Patents by Inventor Ulrich Meier

Ulrich Meier 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: 20110173779
    Abstract: Connecting the two band ends 10, 18 of a hose clamp is done by means of a guide hook 16 disposed on an inner band portion and engaging a guide hook receiving means 12 on the outer band end 10, and a support hook 17 also formed on the inner band portion and engaging a support hook receiving means 13 on the outer band portion. The support hook receiving means 13 is an embossment formed from the band material by cold deformation and being continuous with the band material on all sides, the inner surface of the support hook receiving means 13 having a support portion 25 adjacent to the outer band end 10 and extending at right angles with respect to the band surface. The support hook 17 has a nose 26 which faces away from the inner band end 18 and has a cut edge which nicks into the support portion 25 of the support hook receiving means 13 when the hose clamp is tightened.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2008
    Publication date: July 21, 2011
    Applicant: HANS OETIKER AG MASCHINEN UND APPARATEFABRIK
    Inventors: Ulrich Meier, Willi Haensli
  • Publication number: 20110086097
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a new manufacture process for producing an iron containing phosphate adsorbent, in particular to a process for manufacturing and isolating an iron(III)-based phosphate adsorbent which exhibits valuable pharmacological properties.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2009
    Publication date: April 14, 2011
    Inventors: Daniel Kaufmann, Nicole Bieri, Ulrich Meier, Ranjit Thakur, Zdenek Zencak, Christa Hartmann, Andreas Meyer
  • Publication number: 20100112524
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing a functional prosthesis as a provision for a jaw region, allowing for the procedural steps of taking a dental impression of the jaw region to be provided with the functional prosthesis, producing a preliminary structure and possibly testing the preliminary structure in an articulator, and producing the functional prosthesis on the basis of the possibly re-worked preliminary structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2009
    Publication date: May 6, 2010
    Inventor: Hans-Ulrich Meier
  • Patent number: 7631908
    Abstract: A clamping ring is used to mount an air bag gas generator cartridge on a support plate. A tensioning ear is formed in the clamping ring. Further, a wave is formed in the ring to increase the holding force between the ring and the cartridge. The wave consists of two convex arches projecting outward from the ring and an inward convex arch therebetween, the apex of the inward arch being at least tangential to the circle defined by the remaining portions of the ring in the initial condition of the ring. This type of clamping ring mounting is capable of withstanding torques between the cartridge and the support plate of well above 10 Nm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2009
    Assignee: Hans Oetiker AG Maschinen- und Apparatefabrik
    Inventors: Ulrich Meier, Thomas Berlep
  • Publication number: 20090253811
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of preparing N-substituted salicylamides or derivatives thereof, and their salts, hydrates and solvates. In particular, the present invention relates to a method of preparing N-(5-chlorosalicyloyl)-8-aminocaprylic acid (5-CNAC) and its corresponding disodium monohydrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2005
    Publication date: October 8, 2009
    Inventors: Bernhard Riss, Ulrich Meier
  • Patent number: 7588230
    Abstract: A plug-in safety coupling for pressure pipes consists of a coupler box with a blocking member pivotally mounted therein. The latter has a diametrical through bore in which a plug can be inserted, in a depressurized state, at an acute to a right angle to the conducting position. The blocking member can be brought into the conducting position by pivoting the plug. A cupped locking sleeve shaving a hemispherical front end is placed over the coupler box with the pivoting member. This hemispherical front end comprises a spherically extending oblong hole that extends along a great circle on the hemispherical end from the center thereof. The locking sleeve is rotatably mounted on the coupler box and is biased by a spring to such an extent that its oblong hole extends with an offset by 90° relative to the pivoting plane of the blocking member of the plug. Only when the locking sleeve is pivoted, a plug can be inserted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2009
    Assignee: Hans Oetiker AG Maschinen-und Apparatefabrik
    Inventors: Ulrich Meier, Hans Greminger
  • Patent number: 7581753
    Abstract: The invention relates to a retaining clamp (2) for securing objects, in particular gas storage cylinders (1) for airbags, having a clamping ring (3) which encircles the object and engages around the object in a clamping manner in particular by means of mechanical deformation upon installation (clamping means 11) and, in the process, bears with at least one contact surface (16) against the object, the contact surface (16) being provided at least in some regions with a roughening (17) which improves the retaining effect between the retaining clamp (2) and the object, and/or having a clamping securing bolt (press-in screw 5) which extends through an opening (40) of the clamping ring (3) and has a head (9) lying in the interior of the clamping ring (3), the head (9) having at least one rotation-preventing edge (38) which is arranged opposite the inside (36) of the clamping ring (3) in order to prevent rotation of the clamping securing bolt (press-in screw 5).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2009
