Inventors list

Assignees list

Classification tree browser

Top 100 Inventors

Top 100 Assignees

Erhard

Erhard Bappert, Basel CH

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090088576	Process for the Stereoselective Preparation of Alcohols From Alpha, Beta-Insaturated Compounds - A process for the synthesis of an alcohol of formula (I), using as intermediate a compound of formula (V).	04-02-2009
20100130745	PROCESS FOR THE PREPARATION OF OPTICALLY ACTIVE ETHENYLPHENYL ALCOHOLS - In one aspect, the present invention relates to a process for the preparation of an optically active alcohol of formula	05-27-2010
20100305325	PROCESS FOR THE PREPARATION OF AN ENANTIOMERIC TRISUBSTITUTED 3,4-DIHYDRO-ISOQUINOLINE DERIVATIVE - The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of the compound of formula (7) which process comprises the hydrogenation of the compound of formula (4) using bis[chloro-1,5-cyclooctadiene-iridium], (S)-i-dicyclohexylphosphino-2-[(S)-α-(dimethylamino)-2-(dicyclohexylphosphino)benzyl]-ferrocene as a catalyst.	12-02-2010
20110046397	NEW PROCESSES - The invention relates to a new process for producing NEP inhibitors or prodrugs thereof, in particular NEP inhibitors comprising a γ-amino-δ-biphenyl-α-methylalkanoic acid, or acid ester, backbone. In detail, the new processes, according to the present invention, are ultimately related to the synthesis of intermediates to prepare the above NEP inhibitors, namely compounds according to formula (1), or salt thereof,	02-24-2011

Erhard Bassow, Buxtehude DE

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110069958	OPTICAL FREE SPACE DATA TRANSMISSION - The invention relates to an aircraft data communication system as well as an aircraft comprising such a data communication system, in particular a wireless optical communication system inside an aircraft cabin and outside for aircraft services. The aircraft data communication system comprises a first sending unit	03-24-2011

Erhard Beck, Weilburg DE

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100201184	METHOD FOR DIMENSIONING THE ADMISSION PRESSURE AT AN ANALOGIZED ELECTROMAGNETICALLY ACTUATED HYDRAULIC VALVE - A method for dimensioning the admission pressure at a first, analogized, electromagnetically actuated hydraulic valve for sensitively regulating the pressure in a pressure circuit in which the admission pressure at the first valve can be set by the delivery capacity of an engine pump assembly which is connected to the first valve via a pump-outlet-side pressure line, in particular in a hydraulic motor vehicle brake system, wherein the admission pressure is set by electronically evaluating the tappet reaction of the first valve or of a further hydraulic valve which is also actuated electromagnetically and is connected to the pump-outlet-side pressure line. An electronically controlled motor vehicle brake pressure control device with which the above method can be carried out is also described.	08-12-2010
20100226793	METHOD FOR DETERMINING THE FLOW RATE OR THE ACTUATION FREQUENCY OF A FLUID PUMP, PARTICULARLY IN AN ELECTRONIC MOTOR VEHICLE BRAKE SYSTEM - A method, and use of the method in motor vehicle brake control systems, for determining the delivery capacity or the frequency of activation of a fluid pump, in particular a hydraulic pump, in an electronic pressure control unit, wherein the latter comprises not only a pressure circuit controller which is activated by analogized valve actuation but also a pump power setting means for setting the delivery capacity of the hydraulic pump, in which the frequency of movement of the mechanical pumping unit is determined by pressure fluctuations of the delivery fluid, wherein the fluctuations are acquired by reference to changes in the magnetic flux in the region of the actuation magnetic field of an electromagnetically actuated fluid valve.	09-09-2010

