Patents by Inventor Thomas Ammann

Thomas Ammann 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).

  • Publication number: 20100025381
    Abstract: A method for arc joining, in particular for M[etal]S[hielding]G[as] welding and/or for M[etal]S[hielding]G[as] soldering of at least one object made of titanium and/or of at least a titanium alloy under shielding gas in the presence of at least one melting electrode, wherein at least an inert gas is supplied as shielding gas in such a manner that the arc burns in a stable and calm manner in response to the arc joining. The shielding gas further includes at least one active gas.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2009
    Publication date: February 4, 2010
    Inventor: Thomas AMMANN
  • Patent number: 7612209
    Abstract: Disclosed is a process for the manufacture of pseudo proline dipeptides of the formula wherein R1 is a side chain of an alpha amino acid, R2 is an amino protecting group and R3 and R4 are independently either hydrogen or C1-4-alkyl, and R5 is hydrogen or methyl starting from an amino acid derivative of the formula wherein R1 and R2 are as defined above. Pseudo proline dipeptides can be used as reversible protecting groups for Ser, Thr and Cys and thus are versatile tools in peptide chemistry.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2009
    Assignee: Hoffmann-La Roche Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Ammann, Stephan Goetzoe, Bernd Thern, Sandra Welz, Klaus-Juergen Wolter
  • Publication number: 20090145884
    Abstract: In order to additionally develop a forming device for delivering at least one root shielding gas to the root side of at least one region to be joined of at least one object, as well as a corresponding method, such that discolorations and the formation of coatings on the object to be joined are effectively prevented, the invention proposes that the delivered root shielding gas is directed, and guided or deflected in the direction along the root side of the region to be joined.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2008
    Publication date: June 11, 2009
    Inventors: Thomas AMMANN, Laurentius DRESSEL
  • Publication number: 20090020510
    Abstract: A method for electric arc joining, in particular for arc welding and/or arc soldering, under protective gas using the method of T[ungsten] l[nert] G[as] joining, in particular TIG welding and/or TIG soldering, at least one gas mixture having the composition essentially argon and/or helium and carbon dioxide in a proportion range from approximately 0.2 volume-percent (vol.-%) to approximately 0.7 vol.-% being supplied as the protective gas, as well as a corresponding protective gas, in such a manner that weld pool movements, electric arc turbulence, and occurrences of wear of the T[ungsten] l[nert] G[as] electrode may be reliably avoided. The protective gas also has hydrogen in a proportion range from approximately 1.8 vol.-% to approximately 9 vol.-%.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2008
    Publication date: January 22, 2009
    Inventors: Eberhard Brune, Hans Grollimund, Thomas Ammann
  • Patent number: 7388170
    Abstract: This invention provides a method for on-site production of a protective gas mixture for arc joining, in particular for arc welding. Gaseous argon is removed from a liquid argon supply and helium is added to the argon, and a doping gas premix which is prepared separately on-site is added. Various combinations of argon, helium and the doping gas premix are supplied via a protective gas supply device which supplies multiple workplaces with different gas mixtures without the need for specialty gas mixing equipment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2008
    Assignee: Linde Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventor: Thomas Ammann
  • Publication number: 20080004451
    Abstract: Disclosed is a process for the manufacture of pseudo proline dipeptides of the formula wherein R1 is a side chain of an alpha amino acid, R2 is an amino protecting group and R3 and R4 are independently either hydrogen or C1-4-alkyl, and R5 is hydrogen or methyl starting from an amino acid derivative of the formula wherein R1 and R2 are as defined above. Pseudo proline dipeptides can be used as reversible protecting groups for Ser, Thr and Cys and thus are versatile tools in peptide chemistry.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2007
    Publication date: January 3, 2008
    Inventors: Thomas Ammann, Stephan Goetzoe, Bernd Thern, Sandra Welz, Klaus-Juergen Wolter
  • Patent number: 7307234
    Abstract: A protective gas supply device for on-site supply of workplaces is provided, in which a liquid argon reservoir, a liquid oxygen reservoir or a liquid carbon dioxide reservoir, and a helium supply are connected to first and second mixers supplying gas to site workplaces. The liquid argon reservoir and the liquid oxygen or carbon dioxide reservoir are connected to the feed side of the first mixer via lines, and the discharge side of the first mixer is connected to at least one workplace and to the feed side of a second mixer. The feed side of the second mixer also receives helium from the helium supply, and the discharge side of the second mixer is connected to at least one additional workplace. The invention permits economical mixing and supply of variable protective gas mixtures to work stations in an on-site environment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2007
    Assignee: Linde Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventor: Thomas Ammann
  • Publication number: 20070099866
    Abstract: This invention relates to stable pharmaceutical compositions of 5,10-methylene-(6R)-, -(65)- or -(6R,S)-tetrahydrofolate by adjusting to a basic pH and the simultaneous use of citrate. Stabilisation is effected even in the absence of a reducing agent. The present invention is particularly suitable for producing lyophilisation solutions and lyophilisates or dry powders and dry mixtures, since the stable MTHF solutions can be used in high concentrations for filling corresponding vessels such as phials, ampoules, etc. The lyophilisates have a surprisingly long shelf life and are surprisingly stable. They can be reconstituted without problems by adding water or aqueous solutions, and the final clear injection solutions again exhibit excellent stability properties. Moreover, the present invention even makes it possible to prepare difficultly soluble calcium or acidic salts of MTHF in high concentrations and as physiologically compatible isotonic solutions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2004
    Publication date: May 3, 2007
    Applicant: MERCK EPROVA AG
    Inventors: Rudolf Moser, Thomas Ammann
  • Patent number: 7211765
