Patents by Inventor Manfred Völker

Manfred Völker 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).

  • Patent number: 11654396
    Abstract: The reverse osmosis system with at least one high pressure pump, which supplies untreated water to at least one module pipe, in which a membrane with a permeate collecting pipe is arranged, includes a permeate outlet of the at least one module pipe that is connected by means of a first conduit to a permeate tank, which is in communication by means of a further conduit, connected into which there is a permeate supply pump, with a loop feed line, to which a plurality of dialysis devices are connected and that branching off from the first conduit there is a bypass conduit, which discharges into the further conduit downstream of the permeate tank and the permeate supply pump.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2023
    Assignee: FIDICA GMBH & CO. KG
    Inventors: Manfred Völker, Thomas Reinhart
  • Patent number: 11207622
    Abstract: The filter system having a filter and a filter holder, wherein the filter is connected to an upper and a lower filter cap, wherein on the circumference of the filter caps a cross-sectionally T-shaped fixing aid is respectively mounted, having a laterally projecting transverse web, which are vertically aligned with each other, wherein on an outer side of the housing of the filter holder two filter fixings are mounted with grooves in which the transverse webs can be suspended, is characterized in that four hydraulic ports project laterally from the filter and/or the filter caps, which are vertically aligned with each other, and that the filter holder has four connection connectors, which can be advanced by an upper and a lower closure mechanism against spring force until they engage in an end position in which the connection connectors are tightly connected to the hydraulic connections.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 28, 2021
    Inventors: Manfred Völker, Cornelia Schmitt, Reinhart Thomas
  • Publication number: 20210362093
    Abstract: The reverse osmosis system with at least one high pressure pump, which supplies untreated water to at least one module pipe, in which a membrane with a permeate collecting pipe is arranged, includes a permeate outlet of the at least one module pipe that is connected by means of a first conduit to a permeate tank, which is in communication by means of a further conduit, connected into which there is a permeate supply pump, with a loop feed line, to which a plurality of dialysis devices are connected and that branching off from the first conduit there is a bypass conduit, which discharges into the further conduit downstream of the permeate tank and the permeate supply pump.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2020
    Publication date: November 25, 2021
    Inventors: Manfred Völker, Thomas Reinhart
  • Publication number: 20210347961
    Abstract: Powderous formulations are disclosed containing vitamin E which can be produced easily and which can be used in many fields of application, but mainly in beverages.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2021
    Publication date: November 11, 2021
    Inventors: Karl Manfred VOELKER, Gabriela BADOLATO-BÖNISCH, Thomas LINDEMANN, Andrea HITZFELD, Stefanie KIRCHEN
  • Publication number: 20210331939
    Abstract: The water purification module includes a tubular receiving container with a base member and a removable lid with through bores, through which liquid to be purified may be supplied at the top into the interior of the receiving container. The water purification module also includes a tubular filter insert, which is removably suspended within the inner wall of the receiving container and is sealed with respect to the inner wall of the receiving container by an annular seal, and at least one extraction opening for purified liquid, which extends through the wall of the receiving container and/or the base member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2021
    Publication date: October 28, 2021
    Inventor: Manfred VÖLKER
  • Publication number: 20200078716
    Abstract: The filter system having a filter and a filter holder, wherein the filter is connected to an upper and a lower filter cap, wherein on the circumference of the filter caps a cross-sectionally T-shaped fixing aid is respectively mounted, having a laterally projecting transverse web, which are vertically aligned with each other, wherein on an outer side of the housing of the filter holder two filter fixings are mounted with grooves in which the transverse webs can be suspended, is characterized in that four hydraulic ports project laterally from the filter and/or the filter caps, which are vertically aligned with each other, and that the filter holder has four connection connectors, which can be advanced by an upper and a lower closure mechanism against spring force until they engage in an end position in which the connection connectors are tightly connected to the hydraulic connections.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2019
    Publication date: March 12, 2020
    Applicant: FIDICA GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Manfred Völker, Cornelia Schmitt, Reinhart Thomas
  • Patent number: 10362800
    Abstract: The present invention relates to improved vitamin E formulations, as well as to the production of such formulations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2019
    Assignee: DSM IP ASSETS B.V.
    Inventors: Martin Gadient, Thomas Lindemann, Mischa Schwaninger, Karl Manfred Voelker, Kai Urban, Stefanie Kirchen
  • Patent number: 10246351
    Abstract: The device for producing ultrapure water according to the reverse osmosis principle with a reverse osmosis filter which is subdivided by the RO membrane into a primary chamber and a secondary chamber, with a primary circuit through which raw water is supplied to the primary chamber and concentrate is discharged therefrom, and with a secondary circuit for supplying permeate to at least one consumer, preferably to a dialysis device, is characterized in that a means for detecting organic and/or inorganic deposits is arranged in or on the primary circuit and/or the secondary circuit and is connected to an evaluation means.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2019
    Assignee: Vivonic GmbH
    Inventor: Manfred Völker
  • Publication number: 20170281777
    Abstract: The present patent application relates to liquid concentrated vitamin E (and/or vitamin E derivatives) compositions. The liquid composition comprises vitamin E (and/or vitamin E derivatives) and at least 40 wt-% of at least one polyoxyethylene sorbitan monofatty acid ester and said liquid composition has an IU value of at least 0.30 IU/mg (based on the total weight of the liquid composition). Furthermore the present invention is related to the use of such compositions in liquid formulations (especially beverages, such as soft drinks), which are transparent (even after pasteurization).
