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Alexander Eck, Poppenhausen DE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090047112APPARATUS FOR TRANSPORTING FREIGHT - An apparatus for transporting freight, such as freight containers in freight compartments of aircraft, the apparatus including a power-drive unit including a transport roller and a lifting unit. The lifting unit includes a housing and at least one actuator that acts on at least one actuating element. The actuator is supported in an axially movable manner within the housing, and the lifting unit is configured to provide an equalization of separated forces to the actuating element.02-19-2009
20100181168DEVICE FOR TRANSPORTING FREIGHT - A device for transporting freight, especially freight containers in the cargo compartments of aircraft, especially to a power drive unit (PDU) having a drive roller (07-22-2010
20110000766DEVICE FOR TRANSPORTING FREIGHT - A device for transporting freight, especially freight containers in the cargo compartments of aircraft, especially to a power drive unit (PDU) having a drive roller (01-06-2011
20110284345DEVICE FOR TRANSPORTING FREIGHT - A device for transporting freight, especially freight containers in the cargo compartments of aircraft, especially to a power drive unit (PDU) having a drive roller (11-24-2011

Patent applications by Alexander Eck, Poppenhausen DE

Bernd Eck, Viernheim DE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080236390Absorbtion Medium and Method for Removing Carbon Dioxide From Gas Streams - A description is given of an absorption medium for removing carbon dioxide from gas streams which comprises aqueous solution of an amine of the formula I10-02-2008
20080306312Process for Obtaining Alkoxides - Alkoxides are isolated by crystallization of an alcohol from a solution in the corresponding alcohol, with the alkoxide being crystallized out at a pressure of at least 3 bar abs. and a temperature of at least 120° C.12-11-2008

Hagen Eck, Heidelberg DE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110159472DELIVERY METHODS FOR REMOTE LEARNING SYSTEM COURSES - In general, the present disclosure includes delivery methods for remote learning system courses. In one embodiment, a method includes transmitting, to a remote learning management system, a request for a course associated with a course type. The remote learning management system is operable to provide a plurality of courses based on the request. Information associated with the course is transmitted to or received from the remote learning management system. The information included a delivery method. The course catalog is automatically updated based, at least in part, on the delivery method of the course.06-30-2011

Helmut Eck, Rutesheim DE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090008961Fastening Apparatus - A fastening apparatus makes it possible for an additional wing to be fixed to a spoiler basic body via screws which are disposed in a concealed manner, such as a threaded screw and a threaded nut, the threaded screw being held in a manner which is captive in a cage and positionally fixed on the spoiler basic body, and ensuring positioning with respect to the threaded nut.01-08-2009
20090284043MOTOR VEHICLE - A motor vehicle with at least one air guide device, which can be extended by means of a drive device, and which can be adjusted to at least one intermediate position between a maximally extended and a completely retracted position. The motor vehicle comprises an adjustable sliding/tilting roof, wherein a control unit is provided, which is designed so that it acts on an air guide element of the air guide device as a function of the position of the sliding/tilting roof.11-19-2009
20090286461AIR GUIDE DEVICE - An air guide device, especially an extendable and retractable rear spoiler on a motor vehicle, with an adjustable air guide element and at least one, also adjustable, flow element designed as an underflow guard. The flow element is designed as a component separate from the air guide element and is connected to it by an adjusting mechanism.11-19-2009
20090289467Tailgate and Motor Vehicle - A tailgate of a motor vehicle has an extensible wind-deflecting device which, in its non-use position, is preferably arranged, so as to lie within an outer contour, in a stowage space. Here, the tailgate is formed substantially from an inner and an outer panel, with a collecting device, which is connected to the inner and to the outer panel and which is arranged in the region of the stowage space, being provided for collecting water which has infiltrated into the stowage space.11-26-2009

