Patents by Inventor Torsten Wieprecht

Torsten Wieprecht 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: 9259025
    Abstract: Sugar premix containing crystal sugar particles comprising a sugar core which is coated with a mixture of one or more polysaccharides and/or one or more oligosaccharides said coating further containing one or more nutrients, processes for their manufacture and uses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2016
    Assignee: DSM IP ASSETS B.V.
    Inventors: Sylvain Diguet, Georg Steiger, Torsten Wieprecht
  • Patent number: 8044013
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of metal complex compounds with terpyridine ligands as oxidation catalysts. The present invention relates also to formulations comprising such metal complex compounds, to novel metal complex compounds, and to novel ligands. The metal complex compounds are used especially tor improving the action of peroxides, for example in the treatment of textile material, without at the same time causing any appreciable damage to fibres and dyeings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2011
    Assignee: BASF SE
    Inventors: Gunther Schlingloff, Torsten Wieprecht, Frank Bachmann, Josée Dannacher, Marie-Josée Dubs, Menno Hazenkamp, Grit Hänsler-Richter, Brigitte Schmidt, Albert Schneider, Peter Weingartner
  • Publication number: 20100272703
    Abstract: Nutritional blend suitable for fortifying food containing 0.5 mg to 10 mg iron in form of a bioavailable iron source and 50 FTU to 5000 FTU phytase, each per 1 g of the nutritional blend and its use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2008
    Publication date: October 28, 2010
    Applicant: DSM IP ASSETS B.V.
    Inventors: Klaus Kraemer, Georg Steiger, Torsten Wieprecht
  • Publication number: 20100255154
    Abstract: Sugar premix containing crystal sugar particles comprising a sugar core which is coated with a mixture of one or more polysaccharides and/or one or more oligosaccharides said coating further containing one or more nutrients, processes for their manufacture and uses.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2008
    Publication date: October 7, 2010
    Inventors: Sylvain Diguet, Georg Steiger, Torsten Wieprecht
  • Patent number: 7692004
    Abstract: Use of metal complex compounds of formula [LnMemXp]zYq??(1), wherein Me is manganese, titanium, iron, cobalt, nickel or copper, X is a coordinating or bridging radical, n and m are each independently of the other an integer having a value of from 1 to 8, p is an integer having a value of from 0 to 32, z is the charge of the metal complex, Y is a counter-ion, q=z/(charge Y), and L is a ligand of formula wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8, R9, R10 and R11 are each independently of the others hydrogen; unsubstituted or substituted C1-C18alkyl or aryl; cyano; halogen; nitro; —COOR12 or —SO3R12 wherein R12 is in each case hydrogen, a cation or unsubstituted or substituted C1-C18alkyl or aryl; —SR13, —SO2R13 or —OR13 wherein R13 is in each case hydrogen or unsubstituted or substituted C1-C18alkyl or aryl; —N(R13)—NR?13R?13 wherein R13, R?13 and R?13 are as defined above for R13; —NR14R15 or —N?R14R15R16 wherein R14, R15 and R16 are each independently of the other(s) hydrogen or unsubstituted or substit
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2010
    Assignee: Ciba Specialty Chemicals Corporation
    Inventors: Gunther Schlingloff, Torsten Wieprecht, Frank Bachmann, Josef Dannacher, Marie-Josée Dubs, Menno Hazenkamp, Grit Hänsler (-Richter), Brigitte Schmidt, Albert Schneider, Peter Weingartner
  • Patent number: 7612010
    Abstract: Use of metal complex compounds of formula (1) and/or (1?) [LnMemXp]zYq??(1), [L?nMemXp]zYq??(1?), wherein all substituents are as defined in the claims, as catalysts for oxidation reactions, and also novel metal complex compounds and novel ligands.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2009
    Assignee: Ciba Specialty Chemicals Corp.
