Patents by Inventor Michael A. Rauscher

Michael A. Rauscher 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: 20230001074
    Abstract: A medical fluid pump has a housing, a front lid pivotably hinged to the housing, and a carrying handle. The carrying handle, which may have a bow-shaped design, is pivotably hinged to two opposing side faces of the housing. The carrying handle is hinged to the housing such that a handle portion of the carrying handle lies, in a swiveled-out state, in a direction of gravity substantially over a center of gravity of the fluid pump.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2022
    Publication date: January 5, 2023
    Inventors: Jan Schwarz, Matthias Schwalm, Marcel Stich, Peter Heine, Christoph Erlen, Joachim Schuetz, Michael Rauscher
  • Patent number: 11198718
    Abstract: A process is described for purifying insulin and insulin analogs that comprises high-pressure liquid chromatography with an acidic cation exchange medium performed in the presence of a water miscible organic modifier and at an elevated temperature followed by reverse phase chromatography performed in the presence of a water miscible organic modifier and at an elevated temperature.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2021
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Allison D. Ortigosa, Michael P. Coleman, Shibu T. George, Michael A. Rauscher, Mark C. Sleevi, Kartoa Chow
  • Patent number: 10562951
    Abstract: The use of two tandem microfiltration (MF) steps in a process for making recombinant insulin is described. The two MF steps in a single downstream purification unit operation reduce both soluble and insoluble impurities and exchange the insulin product into a suitable buffer for downstream purification.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2020
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Sean S. Gant, Michael J. Iammarino, Kristi Kerchner, Michael A. Rauscher, David J. Roush, Christopher H. Smith, Martin Chandler, Matthew Petroff
  • Publication number: 20200010525
    Abstract: A process is described for purifying insulin and insulin analogs that comprises high-pressure liquid chromatography with an acidic cation exchange medium performed in the presence of a water miscible organic modifier and at an elevated temperature followed by reverse phase chromatography performed in the presence of a water miscible organic modifier and at an elevated temperature.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2019
    Publication date: January 9, 2020
    Applicant: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Allison D. Ortigosa, Michael P. Coleman, Shibu T. George, Michael A. Rauscher, Mark C. Sleevi, Kartoa Chow
  • Patent number: 10407483
    Abstract: A process is described for purifying insulin and insulin analogs that comprises high-pressure liquid chromatography with an acidic cation exchange medium performed in the presence of a water miscible organic modifier and at an elevated temperature followed by reverse phase chromatography performed in the presence of a water miscible organic modifier and at an elevated temperature.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2019
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Allison D. Ortigosa, Michael P. Coleman, Shibu T. George, Michael A. Rauscher, Mark C. Sleevi, Kartoa Chow
  • Patent number: 10155799
    Abstract: A process is described for purifying insulin and insulin analogs that comprises use of two or more orthogonal chromatographic purification steps in tandem following enzymatic digestion of the propeptide-insulin precursor to remove specific product impurities, improve process consistency, and increase process redundancy in the purification of the insulin or insulin analog, e.g., insulin lispro.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 18, 2018
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Douglas S. Watson, Allison D. Ortigosa, Michael A. Rauscher, Kathryn M. Story
  • Publication number: 20180044395
    Abstract: The use of two tandem microfiltration (MF) steps in a process for making recombinant insulin is described. The two MF steps in a single downstream purification unit operation reduce both soluble and insoluble impurities and exchange the insulin product into a suitable buffer for downstream purification.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2016
    Publication date: February 15, 2018
    Applicant: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Sean S. Gant, Michael J. Iammarino, Kristi Kerchner, Michael A. Rauscher, David J. Roush, Christopher H. Smith, Martin Chandler, Matthew Petroff
  • Publication number: 20170174737
    Abstract: A process is described for purifying insulin and insulin analogs that comprises use of two or more orthogonal chromatographic purification steps in tandem following enzymatic digestion of the propeptide-insulin precursor to remove specific product impurities, improve process consistency, and increase process redundancy in the purification of the insulin or insulin analog, e.g., insulin lispro.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2015
    Publication date: June 22, 2017
    Applicant: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Douglas S. Watson, Allison D. Ortigosa, Michael A. Rauscher, Kathryn M. Story
  • Publication number: 20170015725
    Abstract: A process is described for purifying insulin and insulin analogs that comprises high-pressure liquid chromatography with an acidic cation exchange medium performed in the presence of a water miscible organic modifier and at an elevated temperature followed by reverse phase chromatography performed in the presence of a water miscible organic modifier and at an elevated temperature.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2015
