Patents by Inventor Marc Hunger

Marc Hunger 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: 11742445
    Abstract: A process for the preparation of colored solar cells or colored solar cell modules containing a colored polymer film with oriented effect pigments, and colored solar cells or colored solar cell modules prepared by this process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2023
    Assignee: MERCK PATENT GMBH
    Inventors: Marc Hunger, Sebastian Barth, Laurent Deloux
  • Publication number: 20220352403
    Abstract: A process for the preparation of colored solar cells or colored solar cell modules containing a colored polymer film with oriented effect pigments, and colored solar cells or colored solar cell modules prepared by this process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2022
    Publication date: November 3, 2022
    Applicant: MERCK PATENT GMBH
    Inventors: Marc HUNGER, Sebastian BARTH, Laurent DELOUX
  • Patent number: 11261333
    Abstract: Ceramic colours containing effect pigments and a liquid glass forming component for decoration of metallic, ceramic and glassy articles and a process for the preparation of a ceramic glaze.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2022
    Assignee: Merck Patent GmbH
    Inventors: Lukas Hamm, Carsten Handrosch, Marc Hunger, Jens Kersten, Cairon Platzer, Markus Thong, Khwan Khung Lim
  • Publication number: 20220016816
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a two-step process for the production of virtual three-dimensional patterns in polymeric mouldings with the aid of injection-moulding processes, in particular a process in which a conventional injection-moulding process are combined with a reactive injection-moulding process in a suitable manner in order to obtain polymeric mouldings having a virtual three-dimensional pattern which is visible on one surface and is formed by flake-form effect pigments, and to the polymeric mouldings produced by means of this process and to the use thereof, in particular for decorative purposes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2019
    Publication date: January 20, 2022
    Applicant: MERCK PATENT GMBH
    Inventors: Marc HUNGER, Laurent DELOUX
  • Publication number: 20200335643
    Abstract: The invention relates to solar cells or solar cell modules comprising a layer on or in the front radiation-receiving side of the solar cell comprising effect pigments consisting of a transparent or semi-transparent flake-form substrate coated with one or more layers of transparent or semi-transparent materials and optionally with a post coating, and a process for their preparation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2018
    Publication date: October 22, 2020
    Applicant: Merck Patent GmbH
    Inventors: Marc HUNGER, Johannes TASCH, Cairon PLATZER, Oliver DOLL, Piotr WIERZCHOWIEC, Sebastian BARTH, Laurent DELOUX
  • Publication number: 20200164558
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the generation of virtual three-dimensional patterns in mouldings, in particular to a reactive injection-moulding process for the production of mouldings having a virtual three-dimensional pattern which is formed by flake-form effect pigments, to the mouldings produced by means of this process, and to the use thereof, in particular for decorative purposes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2018
    Publication date: May 28, 2020
    Applicant: MERCK PATENT GMBH
    Inventors: Michael KAEMMERER, Markus SCHUM, Marc HUNGER, Laurent DELOUX
  • Publication number: 20190337862
    Abstract: The invention relates to ceramic colors comprising effect pigments and a silicon comprising polymer for decoration of metallic, ceramic and glassy articles and to a process for the preparation of a ceramic glaze.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2019
    Publication date: November 7, 2019
    Applicant: Merck Patent GmbH
    Inventors: Lukas HAMM, Carsten HANDROSCH, Marc HUNGER, Jens KERSTEN, Cairon PLATZER, Markus THONG, Khwan Khung LIM
  • Publication number: 20190338134
    Abstract: Ceramic colours containing effect pigments and a liquid glass forming component for decoration of metallic, ceramic and glassy articles and a process for the preparation of a ceramic glaze.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2019
    Publication date: November 7, 2019
    Applicant: Merck Patent GmbH
    Inventors: Lukas Hamm, Carsten Handrosch, Marc Hunger, Jens Kersten, Cairon Platzer, Markus Thong, Khwan Khung Lim
  • Publication number: 20190338135
    Abstract: The invention relates to ceramic colours comprising effect pigments and a sol-gel based glassy matrix for decoration of metallic, ceramic and glassy articles and to a process for the preparation of a ceramic glaze.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2019
    Publication date: November 7, 2019
    Applicant: MERCK PATENT GMBH
    Inventors: Lukas HAMM, Carsten HANDROSCH, Marc HUNGER, Jens KERSTEN, Cairon PLATZER, Markus THONG, Khwan Khung LIM
  • Patent number: 9615652
    Abstract: In respect of the problem of specifying a broom head which can readily sweep up differently sized particles and mixtures of the same, a broom head comprising a basic body (100), from which clusters (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 13) of bristles project, characterized in that the clusters (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 13) have a cross section which is neither round nor circular.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2017
    Assignee: CARL FREUDENBERG KG
    Inventors: Norbert Weis, Hans-Jörg Clemen, Marc Hunger
  • Patent number: 9375076
    Abstract: In respect of the problem of indicating a broom head (1) which can be produced such that its individual parts are easy to store, wherein the individual parts are fixed to one another following production of the broom head, said broom head (1) comprising a basic body (2) with a plate (3), from which project first cleaning elements (4) for directing towards a surface which is to be cleaned, wherein the plate (3) also has second cleaning elements (5), which assist the cleaning performance of the first cleaning elements (4), projecting from it, is characterized in that the second cleaning elements (5) are arranged on a module (6) which can be introduced, as a separate individual part, into an aperture (9) of the plate (3) such that the second cleaning elements (5) engage through the plate (3).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2016