Erhard Bieberich, Augusta, GA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090035285	Compositions and Methods for Enrichment of Neural Stem Cells Using Ceramide Analogs - The present invention provides compositions and methods for human neural cell production. More particularly, the present invention provides cellular differentiation methods employing amphiphilic lipid compounds, preferably ceramide analogs of the β-hydroxyalkylamine type and optionally employing an essentially serum free MEDII conditioned medium for the generation of human neural cells from pluripotent human cells. The methods alternatively comprise modulating apoptosis by modifying the levels of PAR-4, with or without the presence of amphiphilic lipid compounds and optionally employing MEDII conditioned medium. The methods alternatively encompass modulating apoptosis by modulating the intracellular concentration of endogenous lipid second messengers, such as ceramide.	02-05-2009
20090196859	Oligodendrocyte Precursor Cell Composition and Methods of Use - The present invention provides a cell culture enriched for sphingolipid enhances neural stem cells (SENSe), particularly oligodendrocyte precursor cells (ODPCs), that do not form teratomas after transplanted in vivo. Methods for producing and use of the invention ODPCs or the cell culture enriched with these ODPCs for stem cell therapy are also provided. The invention method comprises culturing a stem cell culture with a cell culture medium comprising a ceramide compound and a S1P receptor agonist in sequence, overlapping intervals or concurrent manners. The present invention further provides a cellular or gene therapy using a composition comprising a ceramide compound in conjunction with a S1P	08-06-2009
20100278907	Immunogenic Compositions Containing Ceramide and Methods of Use Thereof - Immunogenic compositions containing ceramide or ceramide analogs for treating or reducing the risk of developing one or more symptoms of a disease or disorder associated with ceramide-induced cell death are provided. The immunogenic compositions contain immunogenic ceramide, and, optionally, pharmaceutically acceptable excipients and one or more additional adjuvants. Methods of using the disclosed immunogenic ceramide compositions for reducing ceramide-induced cell death are provided. Methods of using the disclosed immunogenic ceramide compositions therapeutically or prophylactically for treating or reducing the risk of developing one or more symptoms of a disease or disorder associated with ceramide-induced cell death are also provided.	11-04-2010

Erhard Dammann, Jena DE

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080231854	APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING THE PARTICLE SIZE AND/OR PARTICLE SHAPE OF A PARTICLE MIXTURE - An apparatus for determining the particle size and/or particle shape of a mixture of particles is provided, comprising	09-25-2008

Erhard Deylitz, Berlin DE

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090128999	Closing apparatus for a withdrawable-part rack - At least one embodiment of the invention provides that, for a closing apparatus for a part rack withdrawable via V-shaped rod assemblies, the closing apparatus includes at least one pin formed on rod assemblies or as part of them, each pin engaging in a slot in an actuating element. Owing to the use of the slots, the actuating element can be formed as a rigid body, with the result that no frictional forces need to be overcome when inserting a circuit breaker into a withdrawable-part rack with the closing apparatus according to at least one embodiment of the invention. With the closing apparatus according to at least one embodiment of the invention, a locking element can have a particularly simple design: it can be guided in the actuating element.	05-21-2009
20100330834	ELECTRICAL CONTACT DEVICE - An electrical contact device for an arrangement includes two apparatuses, between which a relative movement takes place along a first movement path. In at least one embodiment, the electrical contact device includes a first contact, including a first contact surface, and includes a second contact including a first multiplicity of contact arms, each provided with a contact projection for making contact with the first contact surface. In at least one embodiment, in order to prevent excessive friction wear to the first contacts even when the contact projections of the associated second contacts are arranged successively in the same direction as the first movement path, at least one device is provided for controlling a relative movement between the two contacts along a second movement path, which runs parallel to the first contact surface of the first contact and obliquely with respect to the first movement path.	12-30-2010
20110186411	COUPLING ARRANGEMENT FOR TRANSMISSION OF THE ROTATIONAL MOVEMENT OF A SWITCHING SHAFT OF AN ELECTRICAL SWITCH TO AT LEAST ONE POSITION SIGNALLING DEVICE - One embodiment of the present invention relates to a coupling arrangement for transmission of the rotational movement of a switching shaft of an electrical switch to at least one position signalling device including a mount and including at least one coupling, which is mounted on the mount so that it can rotate, via which the switching shaft is mechanically operatively connected to a device for operation of the at least one position signalling device, when the electrical switch is in the test position or in the operating position. In order to simplify the physical design, an embodiment of the invention provides that the mount be provided with a bayonet contour and that the coupling be provided with at least one bayonet projection, such that the coupling is connected to the mount in the form of a bayonet fitting by means of a plugging-in movement followed by a rotary movement, and that a stop device be arranged on the mount, limiting the movement path of the coupling, which is connected to the mount, to its rotary movement.	08-04-2011

