Patents by Inventor Stefan Knappe
Stefan Knappe 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: 11771098Abstract: The present invention relates to a process to obtain a round shaped collagen casing and to the casing obtained by the process, which is based on a post rounding of a straight collagen casing by controlled heat shrinking.Type: GrantFiled: July 16, 2018Date of Patent: October 3, 2023Assignee: VISCOFAN TECHNOLOGY (SUZHOU) CO., LTD.Inventors: Juan Negri Samper, Stefan Knapp, Ansgard Kopatz
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Publication number: 20220104508Abstract: The present invention provides edible tubular food casings, a method for producing said edible tubular food casings, compositions for forming said edible tubular food casings and the use of said edible tubular food casings for example as a sausage casing, which food casings are hot water and sodium salt resistant, stable at high temperatures, can be easily shined and are ready to be stuffed with foodstuff, especially by meat, cheese or fish products, but also with vegetarian or vegan foodstuff.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 5, 2020Publication date: April 7, 2022Inventors: Christof CHRISTOPHIS, Hans-Joerg MENGER, Vincente ETAYO, Jose Ignacio RECALDE, Denise SCHRACK, Stefan KNAPP
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Publication number: 20200163349Abstract: The present invention relates to a process to obtain a round shaped collagen casing and to the casing obtained by the process, which is based on a post rounding of a straight collagen casing by controlled heat shrinking.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 16, 2018Publication date: May 28, 2020Applicant: VISCOFAN TECHNOLOGY (SUZHOU) CO., LTD.Inventors: Juan Negri Samper, Stefan Knapp, Ansgard Kopatz
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Publication number: 20170114828Abstract: A pivot bearing unit (18), having a pneumatic braking device (21) with a first and second bearing part (22, 23), which are embodied as rotatable relative to one another, wherein the braking device (21) is activatable by means of compressed air (36) via a compressed air supply line (10). The braking device (21) is provided with a brake hose (1), embedded in a bearing plate (14), in the first bearing part (22), and the brake hose (1) expands as a result of subjection to compressed air (36) with a motion (8) in the direction of a free end (16) and, via an axially movable switching ring (2), exerts a force (17) on at least one brake block (6) of the second bearing part (23), for transmitting a braking moment (15) between the first and second bearing parts (22, 23).Type: ApplicationFiled: January 6, 2017Publication date: April 27, 2017Applicant: Ondal Holding GmbHInventors: Stefan Knappe, Erhard Lux
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Patent number: 9551458Abstract: A pivot bearing unit (18), having a pneumatic braking device (21) with a first and second bearing part (22, 23), which are embodied as rotatable relative to one another, wherein the braking device (21) is activatable by means of compressed air (36) via a compressed air supply line (10). The braking device (21) is provided with a brake hose (1), embedded in a bearing plate (14), in the first bearing part (22), and the brake hose (1) expands as a result of subjection to compressed air (36) with a motion (8) in the direction of a free end (16) and, via an axially movable switching ring (2), exerts a force (17) on at least one brake block (6) of the second bearing part (23), for transmitting a braking moment (15) between the first and second bearing parts (22, 23).Type: GrantFiled: April 29, 2003Date of Patent: January 24, 2017Assignee: Ondal Holding GmbHInventors: Stefan Knappe, Erhard Lux
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Patent number: 8235402Abstract: A coupling device of a transport cart, through which the transport cart can be coupled to a structure of a supply panel for medical applications, wherein the supply panel can be positioned through a ceiling mount. The coupling device has a first and a second jaw that can be coupled to the structure of the supply panel, wherein, in order to couple the transport cart to the structure, the first jaw, via a first latching device, and the second jaw, via a second latching device, can be locked into a closed position (FIG. 6) from a stopped, uncoupled open position upon mechanical pressure contact with the structure.Type: GrantFiled: October 18, 2007Date of Patent: August 7, 2012Assignee: Ondal Holding GmbHInventors: Stefan Knappe, Matthias Weller
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Patent number: 7963797Abstract: A console (1) with a vertically arranged support frame (2) and with multiple jacks (3,4,29) for medical-technological supply. A first vertically arranged column (6) is arranged on a first side (5) of the support frame (2), and a second vertically arranged column (8) is arranged on a second opposing side (7), each with three modules (9.1-9.3,9.4-9.6) positioned on top of each other. The modules (9.1-9.6) consist of sections (10,10.1) of an extrusion profile (11,11.1). The extrusion profile (11,11.1) has a first and a second side wall (12,13) of equal width (14) at a right angle. A first channel (16) is arranged in a first end area (15) of the first side wall (12), a second channel (18) is arranged in a second end area (17) of the second sidewall (13), and a third channel (21) is arranged in an edge area (19) of an angle edge (20), each with a circular cross-section. The upper and lower cover plates (22,23) each have an extension (26) on the side (25) of the modules (1-9.3;9.4-9.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2006Date of Patent: June 21, 2011Assignee: Ondal Holding GmbHInventor: Stefan Knappe