    Inventors: Gunther Schlingloff, Torsten Wieprecht, Uwe Heinz, Albert Schneider, Marie-Josée Dubs, Frank Bachmann, Menno Hazenkamp, Thomas Ehlis, Cornelia Vincenzi, Josef Dannacher
  • Publication number: 20090189119
    Abstract: The invention accordingly relates to the use as catalysts of at least one metal complex of formula (1) [LnMemXp]zYq (1), wherein all substituents have the meanings as defined in the claims for oxidation reactions with organic peroxy acids and/or precursors of organic peroxy acid and H2O2, as well as to novel detergent compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 3, 2005
    Publication date: July 30, 2009
    Inventors: Torsten Wieprecht, Uwe Heinz, Juntao Xia, Gunther Schlingloff, Marie-Josee Dubs
  • Publication number: 20090068282
    Abstract: Use of metal complex compounds of formula [LnMemXp]zYq??(1), wherein Me is manganese, titanium, iron, cobalt, nickel or copper, X is a coordinating or bridging radical, n and m are each independently of the other an integer having a value of from 1 to 8, p is an integer having a value of from 0 to 32, z is the charge of the metal complex, Y is a counter-ion, q=z/(charge Y), and L is a ligand of formula wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8, R9, R10 and R11 are each independently of the others hydrogen; unsubstituted or substituted C1-C18alkyl or aryl; cyano; halogen; nitro; —COOR12 or —SO3R12 wherein R12 is in each case hydrogen, a cation or unsubstituted or substituted C1-C18alkyl or aryl; —SR13, —SO2R13 or —OR13 wherein R13 is in each case hydrogen or unsubstituted or substituted C1-C18alkyl or aryl; —N(R13)—NR?13R?13 wherein R13, R?13 and R?13 are as defined above for R13; —NR14R15 or —N?R14R15R16 wherein R14, R15 and R16 are each independently of the other(s) hydrogen or unsubstituted or s
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2008
    Publication date: March 12, 2009
    Inventors: Gunther Schlingloff, Torsten Wieprecht, Frank Bachmann, Josef Dannacher, Marie-Josee Dubs, Menno Hazenkamp, Grit Hansler (-Richter), Brigitte Schmidt, Albert Schneider, Peter Weingartner
  • Patent number: 7494964
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of metal complex compounds which have terpyridine ligands and contain at least one quaternized nitrogen atom as oxidation catalysts. The present invention relates also to formulations comprising such metal complex compounds, to novel metal complex compounds and to novel ligands.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2009
    Assignee: Ciba Specialty Chemicals Corp.
    Inventors: Gunther Schlingloff, Torsten Wieprecht, Frank Bachmann, Josef Dannacher, Marie-Josée Dubs, Menno Hazenkamp, Uwe Heinz, Markus Frey, Albert Schneider
  • Publication number: 20090044345
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the use, as oxidation catalysts, of metal complex compounds having tetradentate ligands of formula (2) wherein all substitutents have the meanings as defined in Claim 1. The present invention relates also to formulations comprising such metal complex compounds, to novel metal complex compounds and to novel ligands.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2006
    Publication date: February 19, 2009
    Inventors: Gunther Schlingloff, Kishor Ramachandra Nivalkar, Torsten Wieprecht, Marie-Josee Dubs, Nicole End
  • Patent number: 7456285
    Abstract: Use of metal complex compounds of formula [LnMemXp]zYq,??(1) wherein Me is manganese, titanium, iron, cobalt, nickel or copper, X is a coordinating or bridging radical, n and m are each independently of the other an integer having a value of from 1 to 8, p is an integer having a value of from 0 to 32, z is the charge of the metal complex, Y is a counter-ion, q=z/(charge Y), and L is a ligand of formula wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8, R9, R10 and R11, are each independently of the others hydrogen; unsubstituted or substituted C1-C18alkyl or aryl; cyano; halogen; nitro; —COOR12 or —SO3R12 wherein R12 is in each case hydrogen, a cation or unsubstituted or substituted C1-C18alkyl or aryl; —SR13, —SO2R13 or —OR13 wherein R13 is in each case hydrogen or unsubstituted or substituted C1-C18alkyl or aryl; —N(R13)—NR?13R?13 wherein R13, R?13 and R?13 are as defined above for R13; —NR14R15 or —N?R14R15R16 wherein R14, R15 and R16 are each independently of the other(s) hydrogen or unsubstituted or substi
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2008
    Assignee: Ciba Specialty Chemicals Corp.