Erhard Dumps, Roehrnbach DE

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100295680	Anti-Theft Monitoring Device and a Method for Monitoring an Electrical Applicance, Especially a Solar Module - The invention relates to an anti-theft monitoring device, particularly for one or more solar modules, including an input for supplying a control signal that changes over time, two terminals, between which the object that is to be monitored is connected. The monitoring device further includes a switch that can be triggered by the control signal, for supplying a monitoring signal to the terminal. A comparison circuit is coupled with the input and with the other one of the terminals, for detecting a change in the temporal course between the control signal and the monitoring signal.	11-25-2010

Erhard Elsässer, Pfinztal/berghausen DE

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090204197	Catheter Device - A catheter device having a shaft that extends from a proximal end to a distal end to carry on its distal end a self-expanding implant for intraluminal advance on a guidewire and delivery of the implant to an implant site by proximal withdrawal of a longitudinal sheath that lies radially outside the implant in the catheter, the catheter including a first shaft element to pull the sheath proximally and a second shaft element to push the implant distally to prevent the implant moving proximally with the sheath when the sheath is pulled proximally, wherein the sheath is freely rotatable with respect to the first shaft element during the said intraluminal advance and, during proximal movement, is caused to abut the first shaft element at an abutment position by a reduced inner diameter portion of the sheath proximal of the abutment position.	08-13-2009
20110137400	STENT DEVICE DELIVERY SYSTEM WITH A VARYING RADIAL PROFILE PULL MEMBER - A stent device delivery system and method of making. The stent device delivery system includes a stent device, an outer sheath overlaying the stent device in a radially compact, delivery configuration of the stent device, and a pull member. The outer sheath may include a first layer and a reinforcement layer that are laminated together, a portion of the pull member captured radially between the first layer and the reinforcement layer. At least a partial length of the captured portion of the pull member may be formed with a varying radial profile.	06-09-2011

Erhard Elsässer, Pfinztal/berghausen DE

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090204197	Catheter Device - A catheter device having a shaft that extends from a proximal end to a distal end to carry on its distal end a self-expanding implant for intraluminal advance on a guidewire and delivery of the implant to an implant site by proximal withdrawal of a longitudinal sheath that lies radially outside the implant in the catheter, the catheter including a first shaft element to pull the sheath proximally and a second shaft element to push the implant distally to prevent the implant moving proximally with the sheath when the sheath is pulled proximally, wherein the sheath is freely rotatable with respect to the first shaft element during the said intraluminal advance and, during proximal movement, is caused to abut the first shaft element at an abutment position by a reduced inner diameter portion of the sheath proximal of the abutment position.	08-13-2009

Erhard Fischer, Ingelheim DE

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100086462	Nanoscale phosphates - A process for the production of nanofine metal phosphates including the steps of: preparing a solution containing metal cations, phosphate anions and organic carboxylic acid, and finely spraying the solution in a reactor at a temperature above 100 degrees C. wherein the temperature is selected to vaporize the organic acid, and water if present, to obtain nanofine metal phosphate particles.	04-08-2010
20100144894	USE OF DICALCIUM PHOSPHATE ANHYDRIDE POWDER - Dicalcium phosphate anhydride powder of which at least 50% by weight is of a grain size of between 45 and 150 μm, a maximum of 50% by weight is of a grain size of <45 μm and a maximum of 5% by weight is of a grain size >150 μm and which has a bulk density of between 1000 and 1500 g/l and a specific surface area of <5 m	06-10-2010

Erhard Gleinig, Senftenberg DE

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080223518	Method For the Production of Composite Elements Based on Mineral or Organic Thermal Insulation Materials With the Aid of an Adhesive - The invention provides a method for the production of composite elements composed of at least one outer layer a) and a thermal insulation material b), where between the outer layer a) and the thermal insulation material b) an adhesive c) has been applied, the outer layer a) being moved continuously, the thermal insulation material b) being applied to the outer layer a) and, if appropriate, a further outer layer a) being applied to the thermal insulation material b), and the adhesive c) being applied to the thermal insulation material b) or to the outer layer a), which comprises applying the adhesive c) by means of a rotating flat body which is mounted horizontally or with a slight deviation from the horizontal, of up to 15°, preferably parallel to the outer layer a) or to the thermal insulation material b).	09-18-2008
20090000737	Method for Producing Lightweight Building Panels - The invention relates to a method for the production of lightweight building boards comprising at least one outer layer and a core layer adhesively bonded to this, the adhesive being applied to at least one outer layer, wherein the application of the adhesive is effected by means of a rotating disk which is mounted horizontally or with a slight deviation of up to 15° from the horizontal, preferably parallel to the outer layer.	01-01-2009

