Patents by Inventor Thomas Gerke

Thomas Gerke 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: 11701808
    Abstract: A conveying device for conveying a viscous material from a container includes a follower plate that can be inserted into the container, and a pump by means of which the viscous material can be conveyed through the follower plate. Moreover, a measuring chamber for accommodation of a measuring sample of the viscous material is provided. The measuring chamber includes a closable material inlet opening for this purpose. A closable disposal line leads away from the measuring chamber. Moreover, a closable material return line extends from the measuring chamber via the follower plate into the container. The conveying device also includes a controller that is designed and can be operated appropriately such that it determines the compressibility of each of multiple measuring samples. The controller opens the disposal line or the material return line to the measuring sample present in the measuring chamber as a function of the compressibility thus determined.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2023
    Assignee: Wagner International AG
    Inventors: Thomas Gerke, Marcus Naber, Christian Schygulla
  • Patent number: 11014937
    Abstract: A compound based on 1-Aza-3,7-dioxabicyclo[3.3.0]octane (bicyclic oxazolidine derivative) substituted with 2-phenylpropyl represented by formula (I) is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2021
    Assignee: Henkel AG & Co. KGaA
    Inventors: Andre Haetzelt, Andreas Bauer, Marc Weyhe, Ursula Huchel, Thomas Gerke, Christian Kropf
  • Patent number: 11014938
    Abstract: A detergent, cleaning, fabric softener or cosmetic composition comprising a compound based on 1-Aza-3,7-dioxabicyclo[3.3.0]octane (bicyclic oxazolidine derivative) substituted with 3,7-dimethyl-1,6-nonyldien represented by formula (I) is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2021
    Assignee: Henkel AG & Co. KGaA
    Inventors: Andre Haetzelt, Andreas Bauer, Marc Weyhe, Ursula Huchel, Thomas Gerke, Christian Kropf
  • Patent number: 10864536
    Abstract: A metering and application system for a moisture-curing polymer material includes a reservoir for the polymer material and a first pump and a second pump, wherein the polymer material is conveyable by the first pump from the reservoir to the second pump. In addition, a gas metering device with a defined pressure ratio is provided to bring a gas to a defined pressure, wherein the gas metering device is connected to the input of the second pump on its outlet side. In addition, a mixer for mixing the polymer material and the gas and a valve arranged downstream of the mixer for metering and a nozzle for applying the polymer material/gas mixture are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2020
    Assignee: Wagner International AG
    Inventor: Thomas Gerke
  • Publication number: 20200317687
    Abstract: A compound based on 1-Aza-3,7-dioxabicyclo[3.3.0]octane (bicyclic oxazolidine derivative) substituted with 2-phenylpropyl represented by formula (I) is disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2018
    Publication date: October 8, 2020
    Inventors: Andre HAETZELT, Andreas BAUER, Marc WEYHE, Ursula HUCHEL, Thomas GERKE, Christian KROPF
  • Publication number: 20200317688
    Abstract: A detergent, cleaning, fabric softener or cosmetic composition comprising a compound based on 1-Aza-3,7-dioxabicyclo[3.3.0]octane (bicyclic oxazolidine derivative) substituted with 3,7-dimethyl-1,6-nonyldien represented by formula (I) is disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2018
    Publication date: October 8, 2020
    Inventors: Andre HAETZELT, Andreas BAUER, Marc WEYHE, Ursula HUCHEL, Thomas GERKE, Christian KROPF
  • Patent number: 10392579
    Abstract: Photolabile pro-fragrances may include the ketones of Formula (I) Such compounds may be used in detergents, cleaning agents, cosmetic agents, air-care agents, and combinations thereof. The photolabile pro-fragrances may create a long-lasting fragrance on surfaces or in a room using the aforementioned pro-fragrances.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2019
    Assignee: HENKEL AG & CO. KGAA
    Inventors: Christian Kropf, Thomas Gerke, Ursula Huchel, Axel Griesbeck, Agnieszka Landes
  • Publication number: 20190184615
    Abstract: A conveying device for conveying a viscous material from a container includes a follower plate that can be inserted into the container, and a pump by means of which the viscous material can be conveyed through the follower plate. Moreover, a measuring chamber for accommodation of a measuring sample of the viscous material is provided. The measuring chamber includes a closable material inlet opening for this purpose. A closable disposal line leads away from the measuring chamber. Moreover, a closable material return line extends from the measuring chamber via the follower plate into the container. The conveying device also includes a controller that is designed and can be operated appropriately such that it determines the compressibility of each of multiple measuring samples. The controller opens the disposal line or the material return line to the measuring sample present in the measuring chamber as a function of the compressibility thus determined.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2017
    Publication date: June 20, 2019
    Inventors: Thomas GERKE, Marcus NABER, Christian SCHYGULLA
  • Patent number: 10235708
    Abstract: Photolabile scent storage substance that are capable of photoinduced release of cyclic compounds have at least one cyclic double bond. These scent storage substances are special ketones, and enable greatly improved stability of the scent impression, in particular with a fresh character, in typical applications, for example in textile laundering, room scenting, and in the cosmetic sector. More economical utilization of the stored scents can thereby be ensured. Also described are corresponding washing or cleaning agents, scenting methods, and methods for manufacturing the special ketones.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2019
    Assignee: Henkel AG & Co. KGaA
    Inventors: Thomas Gerke, Christian Kropf, Ursula Huchel, Axel Griesbeck, Olga Hinze
  • Publication number: 20190060925
