Patents by Inventor René Peter Scheurich

René Peter Scheurich 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: 10125214
    Abstract: The present invention relates to polymers comprising structural units having partially fluorinated substituents, to mixtures and formulations comprising the polymers according to the invention, to a process for the preparation of the polymers according to the invention, and to the use of the polymers according to the invention as functional materials in electronic devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2018
    Assignee: Merck Patent GmbH
    Inventors: René Peter Scheurich, Junyou Pan, Frank Egon Meyer, Niels Schulte, Rémi Manouk Anèmian, Susanne Heun, Thomas Eberle, Aurélie Ludemann, Herwig Buchholz, Wolfgang Hierse
  • Patent number: 10065959
    Abstract: The present application relates to an electronic device comprising a heteroaromatic compound of a formula (I) as functional material, in particular as electron-transport material and as matrix material for emitter compounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2018
    Assignee: Merck Patent GmbH
    Inventors: Junyou Pan, Amir Hossain Parham, Rene Peter Scheurich, Thomas Rudolph
  • Patent number: 9655828
    Abstract: The invention relates to the use of specific glucuronolactone derivatives as self-tanning substances, as tanning enhancers for dihydroxyacetone or for a mixture of self-tanning substances comprising dihydroxyacetone, for modulation of the hue achieved in the case of tanning with dihydroxyacetone or by the mixture or preparation comprising dihydroxyacetone, as contrast-reduction agents or for coloring keratin-containing fibers, and to preparations or compositions for coloring keratin-containing fibers comprising these specific glucuronolactone derivatives.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2017
    Assignee: Merck Patent GmbH
    Inventors: Christophe Carola, Rene Peter Scheurich
  • Patent number: 9458142
    Abstract: The invention relates to protein-adhesive dyes, to the preparation thereof and to preparations comprising same, and to a method for coloring keratin-containing fibers, in particular for coloring human hair.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2016
    Assignee: Merck Patent GmbH
    Inventors: Thomas Rudolph, Rene Peter Scheurich
  • Patent number: 9382224
    Abstract: The present invention relates to chromen-4-one derivatives of the formula (I), to the use thereof as self-tanning substance or for increasing melanin synthesis, improving melanin transport and/or improving the distribution of melanin in suprabasal layers, and to preparations comprising these chromen-4-one derivatives.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2016
    Assignee: MERCK PATENT GMBH
    Inventors: Christophe Carola, Rene Peter Scheurich
  • Patent number: 9315617
    Abstract: The present invention relates to cross-linkable and cross-linked polymers and to a method for the production thereof. The invention further relates to the use of said polymers in electronic devices and to the corresponding electronic devices themselves.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2016
    Assignee: Merck Patent GmbH
    Inventors: Frank Egon Meyer, Niels Schulte, René Peter Scheurich, Rémi Manouk Anémian, Aurélie Ludemann, Alice Julliart
  • Patent number: 9246103
    Abstract: The present invention relates inter alia to oligomers and/or polymers with functionalized side groups which are bound to the backbone of the polymer via spacer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2016
    Assignee: Merck Patent GmbH
    Inventors: Junyou Pan, Frank Egon Meyer, Niels Schulte, René Peter Scheurich
  • Publication number: 20160008253
    Abstract: The invention relates to the use of specific glucuronolactone derivatives as self-tanning substances, as tanning enhancers for dihydroxyacetone or for a mixture of self-tanning substances comprising dihydroxyacetone, for modulation of the hue achieved in the case of tanning with dihydroxyacetone or by the mixture or preparation comprising dihydroxyacetone, as contrast-reduction agents or for colouring keratin-containing fibres, and to preparations or compositions for colouring keratin-containing fibres comprising these specific glucuronolactone derivatives.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2014
    Publication date: January 14, 2016
    Applicant: Merck Patent GmbH
    Inventors: Christophe CAROLA, Rene Peter SCHEURICH
  • Publication number: 20150336959
    Abstract: The present application relates to an electronic device comprising a heteroaromatic compound of a formula (I) as functional material, in particular as electron-transport material and as matrix material for emitter compounds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2013
    Publication date: November 26, 2015
    Applicant: Merck Patent GmbH
    Inventors: Junyou Pan, Amir Hossain Parham, Rene Peter Scheurich, Thomas Rudolph
  • Publication number: 20150315177
    Abstract: The invention relates to protein-adhesive dyes, to the preparation thereof and to preparations comprising same, and to a method for colouring keratin-containing fibres, in particular for colouring human hair.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2013
    Publication date: November 5, 2015
    Applicant: MERCK PATENT GMBH
    Inventors: Thomas RUDOLPH, Rene Peter SCHEURICH
  • Publication number: 20150051295
    Abstract: The invention relates to the use of propanol and propenol derivatives as antioxidants, to compositions comprising propanol and propenol derivatives and the preparation thereof, and to certain propanol and propenol derivatives and the preparation thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2012
    Publication date: February 19, 2015
    Applicant: MERCK PATENT GMBH
    Inventors: Thomas Rudolph, Rene Peter Scheurich
  • Patent number: 8906351
    Abstract: The invention relates to the use of compounds of the formula (I), in which R1, R2, m and n have the meanings indicated in the Claims, and/or physiologically acceptable salts, tautomers, stereoisomers and/or solvates thereof, including mixtures thereof in all ratios, for the inhibition of tyrosinase and for lightening the skin. The invention also relates to the use of the compounds of the formula (I) in the prophylaxis, therapy or progress control of pigment disorders of the skin. The invention furthermore relates to preparations comprising the compounds of the formula (I) in combination with at least one further active compound and to a process for the preparation of the preparations by mixing the compounds of the formula (I) with a vehicle which is physiologically acceptable for topical applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2014