Jurgen Eck, Bensheim, DE DE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080216181Novel Alcohol Dehydrogenases - The invention relates to novel polypeptides which have the biological activity of an NAD- or NADP-dependent alcohol dehydrogenase. The invention furthermore relates to nucleic acids encoding said polypeptides, to non-human hosts or host cells and to reaction systems which may be used for preparing desired products. The polypeptides of the invention are preferably used in the preparation, starting from aldehydes or ketones, of primary and enantiomerically pure secondary alcohol's which may serve as intermediates for medicaments. Alternatively, the polypeptides of the invention may also be employed in the reverse reaction, i.e. the oxidation of alcohol's with the formation of aldehydes or ketones.09-04-2008
20090311745GROUP OF ESTERASES FOR THE ENANTIOSELECTIVE PRODUCTION OF FINE AND SPECIALITY CHEMICALS - The present invention relates to a polynucleotide encoding an enzyme having carboxylesterase [E.C. 3.1.1.1] activity, wherein the coding sequence is selected from the group consisting of (a) a polynucleotide encoding an amino acid sequence as depicted in any one of SEQ ID NOs: 2, 4, 6, 8, 10 and 12; (b) a polynucleotide having or comprising a nucleotide sequence encoding an enzyme, wherein the nucleic acid sequence is as shown in any one of SEQ ID NOs: 1, 3, 5, 7, 9 and 11; (c) a polynucleotide having or comprising a nucleotide sequence encoding a fragment or derivative of an enzyme encoded by a polynucleotide of (a) or (b), wherein in said derivative one or more amino acid residues are conservatively substituted compared to the amino acid sequence of (a); (d) a polynucleotide encoding an enzyme having carboxylesterase activity which polynucleotide is at least 66% identical to a polynucleotide encoding an enzyme as shown in one of SEQ ID NOs: 2, 4, 6, 8, 10 and 12; (e) a polynucleotide having or comprising a nucleotide sequence the complementary strand of which hybridizes to a polynucleotide as defined in any one of (a) to (d); and (f) a polynucleotide having or comprising a nucleotide sequence being degenerate to the nucleotide sequence of the polynucleotide of (d) or (e); or the complementary strand of such a polynucleotide of (a) to (f) or fragments thereof useful as specific probes or primers. The present invention also relates to a host genetically engineered with the polynucleotide of the present invention or the vector of the present invention. The present invention also relates to a process for producing a polypeptide having carboxylesterase [E.C. 3.1.1.1] activity, comprising culturing the host of the present invention and recovering the polypeptide produced by said host. Moreover, The present invention also relates to a process for producing bacteria or eukaryotic cells capable of expressing a polypeptide having carboxylesterase [E.C. 3.1.1.1] activity, the process comprising genetically engineering bacteria or eukaryotic cells with the vector of the present invention. Finally, the present invention relates to (poly)peptides, antibodies, compositions and various methods for the production of optically active compounds.12-17-2009
20100047863GROUP OF NOVEL ENANTIOSLEECTIVE MICROBIAL NITRILE HYDRATASES WITH BROAD SUBSTRATE SPECIFICITY - The present invention provides a polynucleotide or a pair of polynucleotides encoding an enzyme having nitrile hydratase (NHase) [E.C. 4.2.1.84] activity. Furthermore, a vector and a host comprising the disclosed polynucleotide or pair of polynucleotides and methods for the production of the same are provided. Moreover, the invention relates to a pair of polypeptides or a fusion protein having NHase activity, an antibody specifically binding to the pair of polypeptides or fusion protein, a primer or probe, which specifically hybridizes under stringent conditions to the disclosed polynucleotide or either one of the pair of polynucleotides, a composition comprising the polynucleotide or pair of polynucleotides, the pair of polypeptides or fusion protein, the antibody and/or one or more primers or probes of the invention and a method for the production of amides comprising the enantioselective conversion of nitrites.02-25-2010
20110105442MEANS AND METHODS FOR CONTROLLING COMMENSALES - The present invention relates to a cosmetic composition for the cleaning of the skin, said composition comprising or consisting of one or more compounds of formula (I) 05-05-2011
20110124069PRODUCTION METHOD - The invention relates to the development of microorganisms that produce 1,2-propanediol (1,2-PD) from glycerol, whereas glycerol is simultaneously the substrate carbon source for 1,2-PD- and biomass production. The invention demonstrates that any type of glycerol serves as carbon substrate for 1,2-PD biosynthesis. The microorganism is a recombinant organism, preferentially an 05-26-2011

