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Ferdinand Bebber, Ahnatal DE

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100018140	PLASTIC PROFILE FOR WINDOW, DOOR AND FACADE ELEMENTS - A plastic profile for window, door and facade elements includes a plastic profile body, which extends in a longitudinal direction (z), and at least one outer side, which is located outside in a transverse direction (x) perpendicular to the longitudinal direction (z) as viewed in a cross-section (x-y) perpendicular to the longitudinal direction (z). The outer side includes two roll-in protrusions configured such that a reinforcement element is connectable with the plastic profile body by a rolled-in connection. The reinforcement element has at least one of a hollow profile, a partially-open profile and a receptacle portion configured to accommodate a corner connector, wherein at least one of the hollow profile, the partially-open profile and the receptacle portion is disposed between the roll-in protrusions in the rolled-in state.	01-28-2010

Ferdinand Coerschulte, Sundern DE

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090324343	Injection bolt with a fixed static mixer - The invention provides an injection bolt for use in securing a rock mass having:	12-31-2009

Ferdinand Fuchs, Nuertingen DE

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100109313	BINDING OF STACKED FLAT PARTS - Method and apparatus for binding stacked flat parts provided with perforations. The method includes applying an adhesive to a predetermined area of fingers of an outer sheet, and inserting the fingers into the perforations by bending the fingers in a spiral manner.	05-06-2010
20100119334	BINDING OF STACKED FLAT PARTS - A wire comb for binding stacked flat parts, a method of binding stacked flat parts with the wire comb, and a device for binding stacked flat parts with the wire comb. The wire comb includes loop-like or hairpin-like sections insertable into perforations formed in the flat parts, and wire sections arranged next to each other in a longitudinal direction that combine together the loop-like or hairpin-like sections. In an open state before insertion of the loop-like or hairpin-like sections into the perforations, the wire comb has a cross-section in which the loop-like or hairpin-like sections are straight on an insertion side and in which a side facing the straight loop-like or hairpin-like sections is bent or prerounded.	05-13-2010
20100316436	BINDING OF STACKED FLAT PARTS - Method and apparatus for binding stacked flat parts, and bound stacked flat parts. The stacked flat parts are provided with perforations. The method includes coupling several individual fingers on an outer sheet, applying an adhesive to a predetermined area of the fingers, inserting the fingers into the perforations of the stacked flat parts, so that the fingers are bent in a spiral-like manner, and positioning an portion of each finger in overlapping contact with the predetermined area of respective fingers.	12-16-2010

Ferdinand Füller, Hanau DE

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120012455	Apparatus and Method for Detecting a State of a Deposition Apparatus - Apparatuses for deposition of one or more layers. In one aspect, an apparatus for deposition of one or more layers includes an anode; a cathode; a vacuum chamber including the anode and the cathode; a sensor configured to detect an electric potential between a section of the at least one anode and a section of the chamber. Furthermore, methods to monitor a device for deposition of one or more layers are also described.	01-19-2012

Ferdinand Gastinger, Woelfnitz AT

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120074972	SENSOR SELF-DIAGNOSTICS USING MULTIPLE SIGNAL PATHS - Embodiments relate to systems and methods for sensor self-diagnostics using multiple signal paths. In an embodiment, the sensors are magnetic field sensors, and the systems and/or methods are configured to meet or exceed relevant safety or other industry standards, such as SIL standards. For example, a monolithic integrated circuit sensor system implemented on a single semiconductor ship can include a first sensor device having a first signal path for a first sensor signal on a semiconductor chip; and a second sensor device having a second signal path for a second sensor signal on the semiconductor chip, the second signal path distinct from the first signal path, wherein a comparison of the first signal path signal and the second signal path signal provides a sensor system self-test.	03-29-2012

