Patents by Inventor Rolf Kuhn
Rolf Kuhn 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: 9604017Abstract: The invention relates to a powder inhaler with at least one specially sharpened needle, to ensure the precise piercing or cutting open of capsules and hence the optimum delivery of powdered medicament compositions, medicament formulations or medicament mixtures, as well as ensuring that little effort is needed to perforate or cut open the capsule.Type: GrantFiled: November 15, 2006Date of Patent: March 28, 2017Assignee: Boehringer Ingelheim Pharma GmbH & Co. KGInventors: Hubert Hoelz, Stefan Lustenberger, Torsten Kuehn, Herbert Wachtel, Rolf Kuhn
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Patent number: 8820529Abstract: A film container includes a bottom film and a top film connected thereto for forming at least one accommodating chamber for a filling, in particular a pharmaceutical active substance formulation. A detachably fastened sliding element which covers the accommodating chamber is assigned to the accommodating chamber as a safeguard.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2009Date of Patent: September 2, 2014Assignee: Boehringer Ingelheim International GmbHInventors: Stephan Kurtze, Stefan Lustenberger, Rolf Kuhn
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Patent number: 8662076Abstract: The present invention relates to capsules for housing pharmaceutical preparations for powder inhalers with increased medicinal product safety and capsules for pharmaceutical preparations for powder inhalers with improved adaption to use in powder inhalers. The capsules consist of non-water-soluble, hydrophobic plastics, which themselves do not substantially influence the pharmaceutical quality of the contents, but improve the usability of the filled capsules in respect of their operation, the period of use and/or the geographical location of their use and are advantageous in various steps from manufacture to use.Type: GrantFiled: January 6, 2006Date of Patent: March 4, 2014Assignee: Boehringer Ingelheim Pharma GmbH & Co. KGInventors: Torsten Kuehn, Rolf Kuhn, Burkhard Metzger, Hubert Hoelz, Stefan Lustenberger, Herbert Wachtel
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Patent number: 8539947Abstract: An inhaler for inhaling powdered medicaments from capsules, having: a lower part which is cup-shaped, a plate latched to the lower part to close off the lower part, a capsule holder arranged on the underside of the plate, a mouthpiece that can be latched to the top of plate, and an actuating member for interacting with at least one pin for piercing a capsule in the capsule holder, where the actuating member includes a larger outer actuating member and a smaller inner actuating member, the outer actuating member forms a user-operated push-button, the inner actuating member contacts and holds the pin below a suspension element of the outer actuating member from the plate, and the point of application of force by the user onto push-button is lower than the inner actuating member.Type: GrantFiled: July 17, 2008Date of Patent: September 24, 2013Assignee: Boehringer Ingelheim International GmbHInventors: Rolf Kuhn, Burkhard Peter Metzger, Torsten Kuehn, Heinrich Kladders, Joern-Eric Schulz
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Publication number: 20130061545Abstract: A metal casing strip for a fire collar to be arranged around a duct has a line of succesive tongues and cutouts in the longitudinal direction of the strip. The tongues and cutouts are arranged in the strip in an alternating fashion. The tongues are bendable out of the surface of the casing strip such that in use, when the casing strip is arranged around a pipe such that two end regions overlap, an outwardly bended tongue from the one end region is inserted in a cutout of the overlapping other end region and folded over the edge of the cutout to retain the casing strip in the closed collar shape.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 13, 2012Publication date: March 14, 2013Applicants: ROLF KUHN GMBH, J. VAN WALRAVEN HOLDING B.V.Inventors: J. van Walraven Holding B.V., Rolf Kuhn GmbH
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Publication number: 20110266179Abstract: A film container comprises a bottom film (2) and a top film (3) connected thereto for forming at least one accommodating chamber (4) for a filling (5), in particular a pharmaceutical active substance formulation. A detachably fastened sliding element (7) which covers the accommodating chamber (4) is assigned to the accommodating chamber (4) as a safeguard.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 30, 2009Publication date: November 3, 2011Applicant: BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM INTERNATIONAL GMBHInventors: Stephan Kurtze, Stefan Lustenberger, Rolf Kuhn
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Publication number: 20100327476Abstract: The invention relates to a method for filling a capsule with a pharmaceutical active-substance formulation, wherein the capsule consists of two capsule parts (a capsule body and a capsule cap) and the two capsule parts, without being previously interlocked when empty, are only fitted together in a telescopic manner once one capsule part has been filled with a pharmaceutical active-substance formulation, as well as a device for this purpose.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 7, 2009Publication date: December 30, 2010Applicant: BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM INTERNATIONAL GMBHInventors: Michael Spallek, Burkhard Metzger, Rolf Kuhn, Stefan Lustenberger, Hubert Hoelz, Torsten Kuehn
