Patents by Inventor Wolfgang Schafer

Wolfgang Schafer 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: 20020058109
    Abstract: A device and a process for drying thin layers or films which are manufactured by applying a coating mass, which is produced on an aqueous basis, to a support, the said layer or film being transported through a drying device having at least one drying zone, is characterized in that in at least one drying zone, designated as moisture-compensation zone, air is supplied which has a moisture content corresponding to the constant moisture content of the film to be prepared or the layer to be prepared.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2001
    Publication date: May 16, 2002
    Applicant: LTS Lohmann Therapie-Systeme AG
    Inventors: Wolfgang Schafer, Peter Schwarz, Rudi Brathuhn, Michael Hoffmann
  • Patent number: 6328777
    Abstract: A filter system includes a longitudinally extending housing having a housing inlet and a housing outlet. A plurality of longitudinally extending, cross-sectionally rectangular cassette cases are exchangeably mounted within the housing. Each cassette case has an inlet associated with the housing inlet for receiving a medium to be filtered, and an outlet associated with said housing outlet for supplying filtered medium thereto. A plurality of longitudinally extending, cross-sectionally rectangular apertured filter elements formed of a ceramic filter medium are affixed within each cassette case. Each filter element of each cassette case extends along and is disposed adjacent at least one filter element of the associated cassette case. Each filter element has an inlet for receiving medium to be filtered and an outlet from which filtered medium flows.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 1999
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2001
    Assignee: Thomas Josef Heimbach Gesellschaft mit beschrankter Haftung & Co.
    Inventors: Oliver Benthaus, Walter Best, Wolfgang Schafer, Uwe Schumacher
  • Publication number: 20010009912
    Abstract: Compounds of formula I 1
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 1999
    Publication date: July 26, 2001
    Inventors: CHRISTOS TSAKLAKIDIS, ALFRED MERTENS, GERD ZIMMERMANN, WOLFGANG SCHAFER, LIESEL DORGE
  • Patent number: 6235218
    Abstract: A process is provided for the preparation of a compound having the structure of Formula I The process includes reacting a heterocyclic amine with a monoaldehyde or a dialdehyde in a pH range of from about 8 to 14 and then quaternizing the so-reacted heterocyclic amine with an alkylating agent at a pH of not less than about 2. The use of pH control substantially prevents formation of an undesirable protonated reaction intermediate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2001
    Assignee: The Clorox Company
    Inventors: Ulrich Annen, James E. Deline, Lafayette D. Foland, Kevin A. Klotter, Josef Müller, Michael Müller, Klaus Mundinger, Martin A. Phillippi, Alfred Ruland, Wolfgang Schäfer, Gregor Schürmann, Rudi Widder, Alfred G. Zielske
  • Patent number: 6134267
    Abstract: A DAB stream starts with a so-called null symbol for the receiver synchronization carrying a transmitter identification information, i.e. TII, signal. Each transmitter in the single frequency network is assigned a main id and a sub id for unique identification. This identification is mapped to a certain pattern with 16/8/4/2 set carrier pairs in the spectrum of the null symbol according to the DAB modes I-IV. Based on mode II which has 384 valid carriers a so called comb block is defined. For modes I and IV this block is repeated 4 and 2 times, respectively. For mode III only a half block is available. This pattern is transmitted every 2nd DAB frame in the null symbol.To detect the set carriers the steps of differential demodulation of TII pairs included in the spectrum (S.sub.1 (.omega.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 1998
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2000
    Assignee: Sony International (Europe) GmbH
    Inventors: Wolfgang Schafer, Jurgen Grassle, Markus Zumkeller
  • Patent number: 6017473
    Abstract: A porous, flow-through molded body, designed specifically for use in the removal of diesel soot particles from the exhaust gas of diesel engines. It includes a reciprocally closed honeycombed body made of silicon carbide and possessing the following features.wall thickness: 1.25.+-.0.5 mm;porosity: 55 to 60%;average pore diameter: 25 to 70 .mu.m;specific permeability: 20 to 100 nPm.In the production method, a starting powder of silicon or a mixture of silicon with portions of silicon carbide and/or carbon is combined with an organic binding agent that can be coked and molded into a green body. This is then subjected to a coking fire in an inert-gas atmosphere; the molded body obtained in this manner is then heated in the presence of nitrogen or a nitrogenous inert gas to a temperature where free silicon is converted with the carbon, in a reaction firing, to silicon carbide. Additionally, a recrystallization firing at greater than 2000.degree. C. is implemented.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 1998
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2000
    Assignees: Verein zur Forederung des Instituts fur Prozess-und Anwendungstechnik Keramik an der RWTH Aachen e.V., Thomas Josef Heimbach GmbH & Co.