Ferdinand Groegl, Nuernberg DE

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090056974	Flexible electric line - A flexible electric line for movable loads is specified which has at least two wires, in each case consisting of an electrical conductor and an insulation surrounding it, as stranded elements which are stranded around a core consisting of insulating material with dents extending in the longitudinal direction in which the stranded elements lie. In the core, a non-metallic tension- and compression-resistant carrier enclosed by a layer of insulating material is centrally arranged. The layer of insulating material consists of an impressible material remaining permanently elastic, which completely fills the internal interstices between the stranded elements, and it is surrounded by a sliding layer of a material having good sliding characteristics compared with the stranded elements.	03-05-2009

Ferdinand Grogl, Nurnberg DE

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090211784	ELECTRICAL CONDUCTOR - An electrical conductor L is specified, which has a central core (	08-27-2009
20100263909	ELECTRIC CABLE - The invention relates to an electric conductor (L), made of an electrically conductive material comprising aluminum. The electric conductor is surrounded at least in a region intended for the connection of an electric contact element by a protective layer (	10-21-2010
20100276174	FLEXIBLE ELECTRICAL CABLE - A flexible electrical cable having a centre part surrounded by a sheath (	11-04-2010
20110088926	FLEXIBLE ELECTRIC CABLE - An electrical line for the connection of non-stationary electrical loads to a power source is specified which has a line core surrounded by a jacket (	04-21-2011

Ferdinand Grögl, Nurnberg DE

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100263909	ELECTRIC CABLE - The invention relates to an electric conductor (L), made of an electrically conductive material comprising aluminum. The electric conductor is surrounded at least in a region intended for the connection of an electric contact element by a protective layer (	10-21-2010
20100276174	FLEXIBLE ELECTRICAL CABLE - A flexible electrical cable having a centre part surrounded by a sheath (	11-04-2010

Ferdinand Hahn, Diessen DE

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080277974	Locking Device for a Vehicle Part - A locking device for a movable motor vehicle part (	11-13-2008

Ferdinand Hardinghaus, Bad Honnef DE

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080227901	Use of Barium Sulfate or Calcium Carbonate Particles in Transparent Polymer Compositions, Transparent Polymer Compositions and Process for Manufacturing These Compositions - Use of nanoparticles of barium sulfate or of calcium carbonate, with a particle size of less than or equal to 150 nm and greater than or equal to 0.5 nm, as filler in transparent polymer compositions. The compositions obtained simultaneously show good scratch resistance, good impact strength, good tensile strength, good heat stability and good visible and UV radiation stability, while at the same time conserving excellent transparency. The compositions may be used as replacement materials for glass in the motor vehicle sector and in the optics sector.	09-18-2008
20080312362	Method of Generating a Dispersion of Deagglomerated Barium Sulphate in Plastics or Plastics Precursors - The invention discloses a method of incorporating deagglomerated barium sulphate having an average primary particle size of less than 0.5 μm and coated with a dispersant into plastics or precursors of plastics, for example into polyols. The deagglomerated barium sulphate is dispersed in an organic solvent, the dispersion is incorporated into the plastic or the precursor of the plastic, and the solvent is evaporated off.	12-18-2008
20090020042	Use of Nanoparticles for the Preparation of Water-Based Dispersion Adhesives - The present invention relates to the use of nanoparticles for the preparation of water-based dispersion adhesives, and especially the use of finely divided barium sulfate therein. The nanoparticles can be used with or without chemical modification. Adhesives of this kind feature improved properties, examples being improved cohesion in conjunction with comparable adhesion and higher heat resistance. Preference is given to dispersion adhesives based on polyacrylate, polyurethane, and epoxy resin.	01-22-2009
20090048380	Particles modified by copolymers of olefinically unsaturated monomers - Particles, especially nanoparticles, being coated with copolymers (A) of olefinically unsaturated monomers (a), preparable by single-stage or multistage controlled free-radical copolymerization in an aqueous medium of (a1) at least one olefinically unsaturated monomer containing at least one chelate-forming group and (a2) at least one olefinically unsaturated monomer different from olefinically unsaturated monomer (a1) and selected from the group consisting of	02-19-2009
20090163638	Dispersion of deagglomerated barium sulphate in halogenated solvents, ethers or esters - The invention discloses a dispersion of deagglomerated barium sulphate having an average primary particle size of <0.5 μm and coated with a dispersant in defined organic solvents, especially halogenated solvents such as dichloromethane. The dispersant preferably has reactive groups which are able to interact with the surface of the barium sulphate; particularly preferred dispersants are those which are able to endow the barium sulphate with a hydrophilic surface and which have reactive groups for coupling to or into polymers. The dispersion lends itself very well to incorporation into polymers such as acrylates, methacrylates, or particularly into hydrophobic polymers such as polycarbonate, or precursors thereof.	06-25-2009
20100197838	NANOPARTICLE-CONTAINING MACROCYCLIC OLIGOESTERS - The invention discloses polymeric esters of terephthalic acid with deagglomerated barium sulphate having an average primary particle size of less than 0.5 μm, containing a crystallization inhibitor and being coated with a dispersant, as filler. The dispersant has preferably reactive groups which are able to interact with the surface of the barium sulphate; particular preference is given to dispersants which are able to endow the barium sulphate with a hydrophilic surface and have reactive groups for coupling to or into polymers. Also disclosed is a corresponding precursor based on macrocyclic oligoesters which comprise such barium sulphate.	08-05-2010

