klaus Hahn, Joachim Ruch
  • Method for the Production of Expandable Styrol Polymers Having Improved Expandability
    Publication number: 20090039537
    Abstract: A process for producing expandable styrene polymers (EPS) having improved expandability, wherein from 0.1 to 1% by weight, based on the styrene polymer, of a free-radical former is metered into a styrene polymer melt containing blowing agent at a melt temperature in the range from 150 to 220° C. and the melt is extruded through a die plate with subsequent underwater pelletization.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2005
    Publication date: February 12, 2009
    Applicant: BASF Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Klaus Hahn, Gerd Ehrmann, Joachim Ruch, Markus Allmendinger, Bernhard Schmied, Jan Holoch
  • IMPLEMENT/VEHICLE STEERING CONTROL SYSTEM AND METHOD
    Publication number: 20090032273
    Abstract: A control system controls steering of an implement which is coupled to an agricultural utility vehicle. The control system includes a control unit, a sensor, a hydraulic system on the utility vehicle, an electronically actuatable hydraulic valve, a hydraulic actuator on the implement and a steerable wheel on the implement. A status variable of the utility vehicle or of the implement can be detected with the sensor and transmitted to the control unit. A current operating state of the utility vehicle and/or of the implement is determined by the control unit. The hydraulic valve is connected to the hydraulic system and to the actuator. The hydraulic valve can be actuated as a function of the current operating state of the utility vehicle and/or of the implement in order to block the steering of the wheel with the actuator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 19, 2008
    Publication date: February 5, 2009
    Inventor: Klaus Hahn
  • VEHICLE CONTROL SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20090018730
    Abstract: A vehicle control system includes a pedal, such as an accelerator pedal, an adjusting device, a sensor and a control unit. The pedal may be actuated by the hand of an operator to set a state variable of the vehicle. The adjusting device applies a force to the pedal. A sensor senses a variable representing a state variable of the vehicle and transmits a sensor signal to the control unit. The control unit determines a state variable of the current operating state of the vehicle. The control unit, depending on the current operating state of the vehicle, controls the adjusting device so that a predetermined force is applied to the pedal, in order to make the operator aware of an unsafe operating condition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2008
    Publication date: January 15, 2009
    Inventors: Nicolai Tarasinski, Klaus Hahn
  • Silent Chain
    Publication number: 20080300079
    Abstract: A silent chain (1) is provided having plates that are interconnected via connecting members (5) and which have connecting openings, including two outer guide plates and, following these plates, at least two pivoting plates with a tooth-like profiling for a force-transmitting engagement on a toothed sprocket wheel, and at least one connecting plate between the pivioting plates are arranged on each of the connecting members. The guide plates (2) and the at least one connecting plate (4) are arranged in a press-fit fashion on the connecting member. The at least one connecting plate (4) also has a tooth-type profiling (7) to allow a force-transmitting engagement on the sprocket wheel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2005
    Publication date: December 4, 2008
    Applicant: SCHAEFFLER KG
    Inventors: Lucian Botez, Klaus Hahn, Bolko Schusell
  • Expandable Polystyrene Granulates With a Bi- or Multi-Modal Molecular-Weight Distribution
    Publication number: 20080281004
    Abstract: Expandable pelletized styrene polymer materials with at least bi- or multimodal molecular weight distribution, to a process for their preparation, and to use for producing moldable-foam moldings.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2004
    Publication date: November 13, 2008
    Applicant: BASF Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Klaus Hahn, Gerd Ehrmann, Joachim Ruch, Markus Allmendinger, Bernhard Schmied, Jan Holoch, Franz-Josef Dietzen
  • VEHICLE ACTIVE SUSPENSION SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20080275606
    Abstract: The invention relates to a vehicle active suspension system. There is a need for an active suspension system which can alert an operator to certain conditions. The suspension system includes an actuator for moving a second vehicle part relative to a first vehicle part. The suspension system also includes sensors and a control unit. A vehicle operator is located in or on the second part. The sensors sense vehicle parameters and transmit parameter signals to the control unit. In response to the parameter sensors, the control unit causes the actuator to move the second part in such a manner that the movement alerts the operator to the existence of a condition, such as a critical or non-optimal operating state of the utility vehicle or of an implement coupled to the vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2008
    Publication date: November 6, 2008
    Inventors: Nicolai Tarasinski, Klaus Hahn
  • VEHICLE CONTROL SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20080275596
    Abstract: The present invention relates to control system for a vehicle. The control system includes a manually operable control lever, such as a joystick, an actuator, a sensor and a control unit. The control lever sets a state variable of the vehicle. The actuator applies a force to the control lever. The sensor senses a vehicle parameter and transmits a parameter signal to the control unit. The control unit determines a current operating state of the vehicle. The control unit, depending on the present operating state of the vehicle, controls the actuator and causes it to apply a changed, predetermined force to the control lever, in order to make the operator aware of an unsafe operating state.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2008
    Publication date: November 6, 2008
    Inventors: Nicolai Tarasinski, Klaus Hahn
  • Method for Producing Foam Plates
    Publication number: 20080248198
    Abstract: The invention relates to a process for producing foam moldings from prefoamed foam particles which have a polymer coating in a mold under pressure, wherein the polymer coating comprises an amphiphilic or hydrophobic organic compound, and also foam moldings produced therefrom and their use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2006
    Publication date: October 9, 2008
    Applicant: Basf SE
    Inventors: Markus Allmendinger, Klaus Hahn, Bernhard Schmied, Michael Riethues, Edith Antonatus
  • Method For Producing Foam Plates
    Publication number: 20080234400
    Abstract: The invention relates to a process for producing foam moldings from prefoamed foam particles which have a polymer coating in a mold under pressure, wherein the polymer coating comprises an athermanous compound and also foam moldings produced therefrom and their use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2006
    Publication date: September 25, 2008
    Applicant: BASF SE
    Inventors: Markus Allmendinger, Klaus Hahn, Bernhard Schmied, Michael Riethues
  • Process for Producing Foam Boards
    Publication number: 20080230956
    Abstract: A process for producing foam moldings from prefoamed foam particles which have a polymer coating in a mold under pressure, wherein the prefoamed foam particles comprise from 10 to 70% by weight, based on the foam particles, of a filler, and also foam moldings produced therefrom and their use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2006
    Publication date: September 25, 2008
    Applicant: BASF SE
    Inventors: Markus Allmendinger, Klaus Hahn, Bernhard Schmied, Michael Riethues
  • Method for Producing Foamed Slabs
    Publication number: 20080224357
    Abstract: A process for producing foam moldings from prefoamed foam particles which have a polymer coating under pressure in a mold in the absence of steam, and also foam moldings produced therefrom and their use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2006
    Publication date: September 18, 2008
    Applicant: BASF SE
    Inventors: Markus Allmendinger, Klaus Hahn, Bernhard Schmied, Michael Riethues, Edith Antonatus