Patent applications by Jurgen Eck, Bensheim, DE DE

Jurgen Eck, Heppenheim DE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080227157Nucleic acids encoding fusion proteins based on ribosome-inactivating proteins of the mistletoe Viscum Album - The invention relates to nucleic acid molecules which encode fusion proteins which contain as components at least one effector module, a processing module and a targeting module. The nucleic acid molecules according to the invention preferably also encode a modulator module and/or an affinity module. The invention furthermore relates to vectors containing these nucleic acid molecules, hosts transformed with the vectors according to the invention, fusion proteins encoded by nucleic acids according to the invention or produced by the hosts according to the invention as well as to medicaments containing the polypeptides or vectors according to the invention. The invention thus also concerns corresponding processes, uses and kits.09-18-2008
20100330384METHOD OF TREATING CELLULOSIC MATERIALS WITH HYDROPHOBINS - By treatment with hydrophobins, cellulosic materials such as paper, cardboard, cotton or, especially, wood-based materials, such as solid wood, glued wood products or particle board, can be effectively protected against absorption of and attack by water and/or moisture.12-30-2010
20110217232Method for Determination of the Responsiveness of an Individual to Misletoe Lectin - A method for the determination of the responsiveness of an individual to mistletoe lectin or to (an) mistletoe lectin single chain(s), wherein the expression of a membrane-bound receptor for mistletoe lectin is characteristic of a corresponding responsiveness.09-08-2011

Patent applications by Jurgen Eck, Heppenheim DE

Jürgen Eck, Bensheim DE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090311745GROUP OF ESTERASES FOR THE ENANTIOSELECTIVE PRODUCTION OF FINE AND SPECIALITY CHEMICALS - The present invention relates to a polynucleotide encoding an enzyme having carboxylesterase [E.C. 3.1.1.1] activity, wherein the coding sequence is selected from the group consisting of (a) a polynucleotide encoding an amino acid sequence as depicted in any one of SEQ ID NOs: 2, 4, 6, 8, 10 and 12; (b) a polynucleotide having or comprising a nucleotide sequence encoding an enzyme, wherein the nucleic acid sequence is as shown in any one of SEQ ID NOs: 1, 3, 5, 7, 9 and 11; (c) a polynucleotide having or comprising a nucleotide sequence encoding a fragment or derivative of an enzyme encoded by a polynucleotide of (a) or (b), wherein in said derivative one or more amino acid residues are conservatively substituted compared to the amino acid sequence of (a); (d) a polynucleotide encoding an enzyme having carboxylesterase activity which polynucleotide is at least 66% identical to a polynucleotide encoding an enzyme as shown in one of SEQ ID NOs: 2, 4, 6, 8, 10 and 12; (e) a polynucleotide having or comprising a nucleotide sequence the complementary strand of which hybridizes to a polynucleotide as defined in any one of (a) to (d); and (f) a polynucleotide having or comprising a nucleotide sequence being degenerate to the nucleotide sequence of the polynucleotide of (d) or (e); or the complementary strand of such a polynucleotide of (a) to (f) or fragments thereof useful as specific probes or primers. The present invention also relates to a host genetically engineered with the polynucleotide of the present invention or the vector of the present invention. The present invention also relates to a process for producing a polypeptide having carboxylesterase [E.C. 3.1.1.1] activity, comprising culturing the host of the present invention and recovering the polypeptide produced by said host. Moreover, The present invention also relates to a process for producing bacteria or eukaryotic cells capable of expressing a polypeptide having carboxylesterase [E.C. 3.1.1.1] activity, the process comprising genetically engineering bacteria or eukaryotic cells with the vector of the present invention. Finally, the present invention relates to (poly)peptides, antibodies, compositions and various methods for the production of optically active compounds.12-17-2009
20100047863GROUP OF NOVEL ENANTIOSLEECTIVE MICROBIAL NITRILE HYDRATASES WITH BROAD SUBSTRATE SPECIFICITY - The present invention provides a polynucleotide or a pair of polynucleotides encoding an enzyme having nitrile hydratase (NHase) [E.C. 4.2.1.84] activity. Furthermore, a vector and a host comprising the disclosed polynucleotide or pair of polynucleotides and methods for the production of the same are provided. Moreover, the invention relates to a pair of polypeptides or a fusion protein having NHase activity, an antibody specifically binding to the pair of polypeptides or fusion protein, a primer or probe, which specifically hybridizes under stringent conditions to the disclosed polynucleotide or either one of the pair of polynucleotides, a composition comprising the polynucleotide or pair of polynucleotides, the pair of polypeptides or fusion protein, the antibody and/or one or more primers or probes of the invention and a method for the production of amides comprising the enantioselective conversion of nitrites.02-25-2010

