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).

  • 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: 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Patent number: 8268293
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of compounds which do not themselves exhibit significant UV absorption in the UV-A or UV-B region, but are reactive under use conditions, for the development of UV-A or UV-B protection during use, to corresponding novel compounds and compositions, and to corresponding processes for the preparation of compounds and compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2012
    Assignee: Merck Patent GmbH
    Inventors: Thomas Rudolph, Herwig Buchholz
  • Publication number: 20120058057
    Abstract: The present invention relates to special ammonium carboxylates, their synthesis and application, particularly as anti-dandruff agents.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2011
    Publication date: March 8, 2012
    Applicant: MERCK PATENT GMBH
    Inventors: William-Robert PITNER, Marlies WATERMANN, Jens EICHHORN, Thomas RUDOLPH, Uschi SCHMID-GROSSMANN
  • Publication number: 20120052028
    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: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2010
    Publication date: March 1, 2012
    Applicant: MERCK PATENT GESELLSCHAFT MIT BESCHRANKTER HAFTUNG
    Inventors: Thomas Rudolph, Philipp Buehle
  • Patent number: 8106233
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of compounds of the formula (I), with radicals defined in the description, as antioxidants, to corresponding novel compounds and compositions, and to corresponding processes for the preparation of compounds and compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2012
    Assignee: Merck Patent GmbH
    Inventors: Thomas Rudolph, Herwig Buchholz
  • Publication number: 20110284435
    Abstract: A fluid filter may include a collecting chamber for collecting separated fluid and a draining device having an elongated protrusion projecting into the collecting chamber. The draining device, in response to being in an open state, may allow air to flow into the collecting chamber for reducing a surface tension of the fluid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2011
    Publication date: November 24, 2011
    Inventors: Erich Hanno Moser, Adolf Markus Ramusch, Thomas Rudolph
  • Publication number: 20110152292
    Abstract: The invention relates to novel compounds which comprise, as cationic or as anionic component, a pyrimidinecarboxylic acid derivative, in particular a derivative of ectoin or hydroxyectoin, to a process for the preparation thereof, and to the use thereof as ionic liquid or to the use thereof in pharmaceutical, cosmetic and dermatological formulations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 19, 2009
    Publication date: June 23, 2011
    Applicant: MERCK PATENT GESELLSCHAFT
    Inventors: Michael Howard Rayner-Branes, Thomas Rudolph, William-Robert Pitner, Jens Eichhorn
  • Publication number: 20110100219
    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: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2010
    Publication date: May 5, 2011
    Inventors: Thomas Rudolph, Tilmann Wächter
  • Patent number: 7914893
    Abstract: Disclosed are particles containing substrates and an anion-binding layer, containing one or more anion-forming organic active compounds or active compound/colorant mixtures; processes for preparing said particles and to methods of use thereof in cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, formulations, paints, coatings, plastics, films, in security printing, in security features in documents or identity papers, for coloring seed, for coloring foods or in medicament coatings and for the preparation of pigment compositions and dry preparations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2011
    Assignee: Merck Patent GmbH
    Inventors: Carsten Handrosch, Thomas Rudolph, Herwig Buchholz, Soheila Anzali
  • Patent number: 7906684
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of compounds of the formula (I) where R stands for [lacuna] with radicals defined in the description, as antioxidants, to corresponding novel compounds and compositions, and to corresponding processes for the preparation of compounds and compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2011
    Assignee: Merck Patent Gesellschaft Mit Beschrankter Haftung
    Inventors: Thomas Rudolph, Herwig Buchholz
  • Publication number: 20110039924
    Abstract: The invention relates to the use of ?-amino acid derivatives for improving the solubility of poorly soluble substances in water or aqueous solutions and to mixtures and preferred preparations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 27, 2008
    Publication date: February 17, 2011
    Applicant: Merck Patent Gesellschaft Mit Beschrankter Haftung
    Inventors: Thomas Rudolph, Herwig Buchholz, Michaela Oberle
  • Publication number: 20100322880
    Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of formula (I) wherein R1, R2, R3, R4 have the meaning cited in the claims, to methods for the production thereof, to agents containing said compounds and to their use for the functionalisation of matrices, in particular their use as skin and/or hair-binding UV filters.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2009
    Publication date: December 23, 2010
    Inventors: Thomas Rudolph, Philipp Buehle
  • Publication number: 20100322881
    Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of formula (I), wherein R1, R2, R3, R4 have the meaning cited in the claims, to methods for the production thereof, agents containing said compounds and to their use for the functionalisation of matrices, in particular their use as skin and/or hair-binding UV filters.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2009
    Publication date: December 23, 2010
    Applicant: MERCK PATENT GESELLSCHAFT
    Inventors: Thomas Rudolph, Philipp Buehle
  • Patent number: 7802842
    Abstract: The invention relates to a roof module of a motor vehicle, which can be fastened to the chassis of the motor vehicle and defines a roof area. The aim of the invention is to improve the utility of the roof module or the motor vehicle. For this purpose, the roof module (9) is a planar full roof that is non-transparent or at least partially transparent, or the roof module (9) is a panoramic roof that projects towards the top and/or is at least partially transparent and/or comprises a roof box fixed to the top thereof, or comprises a bearing device (18) for detachably fixing a roof box (19) to the top of the roof module (9).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 28, 2010
    Assignee: Webasto AG
    Inventors: Oliver Vogt, Bernhard Schleicher, Thomas Rudolph, Michael Koelbl, Anton Jöhl, Alain Leroy, Rupert Kogler, Nigel Westwood, Mirko Konta
  • Publication number: 20100167936
    Abstract: The invention relates to the use of at least one ascorbic acid derivative for the functionalisation of matrices, and to specific ascorbic acid derivatives and processes for the preparation thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2007
    Publication date: July 1, 2010
    Inventors: Thomas Rudolph, Philipp Buehle, Herwig Buchholz