Patents by Inventor Walter Bertkau

Walter Bertkau 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: 11001902
    Abstract: In a method of producing leather comprising a plurality of steps, methanesulfonic acid is used in at least one step.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2021
    Assignee: BASF SE
    Inventors: Walter Bertkau, Yu Mei, Robert Orth, Thomas Schneider
  • Patent number: 10131831
    Abstract: Method of increasing the permeability in subterranean formations comprising rock that is soluble by acid, in particular carbonatic formations, using a formulation comprising at least an acid and a retarding surfactant which is an amphoteric surfactant. Preferably, the acid comprises methanesulfonic acid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2018
    Assignees: BASF SE, BASF Corporation
    Inventors: Shawn Rimassa, Walter Bertkau, Joseph Borst
  • Publication number: 20170037304
    Abstract: Method of increasing the permeability in subterranean formations comprising rock that is soluble by acid, in particular carbonatic formations, using a formulation comprising at least an acid and a retarding surfactant which is an amphoteric surfactant. Preferably, the acid comprises methanesulfonic acid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2015
    Publication date: February 9, 2017
    Inventors: Shawn Rimassa, Walter BERTKAU, Joseph BORST
  • Publication number: 20150376726
    Abstract: In a method of producing leather comprising a plurality of steps, methanesulfonic acid is used in at least one step.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2014
    Publication date: December 31, 2015
    Applicant: BASF SE
    Inventors: Walter BERTKAU, Yu MEI, Robert ORTH, Thomas SCHNEIDER
  • Publication number: 20150175872
    Abstract: A process for dissolving deposits comprising alkaline earth metal sulfates in underground installations or installation parts for production of mineral oil, natural gas and/or water, by treating the deposits with an aqueous formulation comprising methanesulfonic acid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2013
    Publication date: June 25, 2015
    Applicants: BASF SE, WINTERSHALL HOLDING GMBH
    Inventors: Walter Bertkau, Stephan Hatscher, Stefan Frenzel, Uwe Ossmer
  • Patent number: 8863841
    Abstract: Alkanesulfonic acid microcapsules and the use thereof as an additive for acidizing applications in carbonatic rock formations, especially for increasing the permeability of underground carbonatic mineral oil- and/or natural gas-bearing and/or hydrothermal rock formations and for dissolving carbonatic and/or carbonate-containing impurities in the production of mineral oil and/or natural gas or geothermal power generation are described. Additionally described is an acidic formulation comprising the inventive microcapsules and the use thereof for the aforementioned purpose, and a corresponding process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2014
    Assignee: BASF SE
    Inventors: Walter Bertkau, Norbert Steidl
  • Patent number: 8568522
    Abstract: Process for passivating metallic surfaces, and a preparation suitable for implementing the process, comprising at least water, an acid, and a copolymer of functionalized (meth)acrylic esters, monomers containing phosphoric and/or phosphonic acid groups, monomers having COOH groups, and, if appropriate, further monomers. Copolymer which comprises said monomers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2013
    Assignee: BASF SE
    Inventors: Frank Klippel, Alexander Göthlich, Gunnar Schornick, Dietrich Fehringer, Thomas Heidenfelder, Helmut Witteler, Walter Bertkau
  • Patent number: 8372216
    Abstract: A continuous method for surface treatment of metal strips applies a finish coat having a thickness of not more than 3 ?m, the apparatus employed for application being equipped with at least one IR sensor which faces a coated side of the strip, operates in reflection geometry, and serves to measure the coat thickness of the finish coat, with the strip running.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2013
    Assignee: BASF SE
    Inventors: Guido Vandermeulen, Bernd Strubel, Helmut Witteler, Jessica Neumann, Walter Bertkau, Bernd Laubusch, Jens Haas, Mirjam Herrlich-Loos, Helmut Löw, Walter Braumandl
  • Publication number: 20120222863
    Abstract: Alkanesulfonic acid microcapsules and the use thereof as an additive for acidizing applications in carbonatic rock formations, especially for increasing the permeability of underground carbonatic mineral oil- and/or natural gas-bearing and/or hydrothermal rock formations and for dissolving carbonatic and/or carbonate-containing impurities in the production of mineral oil and/or natural gas or geothermal power generation are described. Additionally described is an acidic formulation comprising the inventive microcapsules and the use thereof for the aforementioned purpose, and a corresponding process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2012
    Publication date: September 6, 2012
    Applicant: BASF SE
    Inventors: Walter BERTKAU, Norbert Steidl
  • Patent number: 8163395
    Abstract: Process for coating metallic surfaces with a copolymer of olefins and/or dienes, acidic monomers and, optionally, further monomers, the metal surfaces being contaminated with oil and/or grease, and the contamination not being removed prior to coating. Metallic surface obtainable by means of the process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2012
    Assignee: BASF SE