Erhard Hodrus, Karlsruhe DE

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120109473	CLUTCH CONTACT POINTS - A method for controlling a twin clutch transmission including at least two partial drive trains, each of which is coupleable to a combustion engine using a clutch.	05-03-2012

Erhard Huesler, Burgdorf CH

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110022159	POROUS MEMBRANES FOR MEDICAL IMPLANTS AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURE - The present invention involves porous polymer membranes, suitable for use in medical implants, having controlled pore sizes, pore densities and mechanical properties. Methods of manufacturing such porous membranes are described in which a continuous fiber of polymer is extruded through a reciprocating extrusion head and deposited onto a substrate in a predetermined pattern. When cured, the polymeric material forms a stable, porous membrane suitable for a variety of applications, including reducing emboli release during and after stent delivery, and providing a source for release of bioactive substances to a vessel or organ and surrounding tissue.	01-27-2011

Erhard Kisker, Dusseldorf DE

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080295611	Sensor Array - The invention relates to a sensor array, especially for measuring/detecting magnetic fields and/or torsion and/or mechanical stress, comprising a magnetizable/magnetic, particularly soft magnetic electrically conducting conductor assembly that is provided with a first conductor section in which dynamic, particularly helical magnetization can be generated, and at least one second conductor section in which especially helical anisotropy is or can be generated, magnetization being conveyable from a first into a second conductor section and being detectable by means of a tension generated above a second conductor section because of the magnetization conveyed. The invention further relates to a method for measuring/detecting magnetic fields and/or torsion and/or mechanical stress. According to said method, dynamic, particularly helical magnetization is generated in a first conductor section of a magnetizable/magnetic, especially soft magnetic electrically conducting conductor assembly while especially helical anisotropy is or can be generated in at least one second conductor section, magnetization being conveyed from a first into a second conductor section and being detected by means of a tension generated above a second conductor section because of the magnetization conveyed.	12-04-2008
20090024180	STIMULATION SYSTEM, IN PARTICULAR A CARDIAC PACEMAKER - A stimulation system, an implantable electrode device and a method for operating an implantable electrode device are proposed. A simplified implantation, a simple construction and reliable control are made possible by the electrode device being supplied with energy, and controlled, in an exclusively wireless manner via a time-variable magnetic field. The magnetic field is generated by an implanted control device.	01-22-2009

Erhard Krumpholz, Niederuzwil CH

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080272508	MANUFACTURE OF SPHERICAL PARTICLES OUT OF A PLASTIC MELT - The invention relates to a method and a device for producing spherical particles from a melted mass of plastic. According to the invention, said melted mass is transformed into droplets by means of a droplet-forming nozzle (	11-06-2008
20080310251	Elastomer mixtures for rubber manufacture - A device is disclosed for producing elastomer compounds for use in the production of rubbers. The device may include a mixing extruder with at least one mixing area, and at least one charging area for receiving an elastomer; and at least one dewatering area disposed downstream from the at least one charging area for receiving the elastomer.	12-18-2008

