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Alexander Erk, Poing DE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100146581METHOD FOR CONTROLLING SET TOP BOXES AND SET TOP BOX THAT CAN BE CONTROLLED BY SAID METHOD - The aim of the invention is to indicate the availability of an update for an MHP application, which is modified only periodically, to the user of a set top box, whilst helping him or her to decide whether the modified update is actually required and optionally still maintaining the availability of the older update without restrictions. To achieve this, information concerning the scope and/or type of modification in relation to the older version is provided in the transmitted version number for the modified MHP application. The set top box starts the saved older version if special information exists (“launchable with older version” flag) and permits a comparison of the version number with the received version number of the modified MHP application as to whether the modifications of the modified MHP application are of such significance that the modified version must be received and saved in the cache memory. If an update of the cache memory is required, the user of the set top box receives an indication to switch to the narrow-band transponder channel and to receive the modified MHP application.06-10-2010

Ates Erk, Karlsruhe DE

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20090275691METHOD FOR THE PRODUCTION OF CO-EXTRUDATES COMPOSED OF POLYSTYRENE AND OF A CROSSLINKED POLYVINYLPYRROLIDONE WITH REDUCED RESIDUAL STYRENE MONOMER CONTENT - A method for removing residual styrene monomers from co-extrudates comprising polystyrene and water-insoluble, crosslinked polyvinylpyrrolidone, which comprises subjecting an aqueous suspension of the particulate solid co-extrudate to a heat treatment at temperatures of 60 to 99° C., the weight ratio of solid co-extrudate to water in the suspension being 1:1.5 to 1:20, and the concentration of the suspension being kept constant during the treatment.11-05-2009
20090291164METHOD FOR REGENERATING AN AUXILIARY FILTERING AGENT - Processes comprising: (i) providing a filter aid comprising a co-extrudate of a water-insoluble polyvinylpyrrolidone and a thermoplastic polymer; (ii) treating the filter aid with aqueous alkali; (iii) subsequently treating the filter aid with an enzyme; and (iv) subsequently thereto carrying out a second treatment with aqueous alkali, to provide a regenerated filter aid, and uses therefor.11-26-2009
20100176069METHOD FOR REGENERATING A FILTER AID - Methods for regenerating filter aids which comprise inorganic, natural or semisynthetic filter aids. The method comprises subjecting the filter aid to a first treatment with an aqueous alkaline solution, treating the filter aid with enzymes, treating the filter aid with a surfactant, and subjecting the filter aid a second treatment with the aqueous alkaline solution. The enzyme treatment and the surfactant treatment steps may be carried out simultaneously or in any order.07-15-2010

Donna Marie Erk, Louisville, CO US

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20090148786Regulated Cooling for Chemically Prepared Toner Manufacture - The present disclosure relates generally to chemically prepared toner (CPT) that employs a regulated cooling process subsequent to coalescence and fusing. The cooling process may influence the distribution of domain morphology of the components within a toner particle such as controlling release agent domain formation and accompanying migration to the toner particle surface.06-11-2009

Henry F. Erk, St. Louis, MO US

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20090242126EDGE ETCHING APPARATUS FOR ETCHING THE EDGE OF A SILICON WAFER - The present disclosure generally relates to the manufacture of silicon wafers, and more particularly to edge etching apparatus and methods for etching the edge of a silicon wafer.10-01-2009
20090246444EDGE ETCHED SILICON WAFERS - The present disclosure generally relates to the manufacture of silicon wafers, and more particularly to edge etching apparatus and methods for etching the edge of a silicon wafer.10-01-2009
20090247055METHODS FOR ETCHING THE EDGE OF A SILICON WAFER - The present disclosure generally relates to the manufacture of silicon wafers, and more particularly to edge etching apparatus and methods for etching the edge of a silicon wafer.10-01-2009
20110017230Method and System for Processing Abrasive Slurry - Systems and methods are provided for processing abrasive slurry used in cutting operations. The slurry is mixed with a first solvent in a tank. The slurry is vibrated and/or ultrasonically agitated such that abrasive grain contained in the slurry separates from the other components of the slurry and the first solvent. After the abrasive grain has settled to a bottom portion of the container, the other components of the slurry and the first solvent are removed from the tank. The abrasive grain may then be washed with a second solvent. The abrasive grain is then heated and is suitable for reuse in an abrasive slurry.01-27-2011
20110158857FLUIDIZED BED REACTOR SYSTEMS AND DISTRIBUTORS FOR USE IN SAME - Fluidized bed reactor systems and distributors are disclosed as well as processes for producing polycrystalline silicon from a thermally decomposable silicon compound such as trichlorosilane. The processes generally involve reduction of silicon deposits on reactor walls during polycrystalline silicon production by use of a silicon tetrahalide.06-30-2011
20110158888METHODS FOR REDUCING THE DEPOSITION OF SILICON ON REACTOR WALLS USING PERIPHERAL SILICON TETRACHLORIDE - Fluidized bed reactor systems and distributors are disclosed as well as processes for producing polycrystalline silicon from a thermally decomposable silicon compound such as trichlorosilane. The processes generally involve reduction of silicon deposits on reactor walls during polycrystalline silicon production by use of a silicon tetrahalide.06-30-2011

Patent applications by Henry F. Erk, St. Louis, MO US

Thomas Erk, Senzig DE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100078302INSULATING SWITCHING ROD WITH A CONTACT PRESSURE ARRANGEMENT COMPRISING A PLURALITY OF HELICAL COMPRESSION SPRINGS WOUND IN OPPOSITE SENSES - An insulating switching rod is used to initiate a drive movement into a moving contact of an electrical contact system of a switching device and to produce a contact force when the contact system is in the closed state. A tensioning apparatus is arranged in a cavity for a drive element of the switching rod in order to maintain the contact force, which has a greater contact force with a compact design, and ensures constant spring characteristics as well as low wear over the entire useful life. The tensioning apparatus is formed by a helical compression spring configuration or by two oppositely wound helical springs.04-01-2010