    Assignee: Hans Oetiker AG Maschinen- und Apparatefabrik
    Inventor: Ulrich Meier
  • Publication number: 20090215954
    Abstract: The invention relates to aqueous polyurethane dispersions comprising diphenylmethane 2,2?-diisocyanate as a synthesis component, to a process for preparing them and to use as coating compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2009
    Publication date: August 27, 2009
    Applicant: Bayer MaterialScience AG
    Inventors: Rolf Gertzmann, Rolf Roschu, Hans-Ulrich Meier-Westhues, Christoph Irle
  • Patent number: 7478841
    Abstract: In a rapid coupling, an end section of a pipe nipple engages in a throughhole of a sleeve. A groove provided on the pipe nipple serves to engage a resilient locking ring formed in the sleeve in order to lock the coupled state. The locking ring is located in an annular recess formed close to the insertion end of the sleeve. If the pipe nipple is not inserted into the bush to such an extent that the locking ring latches in the groove, the pipe nipple is pushed outward by a compression spring provided in the throughhole of the sleeve, so that the groove is readily visible outside the sleeve. The groove thus serves not only for locking in the properly coupled state but also as an indicator for indicating a state which is not properly coupled.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2009
    Assignee: Hans Oetiker AG Maschinen - Und Apparatefabrik
    Inventors: Ulrich Meier, Hans Greminger
  • Patent number: 7421930
    Abstract: A hose clamp for limited diameters, in the form of an open band ring having overlapping band ends, is manufactured from the band material of an insert as is used in conventional hose clamps for bridging an ear gap, such insert being typically made of steel according to DIN 1.4310 having a thickness of 0.3 mm. An opening is provided near one band end and a hook for engaging the opening is provided near the other band end. For closing this hose clamp, a gripper-type tool is used, the two jaws of which, in the closed condition, constitute an essentially uninterrupted inner surface having a diameter corresponding to the outer diameter of the closed hose clamp.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2008
    Assignee: Hans Oetiker AG Maschinen- und Apparatefabrik
    Inventors: Marco Lorez, legal representative, Paul Nef, legal representative, Ulrich Meier, Hans Oetiker
  • Publication number: 20080171832
    Abstract: The invention relates to aqueous polyurethane dispersions comprising diphenyl-methane 2,2?-diisocyanate as a synthesis component, to a process for preparing them and to use as coating compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 8, 2008
    Publication date: July 17, 2008
    Inventors: Rolf Gertzmann, Rolf Roschu, Hans-Ulrich Meier-Westhues, Christoph Irle
  • Publication number: 20080145410
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a new iron containing phosphate adsorbent and its use e.g. for treating hyperphosphataemia.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2007
    Publication date: June 19, 2008
    Inventors: Michael Ambuhl, Corine Gessier-Vial, Christa Hartmann, Daniel Kaufmann, Ernst Kusters, Ulrich Meier, Andreas Meyer, Nabila Sekkat
  • Publication number: 20070272892
    Abstract: A plug-in safety coupling for pressure pipes consists of a coupler box with a blocking member pivotally mounted therein. The latter has a diametrical through bore in which a plug can be inserted, in a depressurized state, at an acute to a right angle to the conducting position. The blocking member can be brought into the conducting position by pivoting the plug. A cupped locking sleeve shaving a hemispherical front end is placed over the coupler box with the pivoting member. This hemispherical front end comprises a spherically extending oblong hole that extends along a great circle on the hemispherical end from the center thereof. The locking sleeve is rotatably mounted on the coupler box and is biased by a spring to such an extent that its oblong hole extends with an offset by 90° relative to the pivoting plane of the blocking member of the plug. Only when the locking sleeve is pivoted, a plug can be inserted.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2004
    Publication date: November 29, 2007
    Applicant: HANS OETIKER AG MASCHINEN- UND APPARATEFABRIK
    Inventors: Ulrich Meier, Hans Greminger
  • Publication number: 20070228744
    Abstract: A clamping ring is used to mount an air bag gas generator cartridge on a support plate. A tensioning ear is formed in the clamping ring. Further, a wave is formed in the ring to increase the holding force between the ring and the cartridge. The wave consists of two convex arches projecting outward from the ring and an inward convex arch therebetween, the apex of the inward arch being at least tangential to the circle defined by the remaining portions of the ring in the initial condition of the ring. This type of clamping ring mounting is capable of withstanding torques between the cartridge and the support plate of well above 10 Nm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2004
    Publication date: October 4, 2007
