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).
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Publication number: 20110173779Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: June 18, 2008Publication date: July 21, 2011Applicant: HANS OETIKER AG MASCHINEN UND APPARATEFABRIKInventors: Ulrich Meier, Willi Haensli
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Publication number: 20110086097Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: June 12, 2009Publication date: April 14, 2011Inventors: Daniel Kaufmann, Nicole Bieri, Ulrich Meier, Ranjit Thakur, Zdenek Zencak, Christa Hartmann, Andreas Meyer
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Publication number: 20100112524Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: November 2, 2009Publication date: May 6, 2010Inventor: Hans-Ulrich Meier
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Patent number: 7631908Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 22, 2004Date of Patent: December 15, 2009Assignee: Hans Oetiker AG Maschinen- und ApparatefabrikInventors: Ulrich Meier, Thomas Berlep
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Publication number: 20090253811Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 14, 2005Publication date: October 8, 2009Inventors: Bernhard Riss, Ulrich Meier
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Patent number: 7588230Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 28, 2004Date of Patent: September 15, 2009Assignee: Hans Oetiker AG Maschinen-und ApparatefabrikInventors: Ulrich Meier, Hans Greminger
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Patent number: 7581753Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 18, 2003Date of Patent: September 1, 2009Assignee: Hans Oetiker AG Maschinen- und ApparatefabrikInventor: Ulrich Meier
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Publication number: 20090215954Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: April 30, 2009Publication date: August 27, 2009Applicant: Bayer MaterialScience AGInventors: Rolf Gertzmann, Rolf Roschu, Hans-Ulrich Meier-Westhues, Christoph Irle
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Patent number: 7478841Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: November 11, 2003Date of Patent: January 20, 2009Assignee: Hans Oetiker AG Maschinen - Und ApparatefabrikInventors: Ulrich Meier, Hans Greminger
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Patent number: 7421930Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: February 20, 2007Date of Patent: September 9, 2008Assignee: Hans Oetiker AG Maschinen- und ApparatefabrikInventors: Marco Lorez, legal representative, Paul Nef, legal representative, Ulrich Meier, Hans Oetiker
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Publication number: 20080171832Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 8, 2008Publication date: July 17, 2008Inventors: Rolf Gertzmann, Rolf Roschu, Hans-Ulrich Meier-Westhues, Christoph Irle
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Publication number: 20080145410Abstract: The present invention relates to a new iron containing phosphate adsorbent and its use e.g. for treating hyperphosphataemia.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 10, 2007Publication date: June 19, 2008Inventors: Michael Ambuhl, Corine Gessier-Vial, Christa Hartmann, Daniel Kaufmann, Ernst Kusters, Ulrich Meier, Andreas Meyer, Nabila Sekkat
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Publication number: 20070272892Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 28, 2004Publication date: November 29, 2007Applicant: HANS OETIKER AG MASCHINEN- UND APPARATEFABRIKInventors: Ulrich Meier, Hans Greminger
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Publication number: 20070228744Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2004Publication date: October 4, 2007Applicant: HANS OETIKER AG MASCHINEN- UND APPARATEFABRIKInventors: Ulrich Meier, Thomas Berlep
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Publication number: 20070219296Abstract: The invention relates to aqueous dispersions comprising nitrocellulose-polyurethane-polyurea particles, to a process for preparing them and to their use.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 12, 2007Publication date: September 20, 2007Inventors: Rainer Trinks, Thorsten Rische, Thomas Feller, Steffen Hofacker, Harald Blum, Hans-Ulrich Meier-Westhues
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Publication number: 20070176421Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: November 11, 2003Publication date: August 2, 2007Inventors: Ulrich Meier, Hans Greminger
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Publication number: 20070137439Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 20, 2007Publication date: June 21, 2007Applicant: HANS OETIKER AG MASCHINEN- UND APPARATEFABRIKInventors: Hans Oetiker, Ulrich Meier, Marco Lorez, Paul Nef
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Patent number: 7107814Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 22, 2001Date of Patent: September 19, 2006Assignee: Hans Oetiker AG, Maschinen und ApparatefabrikInventors: Peter Winterhalter, Ulrich Meier
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Patent number: 7093326Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 22, 2002Date of Patent: August 22, 2006Assignee: Hans Oetiker AG Maschinen- und ApparatefabrikInventors: Ulrich Meier, legal representative, Hans Oetiker, deceased
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Publication number: 20060131842Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2003Publication date: June 22, 2006Applicant: Hans Oetiker AG Maschinen- und ApparatefabrikInventor: Ulrich Meier