Patents by Inventor Manfred Schafer
Manfred Schafer 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: 20230399158Abstract: The present invention is directed to an unprinted inkjet-printable fillable pouch made of an unprinted inkjet-printable film including (a) a multilayer polymer film including a base layer (a1) and a sealing layer (a2) which is the inner layer of the pouch and (b) at least one ink-receiving layer as the outer layer deposited on the multilayer polymer film (a) from an aqueous coating composition including (b1) a polymeric binder, (b2) fine inorganic particles, and (b3) coarse inorganic and/or organic particles. Also provided is a method for producing the unprinted pouches on a pouch making machine as well as a method for printing the pouches, preferably in a single pass inkjet printing process. The printed pouch is ideal to be filled with food, pet food, beverages, pharmaceuticals and/or personal care products.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 13, 2023Publication date: December 14, 2023Inventors: Manfred Schäfer, Steffen Ohr, Ronny Kunze, Axel Niemöller
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Publication number: 20230398766Abstract: The present invention is directed to an unprinted electrophotographically printable fillable pouch made of an unprinted electrophotographically printable film including (a) a multilayer polymer film including a base layer (a1) and a sealing layer (a2) which is the inner layer of the pouch and (b) at least one toner-receiving layer as the outer layer deposited on the multilayer polymer film (a) from an aqueous coating composition including (b1) a polymeric binder, (b2) fine inorganic particles, and (b3) coarse inorganic and/or organic particles. Also provided is a method for producing the unprinted pouches on a pouch making machine as well as a method for printing the pouches in an electrophotographic printing process. The printed pouch is ideal to be filled with food, pet food, beverages, pharmaceuticals and/or personal care product.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 13, 2023Publication date: December 14, 2023Inventors: Manfred Schäfer, Steffen Ohr, Ronny Kunze, Axel Niemöller
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Publication number: 20230202727Abstract: The present invention relates to inkjet printable twist and/or fold wrap film for packaging applications, to inkjet printed twist and/or fold wrap film for packaging applications, to packaging including said inkjet printable or inkjet printed twist and/or fold wrap film, the use of the inkjet printable or inkjet printed twist and/or fold wrap film for as well as to the method of making a filled packaging.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 27, 2022Publication date: June 29, 2023Inventors: Manfred Schäfer, Axel Niemöller, Ronny Kunze, Steffen Ohr
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Patent number: 11400744Abstract: An inkjet printable flexible film for packaging applications is provided which includes (a) a biaxially oriented polymer film having a thickness in the range of from 8 to 70 ?m; and (b) at least one ink-receiving layer including boehmite particles and poly(vinyl alcohol) having a degree of hydrolysis of from 78 to 96 mol % in a weight ratio ranging from 6.5:1 to 20:1 coated over one surface of the biaxially oriented polymer film at a dry coating weight being in the range of from 5 to less than 25 g/m2, wherein the ink-receiving layer (b) is formed by (i) applying an aqueous coating composition including boehmite particles, an acidic dispersing agent, poly(vinyl alcohol), and boric acid and/or a borate, or (ii) applying boric acid and/or a borate in a first step and then an aqueous coating composition including boehmite particles, an acidic dispersing agent, poly(vinyl alcohol), and optionally further boric acid and/or borate.Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 2019Date of Patent: August 2, 2022Assignee: Sihl GmbHInventors: Manfred Schäfer, Axel Niemöller, Ronny Kunze, Steffen Ohr
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Publication number: 20200094535Abstract: An inkjet printable flexible film for packaging applications is provided which includes (a) a biaxially oriented polymer film having a thickness in the range of from 8 to 70 ?m; and (b) at least one ink-receiving layer including boehmite particles and poly(vinyl alcohol) having a degree of hydrolysis of from 78 to 96 mol % in a weight ratio ranging from 6.5:1 to 20:1 coated over one surface of the biaxially oriented polymer film at a dry coating weight being in the range of from 5 to less than 25 g/m2, wherein the ink-receiving layer (b) is formed by (i) applying an aqueous coating composition including boehmite particles, an acidic dispersing agent, poly(vinyl alcohol), and boric acid and/or a borate, or (ii) applying boric acid and/or a borate in a first step and then an aqueous coating composition including boehmite particles, an acidic dispersing agent, poly(vinyl alcohol), and optionally further boric acid and/or borate.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 25, 2019Publication date: March 26, 2020Inventors: Manfred Schäfer, Axel Niemöller, Ronny Kunze, Steffen Ohr