    Applicant: HANS OETIKER AG MASCHINEN- UND APPARATEFABRIK
    Inventors: Ulrich Meier, Thomas Berlep
  • Publication number: 20070219296
    Abstract: The invention relates to aqueous dispersions comprising nitrocellulose-polyurethane-polyurea particles, to a process for preparing them and to their use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2007
    Publication date: September 20, 2007
    Inventors: Rainer Trinks, Thorsten Rische, Thomas Feller, Steffen Hofacker, Harald Blum, Hans-Ulrich Meier-Westhues
  • Publication number: 20070176421
    Abstract: In a rapid coupling, an end section of a pipe nipple engages in a through-hole of a sleeve. A groove provided on the pipe nipple serves to engage a resilient locking ring formed in the sleeve in order to lock the coupled state. The locking ring is located in an annular recess formed close to the insertion end of the sleeve. If the pipe nipple is not inserted into the bush to such an extent that the locking ring latches in the groove, the pipe nipple is pushed outward by a compression spring provided in the through-hole of the sleeve, so that the groove is readily visible outside the sleeve. The groove thus serves not only for locking in the properly coupled state but also as an indicator for indicating a state which is not properly coupled.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 11, 2003
    Publication date: August 2, 2007
    Inventors: Ulrich Meier, Hans Greminger
  • Publication number: 20070137439
    Abstract: A hose clamp for limited diameters, in the form of an open band ring having overlapping band ends, is manufactured from the band material of an insert as is used in conventional hose clamps for bridging an ear gap, such insert being typically made of steel according to DIN 1.4310 having a thickness of 0.3 mm. An opening is provided near one band end and a hook for engaging the opening is provided near the other band end. For closing this hose clamp, a gripper-type tool is used, the two jaws of which, in the closed condition, constitute an essentially uninterrupted inner surface having a diameter corresponding to the outer diameter of the closed hose clamp.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2007
    Publication date: June 21, 2007
    Applicant: HANS OETIKER AG MASCHINEN- UND APPARATEFABRIK
    Inventors: Hans Oetiker, Ulrich Meier, Marco Lorez, Paul Nef
  • Patent number: 7107814
    Abstract: The invention relates to a device for pneumatically operating a tool which can be driven by means of pressure, such especially, pneumatic pliers. The device has a cylinder comprising one or more pneumatically operated, nonpositively fitted pistons arranged in a row, for generating a translatory force. The respective piston rods of the pistons are sealed against the preceding piston and guided in cylinder covers by means of a seal, such as a lip seal. Components such as a wedge piston are functionally connected to the pistons, said wedge piston being coupled to a cuneiform wedge, for transferring the translatory force and for operating the tool. The pistons are supported by at least one piston guidance strip, in the direction against the inner wall of the cylinder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2006
    Assignee: Hans Oetiker AG, Maschinen und Apparatefabrik
    Inventors: Peter Winterhalter, Ulrich Meier
  • Patent number: 7093326
    Abstract: For obtaining a hose clamp which has a continuously smooth inner surface free of gaps and which requires an as short as possible length of band material, the inner band end portion is provided with a tongue the length of which is approximately half the amount by which the hose clamp is narrowed during tightening. During the first half of the tightening movement, the tongue is guided transversely to the band longitudinal direction by a projection which engages a slot provided in the outer band portion. The slot at its end is continued by a window which starts at a step, and the tongue, during the second half of the tightening movement, passes through the window which then takes over the guidance of the tongue.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2006
    Assignee: Hans Oetiker AG Maschinen- und Apparatefabrik
    Inventors: Ulrich Meier, legal representative, Hans Oetiker, deceased
  • Publication number: 20060131842
    Abstract: The invention relates to a retaining clamp (2) for securing objects, in particular gas storage cylinders (1) for airbags, having a clamping ring (3) which encircles the object and engages around the object in a clamping manner in particular by means of mechanical deformation upon installation (clamping means 11) and, in the process, bears with at least one contact surface (16) against the object, the contact surface (16) being provided at least in some regions with a roughening (17) which improves the retaining effect between the retaining clamp (2) and the object, and/or having a clamping securing bolt (press-in screw 5) which extends through an opening (40) of the clamping ring (3) and has a head (9) lying in the interior of the clamping ring (3), the head (9) having at least one rotation-preventing edge (38) which is arranged opposite the inside (36) of the clamping ring (3) in order to prevent rotation of the clamping securing bolt (press-in screw 5).
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2003
    Publication date: June 22, 2006
    Applicant: Hans Oetiker AG Maschinen- und Apparatefabrik
    Inventor: Ulrich Meier