Patents by Inventor Rima Häring

Rima Häring 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: 9675939
    Abstract: The invention relates to a composite or a composite membrane consisting of an ionomer and of an inorganic optionally functionalized phyllosilicate. The isomer can be: (a) a cation exchange polymer; (b) an anion exchange polymer; (c) a polymer containing both anion exchanger groupings as well as cation exchanger groupings on the polymer chain; or (d) a blend consisting of (a) and (b), whereby the mixture ratio can range from 100% (a) to 100% (b). The blend can be ionically and even covalently cross-linked. The inorganic constituents can be selected from the group consisting of phyllosilicates or tectosilicates.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2017
    Assignees: THOMAS HÄRING, RIMA HÄRING
    Inventors: Jochen Kerres, Thomas Häring, Rima Häring
  • Patent number: 9403162
    Abstract: Ionomers and ionomer membranes, consisting of a non-fluorinated or partly fluorinated non-, partly or fully-aromatic main chain and a non- or partly-fluorinated side chain with ionic groups or their non-ionic precursors, have a positive impact on the proton conductivity of the ionomers. Various processes produce these polymeric proton conductors. The membranes are useful for fuel cell applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2016
    Inventors: Thomas Häring, Rima Häring
  • Publication number: 20150064609
    Abstract: Ionomers and ionomer membranes, consisting of a non-fluorinated or partly fluorinated non-, partly or fully-aromatic main chain and a non- or partly-fluorinated side chain with ionic groups or their non-ionic precursors, have a positive impact on the proton conductivity of the ionomers. Various processes produce these polymeric proton conductors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2014
    Publication date: March 5, 2015
    Inventors: Thomas Häring, Rima Häring
  • Publication number: 20120248031
    Abstract: The invention relates to a composite or a composite membrane consisting of an ionomer and of an inorganic optionally functionalized phyllosilicate. The isomer can be: (a) a cation exchange polymer; (b) an anion exchange polymer; (c) a polymer containing both anion exchanger groupings as well as cation exchanger groupings on the polymer chain; or (d) a blend consisting of (a) and (b), whereby the mixture ratio can range from 100% (a) to 100% (b). The blend can be ionically and even covalently cross-linked. The inorganic constituents can be selected from the group consisting of phyllosilicates or tectosilicates.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2012
    Publication date: October 4, 2012
    Inventors: Jochen Kerres, Thomas Häring, Rima Häring
  • Publication number: 20120088095
    Abstract: The Invention relates to a drawn polymer film, comprising (A) a polymer or polymer blend and at least (B) one additional component with an average particle diameter of between 0.1 and 15 ?m, which by means of (C) one or several secondary treatment steps is processed to form a membrane after being drawn. The average particle diameter of component (B) ranges between 0.1 and 15 ?m, preferably 0.5-8.0 ?m, with the range between 1.0 and 7.0 ?m being particularly preferred. The membranes are used for alkene-alkane separation, electrodialysis, the desalinisation of seawater, in fuel cell applications and other membrane applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2011
    Publication date: April 12, 2012
    Inventors: Thomas Häring, Rima Häring
  • Patent number: 8110517
    Abstract: The invention relates to a composite or a composite membrane consisting of an ionomer and of an inorganic optionally functionalized phyllosilicate. The isomer can be: (a) a cation exchange polymer; (b) an anion exchange polymer; (c) a polymer containing both anion exchanger groupings as well as cation exchanger groupings on the polymer chain; or (d) a blend consisting of (a) and (b), whereby the mixture ratio can range from 100% (a) to 100% (b). The blend can be ionically and even covalently cross-linked. The inorganic constituents can be selected from the group consisting of phyllosilicates or tectosilicates.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2012
    Inventors: Jochen Kerres, Thomas Häring, Rima Häring
  • Patent number: 8079480
    Abstract: The Invention relates to a drawn polymer film, comprising (A) a polymer or polymer blend and at least (B) one additional component with an average particle diameter of between 0.1 and 15 ?m, which by means of (C) one or several secondary treatment steps is processed to form a membrane after being drawn. The average particle diameter of component (B) ranges between 0.1 and 15 ?m, preferably 0.5-8.0 ?m, with the range between 1.0 and 7.0 ?m being particularly preferred. The membranes are used for alkene-alkane separation, electrodialysis, the desalinisation of seawater, in fuel cell applications and other membrane applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2011
    Inventors: Thomas Häring, Rima Häring
  • Publication number: 20100092833
    Abstract: The invention relates to a composite or a composite membrane consisting of an ionomer and of an inorganic optionally functionalized phyllosilicate. The isomer can be: (a) a cation exchange polymer; (b) an anion exchange polymer; (c) a polymer containing both anion exchanger groupings as well as cation exchanger groupings on the polymer chain; or (d) a blend consisting of (a) and (b), whereby the mixture ratio can range from 100% (a) to 100% (b). The blend can be ionically and even covalently cross-linked. The inorganic constituents can be selected from the group consisting of phyllosilicates or tectosilicates.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2009
    Publication date: April 15, 2010
    Inventors: Jochen KERRES, Thomas HÄRING, Rima HÄRING
  • Patent number: 7674505
    Abstract: The invention relates to a composite or a composite membrane consisting of an ionomer and of an inorganic optionally functionalized phyllosilicate. The isomer can be: (a) a cation exchange polymer; (b) an anion exchange polymer; (c) a polymer containing both anion exchanger groupings as well as cation exchanger groupings on the polymer chain; or (d) a blend consisting of (a) and (b), whereby the mixture ratio can range from 100% (a) to 100% (b). The blend can be ionically and even covalently cross-linked. The inorganic constituents can be selected from the group consisting of phyllosilicates or tectosilicates.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 9, 2010
    Assignee: Thomas Haring and Rima Haring
    Inventors: Jochen Kerres, Thomas Häring, Rima Häring