Patents by Inventor Thomas Rudolph

Thomas Rudolph 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: 20150118172
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of at least one dicyclohexylmethanol derivative of the formula (I) as antimicrobial active compound or as anti-acne, antidandruff, deodorant or antiperspirant active compound, to preparations comprising these compounds, and to specific dicyclohexylmethanol derivatives and to a process for the preparation thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2013
    Publication date: April 30, 2015
    Applicant: MERCK PATENT GMBH
    Inventors: Thomas Rudolph, Tatjana Best
  • Publication number: 20150051295
    Abstract: The invention relates to the use of propanol and propenol derivatives as antioxidants, to compositions comprising propanol and propenol derivatives and the preparation thereof, and to certain propanol and propenol derivatives and the preparation thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2012
    Publication date: February 19, 2015
    Applicant: MERCK PATENT GMBH
    Inventors: Thomas Rudolph, Rene Peter Scheurich
  • Patent number: 8910249
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a system comprising an interface device (100) for an intelligent electronic device (200), an intelligent electronic device (200) for substation automation and/or distribution automation and a security server (500), wherein said interface device (100) comprises a data interface (110) for establishing data communications with said intelligent electronic device (200), and a user interface (120) for exchanging data with a user (300) of said interface device (100), wherein said interface device (100) is configured to provide browser means (130) for accessing said intelligent electronic device (200) via said data interface (110), wherein the security server (500) is configured to check an authorization of the interface device (100) by access control means (520) and to control access of the interface device (100) to the intelligent electronic device (200).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2014
    Assignee: Schneider Electric Energy GmbH
    Inventor: Thomas Rudolph
  • Patent number: 8907110
    Abstract: The invention relates to specific benzodioxepin-3-one compounds, to a process for the preparation thereof and to the use thereof as dyes or as fluorescent emitters for organic electroluminescent devices (OLEDs) or for organic light-emitting electrochemical cells (OLECs), and to corresponding electronic devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2014
    Assignee: Merck Patent GmbH
    Inventors: Thomas Rudolph, Philipp Buehle, Ralf Rosskopf
  • Publication number: 20140335029
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of at least one cyclohexanol derivative of the formula (I) and/or (II) as antimicrobial active compound or as anti-acne, antidandruff, antiperspirant or deodorant active compound, to preparations comprising these compounds, and to specific cyclohexanol derivatives and to a process for the preparation thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2012
    Publication date: November 13, 2014
    Applicant: MERCK PATENT GMBH
    Inventors: Thomas Rudolph, Tatjana Mueller
  • Publication number: 20140234238
    Abstract: The invention relates to specific benzodioxepin-3-one compounds, to a process for the preparation thereof and to the use thereof as dyes or as fluorescent emitters for organic electroluminescent devices (OLEDs) or for organic light-emitting electrochemical cells (OLECs), and to corresponding electronic devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2012
    Publication date: August 21, 2014
    Applicant: MERCK PATENT GMBH
    Inventors: Thomas Rudolph, Philipp Buehle, Ralf Rosskopf
  • Patent number: 8709104
    Abstract: The invention relates to specific dye-ascorbic acid derivatives and the use thereof as dyes for the coloring of matrices, such as, for example, skin, hair, nails or textiles, and a process for the preparation thereof, a process for the coloring of matrices, and a composition comprising these dye-ascorbic acid derivatives, and a process for the preparation of these compositions. On use of the specific dye-ascorbic acid derivatives according to the invention, a positive effect on the moisture content of the matrices arises.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2014
    Assignee: Merck Patent GmbH
    Inventors: Thomas Rudolph, Philipp Buehle
  • Patent number: 8702813
    Abstract: The invention relates to the use of specific ascorbic acid derivatives for dyeing keratin-containing fibers or as direct dyes for the preparation of a composition for dyeing keratin-containing fibers, and to methods for dyeing keratin-containing fibers, in particular for dyeing human hair.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2014
    Assignee: MERCK PATENT GmbH
    Inventors: Thomas Rudolph, Michaela Oberle
  • Publication number: 20140074415
    Abstract: A merging unit, for example for substation automation, including at least one input interface for receiving input data characterizing at least one voltage and/or current related to a component of a power system, and a timing synchronization mechanism which includes an interface to an external synchronization network operating according to one of Inter Range Instrumentation Group, IRIG, -B standard, the 1PPS standard and the Institute of Electrical and the Electronics Engineers, IEEE, 1588 standard. The merging unit is configured to implement logical nodes according to the International Electrotechnical Commission, IEC, 61850-7 standard. The merging unit is configured to map information to and/or from at least one of the logical nodes; to the IEC 61850-9-2 sampled measured values, SMV, communication protocol.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2012
    Publication date: March 13, 2014
    Applicants: ALSTOM Technology Ltd., Schneider Electric GmbH
    Inventor: Thomas Rudolph
  • Patent number: 8613910
    Abstract: The invention relates to the use of at least one flavonoid having an uncharged flavan skeleton as synergist for enhancing the action of self-tanning substances, such as trioses and tetroses, in cosmetic and dermatological formulations and to corresponding novel compositions and to the preparation thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2013
    Assignee: Merck Patent GmbH
    Inventors: Thomas Rudolph, Herwig Buchholz, Jerzy Meduski
  • Patent number: 8598228