Erhard Magori, Feldkirchen DE

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090065720	Pressure Regulator for Gaseous Media - A pressure regulator can be used particularly in a CNG-operated motor vehicle as an electronically controlled pressure reducer for maintaining the gas pressure constant on the injection valve used for filling the respective cylinder. The pressure regulator is composed of a control unit (	03-12-2009
20090179527	CONTACTING MULTILAYER PIEZO ACTUATORS OR SENSORS - A device, especially a piezo stack (	07-16-2009
20100106039	Unknown - Example embodiments relate to a device for measuring nitrogen monoxide in exhaled air by a gas sensor unit with at least one gas sensor. A device and/or method for oxidation of nitrogen monoxide to nitrogen dioxide may be included. The device and/or method for oxidation of nitrogen monoxide to nitrogen dioxide includes a non-consuming catalyst for catalyzing the oxidation of nitrogen monoxide to nitrogen dioxide.	04-29-2010
20110046497	SENSOR PLATFORM FOR RESPIRATORY GAS ANALYSIS - An appliance is disclosed for measuring at least one gas analyte in exhaled air. In at least one embodiment, the appliance includes an inlet opening for the introduction of exhaled air (mouthpiece), at least one measuring chamber for receiving a sensor unit, and a conduit which provides a fluid connection from the opening to the measuring chamber, and wherein, depending on the gas analyte that is to be measured, a sensor unit with a suitable gas sensor can be introduced into the receiver.	02-24-2011
20110072883	MULTIFUNCTIONAL CONTROL VALVE FOR GAS MEASUREMENT INSTRUMENTS - A multifunctional control valve for gas measurement instruments, e.g., for respiratory gas analysis, is disclosed. In at least one embodiment, the multifunctional control valve includes a first inlet opening, an outlet opening, a main line, and a bypass line, wherein a measurement chamber is in the main line, wherein the measurement chamber is arranged downstream of a first multiway valve which can selectively connect the main line or the bypass line with the inlet opening, and wherein the measurement chamber is arranged upstream of a second multiway valve which can selectively connect the main line or the bypass line with the outlet opening.	03-31-2011
20120065535	GAS ANALYSIS APPARATUS HAVING A COMBINATION OF GAS DEHUMIDIFIER AND GAS CONVERTER - An apparatus for measuring nitrogen monoxide in exhaled air by way of a gas sensor unit (	03-15-2012

Erhard Magori, Feldkichen DE

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110077544	METHOD FOR OPTIMIZING THE GAS CONVERSION RATE IN A RESPIRATORY GAS ANALYZER - A method for optimizing a gas conversion rate in a respiratory gas analyzer, more particularly for nitric oxide (NO) in the respiratory gas, and an associated device are disclosed.	03-31-2011

Erhard Mahlandt, Hanover DE

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110021090	DEVICE FOR ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE CONTACTING A PIPE - There is provided a device for electrically conductive contacting of a pipe having a band shaped metallic clamp (	01-27-2011

Erhard Mahlandt, Laatzen DE

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100071929	STRUCTURED DIELECTRIC FOR COAXIAL CABLE - A geometrically-structured coaxial cable may prevent infiltration of water vapor and other contaminants by using a closed cell structure. The cable may be fabricated by wrapping bubble tape around its central conductor. Alternatively, plastic may be extruded through channels to create a plurality of layers. In either case, these layers are staggered in a zig-zag pattern to ensure that no radial spokes connect the inner and outer conductors of the coaxial cable without passing through a plurality of dielectric layers.	03-25-2010

Erhard Mayer, Holzkirchen DE

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110057072	DEVICE FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF INDIVIDUAL COMFORT IN AN AIRPLANE - A device and method for increasing comfort in an aircraft. The device and method utilizes a surface arranged between a ceiling paneling of a cabin of the aircraft and a passenger. The surface is arranged to face the passenger and is positionable so that a distance between the surface and the passenger is changeable. The device is structured and arranged to at least one of affect a thermal comfort of the passenger and supply air to the passenger via the surface.	03-10-2011

Erhard Muller, Stuttgart DE

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090149875	FLAT IMPLANT, PARTICULARLY A HERNIA MESH - A flat implant, particularly a hernia mesh, has the form of a textile net having an opening and made from non-resorbable monofilament yarns. The net includes yarns of different thicknesses which run parallel to each other.	06-11-2009