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2017
    Publication date: October 5, 2017
    Inventors: Denis HUG, Gabriela BADOLATO BOENISCH, Karl Manfred VOELKER
  • Publication number: 20170157054
    Abstract: The present invention relates to formulations of a pharmacological effective fat-soluble active ingredient with a high bioavailability of said fat-soluble active ingredient as well as to their manufacture and use as dietary supplement, food, feed, personal care product and/or pharmaceutical. Such formulations are those which when dissolved, dispersed or diluted in/with water have an extinction E 1/1 at a wavelength in the range of from 200 to 800 nm, preferably in the range of from 250 to 600 nm, more preferably in the range of from 250 to 500 nm, more preferably in the range of from 370 to 485 nm, of ?380, preferably of ?600, most preferably ?900. In preferred embodiments of the formulations of the present invention such formulations show an extrusion loss of fat-soluble active ingredient of ?30% when pressed to tablets.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2017
    Publication date: June 8, 2017
    Inventors: Markus BECK, Hansjoerg GRASS, Bruno LEUENBERGER, Markus NOWOTNY, Christian SCHÄFER, Karl Manfred VOELKER
  • Patent number: 9579301
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an emulsion of an oil composition comprising docasoahexaenoic acid (DHA) and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), which is characterized in that the emulsion is essentially free from ascorbyl palmitate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2017
    Assignee: DSM IP ASSETS B.V.
    Inventors: Karl Manfred Voelker, Denis Hug, Thomas Lindemann
  • Patent number: 9445621
    Abstract: The present invention relates to (fruit) juices and nectars formulations, comprising (LC)-PUFA's, which do not have the characteristic fish taste of the (long chain) polyunsaturated fatty acids. Furthermore, the present invention also relates to a base material, which comprises PUFA and ?-carotene and the use of such a base material to produce a (fruit) juice or (fruit) nectar formulation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2016
    Assignee: DSM IP ASSETS B.V.
    Inventors: Simone Koenig-Grillo, Neil MacFarlane, Thomas Lindemann, Karl Manfred Voelker
  • Patent number: 9320688
    Abstract: The present invention relates to improved powderous formulations of organic acids or esters having an aromatic ring system, as well as to the production of such formulations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2016
    Assignee: DSM IP ASSETS B.V.
    Inventors: Martin Gadient, Thomas Lindemann, Karl Manfred Voelker, Kai Urban, Stefanie Kirchen, Andreas Keller
  • Publication number: 20160073667
    Abstract: The present invention relates a powderous formulation comprising vitamin E, which can be produced easily and which can be used in many fields of application, but mainly in beverages.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2014
    Publication date: March 17, 2016
    Inventors: Karl Manfred VOELKER, Gabriela BADOLATO-BÖNISCH, Thomas LINDEMANN, Andrea HITZFELD, Stefanie KIRCHEN
  • Patent number: 9132221
    Abstract: A combination of a single-station reverse-osmosis (RO) device comprising a hemodialysis device (HD device) is characterized in that at least one cleaning chamber for the raw water and/or for the permeate is arranged, and that upon request by the HD device the permeate flows either via the water inlet valve into the HD device or via a flushing valve of the HD device to an outlet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2015
    Inventor: Manfred Völker
  • Publication number: 20150238609
    Abstract: The present patent application relates to liquid concentrated vitamin E (and/or vitamin E derivatives) compositions. The liquid composition comprises vitamin E (and/or vitamin E derivatives) and at least 40 wt-% of at least one polyoxyethylene sorbitan monofatty acid ester and said liquid composition has an IU value of at least 0.30 IU/mg (based on the total weight of the liquid composition). Furthermore the present invention is related to the use of such compositions in liquid formulations (especially beverages, such as soft drinks), which are transparent (even after pasteurization).
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2013
    Publication date: August 27, 2015
    Inventors: Denis Hug, Gabriela Badolato Boenisch, Karl Manfred Voelker
  • Publication number: 20150004201
    Abstract: The present invention relates to improved powderous formulations of organic acids or esters having an aromatic ring system, as well as to the production of such formulations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2013
    Publication date: January 1, 2015
    Inventors: Martin Gadient, Thomas Lindemann, Karl Manfred Voelker, Kai Urban, Stefanie Kirchen, Andreas Keller
  • Patent number: 8912237
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel compositions containing finely dispersed carotenoids. The novel compositions of this invention can be used as colorants or additives for food, beverages, animal feeds, cosmetics or drugs. The colorant composition may be a liquid or a solid composition. The solid composition comprises at least one carotenoid which is dispersed in a matrix, wherein the matrix contains at least one carbohydrate and/or one modified carbohydrate and optionally, a protein, a modified protein or mixtures thereof, wherein the at least one carbohydrate and/or one modified carbohydrate is starch or modified starch, wherein the amount of starch or modified starch is from about 10 wt-% to 60 wt-% of based on the total weight of the matrix, and wherein the concentration of the at least one carotenoid is at least 2% based on the total weight of the composition. Preferably ?-carotene is used as a solid water-dispersible colorant composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2014
    Assignee: DSM IP Assets B.V.
    Inventor: Karl Manfred Voelker
  • Publication number: 20140356464
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an emulsion of an oil composition comprising docasoahexaenoic acid (DHA) and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), which is characterised in that the emulsion is essentially free from ascorbyl palmitate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2013
    Publication date: December 4, 2014
    Inventors: Karl Manfred Voelker, Denis Hug, Thomas Lindemann
  • Publication number: 20140056955
    Abstract: The present invention relates to improved vitamin E formulations, as well as to the production of such formulations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2011
    Publication date: February 27, 2014
    Applicant: DSM IP ASSETS B.V.
    Inventors: Martin Gadient, Thomas Lindemann, Mischa Schwaninger, Karl Manfred Voelker, Kai Urban, Stefanie Kirchen