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Publication number: 20100275917Abstract: The present invention relates to a method, a device, and a control program for the fluid-tight sealing of capsules containing medicaments, wherein the capsules consist of at least one capsule body and a capsule cap which are set one into the other telescopically and provided with a tight band in the abutment region on the exterior side of the capsule, wherein the capsule components are filled with gas which has a changed temperature and/or a changed pressure in relation to the environment, and wherein a reduction of the difference in pressure in the capsule occurs via gaps between capsule body and capsule cap after the capsule components have been placed one inside the other. The capsules produced via the method according to the invention are disposable capsules and preferably contain a single dose of an orally administered pharmaceutical formulation in the form of a powder or a liquid.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 17, 2008Publication date: November 4, 2010Applicant: BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM INTERNATIONAL GMBHInventors: Rolf Kuhn, Burkhard Peter Metzger, Torsten Kuehn, Heinrich Kladders, Joern-Eric Schulz
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Patent number: 7311172Abstract: A steering system for a straddle carrier includes two side supports with steerable wheels, braces, a hoisting gear, an an upper frame. An operator's cab having a steering wheel is disposed at the upper frame. A servo motor with an inverter is mounted in operative connection with the steering wheel and that operates in four quadrants. The servo motor steers the wheels of the straddle carrier using a steering computer, hydraulic proportional valves, control cylinders, and potentiometers on the side supports.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2005Date of Patent: December 25, 2007Assignee: Noell Mobile Systems & Cranes GmbHInventors: Rolf Kuhn, Reinhard Bauer
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Publication number: 20070107722Abstract: The invention relates to a powder inhaler with at least one specially sharpened needle, to ensure the precise piercing or cutting open of capsules and hence the optimum delivery of powdered medicament compositions, medicament formulations or medicament mixtures, as well as ensuring that little effort is needed to perforate or cut open the capsule.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 15, 2006Publication date: May 17, 2007Inventors: Hubert Hoelz, Stefan Lustenberger, Torsten Kuehn, Herbert Wachtel, Rolf Kuhn
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Publication number: 20060157054Abstract: The present invention relates to capsules for housing pharmaceutical preparations for powder inhalers with increased medicinal product safety and capsules for pharmaceutical preparations for powder inhalers with improved adaption to use in powder inhalers. The capsules consist of non-water-soluble, hydrophobic plastics, which themselves do not substantially influence the pharmaceutical quality of the contents, but improve the usability of the filled capsules in respect of their operation, the period of use and/or the geographical location of their use and are advantageous in various steps from manufacture to use.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 6, 2006Publication date: July 20, 2006Applicant: Boehringer lngelheim Pharma GmbH & Co. KGInventors: Torsten Kuehn, Rolf Kuhn, Burkhard Metzger, Hubert Hoelz, Stefan Lustenberger, Herbert Wachtel
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Publication number: 20060124381Abstract: A steering system for a straddle carrier includes two side supports with steerable wheels, braces, a hoisting gear, an an upper frame. An operator's cab having a steering wheel is disposed at the upper frame. A servo motor with an inverter is mounted in operative connection with the steering wheel and that operates in four quadrants. The servo motor steers the wheels of the straddle carrier using a steering computer, hydraulic proportional valves, control cylinders, and potentiometers on the side supports.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2005Publication date: June 15, 2006Applicant: Noell Mobile Systems & Cranes GmbHInventors: Rolf Kuhn, Reinhard Bauer
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Patent number: 6926506Abstract: The invention relates to a device for producing containers from a plastic material that can be shaped by means of stretch blow forming and whose inner space corresponds to the finished container, said container being retained on its open end by a receiving element with gas flow pipes. A moveable stretch die (1) is axially guided through the receiving element and an ignition device is mounted in order to ignite an explosive gas mixture inside the container. In order to produce plastic containers having a better outer appearance, such as a substantially clear, transparent wall, and improve reliability of production, the receiving element can be engaged in a fluidically tight manner with the main distribution block (2) by the end thereof that faces the container, the stretching die (1) being movably guided through said distribution block in the axial extension of the receiving element.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 2001Date of Patent: August 9, 2005Assignee: Tetra Laval Holdings & Finance S.A.Inventors: Dominique Chatard, Jens Fuchs, Hans Kindinger, Rolf Kuhn, Rudiger Wlach, Lothar Wilhelm
