Patents by Inventor Ralf Klug
Ralf Klug 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).
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Patent number: 9775420Abstract: The present disclosure is concerned with an attachment for an epilator or an epilator having an axle arranged for driven movement around a center axle axis, an end plate arranged at a first end of the axle for rotation together with the axle, the end plate having at least a first functional surface, a first clamping element having a functional surface, the first functional surface of the end plate being arranged face-to-face with the functional surface of the first clamping element, and the first clamping element being arranged for repeatedly being moved towards and away from the end plate such that repeatedly a closed position is obtained in which the two functional surfaces abut on each other, wherein the end plate is an outer part of the epilator or the attachment for an epilator.Type: GrantFiled: April 16, 2014Date of Patent: October 3, 2017Assignee: Braun GmbHInventors: Pedro Sanchez-Martinez, Ralf Klug, Thomas Steiner
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Patent number: 9743738Abstract: The present disclosure is concerned with an attachment for an epilator or an epilator having an axle arranged for driven movement around a center axle axis, an end plate arranged at a first end of the axle for rotation together with the axle, the end plate having at least a first functional surface, a first clamping element having a functional surface, the first functional surface of the end plate being arranged face-to-face with the functional surface of the first clamping element, and the first clamping element being arranged for repeatedly being moved towards and away from the end plate such that repeatedly a closed position is obtained in which the two functional surfaces abut on each other, wherein the end plate is an outer part of the epilator or the attachment for an epilator.Type: GrantFiled: April 16, 2014Date of Patent: August 29, 2017Assignee: Braun GmbHInventors: Pedro Sanchez-Martinez, Ralf Klug, Thomas Steiner
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Patent number: 9642768Abstract: The present invention concerns a skin treatment device for professional and private use. In particular the present invention concerns a skin treatment device comprising a drive unit and an attachment, the drive unit comprising an output element and a rotary support element rotating about an axis of rotation, the rotary support element comprising protrusions, the attachment comprising a skin treatment element and a chassis for the skin treatment element, the chassis comprising a multitude of recesses to cooperate with the protrusions of the rotary support element of the drive unit, wherein the chassis can be supported by the rotary support element and wherein the protrusions can be brought into an engagement position with the recesses, while the chassis is supported by the rotary support element, and the protrusions can be brought into a disengagement position with the recesses, while the chassis is supported by the rotary support element.Type: GrantFiled: July 20, 2012Date of Patent: May 9, 2017Assignee: Braun GmbHInventors: Christof Ungemach, Michael Maichel, Ralf Klug, Tobias Schwarz
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Patent number: 9578946Abstract: The invention relates to an epilation head for an epilation device, in particular for plucking hair from human skin having a rotating cylinder and rotating around a rotational axis, the rotating cylinder having a number of plucking units for grasping and plucking out hair and having a skin oriented surface, wherein each plucking unit includes a movable clamping unit, a stationary clamping unit. The movable clamping unit and the stationary clamping unit form a closable plucking gap. The movable clamping units have a skin contacting surface and the total area of the skin contacting surfaces of the movable clamping units is greater than 5% of the area of the skin oriented surface.Type: GrantFiled: December 9, 2011Date of Patent: February 28, 2017Assignee: Braun GmbHInventors: Matthias Huisinga, Ralf Klug, Judith Von Dahlen, Michael Maichel, Stefan Sindlinger, Thomas Steiner
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Patent number: 9510657Abstract: The invention relates to an epilation head for an epilation device, in particular for plucking hair from human skin. The epilation head having a rotating cylinder rotating around a rotational axis and having a number of plucking units for grasping and plucking out hair. Each plucking unit includes a movable clamping unit, and a stationary clamping unit. The movable clamping unit and the stationary clamping unit form a closable plucking gap. The movable clamping unit has a hair guiding device which is associated with the movable clamping unit.Type: GrantFiled: December 9, 2011Date of Patent: December 6, 2016Assignee: Braun GmbHInventors: Matthias Huisinga, Ralf Klug, Judith Von Dahlen, Michael Maichel, Stefan Sindlinger, Thomas Steiner
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Patent number: 9480321Abstract: The invention relates to a motor-driven epilation head for an epilation device for plucking hairs of the human skin. Specifically, the invention relates to an epilation head having a rotation cylinder that can be rotated about a rotation axis and includes a plurality of plucking units for capturing and plucking the hairs. Each plucking unit comprises a first clamping element, a second clamping element and a third clamping element. The first clamping element together with the second clamping element forms a first closeable plucking gap and the second clamping element together with the third clamping element forms a second closeable plucking gap. The first and the second clamping elements are movably mounted and can be jointly actuated by means of an actuation element in order to close the first and the second plucking gap. The first and the second clamping elements move in the same direction.Type: GrantFiled: December 9, 2011Date of Patent: November 1, 2016Assignee: Braun GmbHInventors: Matthias Huisinga, Ralf Klug, Judith Von Dahlen, Michael Noderer, Stefan Sindlinger, Thomas Steiner