    Inventors: Horst R. Maier, Uwe Schumacher, Walter Best, Wolfgang Schafer
  • Patent number: 5972947
    Abstract: The present invention concerns new oxazolidinone derivatives, processes for their production as well as pharmaceutical agents containing these substances. The present invention concerns compounds of the general formula I ##STR1## in which the symbols have the meanings as listed in the claims.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 1998
    Date of Patent: October 26, 1999
    Assignee: Roche Diagnostics GmbH
    Inventors: Christos Tsaklakidis, Wolfgang Schafer, Liesel Dorge, Walter-Gunar Friebe, Angelika Esswein
  • Patent number: 5943962
    Abstract: A device for compensating for the transverse forces acting on a rail vehicle whose car body is supported via spring action on at least one undercarriage and which can be displaced via a transverse compensator in transverse direction with respect to the undercarriage, a transverse spring action is associated for the buffering of dynamic oscillations, which can be connected or disconnected optionally as a function of the condition of travel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 1997
    Date of Patent: August 31, 1999
    Assignee: Mannesmann Rexroth AG
    Inventors: Gundolf Birkhahn, Manfred Dusing, Karl Lengl, Yuan Lu, Wolfgang Schafer
  • Patent number: 5853444
    Abstract: A porous permeable molded body designed especially for use in the removal of diesel soot particles from the exhaust gas of diesel engines is disclosed. The body includes an alternatingly closed honeycombed body made of silicon carbide and possessing the following features:______________________________________ wall thickness: 1.25 .+-. 0.5 mm; porosity: 55 to 60%; average pore diameter: 25 to 70 .mu.m; specific permeability: 20 to 100 nPm. ______________________________________In the production method, a starting powder of silicon or a mixture of silicon with portions of silicon carbide and/or carbon is combined with an organic binding agent that can be coked and molded into a green body. This is then subjected to a coking fire in an inert-gas atmosphere; the molded body obtained in this manner is then heated in the presence of nitrogen or a nitrogenous inert gas to a temperature where free silicon is converted with the carbon, in a reaction firing, to silicon carbide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 1997
    Date of Patent: December 29, 1998
    Assignee: Thomas Josef Heimbach GmbH & Co.