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Patent number: 6796780Abstract: A device for manufacturing containers from a plastic material which can be formed by stretch-blowing with a mold, the internal space of which corresponds to the finished container, which is held by its open end by a receiving portion, wherein lines connected to a metering unit are provided on the receiving portion, a moveable stretching die is guided axially through the receiving portion, and an ignitor is arranged for igniting an explosive gas mixture inside the container, and wherein a heater and cooler are provided.Type: GrantFiled: June 4, 2002Date of Patent: September 28, 2004Assignee: Tetra Laval Holdings & Finance S.A.Inventors: Dominique Chatard, Jens Fuchs, Hans Kindinger, Rolf Kuhn, Thomas Riedel, Eberhard Sendobry, Rudiger Wlach, Lothar Wilhelm
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Publication number: 20040028761Abstract: The invention relates to a device for producing containers from a plastic material that can be shaped by means of stretch blow forming and whose inner space corresponds to the finished container, said container being retained on its open end by a receiving element with gas flow pipes. A moveable stretch die (1) is axially guided through the receiving element and an ignition device is mounted in order to ignite an explosive gas mixture inside the container. In order to produce plastic containers having a better outer appearance, such as a substantially clear, transparent wall, and improve reliability of production, the receiving element can be engaged in a fluidically tight manner with the main distribution block (2) by the end thereof that faces the container, the stretching die (1) being movably guided through said distribution block in the axial extension of the receiving element.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 10, 2003Publication date: February 12, 2004Inventors: Dominique Chatard, Jens Fuchs, Hans Kindinger, Rolf Kuhn, Rudiger Wlach, Lothar Wilhelm
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Patent number: 6003874Abstract: An apparatus for sealing a rotary tube drum of a furnace to another furnace component. Two concentric resilient metal ring segments are provided on a disk to comprise the sealing elements of the present invention. A plurality of springs arranged as a ring apply pressure to the disk and ring segments to ensure a consistent and self-adjusting seal between the joined components. Links located circumferentially about the disk limit lateral movement, yet allow axial movement, of the seal. It is thereby possible, according to the present invention, to provide a resilient seal between a rotary tube and another component of a furnace that yields a self-adjusting gas-impermeable seal between the mating components.Type: GrantFiled: June 12, 1997Date of Patent: December 21, 1999Assignee: Noell-KRC Energie-und Umwelttechnik GmbHInventors: Rolf Kuhn, Hanns Gunther Mayer
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Patent number: 5162126Abstract: A package for a foodstuff has an outer container and an inner container inside the outer container and formed with at least one recess adapted to hold the foodstuff. The inner container is formed at least in regions where it contacts the foodstuff of an edible material. The inner container is provided with reinforcement also made of an edible material such as a mesh of natural fibers. In addition the inner container is formed of a pressed, baked, and/or dry material.Type: GrantFiled: June 20, 1990Date of Patent: November 10, 1992Assignee: Wilh. Schmitz-SchollInventors: Hans-Heinz Thorner, Rolf Kuhn
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Patent number: 4279699Abstract: A device for use in handling nuclear elements, such as control rods, fuel elements and blind rods in a nuclear energy plant, comprises, a hoist having a gripper rod assembly, which includes a tubular column structure into which is engaged a top movable part which is adapted to be connected to a lifting cable. The top movable part carries a crossbar which is engaged by engaging members which are pivotally mounted within the tubular column structure of the gripper rod assembly and which have pin elements thereon which, when the engaging members are positioned inwardly, engage in recesses between teeth defined on the crossbar.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 1978Date of Patent: July 21, 1981Assignee: GG. Noell GmbHInventor: Rolf Kuhn
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Patent number: 4267174Abstract: 1-Acyl-2-cyanoaziridines of the formula ##STR1## wherein R is an acyl radical of a carboxylic, sulphonic, sulphinic, sulphenic, phosphonic or phosphoric acid,exhibit immune-stimulating and cancerostatic activities.Type: GrantFiled: June 16, 1978Date of Patent: May 12, 1981Assignee: Boehringer Mannheim, GmbHInventors: Herbert Berger, Rudi Gall, Wolfgang Kampe, Uwe Bicker, Rolf Kuhn
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Patent number: D538002Type: GrantFiled: May 23, 2005Date of Patent: March 6, 2007Assignee: Noell Crane Systems GmbHInventor: Rolf Kuhn