Ferdinand Haschke, La Tour-De-Peilz CH

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090087540	NUTRITIONAL COMPOSITION FOR LOW BIRTH WEIGHT INFANTS - A nutritional composition for very low birth weight infants which comprises 26 5 to 38 g/l of a source of hypoallergenic hydrolysed whey protein with a degree of hydrolysis between 8 and 20, 37 to 46 g/l of a fat source of which 20 to 50% is medium chain triglycerides and which has an n6:n3 ratio between 6 and 12 and 50 to 100 g/l of a carbohydrate source which composition contains between 3.2 and 4.0 grams of protein per	04-02-2009
20090142314	MATERNAL SUPPLEMENT - The use of docosahexaenoic acid in the manufacture of a composition for administration to a pregnant woman for reducing the risk of development of overweight or obesity of the baby in infancy and/or early childhood.	06-04-2009
20100092610	NUTRITIONAL COMPOSITION - A nutritional composition for infants at risk of developing obesity later in life comprises a protein source, a lipid source and a carbohydrate source and has a protein content of less than 1.8 g/100 kcal and an energy density of less than 650 kcal/litre.	04-15-2010
20110118204	NUTRITIONAL COMPOSITION WITH FREE AMINO ACIDS AND STRUCTURED LIPIDS - A nutritional composition is proposed, such as an infant formula composition or an enteral composition for children 3-17 years, that is especially targeted as patients having food allergies or impairments of intestinal absorption. The composition comprises structured lipids. The composition is based on free amino acids and contains a very low amount of peptides or proteins, if any. The composition comprises a source of carbohydrate and has a particular caloric density. The composition can comprise arachidonic acid (ARA) and/or docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). The composition delivers specific nutritional benefits to the patients.	05-19-2011
20110195144	AGE-TAILORED NUTRITION SYSTEM FOR INFANTS - The invention relates to the use of a protein source comprising whey and casein proteins for providing an age-tailored nutrition system to an infant which system comprises two infant formulas each appropriate to an infant of a different age and each comprising the protein source wherein the whey:casein ratio of each formula is chosen in the range from 100:0 to 40:60 and decreases according to the age of the infant and the protein content of each formula is chosen in the range from 1.5 to 3.0 g protein/100 kcal and decreases according to the age of the infant.	08-11-2011
20120027738	MATERNAL SUPPLEMENT - The use of docosahexaenoic acid in the manufacture of a composition for administration to a pregnant woman for reducing the risk of development of overweight or obesity of the baby in infancy and/or early childhood.	02-02-2012