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Publication number: 20140309566Abstract: The present disclosure is concerned with an attachment for an epilator or an epilator having an axle arranged for driven movement around a centre axle axis, an end plate arranged at a first end of the axle for rotation together with the axle, the end plate having at least a first functional surface, a first clamping element having a functional surface, the first functional surface of the end plate being arranged face-to-face with the functional surface of the first clamping element, and the first clamping element being arranged for repeatedly being moved towards and away from the end plate such that repeatedly a closed position is obtained in which the two functional surfaces abut on each other, wherein the end plate is an outer part of the epilator or the attachment for an epilator.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 16, 2014Publication date: October 16, 2014Applicant: Braun GmbHInventors: Pedro Sanchez-Martinez, Ralf Klug, Thomas Steiner
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Publication number: 20140309664Abstract: The present disclosure is concerned with an attachment for an epilator or an epilator having an axle arranged for driven movement around a centre axle axis, an end plate arranged at a first end of the axle for rotation together with the axle, the end plate having at least a first functional surface, a first clamping element having a functional surface, the first functional surface of the end plate being arranged face-to-face with the functional surface of the first clamping element, and the first clamping element being arranged for repeatedly being moved towards and away from the end plate such that repeatedly a closed position is obtained in which the two functional surfaces abut on each other, wherein the end plate is an outer part of the epilator or the attachment for an epilator.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 16, 2014Publication date: October 16, 2014Applicant: Braun GmbHInventors: Pedro Sanchez-Martinez, Ralf Klug, Thomas Steiner
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Publication number: 20140309663Abstract: The present disclosure is concerned with an attachment for an epilator or an epilator having an axle arranged for driven movement around a centre axle axis, an end plate arranged at a first end of the axle for rotation together with the axle, the end plate having at least a first functional surface, a first clamping element having a functional surface, the first functional surface of the end plate being arranged face-to-face with the functional surface of the first clamping element, and the first clamping element being arranged for repeatedly being moved towards and away from the end plate such that repeatedly a closed position is obtained in which the two functional surfaces abut on each other, wherein the end plate is an outer part of the epilator or the attachment for an epilator.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 16, 2014Publication date: October 16, 2014Applicant: Braun GmbHInventors: Pedro Sanchez-Martinez, Ralf Klug, Thomas Steiner
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Publication number: 20130023806Abstract: The present invention concerns a skin treatment device for professional and private use. In particular the present invention concerns a skin treatment device comprising a drive unit and an attachment, the drive unit comprising an output element and a rotary support element rotating about an axis of rotation, the rotary support element comprising protrusions, the attachment comprising a skin treatment element and a chassis for the skin treatment element, the chassis comprising a multitude of recesses to cooperate with the protrusions of the rotary support element of the drive unit, wherein the chassis can be supported by the rotary support element and wherein the protrusions can be brought into an engagement position with the recesses, while the chassis is supported by the rotary support element, and the protrusions can be brought into a disengagement position with the recesses, while the chassis is supported by the rotary support element.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 20, 2012Publication date: January 24, 2013Inventors: Christof Ungemach, Michael Maichel, Ralf Klug, Tobias Schwarz, Pedro Sanchez-Martinez
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Publication number: 20130023805Abstract: The present invention concerns a skin treatment device for professional and private use. In particular the present invention concerns a skin treatment device comprising a drive unit and an attachment, the drive unit comprising an output element and a rotary support element rotating about an axis of rotation, the rotary support element comprising protrusions, the attachment comprising a skin treatment element and a chassis for the skin treatment element, the chassis comprising a multitude of recesses to cooperate with the protrusions of the rotary support element of the drive unit, wherein the chassis can be supported by the rotary support element and wherein the protrusions can be brought into an engagement position with the recesses, while the chassis is supported by the rotary support element, and the protrusions can be brought into a disengagement position with the recesses, while the chassis is supported by the rotary support element.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 20, 2012Publication date: January 24, 2013Inventors: Christof Ungemach, Michael Maichel, Ralf Klug, Tobias Schwarz
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Publication number: 20120165834Abstract: The invention relates to a motor-driven epilation head for an epilation device for plucking hairs of the human skin. Specifically, the invention relates to an epilation head having a rotation cylinder that can be rotated about a rotation axis and comprises a plurality of plucking units for capturing and plucking the hairs. Each plucking unit comprises a first clamping element, a second clamping element and a third clamping element, wherein the first clamping element together with the second clamping element forms a first closeable plucking gap and the second clamping element together with the third clamping element forms a second closeable plucking gap. The first and the second clamping element are movably mounted and can be jointly actuated by means of an actuation element in order to close the first and the second plucking gap. The first and the second clamping element move in the same direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 9, 2011Publication date: June 28, 2012Inventors: Matthias Huisinga, Ralf Klug, Judith Von Dahlen, Michael Noderer, Stefan Sindlinger, Thomas Steiner