    Inventors: Horst R. Maier, Uwe Schumacher, Walter Best, Wolfgang Schafer
  • Patent number: 5786371
    Abstract: Compounds of Formula I ##STR1## in which the variables are defined herein, processes for the production thereof as well as pharmaceutical agents containing these compounds for the treatment of diseases which are the result of thromboembolytic events.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 1997
    Date of Patent: July 28, 1998
    Assignee: Boehringer Mannheim GmbH
    Inventors: Christos Tsaklakidis, Alfred Mertens, Gerd Zimmermann, Wolfgang Schafer, Liesel Dorge
  • Patent number: 5731019
    Abstract: A coated food product containing a non-starch containing coating composition is disclosed; the composition includes: 2 to 10% oligosaccharides, 3 to 12% soluble protein, 10-60% vegetable oil, 0 to 5% emulsifier, 13 to 85% water. The particular advantage of the use of this coating composition is that there is no longer the need to pre-fry the product prior to freezing, however a product is achieved having the desired pre-fried taste.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 1996
    Date of Patent: March 24, 1998
    Assignee: Gorton's, Division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Wolfgang Schafer, Manfred Schmiedel
  • Patent number: 5605591
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for fabricating laminated glazing comprising at least one enamel layer, wherein is deposited an enamelled composition comprising an anti-adhesive frit, a medium and, optionally, a low melt point frit on a portion of the internal face of a glass sheet; the enamelled glass sheet is subjected to heat treatment at a temperature between 150.degree. C. and the glass deformation temperature, and a second glass sheet is placed on the enamelled side of the first glass sheet before simultaneous bending of the two glass sheets, final firing of the enamel taking place during bending.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 1995
    Date of Patent: February 25, 1997
    Assignee: Saint-Gobain Vitrage International
    Inventors: Andre Beyrle, Walter Goerenz, Dieter K ustner, Wolfgang Schafer
  • Patent number: 5565271
    Abstract: An integument which contributes to the maintenance of surface integrity is disclosed, particularly a sheet for use in preparing laminates, such as vehicle windshields, in which an energy absorbing ply, for example, a ply of poly(vinyl butyral), is sandwiched between two glass plies, the sheet of this invention being applied to an exposed surface of one of the glass plies and having one surface layer comprising a thermoplastic polyurethane capable of adhering to a glass or plastic substrate and the other surface layer comprising a thermoset polyurethane having anti-lacerative, self-healing and anti-ablative properties; there is further disclosed the manufacture and application of such a sheet as a ply facing the interior of a vehicle, thereby forming a windshield the inwardly exposed surface of which comprises a thermoset polyurethane which protects the vehicle occupants from facial lacerations caused by windshield impact and which has self-healing properties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 1990
    Date of Patent: October 15, 1996
    Assignee: Saint-Gobain Vitrage
    Inventors: Heinrich Agethen, Paul Gesenhues, Helmer Radisch, Otto Jandeleit, Wolfgang Schafer
  • Patent number: 5168849
    Abstract: The invention is directed to an intake apparatus for an internal combustion engine with the apparatus including an intake pipe defining a longitudinal axis and a throttle flap mounted on the intake pipe, the throttle flap including a shaft having a shaft radius (r), a throttle flap having a thickness (t) and being mounted on the shaft to be rotatable through a displacement angle, and the shaft having a diameter (2r) greater than the thickness (t); a potentiometer operatively connected to the throttle flap for detecting the displacement angle thereof; a full-load stop for fixing the displacement angle of the flap at full load; the throttle flap being adjusted to a stop angle AW of the throttle flap by impacting on the full-load stop pursuant to the relationship:(2) (KETW)+(2) (AETW).congruent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 1992
    Date of Patent: December 8, 1992
    Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbH
    Inventors: Jurgen Gerhardt, Wolfgang Schafer, Helmut Bassler, Heinz Ehrentraut, Friedrich Harterich, Klaus Kaiser
  • Patent number: 5099105
    Abstract: An electrically heated automobile glazing has a surface coating (14) serving as resistance heater and a frame-shaped decorative layer (15) of an opaque bakable enamel. Frame-shaped decorative layer (15) consists of an electrically conductive bakable enamel and is in electrically conductive contact with surface coating (14). Current supply conductors (16) are made of thin strips of metal or metallic strips and are in electric contact with decorative layer (15). Surface coating (14) can be deposited between the surface of the glass and decorative layer (15) or between decorative layer (15) and current supply conductor (16).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 1990
