Patents by Inventor Michael Schiffmann

Michael Schiffmann 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: 11858191
    Abstract: A method is for producing a coextruded and biaxially stretched composite film using a novel combination of stretching and relaxation steps. A corresponding composite film has little or no shrinkage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Assignee: KUHNE ANLAGENBAU GMBH
    Inventor: Jürgen Michael Schiffmann
  • Publication number: 20230211534
    Abstract: A method is for producing a coextruded and biaxially stretched composite film using a novel combination of stretching and relaxation steps. A corresponding composite film has little or no shrinkage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2020
    Publication date: July 6, 2023
    Applicant: KUHNE ANLAGENBAU GMBH
    Inventor: Jürgen Michael SCHIFFMANN
  • Publication number: 20230166485
    Abstract: A method of manufacturing a coextruded and/or laminated and biaxially oriented composite film and a resulting multilayered film which has improved processability and/or improved recyclability. For this purpose, the method and multilayered film provides a novel combination of the density of various layer components of the composite film and certain manufacturing parameters such as the stretching factors, relaxation factors, relaxation temperatures, and residual stretching factors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2021
    Publication date: June 1, 2023
    Applicant: Kuhne Anlagenbau GmbH
    Inventor: Jürgen Michael Schiffmann
  • Publication number: 20220315306
    Abstract: The present patent application relates to a method of manufacturing a multilayered composite film comprising a step of co-extruding at least three layers (a), (b) and (c), of which the layer (a) forms an outward surface of the composite film; the layer (c) forms a surface of the composite film facing or coming in contact with a good to be packaged; and the layer (b) is disposed between the layer (a) and the layer (c). Further, the method includes a step of biaxial orientation of the composite film thus co-extruded. Therein, the layer (a) contains or consists of a thermoplastic resin. The layer (b) contains or consists of a polyvinylidene chloride (PVdC) resin. The layer (c) contains or consists of a resin, preferably sealable, in particular heat-sealable resin. Therein, any crosslinking of the composite film by means of radioactive radiation, in particular by means of beta, gamma, X-ray and/or electron irradiation, is omitted during the manufacturing of the composite film and/or thereafter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2020
    Publication date: October 6, 2022
    Applicant: KUHNE ANLAGENBAU GMBH
    Inventor: Jürgen Michael SCHIFFMANN
  • Publication number: 20220219437
    Abstract: The present patent application relates to a method of manufacturing a multilayered composite film comprising a step of co-extruding at least three layers (a), (b) and (c), of which the layer (a) forms an outward surface of the composite film; the layer (c) forms a surface of the composite film facing or coming in contact with a good to be packaged; and the layer (b) is disposed between the layer (a) and the layer (c). Further, the method includes a step of biaxial orientation of the composite film thus co-extruded. Therein, the layer (a) contains or consists of a thermoplastic resin. The layer (b) contains or consists of a polyvinylidene chloride (PVdC) resin. The layer (c) contains or consists of a resin, preferably sealable, in particular heat-sealable resin. Therein, any crosslinking of the composite film by means of radioactive radiation, in particular by means of beta, gamma, X-ray and/or electron irradiation, is omitted during the manufacturing of the composite film and/or thereafter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2020
    Publication date: July 14, 2022
    Applicant: KUHNE ANLAGENBAU GMBH
    Inventor: Jürgen Michael SCHIFFMANN
  • Publication number: 20220203658
    Abstract: The present patent application relates to a method of manufacturing a multilayered composite film comprising a step of co-extruding at least three layers (a), (b) and (c), of which the layer (a) forms an outward surface of the composite film; the layer (c) forms a surface of the composite film facing or coming in contact with a good to be packaged; and the layer (b) is disposed between the layer (a) and the layer (c). Further, the method includes a step of biaxial orientation of the composite film thus co-extruded. Therein, the layer (a) contains or consists of a thermoplastic resin. The layer (b) contains or consists of a polyvinylidene chloride (PVdC) resin. The layer (c) contains or consists of a resin, preferably sealable, in particular heat-sealable resin. Therein, any crosslinking of the composite film by means of radioactive radiation, in particular by means of beta, gamma, X-ray and/or electron irradiation, is omitted during the manufacturing of the composite film and/or thereafter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2020
    Publication date: June 30, 2022
    Applicant: KUHNE ANLAGENBAU GMBH
    Inventor: Jürgen Michael SCHIFFMANN
  • Publication number: 20220193972