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Patent number: 7909640Abstract: A console (1), particularly for the hospital sector, with a support device having, in particular, two vertical support tubes (2), has an assembly device (25), which is used to mount at least one tray (5) to the support device. The tray (5) has an upper wall (15) and a lower wall (16). There is at least one storage space (17) between the walls (15,16), and the storage space (17) is provided to accommodate electric cable (18), preferably along with a power plug (19), or another line. In this manner, interfering sections of cable or lines are avoided in the work area.Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 2009Date of Patent: March 22, 2011Assignee: Ondal Holding GmbHInventors: Stefan Knappe, Juergen Schlitt
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Patent number: 7803524Abstract: Immunologically active peptides which are derived from a novel immunodeficiency virus which has the designation MVP5180/91 are described. A diagnostic composition containing such a peptide and methods of detecting an antibody against a retrovirus that causes immune deficiency using such diagnostic composition are also described. A kit containing the immunologically active peptides is also described. An immunogen and method of immunizing a mammal against HIV infection using the immunologically active peptides is described. DNA encoding the peptides and methods of detecting nucleic acids encoding HIV viruses are also described.Type: GrantFiled: March 21, 2005Date of Patent: September 28, 2010Assignee: Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Products GmbHInventors: Stefan Brust, Stefan Knapp, Manfred Gerken, Lutz G. Guertler
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Publication number: 20100187785Abstract: A coupling device (12) of a transport cart (9), through which the transport cart (9) can he coupled to a structure (15) of a supply panel (13) for medical applications, wherein the supply panel (13) can be positioned through a ceiling mount (14). The coupling device (12) has a first and a second jaw (2, 3) that can be coupled to the structure (15) of the supply panel (13), wherein, in order to couple the transport cart (9) to the structure (15), the first jaw (2), via a first latching device (18.1), and the second jaw (3), via a second latching device (18.2), can be locked into a closed position (20) (FIG. 6) from a stopped, uncoupled open position (19) upon mechanical pressure contact with the structure (15).Type: ApplicationFiled: October 18, 2007Publication date: July 29, 2010Applicant: ONDAL HOLDING GMBHInventors: Stefan Knappe, Matthias Weller
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Publication number: 20090230064Abstract: A console (1), particularly for the hospital sector, with a support device having, in particular, two vertical support tubes (2), has an assembly device (25), which is used to mount at least one tray (5) to the support device. The tray (5) has an upper wall (15) and a lower wall (16). There is at least one storage space (17) between the walls (15,16), and the storage space (17) is provided to accommodate electric cable (18), preferably along with a power plug (19), or another line. In this manner, interfering sections of cable or lines are avoided in the work area.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 18, 2009Publication date: September 17, 2009Applicant: ONDAL HOLDING GMBHInventors: Stefan Knappe, Juergen Schlitt
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Patent number: 7566239Abstract: A console (1), particularly for the hospital sector, with a support device having, in particular, two vertical support tubes (2), has an assembly device (25), which is used to mount at least one tray (5) to the support device. The tray (5) has an upper wall (15) and a lower wall (16). There is at least one storage space (17) between the walls (15,16), and the storage space (17) is provided to accommodate electric cable (18), preferably along with a power plug (19), or another line. In this manner, interfering sections of cable or lines are avoided in the work area.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2006Date of Patent: July 28, 2009Assignee: Ondal Holding GmbHInventors: Stefan Knappe, Juergen Schlitt
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Patent number: 7566240Abstract: With a console (1) particularly for the hospital sector, with two vertical support tubes (2), and with at least two assembly claws (3), the assembly claws (3) are mounted onto the support tubes (2) in such a way that two assembly claws (3) are next to each other on the supports tubes (2) in each case, and each of the assembly claws (3) has a plug connection (4). At least one tray (5) is provided. The tray (5) has two receptacles (6) to respectively accommodate a plug connection (4) to enable the tray (5) to be inserted onto both of the assembly claws (3). The tray (5) can be mounted on the console (1) at any height in a simple manner.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2006Date of Patent: July 28, 2009Assignee: Ondal Holding GmbHInventor: Stefan Knappe