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Patent number: 10442232Abstract: The present invention relates to a multi-layer shrink film comprising at least one shrink base layer and an inkjet printable layer, the latter comprising at least one cellulose-based binding agent, to methods of making such a multi-layer shrink film and of providing graphical information by means of such a multi-layer shrink film, to articles provided with such a multi-layer shrink film as well as to the use of a particular cellulose-based binding agent in the inkjet printable layer of an inkjet printable shrink film.Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 2016Date of Patent: October 15, 2019Assignee: SIHL GMBHInventors: Roy Keulders, Manfred Schäfer, Axel Niemöller
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Patent number: 9894905Abstract: The present invention relates to mixed crystals comprising a) leavening agent and b) 0.1 to 5000 ppm by weight of crystallization aid, based on the total amount of the leavening agent, in the form of at least polymer, wherein when hydrophilic cellulose derivatives are used as crystallization aid, the amount thereof is reduced to less than 100 ppm by weight, based on the total amount of the leavening agent. The present invention further relates to the production of the mixed crystals and to the use thereof in the production of bakery products, as acid regulator in foods, in the production of cosmetics products, in the synthesis and formulation of pharmaceutical products, and also as blowing agent in industrial processes such as, for example, the production of foam rubber, or for fire-extinguishing formulations. The present invention relates, furthermore, to the production of bakery products.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2009Date of Patent: February 20, 2018Assignee: BASF SEInventors: Ralf Diener, Jürgen Schneider, Herbert Seiter, Manfred Schäfer, Walther Schmid
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Publication number: 20160361939Abstract: The present invention relates to a multi-layer shrink film comprising at least one shrink base layer and an inkjet printable layer, the latter comprising at least one cellulose-based binding agent, to methods of making such a multi-layer shrink film and of providing graphical information by means of such a multi-layer shrink film, to articles provided with such a multi-layer shrink film as well as to the use of a particular cellulose-based binding agent in the inkjet printable layer of an inkjet printable shrink film.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2016Publication date: December 15, 2016Inventors: Roy Keulders, Manfred Schäfer, Axel Niemöller
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Publication number: 20110257272Abstract: The present invention relates to mixed crystals comprising a) leavening agent and b) 0.1 to 5000 ppm by weight of crystallization aid, based on the total amount of the leavening agent, in the form of at least polymer, wherein when hydrophilic cellulose derivatives are used as crystallization aid, the amount thereof is reduced to less than 100 ppm by weight, based on the total amount of the leavening agent. The present invention further relates to the production of the mixed crystals and to the use thereof in the production of bakery products, as acid regulator in foods, in the production of cosmetics products, in the synthesis and formulation of pharmaceutical products, and also as blowing agent in industrial processes such as, for example, the production of foam rubber, or for fire-extinguishing formulations. The present invention relates, furthermore, to the production of bakery products.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 16, 2009Publication date: October 20, 2011Applicant: BASF SEInventors: Ralf Diener, Jürgen Schneider, Herbert Seiter, Manfred Schafer, Walther Schmid