    Date of Patent: March 24, 1992
    Assignee: Saint-Gobain Vitrage International
    Inventors: Walter Goerenz, Achim Muller, Wolfgang Schafer
  • Patent number: 5006920
    Abstract: An electronic modular unit such as an integrated semiconductor unit is disclosed. The inventive electronic unit can be bonded to a support or to another modular unit. For this purpose, the inventive unit is provided with projections or recesses so that units can mate with one another. The projections may be formed by an etching process. Electrical connections as well as mechanical connections between units may be achieved using the projections and recesses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 1988
    Date of Patent: April 9, 1991
    Assignee: Telenorma Telefonbau und Normalzeit GmbH
    Inventors: Wolfgang Schafer, Hans Isert
  • Patent number: 4952699
    Abstract: 2,5-substituted 1,3,4-thiadiazoles of the general formula ##STR1##The aforementioned compounds are used in amounts of 0.1 to 80 mole percent in mixtures for electrooptical arrangements for the modulation of transmitted and reflected light, as well as for the colored or black-and-white display of numerals, symbols and moving or still pictures. The compounds endow the liquid-crystalline mixtures with an extended phase field of the smectic C phase, negative dielectric anisotropy and the property of forming optically active C phases upon admixture with optically active compounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 1988
    Date of Patent: August 28, 1990
    Assignee: VEB Werk fuer Fernsehelektronik im VEB Kombinat Mikroelektronik
    Inventors: Bak G Yong, Dietrich Demus, Horst Kresse, Annelore Madicke, Gerhard Pelzl, Wolfgang Schafer, Carsten Tschierske, Horst Zaschke
  • Patent number: 4925734
    Abstract: An integument which contributes to the maintenance of surface integrity is disclosed, particularly a sheet for use in preparing laminates, such as vehicle windshields, in which an energy absorbing ply, for example, a ply of poly(vinyl butyral), is sandwiched between two glass plies, the sheet of this invention being applied to an exposed surface of one of the glass plies and having one surface layer comprising a thermoplastic polyurethane capable of adhering to a glass or plastic substrate and the other surface layer comprising a thermoset polyurethane having antilacerative, self-healing and anti-ablative properties; there is further disclosed the manufacture and application of such a sheet as a ply facing the interior of a vehicle, thereby forming a windshield the inwardly exposed surface of which comprises a thermoset polyurethane which protects the vehicle occupants from facial lacerations caused by windshield impact and which has self-healing properties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 1988
    Date of Patent: May 15, 1990
    Assignee: Saint-Gobain Vitrage
    Inventors: Heinrich Agethen, Paul Gesenhues, Helmer Radisch, Otto Jandeleit, Wolfgang Schafer
  • Patent number: 4874544
    Abstract: Fast-switching displays with memory properties are provided, which can display digits, symbols, and images, and which contain as chemically and thermally stable ferroelectric liquid crystalline substances, according to the invention, liquid crystalline derivatives which contain a chiral alkyl halide residue corresponding to the general formula ##STR1## are used in mixtures of one another as well as in conjunction with other liquid crystalline or non-crystalline liquid substances.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 1988
    Date of Patent: October 17, 1989
    Assignee: VEB Werk fuer Fernsehelektronik im VEB Kombinat Mikroelektronik
    Inventors: Bak G. Yong, Barth Petra, Demus Dietrich, Joachimi Detlev, Barbara Kampa, Saskia Kohler, Kristine Mohr, Reinhard Paschke, Gerhard Pelzl, Ulrich Rosenfeld, Wolfgang Schafer, Klaus-Dieter Scherf, Carsten Tschirske, Wolfgang Weissflog, Horst Zaschke
  • Patent number: RE34538
    Abstract: An integument which contributes to the maintenance of surface integrity is disclosed, particularly a sheet for use in preparing laminates, such as vehicle windshields, in which an energy absorbing ply, for example, a ply of poly(vinyl butyral), is sandwiched between two glass plies, the sheet of this invention being applied to an exposed surface of one of the glass plies and having one surface layer comprising a thermoplastic polyurethane capable of adhering to a glass or plastic substrate and the other surface layer comprising a thermoset polyurethane having antilacerative, self-healing and anti-ablative properties; there is further disclosed the manufacture and application of such a sheet as a ply facing the interior of a vehicle, thereby forming a windshield the inwardly exposed surface of which comprises a thermoset polyurethane which protects the vehicle occupants from facial lacerations caused by windshield impact and which has self-healing properties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 1991
    Date of Patent: February 8, 1994
    Assignee: Saint-Gobain Vitrage
    Inventors: Heinrich Agethen, Paul Gesenhues, Helmer Radisch, Otto Jandeleit, Wolfgang Schafer