    Publication date: January 19, 2017
    Applicant: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Allison D. Ortigosa, Michael P. Coleman, Shibu T. George, Michael A. Rauscher, Mark C. Sleevi, Kartoa Chow
  • Patent number: 6821640
    Abstract: A method for producing a bent extruded profile that includes extruding a first profile bar having a first lateral formation, extruding a second profile bar having a second lateral formation corresponding in a form-fitting manner to the first lateral formation, and inserting the first lateral formation into the second lateral formation so as to connect the first and second profile bars and to create a form-fitting connection restricting relative movement between the first and second profile bars in all directions except a longitudinal direction of the profile bars. The method also includes bending the connected first and second profile bars using a bending process, wherein after bending, the form-fitting connection restricts relative movement between the first and second profile bars in all directions. In addition, an extruded profile including a first profile bar having a first formation on a first longitudinal side and a second profile bar having a second formation on a second longitudinal side.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2004
    Assignee: Edscha Cabrio-Dachsysteme GmbH
    Inventors: Heinz Wüllrich, Franz Haberl, Michael Rauscher
  • Publication number: 20030175542
    Abstract: A method for producing a bent extruded profile that includes extruding a first profile bar having a first lateral formation, extruding a second profile bar having a second lateral formation corresponding in a form-fitting manner to the first lateral formation, and inserting the first lateral formation into the second lateral formation so as to connect the first and second profile bars and to create a form-fitting connection restricting relative movement between the first and second profile bars in all directions except a longitudinal direction of the profile bars. The method also includes bending the connected first and second profile bars using a bending process, wherein after bending, the form-fitting connection restricts relative movement between the first and second profile bars in all directions. In addition, an extruded profile including a first profile bar having a first formation on a first longitudinal side and a second profile bar having a second formation on a second longitudinal side.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2003
    Publication date: September 18, 2003
    Applicant: Edscha Cabrio-Dachsysteme GmbH
    Inventors: Heinz Wuellrich, Franz Haberl, Michael Rauscher
  • Patent number: 6543837
    Abstract: A fastening device for a folding-top covering of a folding top of an open motor vehicle, having a plug-in profile. The plug-in profile is fastened to the folding-top covering of the folding top. The fastening device also has a folding-top frame part and a receiving channel which is formed on the folding-top frame part. It is possible for the plug-in profile to be plugged into the receiving channel on the folding-top frame part in such a manner that a permanent fixing of the folding-top covering relative to the folding-top frame part can be produced.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2003
    Assignee: Edscha Cabrio-Dachsysteme GmbH
    Inventors: Johann Fischer, Michael Rauscher
  • Patent number: 6419297
    Abstract: The invention relates to an unlocking device for a vehicle convertible top, comprising a handle for actuating the unlocking device, and at least one locking hook which locks the vehicle convertible top and is operatively connected to the handle by means of an actuating arrangement, a signal generator being provided which detects the position of the handle and which generates a signal when the handle is shifted by a predetermined extent, and the signal causing a catch to be released, preventing further shifting of the handle beyond the predetermined extent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2002
    Assignee: Edscha Cabrio-Verdecksysteme GmbH
    Inventors: Franz Haberl, Michael Rauscher, Johann Fischer
  • Publication number: 20010013712
    Abstract: The invention relates to a fastening device for a folding-top covering of a folding top of an open motor vehicle, comprising a plug-in profile, said plug-in profile being fastened to said folding-top covering of the folding top, a folding-top frame part and a receiving channel which is formed on said folding-top frame part, it being possible for said plug-in profile to be plugged into the receiving channel on said folding-top frame part in such a manner that a permanent fixing of said folding-top covering relative to said folding-top frame part can be produced.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2001
    Publication date: August 16, 2001
    Inventors: Johann Fischer, Michael Rauscher
  • Publication number: 20010005090
    Abstract: The invention relates to an unlocking device for a vehicle convertible top, comprising a handle for actuating the unlocking device, and at least one locking hook which locks the vehicle convertible top and is operatively connected to the handle by means of an actuating arrangement, a signal generator being provided which detects the position of the handle and which generates a signal when the handle is shifted by a predetermined extent, and the signal causing a catch to be released, preventing further shifting of the handle beyond the predetermined extent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2000
    Publication date: June 28, 2001
    Inventors: Franz Haberl, Michael Rauscher, Johann Fischer