    Abstract: The present patent application relates to a method of manufacturing a multilayered composite film comprising a step of co-extruding at least three layers (a), (b) and (c), of which the layer (a) forms an outward surface of the composite film; the layer (c) forms a surface of the composite film facing or coming in contact with a good to be packaged; and the layer (b) is disposed between the layer (a) and the layer (c). Further, the method includes a step of biaxial orientation of the composite film thus co-extruded. Therein, the layer (a) contains or consists of a thermoplastic resin. The layer (b) contains or consists of a polyvinylidene chloride (PVdC) resin. The layer (c) contains or consists of a resin, preferably sealable, in particular heat-sealable resin. Therein, any crosslinking of the composite film by means of radioactive radiation, in particular by means of beta, gamma, X-ray and/or electron irradiation, is omitted during the manufacturing of the composite film and/or thereafter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2020
    Publication date: June 23, 2022
    Applicant: KUHNE ANLAGENBAU GMBH
    Inventor: Jürgen Michael SCHIFFMANN
  • Patent number: 7786398
    Abstract: A command switch or and emergency stop switch is disclosed, which includes an actuator and a contact sensor which is separated therefrom. The actuator includes housing and a tappet, which is guided therein and which has a rest position and an actuation position. The contact sensor includes an open switch element which can be placed in the actuation position by way of the tappet in a tensed position. In at least one embodiment, the command switch also includes an additional switch element which is provided with a first switch piece and a second switch piece, which are applied to the actuator in a separated manner and in/on the contact sensor. The additional switch element only closes when the contact sensor is secured to the actuator. The switch pieces of the additional switch element are separated from each other in a compulsory and advantageous manner by the separated embodiment of the command switch enabling them to be secured to different components of the command switch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2010
    Assignee: Siemens Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Werner Olbrich, Michael Schiffmann, Bernhard Wiesgickl
  • Publication number: 20080230358
    Abstract: A command switch or and emergency stop switch is disclosed, which includes an actuator and a contact sensor which is separated therefrom. The actuator includes housing and a tappet, which is guided therein and which has a rest position and an actuation position. The contact sensor includes an open switch element which can be placed in the actuation position by way of the tappet in a tensed position. In at least one embodiment, the command switch also includes an additional switch element which is provided with a first switch piece and a second switch piece, which are applied to the actuator in a separated manner and in/on the contact sensor. The additional switch element only closes when the contact sensor is secured to the actuator. The switch pieces of the additional switch element are separated from each other in a compulsory and advantageous manner by the separated embodiment of the command switch enabling them to be secured to different components of the command switch.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2006
    Publication date: September 25, 2008
    Inventors: Werner Olbrich, Michael Schiffmann, Bernhard Wiesgicki
  • Publication number: 20070076863
    Abstract: In order to maintain the required security, an interface specific code is stored in an encrypted manner in a code memory which is integrated in a communication processor. In the event of an error in the communication processor, the original code is not transmitted but, if necessary, the encrypted code is transmitted. Only an external decoder is necessary to decode the code. The decoder ensures the necessary physical separation of the components in the initialisation of the code which is to be transferred.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 2, 2004
    Publication date: April 5, 2007
    Inventors: Michael Schiffmann, Bernhard Wiegickl
  • Patent number: 6285096
    Abstract: The invention relates to a safety switch arrangement for switching the power supply of a tool on and off by means of at least two actuators. The actuators are connected to a code generator. The code generator can issue a numerical word divided into two partial words, the values of which can be influenced by a respective one of the at least two actuators. If the actuators are activated, the values for the partial words are changed continuously. As a result of the deactivation of an actuator, the assigned partial word assumes a fixed, predetermined value. In order to check the switching states of the actuators, the partial words are read synchronously into an evaluation unit. The power supply of the tool is switched “on” only when the at least two actuators are activated to the “on” state and the partial words correspond to the predetermined fixed value.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2001
    Assignees: Leuze Electronic GmbH & Co., Siemens AG
    Inventors: Bernhard Müller, Bernhard Wiesgickl, Michael Schiffmann