    Abstract: A metering and application system for a moisture-curing polymer material includes a reservoir for the polymer material and a first pump and a second pump, wherein the polymer material is conveyable by the first pump from the reservoir to the second pump. In addition, a gas metering device with a defined pressure ratio is provided to bring a gas to a defined pressure, wherein the gas metering device is connected to the input of the second pump on its outlet side. In addition, a mixer for mixing the polymer material and the gas and a valve arranged downstream of the mixer for metering and a nozzle for applying the polymer material/gas mixture are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2018
    Publication date: February 28, 2019
    Inventor: Thomas GERKE
  • Patent number: 10160934
    Abstract: The aim of the invention is to improve the cleaning power of washing and cleaning agents, especially with regard to bleachable stains, while avoiding any damage to the textile treated with said washing and cleaning agents. This is substantially achieved by using an electrolytically bleachable species generated by a redox reaction from an anionically substituted 1-hydroxy-2,2,6,6-tetramethylpiperidine, 2,2,6,6-tetramethylpiperidine-N-oxide, or (2,2,6,6-tetramethylpiperidine-1-yl)oxyl.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2018
    Assignee: Henkel AG & Co. KGaA
    Inventors: Iwona Spill, Mareile Job, Peter Schmiedel, Thomas Gerke, Guido Grundmeier, Markus Voigt
  • Publication number: 20180327695
    Abstract: Photolabile pro-fragrances may include the ketones of Formula (I) Such compounds may be used in detergents, cleaning agents, cosmetic agents, air-care agents, and combinations thereof. The photolabile pro-fragrances may create a long-lasting fragrance on surfaces or in a room using the aforementioned pro-fragrances.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2016
    Publication date: November 15, 2018
    Inventors: Christian Kropf, Thomas Gerke, Ursula Huchel, Axel Griesbeck, Agnieszka Landes
  • Publication number: 20180305637
    Abstract: Photolabile pro-fragrances may include the ketones of Formula (I) Such compounds may be used in detergents, cleaning agents, cosmetic agents, air-care agents, and combinations thereof. The photolabile pro-fragrances may create a long-lasting fragrance on surfaces or in a room using the aforementioned pro-fragrances.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2016
    Publication date: October 25, 2018
    Inventors: Christian Kropf, Thomas Gerke, Ursula Huchel, Axel Griesbeck, Agnieszka Landes
  • Publication number: 20180273484
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of fragrance storage means as used, for example, in the field of washing or cleaning compositions, cosmetic compositions and air freshening compositions. The invention relates to specific diazirines which function as thermally labile and acid-labile fragrance storage means. The present invention further relates to washing and cleaning compositions, cosmetic compositions and air freshening compositions comprising such diazirines. The invention further relates to a method of long-lasting fragrancing of surfaces, and likewise to a method of long-lasting room fragrancing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 25, 2016
    Publication date: September 27, 2018
    Inventors: Thomas Gerke, Christian Kropf, Ursula Huchel, Axel Griesbeck, Bjoern Porschen
  • Publication number: 20180265805
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the controlled release of odoriferous substances from microcapsules by means of orthoformic acid esters. As a result, a long-lasting fragrance is achieved.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 25, 2016
    Publication date: September 20, 2018
    Inventors: Thomas Gerke, Christian Kropf, Ursula Huchel, Thomas J. J. Mueller, Julian Papadopoulos
  • Patent number: 10053412
    Abstract: The invention relates to specific ketones of formula (I) which act as photolabile pro-fragrances. The invention also relates to detergents or cleaning agents, cosmetic agents and air fresheners including such ketones. The invention further relates to a method for creating a long-lasting fragrance on surfaces and also to a method for creating a long-lasting fragrance in a room using the aforementioned ketones.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2018
    Assignee: Henkel AG & Co., KGaA
    Inventors: Thomas Gerke, Christian Kropf, Ursula Huchel, Axel Griesbeck, Agnieszka Landes
  • Publication number: 20180170849
    Abstract: A method for producing photo-cleavable fragrance pre-cursors is described, which includes potential stereoselective method steps, agents containing the fragrance pre-cursors and the use of the fragrance pre-cursors for prolonging the scent impression in the agent and on surfaces treated with said agent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2016
    Publication date: June 21, 2018
    Inventors: Thomas GERKE, Christian KROPF, Ursula HUCHEL, Axel GRIESBECK, Björn PORSCHEN
  • Patent number: 9981937
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to special orthoformic acid esters of formula (I), as defined herein, which can be used as thermally labile and acid-labile fragrance storage substances. The disclosure further relates to detergents and cleaning agents, cosmetic agents and air freshening products containing such orthoformic acid esters, as well as to a method for lastingly fragrancing surfaces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2018
    Assignee: Henkel AG & Co. KGaA
    Inventors: Christian Kropf, Thomas Gerke, Ursula Huchel, Thomas J. J. Mueller, Julian Papadopoulos
  • Patent number: 9926258
    Abstract: The invention relates to specific ketones of formula (I) which act as photolabile pro-fragrances. The invention further relates to detergents or cleaning agents, cosmetic agents and air freshening products including ketones of said type. The invention also relates to a method for lastingly scenting surfaces and a method for lastingly fragrancing rooms using said ketones.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2018
    Assignee: Henkel AG & Co. KGaA
    Inventors: Christian Kropf, Thomas Gerke, Ursula Huchel, Axel Griesbeck, Agnieszka Landes
  • Publication number: 20180044611
    Abstract: The aim of the invention is to improve the cleaning performance of washing or cleaning agents with respect to soiling. This is achieved essentially by incorporating sulfobetaine-morpholine derivatives.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2017
    Publication date: February 15, 2018
    Applicant: Henkel AG & Co. KGaA
    Inventors: Hendrik Hellmuth, Thomas Gerke, Nicole Bode, Michael Strotz, Michael Dreja