Patents by Inventor Werner Stockum

Werner Stockum 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).

  • METHOD FOR MODULATING A CONDITION OF A BIOLOGICAL CELL
    Publication number: 20220095549
    Abstract: The present invention refers to a method for modulating a condition of a biological cell.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2020
    Publication date: March 31, 2022
    Applicant: MERCK PATENT GMBH
    Inventors: Werner STOCKUM, Michael SCHABERGER, Stephan DERTINGER, Nina SIRAGUSA, Hiroshi OKURA
  • METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A CONDITION OF A PLANT
    Publication number: 20220095547
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for controlling a condition of a plant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2020
    Publication date: March 31, 2022
    Applicant: MERCK PATENT GMBH
    Inventors: Hiroshi OKURA, Ryota YAMANASHI, Stephan DERTINGER, Werner STOCKUM, Michael SCHABERGER, Nina SIRAGUSA, Ryuta SUZUKI, Kazuhisa AZUMA, Takashi KUNIMOTO
  • METHODS FOR PERFORMING CELL CULTURE
    Publication number: 20200291347
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for performing cell culture by using a solid cell culture media form prepared by a 3D printing process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2018
    Publication date: September 17, 2020
    Applicant: MERCK PATENT GMBH
    Inventors: Werner STOCKUM, Charlotte LINDHARDT
  • Aluminium oxide pastes and process for the use thereof
    Patent number: 9580610
    Abstract: The present invention relates to aluminium oxide pastes and to a process for the use of the aluminium oxide pastes for the formation of Al2O3 coatings or mixed Al2O3 hybrid layers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2017
    Assignee: MERCK PATENT GMBH
    Inventors: Ingo Koehler, Oliver Doll, Werner Stockum, Sebastian Barth
  • METHOD FOR STRUCTURING A TRANSPARENT CONDUCTIVE MATRIX COMPRISING NANO MATERIALS
    Publication number: 20160293289
    Abstract: The present invention refers to a method for selectively structuring of a polymer matrix comprising AgNWs (silver nano wires) or silver nano particles (Ag nano ink) or comprising mixtures of AgNWs and silver nano particles on a flexible plastic substructure or solid glass sheet. The method also includes a suitable etching composition, which allows to process the method in an industrial scale.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2014
    Publication date: October 6, 2016
    Applicant: Merck Patent GmbH
    Inventors: Werner STOCKUM, Christian MATUSCHEK
  • Selective etching of a matrix comprising silver nano wires
    Patent number: 9379326
    Abstract: The present invention refers to a method for selectively structuring of a polymer matrix comprising AgNW (silver nano wires) or CNTs (carbon nano tubes) or comprising mixtures of AgNW and CNTs on a flexible plastic substructure or solid glass sheet. The method also includes a suitable etching composition, which allows to proceed the method in a mass production.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2016
    Assignee: MERCK PATENT GMBH
    Inventors: Werner Stockum, Oliver Doll, Ingo Koehler, Christian Matuschek
  • Process for the production of solar cells having a local back surface field (LBSF)
    Patent number: 9355867
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for producing solar cells with local back surface field (LBSF) using an alkaline etching paste which allows the back surface to be polished and the back surface edges to be insulated in a single process step.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2016
    Assignee: Merck Patent GmbH
    Inventors: Werner Stockum, Oliver Doll, Ingo Koehler, Christian Matuschek
  • PROCESS FOR THE PRODUCTION OF SOLAR CELLS HAVING A LOCAL BACK SURFACE FIELD (LBSF)
    Publication number: 20150187965
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for producing solar cells with local back surface field (LBSF) using an alkaline etching paste which allows the back surface to be polished and the back surface edges to be insulated in a single process step.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2013
    Publication date: July 2, 2015
    Applicant: Merck Patent GmbH
    Inventors: Werner Stockum, Oliver Doll, Ingo Koehler, Christian Matuschek
  • Selectively etching of a polymer matrix on pet
    Patent number: 8999186
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for selectively etching and patterning with high resolution of flexible polymer matrices, which may comprise Ag nano tubes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2015
    Assignee: Merck Patent GmbH
    Inventors: Arjan Meijer, Werner Stockum, Ingo Koehler
  • SELECTIVE ETCHING OF A MATRIX COMPRISING SILVER NANO WIRES
    Publication number: 20140291287
    Abstract: The present invention refers to a method for selectively structuring of a polymer matrix comprising AgNW (silver nano wires) or CNTs (carbon nano tubes) or comprising mixtures of AgNW and CNTs on a flexible plastic substructure or solid glass sheet. The method also includes a suitable etching composition, which allows to proceed the method in a mass production.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2012
    Publication date: October 2, 2014
    Applicant: MERCK PATENT GmbH
    Inventors: Werner Stockum, Oliver Doll, Ingo Koehler, Christian Matuschek
  • Selectively etching of a carbon nano tubes (CNT) polymer matrix on a plastic substructure