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Publication number: 20120165833Abstract: The invention relates to an epilation head for an epilation device, in particular for plucking hair from human skin having a rotating cylinder rotating around a rotational axis having a number of plucking units for grasping and plucking out hair, wherein each plucking unit comprises a movable clamping unit, a stationary clamping unit, wherein the movable clamping unit and the stationary clamping unit form a closable plucking gap, characterized in that the movable clamping unit has a hair guiding device which is associated with the movable clamping unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 9, 2011Publication date: June 28, 2012Inventors: Matthias Huisinga, Ralf Klug, Judith Von Dahlen, Michael Maichel, Stefan Sindlinger, Thomas Steiner
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Publication number: 20120165835Abstract: The invention relates to an epilation head for an epilation device, in particular for plucking hair from human skin having a rotating cylinder and rotating around a rotational axis, the rotating cylinder having a number of plucking units for grasping and plucking out hair and having a skin oriented surface, wherein each plucking unit comprises a movable clamping unit, a stationary clamping unit, wherein the movable clamping unit and the stationary clamping unit form a closable plucking gap and characterized in that the movable clamping units have a skin contacting surface and the total area of the skin contacting surfaces of the movable clamping units is greater than 5% of the area of the skin oriented surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 9, 2011Publication date: June 28, 2012Inventors: Matthias Huisinga, Ralf Klug, Judith Von Dahlen, Michael Maichel, Stefan Sindlinger, Thomas Steiner
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Publication number: 20110214289Abstract: A combination powered grooming device comprising a handle and a grooming attachment. The handle has a longitudinal axis extending between an upper end and a lower end. The handle comprises a trimmer assembly disposed adjacent the upper end and the trimmer assembly includes at least one moving blade. The handle further comprises an electrical arrangement disposed therein. The electrical arrangement comprises a motor having a drive shaft and a drive mechanism coupled to the drive shaft and to the trimmer assembly. In a trimming mode, the drive mechanism translates movement of the drive shaft to the moving blade. The grooming attachment is adapted for mounting onto the upper end.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 4, 2011Publication date: September 8, 2011Inventors: Michael Maichel, Markus Schuessler, Ralf Klug, Cirilo Javier Perez Lopez, Terence Gordon Royle, Andreas Larscheid, Stefan Rehbein, Ulrich Fandrey, Juergen Behrendt, Gerrit Roenneberg
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Publication number: 20110162207Abstract: The present invention is concerned with a combined hair removal device that comprises a electrical hair removal device having at least a first coupling structure, a wet shaving device having at least a second coupling structure, the first and second coupling structures being configured to mate with each other to detachably couple the electrical hair removal device and the wet shaving device in at least a first coupling position, the electrical hair removal device having an elongated handle provided for individual operation of the electrical hair removal device in a detached state, and the wet shaving device having an elongated handle provided for individual operation of the wet shaving device in a detached state, wherein the wet shaving device comprises a wet shaving head that has at least a blade having a sharp, elongated edge arranged for contacting the skin during a shaving operation so as to cut off hairs growing on the skin.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 14, 2011Publication date: July 7, 2011Inventors: Michael Maichel, Markus Schuessler, Ralf Klug, Xavier Perez-Lopez, Andreas Larscheid, Bjoern Kling, Bernhard Sikora, Bernd Pfeiffer
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Patent number: 7789088Abstract: A cigarette filter having a consolidated nonwoven fabric with an aqueous based polymer binder. The polymer binder comprises one or more polymer compositions and is stabilized by one or more high molecular weight protective colloids. While the binder may be utilized with unconsolidated nonwoven fabric webs made by a variety of methods, the binder is particularly useful for application to webs made via the latex bonded airlaid or multibonded airlaid methods.Type: GrantFiled: July 18, 2006Date of Patent: September 7, 2010Assignee: Celanese International Corp.Inventors: Paul Scott, Ralf Klug
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Publication number: 20100037463Abstract: A combination shaving and trimming device includes a handle having an upper end and lower end, a powered trimmer disposed adjacent the upper end, a wet-shaving razor attachment comprising a connecting structure adapted for mounting over the trimmer onto the upper end, and a razor cartridge that mates with the connecting structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 18, 2009Publication date: February 18, 2010Inventors: Michael Maichel, Markus Schuessler, Ralf Klug, Cirilo Javier Perez Lopez, Andreas Larscheid
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Publication number: 20100011585Abstract: A combination shaving and trimming device includes a handle having an upper end and lower end, a powered trimmer disposed adjacent the upper end, a wet-shaving razor attachment comprising a connecting structure adapted for mounting over the trimmer onto the upper end, and a razor cartridge that mates with the connecting structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 15, 2009Publication date: January 21, 2010Inventors: Michael Maichel, Markus Schuessler, Ralf Klug, Cirilo Javier Perez Lopez, Terence Gordon Royle, Andreas Larscheid
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Publication number: 20060255491Abstract: A cigarette filter having a consolidated nonwoven fabric with an aqueous based polymer binder. The polymer binder comprises one or more polymer compositions and is stabilized by one or more high molecular weight protective colloids. While the binder may be utilized with unconsolidated nonwoven fabric webs made by a variety of methods, the binder is particularly useful for application to webs made via the latex bonded airlaid or multibonded airlaid methods.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 18, 2006Publication date: November 16, 2006Inventors: Paul Scott, Ralf Klug