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Patent number: 7781922Abstract: A facility is described for the automatic recognition and differentiation of single-channel or dual-channel electronic sensors, which are connected to a dual-channel safety combination with two connecting line pairs for emergency stop facilities in the form of electronic sensors or emergency stop buttons, with a first connecting conductor pair being provided for single-channel operation and the first and a second connecting line pair being provided for dual-channel operation of the safety combination, said facility comprising an ohmic resistance arranged in at least a first connecting line of the second connecting line pair and a transistor connected by its emitter or collector to a first side of the ohmic resistance and by its base to a second side of the ohmic resistance in such a manner that during a current flow through a dual-channel electronic sensor connected to both connecting conductor pairs a voltage drop at the ohmic resistance switches the transistor, so that an output signal is generated at the cType: GrantFiled: March 13, 2008Date of Patent: August 24, 2010Assignee: Siemens AktiengesellschaftInventor: Manfred Schäfer
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Publication number: 20080231122Abstract: A facility is described for the automatic recognition and differentiation of single-channel or dual-channel electronic sensors, which are connected to a dual-channel safety combination with two connecting line pairs for emergency stop facilities in the form of electronic sensors or emergency stop buttons, with a first connecting conductor pair being provided for single-channel operation and the first and a second connecting line pair being provided for dual-channel operation of the safety combination, said facility comprising an ohmic resistance arranged in at least a first connecting line of the second connecting line pair and a transistor connected by its emitter or collector to a first side of the ohmic resistance and by its base to a second side of the ohmic resistance in such a manner that during a current flow through a dual-channel electronic sensor connected to both connecting conductor pairs a voltage drop at the ohmic resistance switches the transistor, so that an output signal is generated at the cType: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2008Publication date: September 25, 2008Inventor: Manfred Schafer
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Patent number: 7120763Abstract: An area and a process file are assigned to each program to be protected. The process or processes that may run in the corresponding area is or are stored in a process file. When the program is running, a process attempting to access the program is checked to confirm whether the accessing process is included in the corresponding process file. The accessing process is executed only if it is included in the process file.Type: GrantFiled: July 1, 1999Date of Patent: October 10, 2006Assignee: Siemens AktiengesellschaftInventor: Manfred Schäfer
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Patent number: 6107480Abstract: The present invention relates to metallated or unmetallated porphyrin derivatives which have varying amphiphilic properties and which may be bonded to polymers, and to processes of their preparation. The present invention further relates to photosensitizers comprising said porphyrin derivatives, and to the use of said photosensitizers for the catalytic formation of singlet oxygen.Type: GrantFiled: July 15, 1998Date of Patent: August 22, 2000Assignee: DLR, Deutsche Zentrum fur Luft und Raumfahrt E.V.Inventors: Karl-Heinz Funken, Gerda Horneck, Barbara Milow, Manfred Schafer, Claudia Schmitz, Delia Faust, Jurgen Ortner, Michael Sattlegger
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Patent number: 5874682Abstract: An assembly for applying a torque from an output shaft to an input shaft of an apparatus, such as a multishaft extruder, and for measuring the applied torque. The assembly includes a connecting sleeve for torque-transmittingly coupling the output shaft with the input shaft; and a torque measuring device having expansion measuring strips, a signal amplifier, a transmitting ring antenna and a receiving antenna. The connecting sleeve has a first length portion carrying the expansion measuring strips and a second length portion carrying the signal amplifier and the transmitting ring antenna. A torque-transmitting arrangement torque-transmittingly couples solely the first length portion of the connecting sleeve with the output shaft and the input shaft, so that the second length portion of the connecting sleeve is free from a torque-transmitting connection with the input shaft.Type: GrantFiled: April 25, 1996Date of Patent: February 23, 1999Assignee: Werner & Pfleiderer GmbHInventors: Manfred Schafer, Dieter Buchheit
