Patents by Inventor Patrick Muller

Patrick Muller 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: 20250287510
    Abstract: A method for manufacturing a multilayer structure comprises depositing a coat of graphene ink on a passivation layer; bonding a polymer so-called carrier layer using an adhesive; drying the coat of ink; removing some of the graphene and the passivation layer from a first face without cutting into the polymer carrier layer and while removing the polymer carrier layer and the cut-out zones from the second face; bonding adhesive strips along the longitudinal periphery on each side of the passivation layer and in part of the zones with the cut-out graphene; placing electronic components, electrodes, on a polymer substrate layer; and bonding the passivation layer to the substrate layer with the electronic components in that part of the passivation zones that has the graphene cut out.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2023
    Publication date: September 11, 2025
    Inventor: Patrick Muller
  • Publication number: 20240047744
    Abstract: A composite solid electrolyte for lithium batteries can include a solid polymer, phyllosilicate nanoparticles distributed in the solid polymer, a lithium salt distributed in the solid polymer, and a plasticizer distributed in the solid polymer. The composite solid electrolyte can be used in a solid-state lithium battery cell made up of a composite solid electrolyte, an anode containing lithium in contact with a first surface of the composite solid electrolyte, and a cathode in contact with a second surface of the composite solid electrolyte.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2023
    Publication date: February 8, 2024
    Inventors: Xuming WANG, Jan Dean MILLER, Patrick MULLER
  • Publication number: 20230341137
    Abstract: The invention relates to a heating and/or cooling device comprising a filmable to scatter infrared light in order to diffuse heat. The film comprises a planar heating element comprising a connector that is electrically connected to conductive tracks placed on said film and connectable to a thermostat, The film receives a conductive ink that is deposited on the film in particular by screen-printing or inkjet printing, the film being able to scatter infrared light in order to diffuse heat or cold over bodies or objects placed in proximity thereto without diffusing heat or cold into the space. The film is arranged to receive sensors and/or RFID means.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2021
    Publication date: October 26, 2023
    Inventor: Patrick MULLER
  • Publication number: 20220042138
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for cooling a tool in a heat treatment furnace, wherein: the tool is supplied during normal cooling operation with coolant from a coolant reservoir through a supply inlet (1), which coolant is returned into the coolant reservoir from the tool via a return flow (2); the supply inlet (1) is coupled by means of an electric actuator (3) alternatively to the coolant reservoir or to the public water supply and the return flow (2) is coupled by means of a further electric actuator (3) alternatively to the coolant reservoir or to the public waste water system (4); the actuators (3, 3?) are supplied with a feed current during normal cooling operation and held in a first position in which coolant is supplied to the tool through the supply inlet (5) from the coolant reservoir and the coolant is fed back through the return flow (2, 6) into the coolant reservoir; and, upon interruption in the power supply, the actuators (3, 3?) are forced into an emergency position in which cold water is
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2019
    Publication date: February 10, 2022
    Inventors: Volker FLESCH, Bjoern MULLER, Patrick MULLER, Maik WINDERLICH, Thorsten WISNIA
  • Patent number: 10092921
    Abstract: A fluid reservoir including a neck that defines an opening in which a stopper is engaged. The stopper is movable by sliding in the neck between a high closed initial position in which the stopper hermetically closes the opening of the neck and a low open final position in which at least one feed passage puts the inside of the reservoir into communications with the outside.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2018
    Assignee: APATAR FRANCE SAS
    Inventor: Patrick Muller
  • Patent number: 10076762
    Abstract: A dispenser having a fluid reservoir (R) and a dispenser member (D) mounted on the reservoir (R), the reservoir (R) forming a cylinder (11) and including a piston (2; 2?) that slides in the cylinder (11) so as to decrease the working volume of the reservoir (R). The leaktight slide cylinder (11) contains a separator element (3a) that divides the reservoir into two compartments (Ri, Rs), namely a lower compartment (Ri) that is defined between the piston (2; 2?) and the separator element (3a), and an upper compartment (Rs) that is defined between the separator element (3a) and the dispenser member (D). The separator element (3a) includes at least one through hole (33) that puts the two compartments (Ri, Rs) into communication with each other, the separator element moving in the leaktight slide cylinder in response to the dispenser member being actuated by pressing on the pusher.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2018
    Assignee: APTAR FRANCE SAS
    Inventor: Patrick Muller
  • Patent number: 9896249
    Abstract: A fluid dispenser comprising a fluid reservoir (R) in which the fluid is stored under pressure, and a fluid outlet valve (6) that is actuatable from a closed position to an open position so as to define a dispenser orifice (53) in a dispenser wall (51), the outlet valve (6) including a movable member (62) that bears in sealed manner against the seat (52) in the closed position and that is not in contact with the seat (52) in the open position, the outlet valve (6) including an actuator member (65) for moving the movable member (62) between the closed and open positions, the fluid dispenser being characterized in that the movable member (62) and the actuator member (65) should both be arranged on a pivot lever (61).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2018
    Assignee: APTAR FRANCE SAS
    Inventors: Laurent Decottignies, Patrick Muller
  • Patent number: 9891086
    Abstract: A fluid dispenser having a fluid reservoir, a fluid suction chamber of variable volume that defines an extraction and application space; a dip tube that connects the reservoir to the chamber at an injection orifice that defines an injection axis; and a suction mechanism for sucking, during a suction stage, fluid from the reservoir into the chamber through the injection orifice. The injection orifice is situated a little way inside or outside the extraction and application space, such that the fluid is injected in the form of an axial jet into the extraction and application space and fills it, at least in part, without the injection orifice penetrating into the space.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2018
    Assignee: APTAR FRANCE S.A.S.
