Patents by Inventor Wolfgang Brauer

Wolfgang Brauer 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: 20230302777
    Abstract: The invention relates to a multi-layer, preferably co-extruded, plastic film with improved modulus properties, which is suitable, in particular, for producing three-dimensionally shaped articles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2023
    Publication date: September 28, 2023
    Inventors: Heinz Pudleiner, Klaus Meyer, Juergen Winkler, Wolfgang Bräuer, Joerg Nickel, Craig Pehlert, Chunhua Li, Yan Chen
  • Patent number: 11691399
    Abstract: The invention relates to a multi-layer, preferably co-extruded, plastic film with improved modulus properties, which is suitable, in particular, for producing three-dimensionally shaped articles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2023
    Assignee: Covestro Intellectual Property GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Heinz Pudleiner, Klaus Meyer, Jürgen Winkler, Wolfgang Bräuer, Joerg Nickel, Craig Pehlert, Chunhua Li, Yan Chen
  • Publication number: 20220324211
    Abstract: The invention relates to a multi-layer, preferably co-extruded, plastic film with improved modulus properties, which is suitable, in particular, for producing three-dimensionally shaped articles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2022
    Publication date: October 13, 2022
    Inventors: Heinz PUDLEINER, Klaus MEYER, Jürgen WINKLER, Wolfgang BRÄUER, Joerg NICKEL, Craig PEHLERT, Chunhua LI, Yan CHEN
  • Patent number: 11413854
    Abstract: The invention relates to a multi-layer, preferably co-extruded, plastic film with improved modulus properties, which is suitable, in particular, for producing three-dimensionally shaped articles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2022
    Assignee: Covestro Deutschland AG
    Inventors: Heinz Pudleiner, Klaus Meyer, Jürgen Winkler, Wolfgang Bräuer, Joerg Nickel, Craig Pehlert, Chunhua Li, Yan Chen
  • Publication number: 20210053324
    Abstract: The invention relates to a multi-layer, preferably co-extruded, plastic film with improved modulus properties, which is suitable, in particular, for producing three-dimensionally shaped articles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2020
    Publication date: February 25, 2021
    Inventors: Heinz PUDLEINER, Klaus MEYER, Jürgen WINKLER, Wolfgang BRÄUER, Joerg NICKEL, Craig PEHLERT
  • Patent number: 9458277
    Abstract: The present invention relates to homogeneous extruded articles made from thermoplastically processable polyurethanes based on polyester diols formed from succinic acid and 1,3-propanediol.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2016
    Assignee: Covestro Deutschland AG
    Inventors: Wolfgang Bräuer, Yi Shen, Wolfgang Kaufhold, Hartmut Nefzger
  • Publication number: 20140256902
    Abstract: The present invention relates to homogeneous extruded articles made from thermoplastically processable polyurethanes based on polyester diols formed from succinic acid and 1,3-propanediol.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2012
    Publication date: September 11, 2014
    Applicant: Bayer Intellectual Property GmbH
    Inventors: Wolfgang Bräuer, Yi Shen, Wolfgang Kaufhold, Hartmut Nefzger
  • Publication number: 20120116030
    Abstract: The invention relates to a process for continuously producing thermoplastically processable polyurethanes in a recycle reactor with flexibly adjustable mixing conditions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2011
    Publication date: May 10, 2012
    Applicants: Bayer MaterialScience AG, Bayer Technology Services GmbH
    Inventors: Jens HEPPERLE, Ulrich LIESENFELDER, Wolfgang BRÄUER, Wolfgang KAUFHOLD, Achim HÄSELER
  • Publication number: 20110306734
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a thermoplastically processable polyurethane elastomer having a hardness of 50 Shore A to 70 Shore D (ISO 868), which are obtained from reacting components comprising a) one or more linear polyester diols having a functionality from 1.8 to 2.2, wherein the one or more linear polyester diols comprise succinic acid 1,3-propionate and have an average molecular weight from 1,950 to 4,000 g/mol. b) one or more organic diisocyanates, and c) one or more diols having a molecular weight from 60 to 350 g/mol, wherein the components have a molar NCO:OH ratio of from 0.9:1 to 1.1:1.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 26, 2011
    Publication date: December 15, 2011
    Applicant: Bayer MaterialScience AG
    Inventors: Wolfgang Bräuer, Yi Shen, Wolfgang Kaufhold, Hartmut Nefzger, Henricus Peerlings
  • Publication number: 20110156716
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a system and method for localizing defects causing leakage currents in a photovoltaic element (100), a system and method for passivating defects causing leakage currents in a photovoltaic element and a system and method for passivating a shunt in a roll-to-roll photovoltaic element comprising the steps of illuminating an area (130), having at least a minimum size, of the photovoltaic element; measuring at least one electrical value of an electrical potential between electrodes of the photovoltaic element at least one specific measurement position within the illuminated area on one of the electrodes of the photovoltaic element; and determining a position of a defect based on the measured at least one photomduced electrical value and the at least one specific measurement position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2009