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Patent number: 5192012Abstract: A nail driving tool is disclosed as including a magazine (9) which, in turn, includes a guide path (7) for guiding a plurality of nails (10.sub.1, 10.sub.2, 10.sub.3. . . ) which are preferably disposed in the form of a nail strip. The guide path (7) is open at an outlet opening (2) from or through which a first or leading nail (10.sub.1) is conveyed into a discharge channel (3). A driving mechanism, such as, for example, a pneumatic driver (11) is disposed within the discharge channel (3) for driving or discharging the leading nail (10.sub.1) from or through the discharge channel (3). A cantilevered leaf spring (8) has one end thereof fixedly mounted upon the magazine (9) while the opposite free end thereof engages the second nail (10.sub.2) disposed immediately upstream of the leading nail (10.sub.1) so as to retain all of the nails disposed upstream of the leading nail (10.sub.1) while the leading nail (10.sub.Type: GrantFiled: December 5, 1991Date of Patent: March 9, 1993Assignee: ITW Befestigungssysteme GmbHInventors: Manfred Schafer, Alfred Schneider, Horst Tacke, Gerhart Hartmann
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Patent number: 5139345Abstract: A temperature sensor for mixing and kneading vessels, particularly for rubber kneaders, which is sealingly mounted in an opening in a housing wall of the vessel to project into the material to be mixed and/or kneaded. A thermocouple is mounted in the measurement tip for transducing measured temperature into signals transferred to a measurement device. The measurement tip comprises a thin-walled tube of relatively large diameter made of high-strength low heat-conductivity material. The tube has a conical portion at the tip end of which is mounted a high heat-conductivity material connected to the thermocouple. The outer surface of tube is coated with an insulation layer of ceramic at least in the region in which the tube is engaged in the housing wall.Type: GrantFiled: April 8, 1991Date of Patent: August 18, 1992Assignee: Werner & Pfleiderer GmbHInventors: Manfred Schafer, Friedhelm Mueller, Ulrich Wolf
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Patent number: 5038993Abstract: The present invention comprises a nail driving device with a magazine for nails held together in nail strips, with a nail transport device, wherein the nail strips are pressed in the direction of a fixed stop surface by means of a spring element, and moved in the direction of the exit channel of the device mouthpiece.Type: GrantFiled: January 9, 1990Date of Patent: August 13, 1991Assignee: ITW Befestigungssysteme GmbHInventors: Manfred Schafer, Siegmund Oberhofer, Horst Tacke
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Patent number: 5025971Abstract: An annular cushioning buffer (1) is fabricated from an elastic material, such as, for example, polyurethane, for use in connection with fastener-driving tools for impact load distribution and energy absorption purposes. The buffer (1) includes an axially central passage (2) having an axis (M), as well as a plurality of axially extending holes (3) equiangularly spaced about the annular buffer (1) along a circular locus thereof. Radially extending slots (6) extend toward and open onto or pierce inner and outer peripheral or circumferential surfaces (4,5) of the buffer (1) in an alternative fashion so as to uniformly distribute the load impressed upon the buffer (1) by means of the striking piston of the fastener-driving tool.Type: GrantFiled: September 18, 1989Date of Patent: June 25, 1991Assignee: Paslode GmbHInventors: Manfred Schafer, Kurt Schumann, Horst Tacke
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Patent number: 4235671Abstract: A nuclear energy installation having at least one gas collecting chamber so divided through the intermediary of separator walls that the gas conduits and/or gas distributors of each cooling gas circuit discharge into an isolated or separate gas chamber which, through one or more pressure-compensating apertures with a collective high flow resistance in comparison with the flow resistance of the remaining gas conduits and gas distributors, is connected with at least one further gas chamber of the same gas collecting chamber whereby the separator walls evidence a stiffness or rigidity enabling them to withstand the pressure differentials which are produced between the gas chambers upon the rupture of a pressure-supporting wall structure or gas conduits.Type: GrantFiled: March 24, 1978Date of Patent: November 25, 1980Assignee: Kernforschungsanlage Julich Gesellschaft mit beschrankter HaftungInventors: Heiko Barnert, Manfred Schafer
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Patent number: 4221341Abstract: A sinter crushing machine having a crushing screen and a crushing roll, the screen having hollow teeth with nozzle means for directing a spray of coolant over the working surfaces thereof and the roll having hollow spikes with nozzle means for directing a spray of coolant, such that the working surfaces of the screen and roll are respectively cooled by a substantially uniform amount of coolant at substantially uniform temperatures.Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 1978Date of Patent: September 9, 1980Assignee: Dravo CorporationInventors: Konrad Schymura, Manfred Schafer