    Inventors: Gunther Schlingloff, Torsten Wieprecht, Frank Bachmann, Josef Dannacher, Marie-Josée Dubs, Menno Hazenkamp, Grit Hänsler (-Richter), Brigitte Schmidt, Albert Schneider, Peter Weingartner
  • Publication number: 20080262225
    Abstract: Use of metal complex compounds of formula [LnMemXp]zYq, ??(1) wherein Me is manganese, titanium, iron, cobalt, nickel or copper, X is a coordinating or bridging radical, n and m are each independently of the other an integer having a value of from 1 to 8, p is an integer having a value of from 0 to 32, z is the charge of the metal complex, Y is a counter-ion, q=z/(charge Y), and L is a ligand of formula wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8, R9, R10 and R11 are each independently of the others hydrogen; unsubstituted or substituted C1-C18alkyl or aryl; cyano; halogen; nitro; —COOR12 or —SO3R12 wherein R12 is in each case hydrogen, a cation or unsubstituted or substituted C1-C18alkyl or aryl; —SR13, —SO2R13 or —OR13 wherein R13 is in each case hydrogen or unsubstituted or substituted C1-C18alkyl or aryl; —N(R13)—NR?13R?13 wherein R13, R?13 and R?13 are as defined above for R13; —NR14R15 or —N?R14R15R16 wherein R14, R15 and R16 are each independently of the other(s) hydrogen or unsubstituted or substi
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 19, 2008
    Publication date: October 23, 2008
    Inventors: Gunther Schlingloff, Torsten Wieprecht, Frank Bachmann, Josef Dannacher, Marie-Josee Dubs, Menno Hazenkamp, Grit Hansler (-Richter), Brigitte Schmidt, Albert Schneider, Peter Weingartner
  • Publication number: 20080081908
    Abstract: Use of metal complex compounds of formula (1) and/or (1?) [LnMemXp]zYq??(1), [L?nMemXp]zYq??(1?), wherein all substituents are as defined in the claims, as catalysts for oxidation reactions, and also novel metal complex compounds and novel ligands.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2007
    Publication date: April 3, 2008
    Inventors: Gunther Schlingloff, Torsten Wieprecht, Uwe Heinz, Albert Schneider, Marie-Josee Dubs, Frank Bachmann, Menno Hazenkamp, Thomas Ehlis, Cornelia Vincenzi, Josef Dannacher
  • Publication number: 20080000032
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of certain manganese complexes having bispyridylpyrimidine or bispyridyltriazine ligands or mixtures of such ligands as catalysts for reactions with peroxy compounds for bleaching coloured stains on hard surfaces, especially dishes in automatic dishwashers. The invention relates also to cleaning formulations for hard surfaces comprising such catalysts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2005
    Publication date: January 3, 2008
    Inventors: Torsten Wieprecht, Marie-Josee Dubs, Gunther Schlingloff
  • Patent number: 7291584
    Abstract: Use of metal complex compounds of formula (1) and/or (1?) [LnMemXp]zYq,??(1) [L?nMemXp]zYq,??(1?) wherein all substituents are as defined in the claims, as catalysts for oxidation reactions, and also novel metal complex compounds and novel ligands.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2007
    Assignee: Ciba Specialty Chemicals Corporation
    Inventors: Gunther Schlingloff, Torsten Wieprecht, Uwe Heinz, Albert Schneider, Marie-Josée Dubs, Frank Bachmann, Menno Hazenkamp, Thomas Ehlis, Cornelia Vincenzi, Josef Dannacher
  • Publication number: 20070135323
    Abstract: An automatic dishwasher detergent formulation comprising:—(a) a metal complex compounds of formula (1)[LnMem,Xp] zYq wherein Me is manganese, titanium, iron, cobalt, nickel or copper, X is a coordinating or bridging radical, n and m are each independently of the other an integer having a value of from 1 to 8, p is an integer having a value of from 0 to 32, z is the charge of the metal complex, Y is a counter-ion, q=z/(charge Y), and L is a ligand of formula (2); wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8, R9, R10 and R11 are each independently of the others hydrogen; unsubstituted or substituted C1-C18alkyl or aryl; cyano; halogen; nitro; —COOR12 or —SO3R12 wherein R12 is in each case hydrogen, a cation or unsubstituted or substituted C1-C18alkyl or aryl; SR13, —SO2R13 or ?OR13 wherein R13 is in each case hydrogen or unsubstituted or substituted C1-C18alkyl or aryl; —N(R13)—NR?13R?13 wherein R13, R?13 and R?13 are as defined above for R13; —NR14NR15 or —N?R14R15R16 wherein R14, R15 and R16 are each independently
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2003
    Publication date: June 14, 2007
    Applicant: Reckitt Benckiser N.V.