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Publication number: 20070264627Abstract: A novel immunodeficiency virus is disclosed which has the designation MVP-5180/91 and which has been deposited with the European Collection of Animal Cell Cultures (ECACC) under No. V 920 52 318. The characteristic antigens which can be obtained from it and which can be employed for detecting antibodies against retroviruses which are associated with immunodeficiency diseases are also disclosed, as are the DNA and amino acid sequences of the virus.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 6, 2006Publication date: November 15, 2007Inventors: Lutz Guertler, Josef Eberle, Albrecht Brunn, Stefan Knapp, Hans-Peter Hauser
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Publication number: 20070190838Abstract: With a console (1) particularly for the hospital sector, with two vertical support tubes (2), and with at least two assembly claws (3), the assembly claws (3) are mounted onto the support tubes (2) in such a way that two assembly claws (3) are next to each other on the supports tubes (2) in each case, and each of the assembly claws (3) has a plug connection (4). At least one tray (5) is provided. The tray (5) has two receptacles (6) to respectively accommodate a plug connection (4) to enable the tray (5) to be inserted onto both of the assembly claws (3). The tray (5) can be mounted on the console (1) at any height in a simple manner.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 14, 2006Publication date: August 16, 2007Inventor: Stefan Knappe
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Publication number: 20070190826Abstract: A console (1), particularly for the hospital sector, with a support device having, in particular, two vertical support tubes (2), has an assembly device (25), which is used to mount at least one tray (5) to the support device. The tray (5) has an upper wall (15) and a lower wall (16). There is at least one storage space (17) between the walls (15,16), and the storage space (17) is provided to accommodate electric cable (18), preferably along with a power plug (19), or another line. In this manner, interfering sections of cable or lines are avoided in the work area.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 14, 2006Publication date: August 16, 2007Inventors: Stefan Knappe, Juergen Schlitt
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Publication number: 20070184695Abstract: A console (1) with a vertically arranged support frame (2) and with multiple jacks (3,4,29) for medical-technological supply. A first vertically arranged column (6) is arranged on a first side (5) of the support frame (2), and a second vertically arranged column (8) is arranged on a second opposing side (7), each with three modules (9.1-9.3,9.4-9.6) positioned on top of each other. The modules (9.1-9.6) are optionally provided with jacks (3,4,29). The modules (9.1-9.6) consist of sections (10,10.1) of an extrusion profile (11,11.1). The extrusion profile (11,11.1) has a first and a second side wall (12,13) of equal width (14) at a right angle. A first channel (16) is arranged in a first end area (15) of the first side wall (12), a second channel (18) is arranged in a second end area (17) of the second side wall (13), and a third channel (21) is arranged in an edge area (19) of an angle edge (20), each with a circular cross-section. All modules (9.1-9.3;9.4-9.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 14, 2006Publication date: August 9, 2007Inventor: Stefan Knappe
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Publication number: 20070105219Abstract: A novel immunodeficiency virus is disclosed which has the designation MVP-5180/91 and which has been deposited with the European Collection of Animal Cell Cultures (ECACC) under No. V 920 52 318. The characteristic antigens which can be obtained from it and which can be employed for detecting antibodies against retroviruses which are associated with immunodeficiency diseases are also disclosed, as are the DNA and amino acid sequences of the virus.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 6, 2006Publication date: May 10, 2007Inventors: Lutz Guertler, Josef Eberle, Albrecht Brunn, Stefan Knapp, Hans-Peter Hauser
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Publication number: 20050282673Abstract: A pivot bearing unit (18), having a pneumatic braking device (21) with a first and second bearing part (22, 23), which are embodied as rotatable relative to one another, wherein the braking device (21) is activatable by means of compressed air (36) via a compressed air supply line (10).Type: ApplicationFiled: April 29, 2003Publication date: December 22, 2005Inventors: Stefan Knappe, Erhard Lux
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Patent number: 6974866Abstract: A novel HIV type O immunodeficiency virus is disclosed which has the designation MVP-2901/94 and which has been deposited with the European collection of animal Cell Cultures (ECACC) under No. V 950121601. The characteristic antigens which can be obtained from the virus and which can be employed for detecting antibodies against retroviruses which are associated with immunodeficiency diseases are also disclosed, as are the partial DNA and amino acid sequences of the virus.Type: GrantFiled: February 4, 2003Date of Patent: December 13, 2005Assignee: Dade Behring Marburg GmbHInventors: Hans-Peter Hauser, Stefan Knapp, Stefan Brust, Lutz G. Gürtler, Josef Eberle, Lazare Kaptue, Léopold Achenqui Zekeng