Ferdinand Huemmer, Zapfendorf DE

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110204276	METHOD FOR WELDING COMPONENTS WITH A CLOSED HOLLOW CROSS-SECTION IN SUCH A WAY THAT A PERIPHERAL GAP IS PRODUCED BETWEEN THE TWO OVERLAPPING COMPONENTS - A method for joining a first housing component to a second housing component by welding, the first housing component and the second housing component each being constituted as hollow bodies having a closed hollow cross section, a shape of the hollow cross section of the second component corresponding to a shape of the hollow cross section of the first component, including: making available the first housing component having a first inside dimension, making available the second housing component having an outside dimension, the outside dimension of the second housing component being smaller than the inside dimension of the first component, disposing the second housing component in the first housing component so that a peripheral gap is constituted between an inner wall of the first housing component and an outer wall of the second housing component, the region having a gap between the two housing components being a joining region, and welding the first housing component to the second housing component in the region of the gap between the first and the second housing component. A housing for an injection valve that is manufactured in accordance with the method.	08-25-2011

Ferdinand Kockerling, Hannover DE

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080243149	Hernia Mesh Fabric For Inguinal or Hiatus Hernia Repair - A hernia mesh fabric for repair of in particular inguinal or hiatus hernias comprises a base sheet (	10-02-2008

Ferdinand Lobbering, Regensburg DE

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100001101	NOZZLE MODULE FOR AN INJECTION VALVE - A nozzle module for an injection valve has a nozzle body with a recess with a wall, being operable to hydraulically couple the recess to a high pressure fluid circuit, a seal seat embodied on the wall, at least one nozzle needle arranged in an axially moveable fashion in the recess. The needle has a seat area with a sealing surface interacting with the seal seat to open and close the valve, respectively, and a supporting area, arranged radially outside and axially at a distance from the seat area and supporting the needle against the wall when the needle closes. The needle has at least one needle recess, which when the supporting area rests against the wall of the body recess, an area of the body recess facing axially away from the seat area is hydraulically coupled to an area of the body recess which axially faces the seat area.	01-07-2010

Ferdinand Löbbering, Alteglofsheim DE

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110132329	FUEL INJECTION VALVE FOR ARRANGEMENT IN A COMBUSTION CHAMBER OF AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - A fuel injection valve for arrangement in a combustion chamber (	06-09-2011

Ferdinand Männle, Oslo NO

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090234147	Light Protective Additive Based on Organic/Inorganic Hybrid Polymer, Method for Its Manufacture and Use thereof - Light protective additive based on a polybranched organic/inorganic hybrid polymer manufactured by a sol-gel process and method for its manufacture, having a chemical structure:	09-17-2009
20100207060	COMBINATION OF ADDITIVES FOR USE IN PREPARATION OF THERMOPLASTICS - Combination of additives suitable for use in production or preparation of thermoplastics comprising at least one metal comprising compound i) and at least one compound ii) chosen among not sterically hindered, aliphatic amines, oligoamines or polyamines, or a precursor for not sterically hindered, aliphatic amines, oligoamines or polyamines, alternatively also a compound which wholly or partially can be manufactured by condensation of one or more alcohols and/or compounds which can be manufactured by ring-opening addition of epoxide type compounds. Furthermore the invention concerns a method for changing properties of thermoplastics using such a combination as well as the resulting thermoplastics and products based on such thermoplastics.	08-19-2010
20110086967	BINDER FOR AIR-DRYING PAINT COMPRISING NANOPARTICLE BONDED SILICON DERIVATIVE OF UNSATURATED FATTY ACID - A binder for air drying paint, based on metal oxide-containing nanoparticles with unsaturated organic branches. At least one metal atom of the nanoparticle is chemically bound to an organic branch with at least one unsaturated ethylenic functionality. A process for preparation of the binder.	04-14-2011

Ferdinand Männle, Oslo NO

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110086967	BINDER FOR AIR-DRYING PAINT COMPRISING NANOPARTICLE BONDED SILICON DERIVATIVE OF UNSATURATED FATTY ACID - A binder for air drying paint, based on metal oxide-containing nanoparticles with unsaturated organic branches. At least one metal atom of the nanoparticle is chemically bound to an organic branch with at least one unsaturated ethylenic functionality. A process for preparation of the binder.	04-14-2011