    Assignee: Carl Freudenberg KG
    Inventors: Norbert Weis, Hans-Jörg Clemen, Marc Hunger
  • Publication number: 20150059111
    Abstract: A cleaning device (4, 4a, 4b, 4?b, 4c, 4?c, 4d, 4?d) for cleaning surfaces, comprising a main body (5, 5a, 5b, 5c, 5d) made of foam, is characterized, in regard to the task of designing and improving a cleaning device of the type mentioned above such that it has an abrasive surface with which liquid, but at the same time hair and dirt particles, can be reliably collected, in that flock material (2, 2d) is assigned to the main body (5, 5a, 5b, 5c, 5d) and the flock material (2, 2d) is arranged on a surface (6, 6a, 6b, 6c, 6d) of the main body (5, 5a, 5b, 5c, 5d) which can face a floor surface to be cleaned.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 26, 2012
    Publication date: March 5, 2015
    Inventors: Karl-Ludwig Gibis, Marc Hunger
  • Patent number: 8959705
    Abstract: An automatic robot for cleaning smooth surfaces includes a base having a traveling device, a water feed line and a water drain line. The traveling device is configured to automatically move the base on a smooth surface to be cleaned. The water feed line is configured to apply water to the smooth surface using a capillary effect. The water drain line is configured to drain dirty water from the smooth surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2015
    Assignee: Carl Freudenberg KG
    Inventors: Ralf Juergens, Marc Hunger
  • Publication number: 20140331426
    Abstract: In respect of the problem of indicating a broom head (1) which can be produced such that its individual parts are easy to store, wherein the individual parts are fixed to one another following production of the broom head, said broom head (1) comprising a basic body (2) with a plate (3), from which project first cleaning elements (4) for directing towards a surface which is to be cleaned, wherein the plate (3) also has second cleaning elements (5), which assist the cleaning performance of the first cleaning elements (4), projecting from it, is characterized in that the second cleaning elements (5) are arranged on a module (6) which can be introduced, as a separate individual part, into an aperture (9) of the plate (3) such that the second cleaning elements (5) engage through the plate (3).
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 5, 2012
    Publication date: November 13, 2014
    Applicant: CARL FREUDENBERG KG
    Inventors: Norbert Weis, Hans-Jörg Clemen, Marc Hunger
  • Patent number: 8881331
    Abstract: Head (1) for a mop (2), comprising a carrying body (4) which can be connected to a handle (3) and on which are fastened cleaning strips (5) made of textile material, and also comprising an abrasive body (6), wherein the abrasive body (6) is connected with adhering action to at least one cleaning strip (5).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2014
    Assignee: Carl Freudenberg KG
    Inventors: Karl-Ludwig Gibis, Lars Schmitt, Marc Hunger
  • Publication number: 20140325780
    Abstract: In respect of the problem of specifying a broom head which can readily sweep up differently sized particles and mixtures of the same, a broom head comprising a basic body (100), from which clusters (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 13) of bristles project, characterized in that the clusters (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 13) have a cross section which is neither round nor circular.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 5, 2012
    Publication date: November 6, 2014
    Applicant: CARL FREUDENBERG KG
    Inventors: Norbert Weis, Hans-Jörg Clemen, Marc Hunger
  • Publication number: 20140000053
    Abstract: Head (1) for a mop (2), comprising a carrying body (4) which can be connected to a handle (3) and on which are fastened cleaning strips (5) made of textile material, and also comprising an abrasive body (6), wherein the abrasive body (6) is connected with adhering action to at least one cleaning strip (5).
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2009
    Publication date: January 2, 2014
    Applicant: Carl Freudenberg KG
    Inventors: Karl-Ludwig Gibis, Lars Schmitt, Marc Hunger
  • Publication number: 20130125328
    Abstract: The aim of the invention is to specify a cleaning sponge that can be produced without problems and that has a surface that is as dirt-repellent as possible yet absorbent. According to the invention, a cleaning sponge, composed of a plurality of layers (1, 2, 3) connected to each other, a first layer (1) being made of viscose and a second layer (2) being designed as a sponge that is made of a plastic, is characterized in that the first layer (1) has a first side (1a) and a second side (1b), the first side (1a) and/or the second side (1b) having a compressed film-like surface and the film-like surface having a higher density than the rest of the first layer (1).
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2011
    Publication date: May 23, 2013
    Applicant: Carl Freudenberg KG
    Inventor: Marc Hunger
  • Publication number: 20130025628
    Abstract: A scouring body which comprises a sponge body and a sheet like textile structure arranged on the sponge body, wherein the cleaning surface of the sheet-like textile structure is sealed, strengthened and provided with scouring particles by means of a binder, is described. The scouring particles comprise plastic particles. The scouring body is characterized by an extraordinarily high cleaning power, washing stability and hydrolysis resistance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2011
    Publication date: January 31, 2013
    Applicant: CARL FREUDENBERG KG
    Inventors: Sebastian Bauer, Marc Hunger
  • Publication number: 20130007971
    Abstract: An automatic robot for cleaning smooth surfaces includes a base having a traveling device, a water feed line and a water drain line. The traveling device is configured to automatically move the base on a smooth surface to be cleaned. The water feed line is configured to apply water to the smooth surface using a capillary effect. The water drain line is configured to drain dirty water from the smooth surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2011
    Publication date: January 10, 2013
    Applicant: CARL FREUDENBERG KG
    Inventors: Ralf Juergens, Marc Hunger