    Inventors: Stephane Beranger, Patrick Muller
  • Publication number: 20170043917
    Abstract: A fluid dispenser comprising a fluid reservoir (R) in which the fluid is stored under pressure, and a fluid outlet valve (6) that is actuatable from a closed position to an open position so as to define a dispenser orifice (53) in a dispenser wall (51), the outlet valve (6) including a movable member (62) that bears in sealed manner against the seat (52) in the closed position and that is not in contact with the seat (52) in the open position, the outlet valve (6) including an actuator member (65) for moving the movable member (62) between the closed and open positions, the fluid dispenser being characterized in that the movable member (62) and the actuator member (65) should both be arranged on a pivot lever (61).
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2015
    Publication date: February 16, 2017
    Applicant: APTAR FRANCE SAS
    Inventors: Laurent DECOTTIGNIES, Patrick MULLER
  • Publication number: 20170036227
    Abstract: A dispenser having a fluid reservoir (R) and a dispenser member (D) mounted on the reservoir (R), the reservoir (R) forming a cylinder (11) and including a piston (2; 2?) that slides in the cylinder (11) so as to decrease the working volume of the reservoir (R). The leaktight slide cylinder (11) contains a separator element (3a) that divides the reservoir into two compartments (Ri, Rs), namely a lower compartment (Ri) that is defined between the piston (2; 2?) and the separator element (3a), and an upper compartment (Rs) that is defined between the separator element (3a) and the dispenser member (D). The separator element (3a) includes at least one through hole (33) that puts the two compartments (Ri, Rs) into communication with each other, the separator element moving in the leaktight slide cylinder in response to the dispenser member being actuated by pressing on the pusher.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2015
    Publication date: February 9, 2017
    Applicant: APTAR FRANCE SAS
    Inventor: Patrick MULLER
  • Publication number: 20170021984
    Abstract: A fluid dispenser comprising a fluid reservoir (R) in which the fluid is stored under pressure, and a fluid outlet valve that is actuatable from a closed position to an open position so as to define a dispenser orifice (62), the outlet valve including a movable member (51) that bears in sealed manner against a seat (63) in the closed position and that is not in contact with the seat (63) in the open position, the movable member (51) being axially movable and resiliently biased against the seat (63), the dispenser also comprising an actuator member (61) for moving the movable member (51) between the closed and open positions, the fluid dispenser being characterized in that the dispenser orifice (62) and the actuator member (61) are both formed by a rotary disk (6).
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2015
    Publication date: January 26, 2017
    Applicant: APTAR FRANCE SAS
    Inventors: Laurent DECOTTIGNIES, Patrick MULLER
  • Publication number: 20160346799
    Abstract: A fluid reservoir including a neck that defines an opening in which a stopper is engaged. The stopper is movable by sliding in the neck between a high closed initial position in which the stopper hermetically closes the opening of the neck and a low open final position in which at least one feed passage puts the inside of the reservoir into communications with the outside.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2015
    Publication date: December 1, 2016
    Applicant: APTAR FRANCE SAS
    Inventor: Patrick MULLER
  • Publication number: 20160250654
    Abstract: A fluid dispenser having a fluid reservoir, a fluid suction chamber of variable volume that defines an extraction and application space; a dip tube that connects the reservoir to the chamber at an injection orifice that defines an injection axis; and a suction mechanism for sucking, during a suction stage, fluid from the reservoir into the chamber through the injection orifice. The injection orifice is situated a little way inside or outside the extraction and application space, such that the fluid is injected in the form of an axial jet into the extraction and application space and fills it, at least in part, without the injection orifice penetrating into the space.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2016
    Publication date: September 1, 2016
    Applicant: APTAR FRANCE S.A.S.