    Abstract: The invention relates to a shielding gas for use in the arc welding of metallic work pieces. The invention further relates to a process for the arc welding of metallic work pieces using consumable electrodes, whereby a shielding gas stream is supplied to the work piece adjacent to the electrode. According to the invention, for shielding gases recommended for use in the MSG welding, preferably the MAG welding, of rust-proof steels, especially nickel-based materials, specialty steels, or high-alloy steels, a) if the shielding gas contains no helium, it contains carbon dioxide in a proportion of between 0.001% by volume and 1.9% by volume and b) if the shielding gas does contain helium, it contains carbon dioxide in a proportion of between 0.001% by volume and 0.9% by volume, in addition to argon, nitrogen, and, if applicable, helium.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2007
    Assignee: Linde Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Stefan Trube, Thomas Ammann
  • Publication number: 20050263494
    Abstract: A protective gas supply device for on-site supply of workplaces is provided, in which a liquid argon reservoir, a liquid oxygen reservoir or a liquid carbon dioxide reservoir, and a helium supply are connected to first and second mixers supplying gas to site workplaces. The liquid argon reservoir and the liquid oxygen or carbon dioxide reservoir are connected to the feed side of the first mixer via lines, and the discharge side of the first mixer is connected to at least one workplace and to the feed side of a second mixer. The feed side of the second mixer also receives helium from the helium supply, and the discharge side of the second mixer is connected to at least one additional workplace. The invention permits economical mixing and supply of variable protective gas mixtures to work stations in an on-site environment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2005
    Publication date: December 1, 2005
    Applicant: Linde Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventor: Thomas Ammann
  • Publication number: 20050258143
    Abstract: This invention provides a method for on-site production of a protective gas mixture for arc joining, in particular for arc welding. Gaseous argon is removed from a liquid argon supply and helium is added to the argon, and a doping gas premix which is prepared separately on-site is added. Various combinations of argon, helium and the doping gas premix are supplied via a protective gas supply device which supplies multiple workplaces with different gas mixtures without the need for specialty gas mixing equipment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2005
    Publication date: November 24, 2005
    Applicant: Linde Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventor: Thomas Ammann
  • Publication number: 20050230357
    Abstract: The invention relates to a shielding gas for use in the arc welding of metallic work pieces. The invention further relates to a process for the arc welding of metallic work pieces using consumable electrodes, whereby a shielding gas stream is supplied to the work piece adjacent to the electrode. According to the invention, for shielding gases recommended for use in the MSG welding, preferably the MAG welding, of rust-proof steels, especially nickel-based materials, specialty steels, or high-alloy steels, a) if the shielding gas contains no helium, it contains carbon dioxide in a proportion of between 0.001 % by volume and 1.9 % by volume and b) if the shielding gas does contain helium, it contains carbon dioxide in a proportion of between 0.001 % by volume and 0.9 % by volume, in addition to argon, nitrogen, and, if applicable, helium.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2005
    Publication date: October 20, 2005
    Applicant: Linde Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Stefan Trube, Thomas Ammann
  • Publication number: 20040060908
    Abstract: The invention relates to a shielding gas for use in the arc welding of metallic work pieces. The invention further relates to a process for the arc welding of metallic work pieces using consumable electrodes, whereby a shielding gas stream is supplied to the work piece adjacent to the electrode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2003
    Publication date: April 1, 2004
    Applicant: Linde Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Stefan Trube, Thomas Ammann
  • Publication number: 20040031775
    Abstract: The invention relates to a shielding gas for use in the arc welding of metallic work pieces. The invention further relates to a process for the arc welding of metallic work pieces using consumable electrodes, whereby a shielding gas stream is supplied to the work piece adjacent to the electrode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2003
    Publication date: February 19, 2004
    Applicant: Linde Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Stefan Trube, Thomas Ammann
  • Patent number: 6596721
    Abstract: Pure and extremely stable crystalline (6R)-tetrahydrofolic acids, absolutely inert even when exposed to air and elevated temperature without stabilizers being added, are prepared by a crystallization process at a pH of ≧2.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2003
    Assignee: Eprova AG
    Inventors: Hans Rudolf Müller, Martin Ulmann, Rudolf Moser, Thomas Ammann
  • Patent number: 6271374
    Abstract: Pure and extremely stable crystalline (6S)- and (6R)-tetrahydrofolic acids, absolutely inert even when exposed to air and elevated temperature without stabilizers being added, are prepared by a crystallization process at a pH of ≧3.5 for the preparation of crystalline (6S)-tetrahydrofolic acid and at a pH of ≧2 for the preparation of crystalline (6R)-tetrahydrofolic acid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 1998
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2001
    Assignee: Eprova AG
    Inventors: Hans Rudolf Müller, Martin Ulmann, Rudolf Moser, Thomas Ammann
  • Publication number: 20010002398
    Abstract: Pure and extremely stable crystalline (6S)- and (6R)-tetrahydrofolic acids, absolutely inert even when exposed to air and elevated temperature without stabilizers being added, are prepared by a crystallization process at a pH of ≧3.5 for the preparation of crystalline (6S)-tetrahydrofolic acid and at a pH of ≧2 for the preparation of crystalline (6R)-tetrahydrofolic acid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 8, 2001
    Publication date: May 31, 2001
    Applicant: EPROVA AKTIENGESELLSCGAFT
    Inventors: Hans Rudolf Muller, Martin Ulmann, Rudolf Moser, Thomas Ammann
  • Patent number: 5817659
    Abstract: This invention relates to stable crystalline salts of (6R,S)-, (6S)- and (6R)-tetrahydrofolic acid, to methods of preparing these salts and to their use as an ingredient for the production of drugs and pharmaceutical preparations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 1996
    Date of Patent: October 6, 1998
    Assignee: Eprova AG
    Inventors: Hans R. Muller, Martin Ulmann, Rudolf Moser, Thomas Ammann