    Patent number: 8809112
    Abstract: The present invention refers to a method for selectively structuring of a polymer matrix comprising CNT (carbon nano tubes) on a flexible plastic substructure. The method also includes a suitable etching composition, which allows to proceed the method in a mass production.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2014
    Assignee: Merck Patent GmbH
    Inventors: Werner Stockum, Arjan Meijer, Ingo Koehler
  • Printable medium for etching oxidic, transparent and conductive layers
    Patent number: 8795549
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel printable etching media having improved properties for use in the process for the production of solar cells. These are corresponding particle-containing compositions by means of which extremely fine lines and structures can be etched very selectively without damaging or attacking adjacent areas.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2014
    Assignee: Merck Patent GmbH
    Inventors: Werner Stockum, Armin Kuebelbeck
  • STRUCTURING OF ANTISTATIC AND ANTIREFLECTION COATINGS AND OF CORRESPONDING STACKED LAYERS
    Publication number: 20140166613
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions which are particularly suitable for the etching and structuring of transparent, conductive antireflection coatings and of corresponding stacked layers, which are preferably present in touch-sensitive display screens or display elements. The latter are generally also known as touch-sensitive displays, touch panels or touch screens. In particular, these are compositions by means of which fine structures can be etched selectively into conductive transparent oxidic layers and into corresponding layer stacks.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 19, 2012
    Publication date: June 19, 2014
    Applicant: MERCK PATENT GMBH
    Inventors: Oliver Doll, Ingo Koehler, Christian Matuschek, Werner Stockum
  • Process for the production of solar cells comprising a selective emitter
    Patent number: 8723340
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the production of solar cells comprising a selective emitter using an improved etching-paste composition which has significantly improved selectivity for silicon layers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2014
    Assignee: Merck Patent GmbH
    Inventors: Werner Stockum, Oliver Doll, Ingo Koehler
  • SELECTIVELY ETCHING OF A POLYMER MATRIX ON PET
    Publication number: 20140054260
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for selectively etching and patterning with high resolution of flexible polymer matrices, which may comprise Ag nano tubes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2012
    Publication date: February 27, 2014
    Applicant: MERCK PATENT GMBH
    Inventors: Arjan Meijer, Werner Stockum, Ingo Koehler
  • ALUMINIUM OXIDE PASTES AND PROCESS FOR THE USE THEREOF
    Publication number: 20140000481
    Abstract: The present invention relates to aluminium oxide pastes and to a process for the use of the aluminium oxide pastes for the formation of Al2O3 coatings or mixed Al2O3 hybrid layers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2012
    Publication date: January 2, 2014
    Applicant: MERCK PATENT GMBH
    Inventors: Ingo Koehler, Oliver Doll, Werner Stockum, Sebastian Barth
  • ALUMINIUM OXIDE-BASED METALLISATION BARRIER
    Publication number: 20130341769
    Abstract: The present invention relates to aluminium oxide-based passivation layers which simultaneously act as diffusion barrier for underlying wafer layers against aluminium and other metals. Furthermore, a process and suitable compositions for the production of these layers are described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2012
    Publication date: December 26, 2013
    Applicant: MERCK PATENT GMBH
    Inventors: Ingo Koehler, Oliver Doll, Werner Stockum, Sebastian Barth
  • FORMULATIONS OF PRINTABLE ALUMINIUM OXIDE INKS
    Publication number: 20130334454
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of printable inks for the formation of Al2O3 coatings or mixed Al2O3 hybrid layers, and to a corresponding process for the formation thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2012
    Publication date: December 19, 2013
    Applicant: MERCK PATENT GMBH
    Inventors: Ingo Koehler, Oliver Doll, Werner Stockum, Sebastian Barth
  • Etching pastes for silicon surfaces and layers
    Patent number: 8540891
    Abstract: The invention relates to novel etching media in the form of etching pastes for etching selected areas or the entire area of silicon surfaces and layers, in addition to the use of said media.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2013
    Assignee: Merck Patent GmbH
    Inventors: Armin Kübelbeck, Sylke Klein, Werner Stockum
  • SELECTIVELY ETCHING OF A CARBON NANO TUBES (CNT) POLYMER MATRIX ON A PLASTIC SUBSTRUCTURE
    Publication number: 20130065359
    Abstract: The present invention refers to a method for selectively structuring of a polymer matrix comprising CNT (carbon nano tubes) on a flexible plastic substructure. The method also includes a suitable etching composition, which allows to proceed the method in a mass production.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2011
    Publication date: March 14, 2013
    Applicant: MERCK PATENT GESELLSCHAFT MIT BESCHRANKTER HAFTUNG
    Inventors: Werner Stockum, Arjan Meijer, Ingo Koehler