    Inventors: Helmut Witteler, Walter Bertkau
  • Publication number: 20120080120
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for passivating metallic surfaces, wherein the metal surface is contacted with an aqueous composition comprising at least one water-soluble polymer (X) comprising acidic groups and with at least one polyamine (P), the pH of the composition being in the range from 0.5 to 2.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2011
    Publication date: April 5, 2012
    Applicant: BASF SE
    Inventors: Achim Feßenbecker, Jens Haas, Frank Richter, Walter Bertkau, Christian Schade, Helmut Witteler
  • Patent number: 7905964
    Abstract: Process for the passivation of metallic surfaces, in particular of strip metals, by treatment of the surface with an acidic, aqueous preparation which comprises at least one water-soluble acid group-containing polymer and at least one wax.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2011
    Assignee: BASF SE
    Inventors: Helmut Witteler, Walter Bertkau, Thomas Heidenfelder, Alexander Göthlich
  • Publication number: 20110017352
    Abstract: A continuous method for surface treatment of metal strips applies a finish coat having a thickness of not more than 3 ?m, the apparatus employed for application being equipped with at least one IR sensor which faces a coated side of the strip, operates in reflection geometry, and serves to measure the coat thickness of the finish coat, with the strip running.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2009
    Publication date: January 27, 2011
    Applicant: BASF SE
    Inventors: Guido Vandermeulen, Bernd Strubel, Helmut Witteler, Jessica Neumann, Walter Bertkau, Bernd Laubusch, Jens Haas, Mirjam Herrlich-Loos, Helmut Löw, Walter Braumandl
  • Publication number: 20100224286
    Abstract: Continuous method of passivating galvanized steel strips with acidic aqueous formulations which comprise at least one water-soluble polymer comprising acidic groups.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2008
    Publication date: September 9, 2010
    Applicant: BASF SE
    Inventor: Walter Bertkau
  • Patent number: 7749337
    Abstract: Process for the passivation of metallic surfaces by treatment of the surface with an acidic, aqueous preparation which comprises at least one water-soluble acid group-containing polymer and Zn, Ca, Mg or Al ions, said process being in particular a continuous process for the passivation of strip metals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2010
    Assignee: BASF SE
    Inventors: Helmut Witteler, Walter Bertkau, Thomas Heidenfelder, Alexander Göthlich, Jens Haas, Frank Klippel, Gunnar Schornick
  • Publication number: 20090324839
    Abstract: Process for passivating metallic surfaces, and a preparation suitable for implementing the process, comprising at least water, an acid, and a copolymer of functionalized (meth)acrylic esters, monomers containing phosphoric and/or phosphonic acid groups, monomers having COOH groups, and, if appropriate, further monomers. Copolymer which comprises said monomers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2007
    Publication date: December 31, 2009
    Applicant: BASF SE Patents, Trademarks and Licenses
    Inventors: Frank Klippel, Alexander Göthlich, Gunnar Schornick, Dietrich Fehringer, Thomas Heidenfelder, Helmut Witteler, Walter Bertkau
  • Publication number: 20090208735
    Abstract: Process for coating metallic surfaces with a copolymer of olefins and/or dienes, acidic monomers and, optionally, further monomers, the metal surfaces being contaminated with oil and/or grease, and the contamination not being removed prior to coating. Metallic surface obtainable by means of the process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2005
    Publication date: August 20, 2009
    Applicant: BASF AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT
    Inventors: Helmut Witteler, Walter Bertkau
  • Publication number: 20080197020
    Abstract: Flat shaped bodies which comprise at least one metallic layer, a conversion coat applied thereto, and at least one paint coat, and methods for producing such bodies starting from flat, metallic, semifinished products.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2006
    Publication date: August 21, 2008
    Applicant: BASF Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Helmut Witteler, Alexander Gothlich, Thomas Heidenfelder, Walter Bertkau, Frank Klippel, Gunnar Schornick
  • Publication number: 20080199714
    Abstract: Process for the passivation of metallic surfaces, in particular of strip metals, by treatment of the surface with an acidic, aqueous preparation which comprises at least one water-soluble acid group-containing polymer and at least one wax.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2006
    Publication date: August 21, 2008
    Applicant: BASF Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Helmut Witteler, Walter Bertkau, Thomas Heidenfelder, Alexander Gothlich
  • Publication number: 20080152820
    Abstract: Peelable polymeric protective films on surfaces, in particular on metallic surfaces, which exhibit an oxygen gradient, and a process for producing such protective films. The films are particularly suitable for providing surfaces with temporary protection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2006
    Publication date: June 26, 2008
    Applicant: BASF Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Helmut Witteler, Ralf Friedrich, Walter Bertkau, Michael Ehle