Patents by Inventor Stefan Küpper

Stefan Küpper 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).

  • Use of O/W emulsions for chain lubrication
    Patent number: 10400190
    Abstract: The invention relates to the use of an O/W emulsion, in particular a PIT emulsion, for lubricating conveyor belt systems in food industries as well as a lubricant concentrate based on an O/W emulsion, in particular a PIT emulsion, of wax esters.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2019
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Stefan Küpper, Christina Kohlstedde, Michael Schneider
  • USE OF O/W EMULSIONS FOR CHAIN LUBRICATION
    Publication number: 20170335219
    Abstract: The invention relates to the use of an O/W emulsion, in particular a PIT emulsion, for lubricating conveyor belt systems in food industries as well as a lubricant concentrate based on an O/W emulsion, in particular a PIT emulsion, of wax esters.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2017
    Publication date: November 23, 2017
    Inventors: Stefan Küpper, Christina Kohlstedde, Michael Schneider
  • Use of O/W emulsions for chain lubrication
    Patent number: 9758742
    Abstract: The invention relates to the use of an O/W emulsion, in particular a PIT emulsion, for lubricating conveyor belt systems in food industries as well as a lubricant concentrate based on an O/W emulsion, in particular a PIT emulsion, of wax esters.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2017
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Stefan Küpper, Christina Kohlstedde, Michael Schneider
  • USE OF O/W EMULSIONS FOR CHAIN LUBRICATION
    Publication number: 20160108334
    Abstract: The invention relates to the use of an O/W emulsion, in particular a PIT emulsion, for lubricating conveyor belt systems in food industries as well as a lubricant concentrate based on an O/W emulsion, in particular a PIT emulsion, of wax esters.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2015
    Publication date: April 21, 2016
    Inventors: Stefan Küpper, Christina Kohlstedde, Michael Schneider
  • Use of O/W emulsions for chain lubrication
    Patent number: 9249370
    Abstract: The invention relates to the use of an O/W emulsion, in particular a PIT emulsion, for lubricating conveyor belt systems in food industries as well as a lubricant concentrate based on an O/W emulsion, in particular a PIT emulsion, of wax esters.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2016
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Stefan Küpper, Christina Kohlstedde, Michael Schneider
  • USE OF O/W EMULSIONS FOR CHAIN LUBRICATION
    Publication number: 20140336091
    Abstract: The invention relates to the use of an O/W emulsion, in particular a PIT emulsion, for lubricating conveyor belt systems in food industries as well as a lubricant concentrate based on an O/W emulsion, in particular a PIT emulsion, of wax esters.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2014
    Publication date: November 13, 2014
    Applicant: ECOLAB USA INC.
    Inventors: Stefan Küpper, Christina Kohlstedde, Michael Schneider
  • Use of O/W emulsions for chain lubrication
    Patent number: 8759263
    Abstract: The invention relates to the use of an O/W emulsion, in particular a PIT emulsion, for lubricating conveyor belt systems in food industries as well as a lubricant concentrate based on an O/W emulsion, in particular a PIT emulsion, of wax esters.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2014
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Stefan Küpper, Christina Kohlstedde, Michael Schneider
  • Conveyor lubricants including emulsion of a lipophilic compound and an emulsifier and/or an anionic surfactant and methods employing them
    Patent number: 8716200
    Abstract: The present invention relates to conveyor lubricant compositions including an emulsion of a lipophilic compound and also including an emulsifier and/or an anionic surfactant. The present invention also relates to methods employing such lubricant compositions. In an embodiment, the method includes applying the present lubricant composition to a conveyor with a non-energized nozzle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2014
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Stefan Seemeyer, Eric D. Morrison, Stephan Scharrenbach, Claudia Caussin de Schneck, Stefan Küpper, Peter Rich, Colin Court
  • Lubricant concentrate based on alcohols
    Patent number: 7462584
    Abstract: Lubricant concentrate for conveyors containing at least one alcohol component not containing nitrogen, selected from monohydroxy, dihydroxy and trihydroxy compounds as well as their esters and ethers, and in addition at least one further component selected from a) nitrogen-containing, organic, preferably aliphatic compounds with fewer than 14 C atoms in the molecule and fewer than 8 C atoms in the molecule directly joined to one another, and/or b) an organic acid with 1 to 18, preferably 1 to 10 C atoms in the molecule.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2008
    Assignee: Ecolab Inc.
    Inventors: Stefan Küpper, Michael Schneider
  • Use of o/w emulsions for chain lubrication
    Patent number: 7297666
    Abstract: The invention relates to the use of an O/W emulsion, in particular a PIT emulsion, for lubricating conveyor belt systems in food industries as well as a lubricant concentrate based on an O/W emulsion, in particular a PIT emulsion, of wax esters.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2007
    Assignee: Ecolab Inc.
    Inventors: Stefan Küpper, Christina Kohlstedde, Michael Schneider
  • Fluorine-containing lubricants
    Patent number: 6962897
    Abstract: The invention relates to the use of formulations containing selected fluorinated components for reducing friction between conveyor systems and the containers transported thereon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2005
    Assignee: Ecolab Inc.
    Inventors: Stefan Küpper, Michael Schneider, Walter Grosse Böwing, Alfred Laufenberg, Harald Kluschanzoff
  • Use of lubricants based on polysiloxanes
    Patent number: 6809068
    Abstract: The invention relates to the use of at least one polysiloxane in lubricant formulations for reducing friction between conveyor belts and the articles transported thereon. The invention also relates to lubricants containing other additives besides polysiloxane.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2004
    Assignee: Ecolab Inc.
    Inventors: Stefan Küpper, Michael Schneider, Walter Grosse Böwing, Alfred Laufenberg, Harald Kluschanzoff
  • Transport of containers on conveyors
    Patent number: 6677280
    Abstract: The invention relates to process for reducing the friction between new and/or freshly washed transport containers and conveyors, in which a composition containing at least one component with lubricating properties is applied to at least part of the surface of the container before it is placed on the conveyor, to containers of which at least part of the outer surface is finished with a film or a coating which contains lubricating components to reduce friction during transport on conveyors and to installations which are intended, and may advantageously be designed, for the transport of such containers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2000
    Date of Patent: January 13, 2004
    Assignee: Ecolab GmbH & Co. OHG
    Inventors: Stefan Küpper, Michael Schneider, Walter Grosse Böwing, Alfred Laufenberg, Harald Kluschanzoff
  • Fluorine-containing lubricants
    Patent number: 6653263
    Abstract: The invention relates to the use of formulations containing selected fluorinated components for reducing friction between conveyor systems and the containers transported thereon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2003
    Assignee: Ecolab Inc.
    Inventors: Stefan Küpper, Michael Schneider, Walter Grosse Böwing, Alfred Laufenberg, Harald Kluschanzoff