Erhard Müller, Stuttgart DE

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110130623	TENSION-FREE ELASTIC TAPE - A tension-free elastic tape is used for the surgical treatment of female urinary incontinence. The tape has a textile structure that allows ingrowth of the tape into the connective tissue. On its longitudinal edges, the tape has edge threads (	06-02-2011
20110270305	SURGICAL THREAD, IN PARTICULAR FOR PREVENTING PUNCTURE CHANNEL BLEEDING, AND A METHOD FOR PRODUCING SAME - A surgical thread avoids puncture channel bleeding, and has a polymeric core and a polymeric sheath surrounding the polymeric core, wherein the polymeric sheath is swellable in bodily fluids.	11-03-2011
20110276090	MEDICAL PRODUCT , A SURGICAL KIT, AND A METHOD FOR PRODUCING THE MEDICAL PRODUCT - A medical product including a biocompatible material includes two mutually opposite main surfaces, wherein at least one of the two main surfaces that anchor biological tissues, wherein the barbs protrude from the at least one main surface and are formed by cuts made in the biocompatible material, and wherein the material between the two main surfaces is completely broken through in an area of the cuts.	11-10-2011
20110282384	SURGICAL SUTURE MATERIAL WITH BARBS CUT INTO IT IN THE UNDRAWN STATE - A drawn surgical suture material includes an elongate main body and barbs for anchoring in biological tissues, wherein the barbs are formed by cuts made into the suture material in the undrawn state.	11-17-2011
20120109195	ELASTOMERIC THREAD HAVING ANCHORING STRUCTURES FOR ANCHORING IN BIOLOGICAL TISSUES - An elastomeric thread for use as a knotless or self-fixating wound closure system includes on its surface anchoring structures for anchoring in biological, more particularly human and/or animal, tissues.	05-03-2012

Erhard Neukum, Koenigstein Im Taunus DE

Erhard Ogris, Vienna AT

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100193084	ALUMINUM-SILICON ALLOYS HAVING IMPROVED MECHANICAL PROPERTIES - A thermal treatment process for an article of a cast or wrought aluminum-silicon alloy with an eutectic phase. The process comprises a rapid heating of the article to an annealing temperature of 400° C. to 555° C. and maintaining the article at this temperature for a not more than 14.8 minutes.	08-05-2010

Erhard Ogris, Althofen AT

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110151143	METHOD FOR PRODUCING A GETTER DEVICE - The invention relates to a method for producing a getter device (	06-23-2011

Erhard Prantz, Krems AT

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090145564	METHOD FOR PRODUCTION OF WOOD MATERIAL ARTICLES WITH LOW EMISSIONS OF CHEMICAL COMPOUNDS - The invention relates to a method for production of wood material articles with low emissions of chemical compounds. The applied wood is treated with bisulphite before bonding. On using formaldehyde resins in the bonding agent, wood material articles can be produced with the inventive method with extremely low formaldehyde emissions and very bright colours.	06-11-2009
20120077908	Method for the Production of Wood Material Articles with Low Emissions of Chemical Compounds - The invention relates to a method for production of wood material articles with low emissions of chemical compounds. The applied wood is treated with bisulfite before bonding. On using formaldehyde resins in the bonding agent, wood material articles can be produced with the inventive method with extremely low formaldehyde emissions and very bright colours.	03-29-2012

Erhard Reisberg, Eschbach DE

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110106182	DEVICE FOR OSTEOSYNTHESIS AND FOR IMMOBILIZATION AND STABILISATION OF TUBULAR BONES - shows an inventive implant	05-05-2011

Erhard Renninger, Markgroeningen DE

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090211355	Heated Hot-Film Air-Mass Sensor - To determine air mass flows, especially for controlling internal combustion engines, a hot-film air-mass sensor is provided, which may be used especially for sensing air mass flows in the intake tract of an internal combustion engine. The hot-film air-mass sensor has a sensor chip having a sensor frame and a sensor diaphragm having at least one heating element and at least two temperature sensors. Furthermore, the hot-film air-mass sensor has a chip carrier for mounting the sensor chip, as well as at least one additional heating element. The sensor chip is able to be heated up using the at least one additional heating element, which is inserted into the chip carrier. Compared to the usual devices, the hot-film air-mass sensor has a lower susceptibility to contamination, especially by oil films.	08-27-2009
20100300187	SENSOR SYSTEM FOR DETERMINING A PARAMETER OF A FLUID MEDIUM - A sensor system for determining at least one parameter of a fluid medium flowing in a main flow direction has at least one sensor situated in the fluid medium, for determining the parameter of the fluid medium, and at least one grating situated transversely to the main flow direction and having at least one crosstie, the crosstie having a crosstie depth directed essentially in the main flow direction. The crosstie has at least one recess, the crosstie depth being reduced in the recess.	12-02-2010
20110179858	SENSOR SYSTEM FOR DETERMINING A PARAMETER OF A FLUID MEDIUM - A sensor system for determining at least one parameter of a fluid medium which flows in a main flow direction, e.g., an intake air mass flowing through a flow pipe, includes at least one sensor situated in the fluid medium and at least one grating which is situated transversely to the main flow direction and which has at least one bar. On at least one surface over which the fluid medium flows, the bar has at least one shearing element which is designed to generate a region in the flow having a turbulent flow downstream from the shearing element.	07-28-2011