Jürgen Eck, Heppenheim DE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110268792SURFACE ACTIVE PROTEINS AS EXCIPIENTS IN SOLID PHARMACEUTICAL FORMULATIONS - The invention relates to a use of surface active hydrophobins for applications in pharmaceutical technology, in particular as excipients for galenic use. Provided is a method for either admixture of hydrophobins to galenic compositions or for treating the surface of pharmaceutical forms with a hydrophobin-containing solution to modify the pharmaceutical properties of the galenic form. In a preferred embodiment of the invention hydrophobins are used to improve the properties of a pharmaceutical composition, e.g. to act as a surfactant or to increase resistance to disintegration of the galenic forms to achieve a retarded drug release. The galenic form to be modified by the use of surface active proteins as excipients can be capsules, tablets, pills, microparticles, vesicles, and suppositories, although further galenic forms are envisioned. The surface active proteins used for the purpose of present invention can either be isolated from their respective natural source or prepared by recombinant techniques and expression in a suitable host.11-03-2011

Markus Eck, Leonberg DE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090101138Method of operating a solar thermal power plant and solar thermal power plant - In order to provide a method of operating a solar thermal power plant, in which a heat transfer medium is evaporated endothermally by solar radiation in an evaporator section, wherein the evaporator section comprises a plurality of evaporator branches, among which the heat transfer medium is distributed, in which method non-uniform radiation conditions of the evaporator section may be effectively taken into consideration, it is provided that the mass flow distribution at the evaporator section is controlled, wherein the mass flows are adjusted individually at all or a majority of the evaporator branches and a controlled variable is a variable characterizing a spatial energy rise in a respective evaporator branch in a region of the evaporator branch where the heat transfer medium has not yet evaporated.04-23-2009

Michael Eck, Schmitten DE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090036565Dental Composites with a Low Shrinkage Tension and High Flexural Strength - Dental composite materials based on (meth)acrylate, exhibiting a proportion of TCD monomers in the total composition of 1-15% by weight and the quotient of flexural strength/shrinkage tension is at least 35.02-05-2009
20100076115Compositions For Dental Composites With Tricyclo[5.2.1.02.6]decane Derivatives - Dental composites comprising monomers, crosslinking agents, fillers, and initiators, in which the crosslinking agent comprises more than 50% by weight of the acrylate monomer TCD-DI-HEA, and the cyctotoxicity of the cured composite as determined according to the standard requirements of ISO 10993-5 and DIN EN ISO 7405 is assessed into the category “no cytotoxic potential”.03-25-2010
20100087565Dental Composites with a Low Shrinkage Tension and High Flexural Strength - Dental composite materials based on (meth)acrylate, exhibiting a proportion of TCD monomers in the total composition of 1-15% by weight and the quotient of flexural strength/shrinkage tension is at least 35.04-08-2010

Patent applications by Michael Eck, Schmitten DE

Peter Eck, Bad Durkheim DE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080306224Supported Metal Alkyl Compound And Its Preparation - Pulverulent solid which consists essentially of at least one metal alkyl compound bound chemically and/or physically to a finely divided, porous, mechanically stable and chemically inert support, has a proportion by weight of metal alkyl compound of at least 5% by weight, based on the support, and has an angle of repose, determined in accordance with ISO 4324, of up to 48°. The solid allows trouble-free metering as active component into a reactor.12-11-2008
20090282729Use of Hydrophobin as a Phase Stabilizer - Hydrophobins for stabilizing phases in biphasic liquid systems.11-19-2009

Sebastian Eck, Jena DE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120057957DEVICE FOR STORING AND PROVIDING OBJECTS HAVING STANDARDIZED DIMENSIONS - A device for loading, storing and providing objects having standardized dimensions includes a storage unit with a carrier plate and four stackers. Each stacker includes a bottom surface disposed on top of the carrier plate. The stackers are configured to store objects stacked perpendicular to the carrier plate. The stackers are disposed symmetrically centered around a rotation axis that is perpendicular to the carrier plate and offset with respect to each other by an angle of 90°. A substructure is disposed underneath the carrier plate. An unloading device is configured to unload a selected object from a first of the stackers that is disposed in a transfer position. The storage unit is rotatable around the rotation axis so as to enable movement of each of the stackers into the transfer position.03-08-2012

Stefan Eck, Hoechstadt DE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110288608Electronic Device or Electric Component - An electronic device, comprising a housing, a functional unit disposed in the housing, a terminal lead electrically connecting the functional unit to the outside of the housing, and a sealed feedthrough in the housing, the feedthrough surrounding the terminal lead and insulating it with respect to the housing, wherein the feedthrough is produced from a liquid crystal polymer.11-24-2011