    Abstract: The invention relates to specific cinnamic acid ascorbates and to the use thereof as UV filters which bond to the skin, and to a process for the preparation thereof, and to preparations comprising these compounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2013
    Assignee: Merck Patent GmbH
    Inventors: Thomas Rudolph, Philipp Buehle
  • Publication number: 20130309184
    Abstract: The invention relates to specific 1,3-dioxan-5-one compounds, to a process for the preparation thereof, and to the use thereof as dyes or as fluorescent emitters for organic electroluminescent devices (OLEDs) or for organic light-emitting electrochemical cells (OLECs), and to corresponding electronic devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2012
    Publication date: November 21, 2013
    Applicant: MERCK PATENT GMBH
    Inventors: Thomas Rudolph, Philipp Buehle, Ralf Rosskopf
  • Publication number: 20130272978
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of dihydroxyacetone monoethers as self-tanning substance, to preparations comprising dihydroxyacetone monoethers, and to certain dihydroxyacetone monoethers and to a process for the preparation thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2011
    Publication date: October 17, 2013
    Applicant: MERCK PATENT GMBH
    Inventors: Philipp Buehle, Thomas Rudolph
  • Publication number: 20130228192
    Abstract: The invention relates to the use of specific ascorbic acid derivatives for dyeing keratin-containing fibres or as direct dyes for the preparation of a composition for dyeing keratin-containing fibres, and to methods for dyeing keratin-containing fibres, in particular for dyeing human hair.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2011
    Publication date: September 5, 2013
    Applicant: MERCK PATENT GMBH
    Inventors: Thomas Rudolph, Michaela Oberle
  • Patent number: 8512453
    Abstract: A fuel tank deaeration and aeration system, including a first main filter device having an inlet and an outlet, wherein the inlet is in fluid communication with a fuel tank; and a second additional filter device having an inlet and an outlet, wherein the inlet is in fluid communication with the outlet of the main filter device, and the additional filter device outlet is in fluid communication with an environment of a vehicle, and wherein a bypass valve controls a bypass, which bypasses the additional filter device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2013
    Assignee: Mahle International GmbH
    Inventors: Thomas Rudolph, Tilmann Wächter
  • Publication number: 20130125317
    Abstract: The invention relates to specific dye-ascorbic acid derivatives and the use thereof as dyes for the colouring of matrices, such as, for example, skin, hair, nails or textiles, and a process for the preparation thereof, a process for the colouring of matrices, and a composition comprising these dye-ascorbic acid derivatives, and a process for the preparation of these compositions. On use of the specific dye-ascorbic acid derivatives according to the invention, a positive effect on the moisture content of the matrices arises.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2011
    Publication date: May 23, 2013
    Applicant: MERCK PATENT GMBH
    Inventors: Thomas Rudolph, Philipp Buehle
  • Publication number: 20130058879
    Abstract: The invention relates to the use of at least one specific triazine or melamine and/or salt thereof as accelerator for a photoinduced reaction of 3-(4-tert-butylphenyl)-3-hydroxy-1-(4-methoxyphenyl)-propan-1-one, 1-(4-tert-butylphenyl)-3-hydroxy-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)-propan-1-one or a mixture of these compounds to give avobenzone. The invention furthermore relates to a composition comprising at least one specific triazine or melamine and to a method for the stabilisation of the UV absorption capacity of a composition by means of a mixture of at least one specific triazine or melamine together with 3-(4-tert-butylphenyl)-3-hydroxy-1-(4-methoxyphenyl)propan-1-one, 1-(4-tert-butylphenyl)-3-hydroxy-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)propan-1-one or a mixture of these compounds, particularly preferably together with 3-(4-tert-butylphenyl)-3-hydroxy-1-(4-methoxyphenyl)propan-1-one.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2011
    Publication date: March 7, 2013
    Applicant: MERCK PATENT GESELLSCHAFT MIT BESCHRANKTER HAFTUNG
    Inventors: Rene Peter Scheurich, Thomas Rudolph
  • Publication number: 20130059924
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of specific aldehydes or ketones of the formula I as photostabiliser for at least one compound to be stabilised. The invention furthermore relates to a method for the photostabilisation of a second compound by a compound of the formula I and to compositions comprising at least one compound of the formula I of this type.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2011
    Publication date: March 7, 2013
    Applicant: MERCK PATENT GESELLSCHAFT MIT BESCHRANKTER HAFTUNG
    Inventors: René Peter Scheurich, Thomas Rudolph, Junyou Pan
  • Patent number: 8293784
    Abstract: The invention relates to the use of ?-amino acid derivatives for improving the solubility of sparingly soluble substances in water or aqueous solutions, and to mixtures and preferred compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2012
    Assignee: Merck Patent GmbH
    Inventors: Thomas Rudolph, Herwig Buchholz, Michaela Oberle
  • Publication number: 20120254952
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a system comprising an interface device (100) for an intelligent electronic device (200), an intelligent electronic device (200) for substation automation and/or distribution automation and a security server (500), wherein said interface device (100) comprises a data interface (110) for establishing data communications with said intelligent electronic device (200), and a user interface (120) for exchanging data with a user (300) of said interface device (100), wherein said interface device (100) is configured to provide browser means (130) for accessing said intelligent electronic device (200) via said data interface (110), wherein the security server (500) is configured to check an authorization of the interface device (100) by access control means (520) and to control access of the interface device (100) to the intelligent electronic device (200).
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2012
    Publication date: October 4, 2012
    Applicant: Schneider Electric Energy GmbH
    Inventor: Thomas RUDOLPH