    Inventors: Stephane BERANGER, Patrick MULLER
  • Patent number: 9370232
    Abstract: A fluid dispenser having a fluid reservoir, a fluid suction chamber of variable volume that defines an extraction and application space; a dip tube that connects the reservoir to the chamber at an injection orifice that defines an injection axis; and a suction mechanism for sucking, during a suction stage, fluid from the reservoir into the chamber through the injection orifice. The injection orifice is situated a little way inside or outside the extraction and application space, such that the fluid is injected in the form of an axial jet into the extraction and application space and fills it, at least in part, without the injection orifice penetrating into the space.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2016
    Assignee: APTAR FRANCE S.A.S.
    Inventors: Stephane Beranger, Patrick Muller
  • Patent number: 9366561
    Abstract: A fluid dispenser comprising: a fluid reservoir (1) that is transparent, at least locally; and a guide tube (21) that extends in the reservoir (1); the dispenser being characterized in that it further comprises a gauge ring (19) that is engaged freely around the guide tube (21) and that floats in the fluid in such a manner as to indicate visually the fluid level in the reservoir.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2016
    Assignee: APTAR FRANCE SAS
    Inventors: Patrick Muller, Bruno Stuart
  • Patent number: 9302282
    Abstract: A fluid dispenser comprising two reservoirs (R1, R2), two pumps (P1, P2), and two pushers (B1, B2), namely a first pusher (B1) for actuating a first pump (P1) that is connected to a first reservoir (R1) containing a first fluid (F1), and a second pusher (B2) for actuating a second pump (P2) that is connected to a second reservoir (R2) containing a second fluid (F2), the dispenser further comprising a third pusher (B3) for dispensing a mixture of the first and second fluids (F1, F2), the first fluid (F1) being dispensed through a first dispenser orifice (O1), and the second fluid (F2) being dispensed through a second dispenser orifice (O2), the fluid dispenser being characterized in that the mixture of the two fluids (F1, F2) is dispensed through a third dispenser orifice (O3) that is formed by the third pusher (B3).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2016
    Assignee: APTAR FRANCE SAS
    Inventors: Romain Bertin, Francis Moreau, Patrick Muller
  • Publication number: 20150083757
    Abstract: A fluid reservoir including a bottom and a duct that defines an opening, a sealing ball being engaged in the duct in such a manner as to close the opening hermetically, the ball being movable by an external thrust member in such a manner as to cause the ball to fall by gravity to the bottom of the reservoir so that the opening is thus unblocked. The duct is connected to a dip tube that extends into the proximity of the bottom of the reservoir, the duct presenting a diameter that is smaller than the diameter of the dip tube, the ball being in leaktight engagement in the duct before being pushed into the dip tube in which it falls freely to the bottom of the reservoir.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2013
    Publication date: March 26, 2015
    Applicant: APTAR FRANCE SAS
    Inventors: Patrick Muller, Florent Pouliaude
  • Patent number: 8978933
    Abstract: A fluid dispenser comprising: a fluid reservoir (1) defining a neck (11) and a bottom wall (12) provided with a filling valve (13, 15); a dispenser member (5), such as a pump, that is mounted on the reservoir (1) so as to take the fluid, the dispenser member (5) including a body (51) and an actuator rod (56) that is movable downwards and upwards along an axis X; a pusher (6, 7) that is mounted on the actuator rod (56) of the dispenser member (5) in such a manner as to turn about the axis X of the rod (56); a vent passage that puts the reservoir (1) into communication with the outside; closure means (3) for selectively closing the vent passage; and control means (4) for urging the closure means (3) into a closed condition, in which they close the vent passage, from an open condition, in which they do not close the vent passage; the dispenser being characterized in that the control means (4) are secured to the pusher (6, 7) or moved by the pusher.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2015
    Assignee: Aptar France SAS
    Inventors: Patrick Muller, Bruno Stuart
  • Patent number: 8915400
    Abstract: A fluid dispenser having a fluid reservoir including a shoulder from which there extends a neck defining an opening; and a dispenser member, such as a pump or a valve, including a body that is held in stationary manner in the opening of the reservoir. At least one source of radiation is disposed in the proximity of the neck, outside the neck, above the shoulder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 23, 2014
    Assignee: Aptar France SAS
    Inventor: Patrick Muller
  • Patent number: 8875946
    Abstract: A fluid dispenser including a fluid reservoir with a neck defining an opening, a dispenser member, such as a pump or a valve, having a body held in stationary manner in the opening of the reservoir and defining an annular gap between the neck and the body; and a source of radiation disposed in the annular gap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2014
    Assignee: Aptar France SAS
    Inventor: Patrick Muller