    Assignee: Merck Patent GmbH
    Inventor: Rene Peter Scheurich
  • Publication number: 20140175421
    Abstract: The present invention relates inter alia to oligomers and/or polymers with functionalized side groups which are bound to the backbone of the polymer via spacer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2012
    Publication date: June 26, 2014
    Applicant: Merck Patent GmbH
    Inventors: Junyou Pan, Frank Egon Meyer, Niels Schulte, René Peter Scheurich
  • Publication number: 20130287716
    Abstract: The present invention relates to chromen-4-one derivatives of the formula (I), to the use thereof as self-tanning substance or for increasing melanin synthesis, improving melanin transport and/or improving the distribution of melanin in suprabasal layers, and to preparations comprising these chromen-4-one derivatives.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2011
    Publication date: October 31, 2013
    Applicant: MERCK PATENT GMBH
    Inventors: Christophe Carola, Rene Peter Scheurich
  • Publication number: 20130266526
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of dihydroxyfumaric acid derivatives for the lightening of the skin, for the inhibition of tyrosinase and for the prophylaxis, treatment and/or progress control of pigment defects of the skin, and to cosmetic and dermatological preparations and medicaments comprising dihydroxyfumaric acid derivatives and to novel dihydroxyfumaric acid derivatives.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2011
    Publication date: October 10, 2013
    Applicant: MERCK PATENT GMBH
    Inventor: Rene Peter Scheurich
  • Publication number: 20130164230
    Abstract: The invention relates to the use of compounds of the formula (I), in which R1, R2, m and n have the meanings indicated in the Claims, and/or physiologically acceptable salts, tautomers, stereoisomers and/or solvates thereof, including mixtures thereof in all ratios, for the inhibition of tyrosinase and for lightening the skin. The invention also relates to the use of the compounds of the formula (I) in the prophylaxis, therapy or progress control of pigment disorders of the skin. The invention furthermore relates to preparations comprising the compounds of the formula (I) in combination with at least one further active compound and to a process for the preparation of the preparations by mixing the compounds of the formula (I) with a vehicle which is physiologically acceptable for topical applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 18, 2011
    Publication date: June 27, 2013
    Applicant: MERCK PATENT GESELLSCHAFT MIT BESCHRANKTER HAFTUNG
    Inventor: Rene Peter Scheurich
  • Publication number: 20130108565
    Abstract: The invention relates to the use of specific disaccharides and derivatives thereof as self-tanning substance or as tanning enhancer for dihydroxyacetone or for a mixture of self-tanning substances comprising dihydroxyacetone. The invention furthermore relates to the use thereof for the modulation of the hue which is achieved on tanning with dihydroxyacetone or by the mixture or preparation comprising dihydroxyacetone. The invention furthermore relates to the use thereof in a mixture or preparation comprising at least dihydroxyacetone as self-tanning substance as contrast-reduction agent. The use of such compounds facilitates a significantly improved colouring result of the skin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2011
    Publication date: May 2, 2013
    Applicant: MERCK PATENT GESELLSCHAFT MIT BESCHRANKTER HAFTUNG
    Inventors: Valerie Bicard-Benhamou, René Peter Scheurich
  • Publication number: 20130058879
    Abstract: The invention relates to the use of at least one specific triazine or melamine and/or salt thereof as accelerator for a photoinduced reaction of 3-(4-tert-butylphenyl)-3-hydroxy-1-(4-methoxyphenyl)-propan-1-one, 1-(4-tert-butylphenyl)-3-hydroxy-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)-propan-1-one or a mixture of these compounds to give avobenzone. The invention furthermore relates to a composition comprising at least one specific triazine or melamine and to a method for the stabilisation of the UV absorption capacity of a composition by means of a mixture of at least one specific triazine or melamine together with 3-(4-tert-butylphenyl)-3-hydroxy-1-(4-methoxyphenyl)propan-1-one, 1-(4-tert-butylphenyl)-3-hydroxy-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)propan-1-one or a mixture of these compounds, particularly preferably together with 3-(4-tert-butylphenyl)-3-hydroxy-1-(4-methoxyphenyl)propan-1-one.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2011
    Publication date: March 7, 2013
    Applicant: MERCK PATENT GESELLSCHAFT MIT BESCHRANKTER HAFTUNG
    Inventors: Rene Peter Scheurich, Thomas Rudolph
  • Publication number: 20130059924
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of specific aldehydes or ketones of the formula I as photostabiliser for at least one compound to be stabilised. The invention furthermore relates to a method for the photostabilisation of a second compound by a compound of the formula I and to compositions comprising at least one compound of the formula I of this type.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2011
    Publication date: March 7, 2013
    Applicant: MERCK PATENT GESELLSCHAFT MIT BESCHRANKTER HAFTUNG
    Inventors: René Peter Scheurich, Thomas Rudolph, Junyou Pan
  • Publication number: 20120298981
    Abstract: The present invention relates to styrene-based copolymers having recurring units which contain substituted anthracenes in the side chain, to blends comprising these polymers according to the invention, and to the use of these polymers and blends in electronic devices. The invention furthermore relates to electronic devices which contain these polymers or blends.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2010
    Publication date: November 29, 2012
    Applicant: MERCK PATENT GMBH
    Inventors: Niels Schulte, Aurélie Ludemann, Junyou Pan, René Peter Scheurich, Thomas Eberle, Anna Hayer, Philipp Stoessel, Rémi Manouk Anémian