    Inventors: Ralf Wiedemann, Frank Bachmann, Joseph Dannacher, Marie-Josee Dubs, Menno Hazenkamp, Grit Richter, Gunther Schlingloff, Brigitte Schmidt, Albert Schneider, Peter Wiengartner, Torsten Wieprecht
  • Publication number: 20070032656
    Abstract: Use of metal complex compounds of formula (1) and/or (1?) [LnMemXp]zYq??(1), [L?nMemXp]zYq??(1?), wherein all substituents are as defined in the claims, as catalysts for oxidation reactions, and also novel metal complex compounds and novel ligands.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2006
    Publication date: February 8, 2007
    Inventors: Gunther Schlingloff, Torsten Wieprecht, Uwe Heinz, Albert Schneider, Marie-Josee Dubs, Frank Bachmann, Menno Hazenkamp, Thomas Ehlis, Cornelia Vincenzi, Josef Dannacher
  • Patent number: 7161005
    Abstract: Use of metal complex compounds of formula [LnMemXp]zYq??(1) wherein Me is manganese, titanium, iron, cobalt, nickel or copper, X is a coordinating or bridging radical, n and m are each independently of the other an integer having a value of from 1 to 8, p is an integer having a value of from 0 to 32, z is the charge of the metal complex, y is a counter-ion, q=z/(charge Y), and L is a ligand of formula wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8, R9, R10 and R11 are each independently of the others hydrogen; unsubstituted or substituted C1–C18alkyl or aryl; cyano; halogen; nitro; —COOR12 or —SO3R12 wherein R12 is in each case hydrogen, a cation or unsubstituted or substituted C1–C18alkyl or aryl; —SR13, —OR13 or —OR13 wherein R13 is in each case hydrogen or unsubstituted or substituted C1–C18alkyl or aryl; —N(R13)—NR?13R?13 wherein R13, R?13 and R?13 are as defined above for R13; —NR14R15 or —N?R14R15R16 wherein R14, R15 and R16 are each independently of the other(s) hydrogen or unsubstituted or substi
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2007
    Assignee: Ciba Specialty Chemicals Corporation
    Inventors: Gunther Schlingloff, Torsten Wieprecht, Frank Bachmann, Josef Dannacher, Marie-Josée Dubs, Menno Hazenkamp, Grit Hänsler (-Richter), Brigitte Schmidt, Albert Schneider, Peter Weingartner
  • Publication number: 20060264633
    Abstract: Use of metal complex compounds of formula [LnMemXp]zYq??(1), wherein Me is manganese, titanium, iron, cobalt, nickel or copper, X is a coordinating or bridging radical, n and m are each independently of the other an integer having a value of from 1 to 8, p is an integer having a value of from 0 to 32, z is the charge of the metal complex, Y is a counter-ion, q=z/(charge Y), and L is a ligand of formula wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8, R9, R10 and R11, are each independently of the others hydrogen; unsubstituted or substituted C1-C18alkyl or aryl; cyano; halogen; nitro; —COOR12 or —SO3R12 wherein R12 is in each case hydrogen, a cation or unsubstituted or substituted C1-C18alkyl or aryl; —SR13, —SO2R13 or —OR13 wherein R13 is in each case hydrogen or unsubstituted or substituted C1-C18alkyl or aryl; —N(R13)—NR?13R?13 wherein R13, R?13 and R?13 are as defined above for R13; —NR14R15 or —N?R14R15R16 wherein R14, R15 and R16 are each independently of the other(s) hydrogen or unsubstituted or substitu
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2006
    Publication date: November 23, 2006
    Inventors: Gunther Schlingloff, Torsten Wieprecht, Frank Bachmann, Josef Dannacher, Marie-Josee Dubs, Menno Hazenkamp, Grit Hansler (-Richter), Brigitte Schmidt, Albert Schneider, Peter Weingartner
  • Patent number: 7138363
    Abstract: Use of metal complex compounds of formula (1) and/or (1?) [LnMemXp]zYq (1), [L?MemXp]zYq (1?), wherein all substituents are as defined in the claims, as catalysts for oxidation reactions, and also novel metal complex compounds and novel ligands.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2006
    Assignee: Ciba Specialty Chemicals Corporation
    Inventors: Gunther Schlingloff, Torsten Wieprecht, Uwe Heinz, Albert Schneider, Marie-Josée Dubs, Frank Bachmann, Menno Hazenkamp, Thomas Ehlis, Cornelia Vincenzi, Josef Dannacher