    Publication date: June 30, 2011
    Applicant: ODERSUN AG
    Inventors: Olaf Tober, Jurgen Penndorf, Wolfgang Brauer
  • Publication number: 20110155209
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a thin film solar cell, in particular in strip-like farm, a photovoltaic string assembly comprising at least two solar cells according to the invention, a method of manufacturing a solar cell according to the Invention, a method of electrically connecting at least two solar cells according to the invention and a method of producing a photovoltaic string assembly comprising the solar cells of the invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2009
    Publication date: June 30, 2011
    Applicant: ODERSUN AG
    Inventors: Olaf Tober, Michael Winkler, Thomas Koschack, Jürgen Penndorf, Bastian Levermann, Wolfgang Brauer, Gerd Lang
  • Publication number: 20110124773
    Abstract: The invention relates to a process for continuously producing thermoplastically processable polyurethanes with improved softening behaviour in a sequence of static mixers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2010
    Publication date: May 26, 2011
    Applicant: BAYER TECHNOLOGY SERVICES GMBH
    Inventors: Jens HEPPERLE, Ulrich Liesenfelder, Sigurd Buchholz, Wolfgang Bräuer, Wolfgang Kaufhold, Achim Häseler
  • Patent number: 7893143
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of self-extinguishing thermoplastic polyurethanes which optionally contain conventional additives and/or auxiliary substance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2011
    Assignee: Bayer MaterialScience AG
    Inventors: Henricus Peerlings, Wolfgang Brauer, Markus Broich
  • Publication number: 20090299002
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of self-extinguishing thermoplastic polyurethanes which optionally contain conventional additives and/or auxiliary substance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 27, 2007
    Publication date: December 3, 2009
    Inventors: Henricus Peerlings, Wolfgang Brauer, Markus Broich
  • Publication number: 20080221279
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the production of shape memory molded articles with a wide temperature application range, and their use in the he production of injection molded articles and extruded articles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2008
    Publication date: September 11, 2008
    Inventors: Wolfgang Brauer, Joachim Wagner, Helmut Meyer
  • Publication number: 20080139774
    Abstract: Thermoplastic polyurethanes which are readily released from a mold, have a hardness of up to 80 Shore A, and a low degree of cold hardening are produced from polyester polyols made with at least one dihydric alcohol having no ether groups and an average of at least 0.40 side carbon chains per ester group in the polyester polyol.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2006
    Publication date: June 12, 2008
    Inventors: Bruce D. Lawrey, Charles S. Gracik, Wolfgang Brauer, Henricus Peerlings
  • Publication number: 20070203320
    Abstract: Melt-processable polyurethanes containing certain waxes are produced. These polyurethanes are useful for the production of films, coatings and injection moldings.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2007
    Publication date: August 30, 2007
    Inventors: Eva Gestermann, Wolfgang Brauer, Hans-Georg Wussow, Henricus Peerlings, Govert Woeste
  • Publication number: 20070049719
    Abstract: The invention relates to a multi-step process for the production of melt-processable polyurethanes with improved processing characteristics, particularly improved homogeneity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2006
    Publication date: March 1, 2007
    Inventors: Wolfgang Brauer, Wolfgang Kaufhold, Herbert Heidingsfeld
  • Patent number: 7160974
    Abstract: The present invention relates to thermoplastically processable polyurethane elastomers (TPU) with tensile strengths of >35 MPa (measured in accordance with EN ISO 527-3), with shrinkages of <3% and with self-extinguishing properties based on the use of at least one flameproofing agent which can be built in, a process for their preparation and their use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2007
    Assignee: Bayer MaterialScience AG
    Inventors: Henricus Peerlings, Wolfgang Bräuer, Hans-Georg Wussow, Juergen Winkler, Hans-Georg Hoppe
  • Patent number: 6930162
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a multi-stage process for the continuous preparation of thermoplastically processable polyurethanes with improved processing properties based on various polyols.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2005
    Assignee: Bayer Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Wolfgang Bräuer, Herbert Heidingsfeld, Henricus Peerlings, Ludwig Trabert