Patents by Inventor Otto Beck

Otto Beck 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: 8138232
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for recycling plastic materials which contain at least two polymers, copolymers or blends thereof based on polystyrene. The plastic material is thereby mixed with a solvent for the polymers, copolymers or blends. Subsequently a precipitation is effected by addition of a corresponding precipitant so that then the gelatinous precipitation product can be separated from the further components of the plastic material. The method is used for recycling of any plastic materials, in particular of plastic materials from electronic scrap processing and from shredder light fractions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2012
    Assignee: Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft zur Forderung der Angewandten Forschung E.V.
    Inventors: Andreas Maeurer, Martin Schlummer, Otto Beck
  • Patent number: 7935736
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for recycling polyesters or polyester mixtures from polyester-containing waste, in which the polyester or the polyester mixture is dissolved in a solvent and subsequently free-flowing particles are precipitated herefrom with a precipitant. The precipitant is thereby chosen such that subsequent separation of precipitant and solvent is made possible in a simple manner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2011
    Assignee: Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft zur Förderung der angewandten Forschung e.V.
    Inventors: Andreas Mäurer, Udo Knauf, Gerd Wolz, Michael Frankl, Otto Beck
  • Publication number: 20080281002
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for recycling plastic materials which contain at least two polymers, copolymers or blends thereof based on polystyrene. The plastic material is thereby mixed with a solvent for the polymers, copolymers or blends. Subsequently a precipitation is effected by addition of a corresponding precipitant so that then the gelatinous precipitation product can be separated from the further components of the plastic material. The method is used for recycling of any plastic materials, in particular of plastic materials from electronic scrap processing and from shredder light fractions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2006
    Publication date: November 13, 2008
    Inventors: Andreas Maeurer, Martin Schlummer, Otto Beck
  • Publication number: 20070265361
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for recycling polyesters or polyester mixtures from polyester-containing waste, in which the polyester or the polyester mixture is dissolved in a solvent and subsequently free-flowing particles are precipitated herefrom with a precipitant. The precipitant is thereby chosen such that subsequent separation of precipitant and solvent is made possible in a simple manner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2005
    Publication date: November 15, 2007
    Applicant: Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft zur Forderung Der Angewand
    Inventors: Andreas Maurer, Udo Knauf, Gerd Wolz, Michael Frankl, Otto Beck
  • Patent number: 4120235
    Abstract: Apparatus for transversely sealing a wrapping tube includes opposed sealing tools movable in unison linearly along an operating path having a beginning and an end while sealing a wrapping tube. The tools return from the end of the operating path to the beginning thereof by moving along arcuate return paths. Crank mechanisms for so moving the tools include cam tracks and cooperating cam followers. The cam followers are urged against the cam tracks under the influence of centrifugal force during movement of the tools along the return paths.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 1977
    Date of Patent: October 17, 1978
    Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbH
    Inventors: Otto Beck, Klaus Hamm
  • Patent number: 3982991
    Abstract: Device for welding and parting thermoplastic foils to form bags or the like, having a pair of heated opposing tools arranged to close against foils introduced between them. The foils are welded and parted along a compression line formed between a compression edge of one tool and a hard, wear-resistant, but resilient surface of the opposing tool.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 1974
    Date of Patent: September 28, 1976
    Assignee: Fr. Hesser Maschinenfabrik AG
    Inventors: Klaus Hamm, Otto Beck