Erhard Schweninger, Karlsruhe DE

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110295505	INTERFERENCE-COMPENSATED SENSOR - The interference-compensated sensor (	12-01-2011

Erhard Tschirner, Kothen DE

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100270209	PROCESS AND DEVICE FOR GENERATING MIDDLE DISTILLATE FROM HYDROCARBONACEOUS ENERGY SOURCES - A process generates a middle distillate from hydrocarbonaceous energy sources. In the process, at least one hydrocarbonaceous energy source, if appropriate at least one catalyst and if appropriate at least one filler are fed as input materials to a reactor which contains a process oil mixture. The process oil mixed stream is removed from the reactor and heated to a process temperature between 150 degrees C. and 400 degrees C., preferably between 350 degrees C. and 380 degrees C. The heated process oil mixed stream is fed to a degasser. The vaporous middle distillate is separated in the degasser from the heated process oil mixed stream and a process oil mixed stream which is expanded from the vaporous middle distillate is recirculated from the degasser, to the process oil mixture which is present in the reactor.	10-28-2010

Erhard Weber, Osnabruck DE

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100071136	FOAM STRUCTURE SPACING SUPPORTS FOR MATTRESS CORES, UPHOLSTERY, AND PILLOWS - Elastic compressible and flexible spacing supports out of foam or similarily compressible material is described for the filling of mattress cores, upholstery and pillows which are connected to one another as rib- or tube-like structures arranged in rows standing uprightly or lying horizontally and fixed at least on one side to an elastically resilient deck plate or cover.	03-25-2010

Erhard Winkler, Rodental DE

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110059276	HIGH-TEMPERATURE-STABLE HOLLOW PROFILE - A high-temperature-stable hollow profile is described. The hollow profile is provided with side walls and transverse walls. Wall thicknesses of the side walls and of the transverse walls increase in cross-section from a central region to a corner region of the hollow profile.	03-10-2011

Erhard Wissler, Bissingen/teck DE

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110147487	HORIZONTALLY PIVOTABLE AGRICULTURAL SPRAYER WITH VERTICALLY PIVOTABLE SEGMENTS - The invention concerns an agricultural sprayer with an arm comprising multiple segments, which are pivotable relative to each other, whereby the arm is pivotable out of a transport position into an operating position and/or back into a transport position, whereby the complete arm is attachable to a drawing vehicle, such as a tractor, and pivotable around a first horizontal swiveling axis, whereby at least one of the segments of the arm is pivotable around a second swiveling axis, which is in general vertically aligned in the transport position and whereby the discrete segments comprise units, which are arranged relative to each other per segment such, that a work plane through those units is in general vertically aligned in the transport position, wherein the complete arm is pivoted out of the transport position in the operating position around the first swiveling axis, such that the work plane is generally horizontally aligned. The invention concerns further a system with a tractor and such an agricultural sprayer, wherein a middle segment of the arm is positioned in the operating position on a support surface on the tractor. The invention concerns further a method for pivoting an arm comprising of a multitude of segments, whereby the arm is fully pivoted out of horizontally oriented operation position in a vertically oriented intermediate position and thereafter the discrete enlarging segments, sticking away from the middle segment (	06-23-2011

Erhard Wolf, Stuttgart DE

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100123265	METHOD FOR PRODUCING A DIMENSIONALLY STABLE INSCRIPTION - A three-dimensionally embossed inscription containing a plurality of interconnected letters is connected, for dimensional stability, to a holding frame during a manufacturing process via supporting elements. After the end of the machining and manufacturing processes, the inscription is separated from the holding frame and has a shape which corresponds to the connected shape on the holding frame.	05-20-2010

Erhard Zemsch, Mitterteich DE

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110205836	DEVICE FOR HOMOGENIZING A GLASS MELT - The device for homogenizing a glass melt has at least one stirring device, which includes a rotatable stirrer shaft (	08-25-2011