Ferdinand Mulzer, Stuttgart DE

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100248888	TANDEM AXLE HAVING TWO DRIVABLE AXLES AND A DRIVETRAIN WHICH CAN BE PARTIALLY DISCONNECTED - A tandem axle having two drivable axles, each axle including a differential gearing with a drive input gearwheel, drivable by a shaft, as a differential gearing input and with two drive input semi-axles driving the wheels of the axle using axle shaft wheels. The wheels of the first axle are permanently positively coupled to the drive input gearwheel of the axle. An activatable distributor wheel is seated on a drive input shaft of the drive input gearwheel of the first axle. The distributor wheel meshes with a through drive shaft wheel which is arranged in a rotationally rigid fashion on a through drive shaft. The output of the through drive shaft is coupled to the input-side drive input gearwheel of the second axle by means of intermediate members. Switchable clutches are arranged in the second axle between the axle shaft wheels and their adjacent wheels.	09-30-2010
20110218715	Drive train control arrangement - In a drive train control arrangement for a motor vehicle drive train, which comprises at least one main drive train, a first drive axle driven permanently by means of the main drive train, at least one auxiliary drive train and a second drive axle coupleable to the main drive train via the auxiliary drive train, which has a first clutch unit and at least a second clutch unit connected downstream in the power train of the first clutch unit for connecting the second drive axle to the main drive train, and a control unit, which in at least one operating mode	09-08-2011

Ferdinand Puttinger, Zipf AT

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100062633	CONNECTOR SYSTEM FOR ENGAGING A PORTION OF A PLUG WITHIN A RECEPTACLE - An cable connector system is provided. A receptacle for the connector system includes a pair of opposing compression plates and at least one rotatable member configured to move the opposing compression plates as the rotatable member rotates. The compression plates cause contact with a portion of the plug inserted therebetween.	03-11-2010
20100249598	ULTRASOUND PROBE WITH REPLACEABLE HEAD PORTION - An ultrasound probe includes a transducer comprising an array of transducer elements removably disposed in a head portion. At least one or more stages of electronic circuit units is removably coupled to the transducer and configured to excite the transducer. A handle portion is detachably coupled to the head portion. The head portion and the handle portion are disposed enclosing the at least one or more stages of electronic circuit units. The ultrasound probe is used for one dimensional applications, two dimensional applications, and volumetric applications.	09-30-2010

Ferdinand Rombout, Nl-Klimmen NL

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090005458	Tapentadol for Treating Pain due to Osteoarthritis - The use of tapentadol for treating pain due to osteoarthritis.	01-01-2009
20090012180	Titration of Tapentadol - The use of tapentadol for the manufacture of a medicament comprising at least one administration unit A containing dose a of tapentadol and at least one administration unit B containing dose b of tapentadol, where dose a	01-08-2009
20100331425	Tapentadol for Treating Pain due to Osteoarthritis - The use of tapentadol for treating pain due to osteoarthritis.	12-30-2010
20120041071	TAPENTADOL FOR TREATING PAIN DUE TO OSTEOARTHRITIS - The use of tapentadol for treating pain due to osteoarthritis.	02-16-2012

Ferdinand Schermel, Brampton CA

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100192299	Modular component mattress - A modular component mattress can be easily assembled by customer with selectable and interchangeable main mattress components, such as air bladders, springs, water bladders, foam or heater is inserted into a pillow top/tight top etc cover, as well as foam rails that are inserted into a zipper fabric sleeve inside the perimeter of a mattress cover.	08-05-2010

Ferdinand Scholz, Ulm DE

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080203409	PROCESS FOR PRODUCING (Al, Ga)N CRYSTALS - The present invention relates to a novel process for producing (Al, Ga)N and AlGaN single crystals by means of a modified HVPE process, and also to (Al, Ga)N and AlGaN single crystals of high quality.	08-28-2008
20110018106	METHOD FOR PRODUCING III-N LAYERS, AND III-N LAYERS OR III-N SUBSTRATES, AND DEVICES BASED THEREON - An epitaxial growth process for producing a thick III-N layer, wherein III denotes at least one element of group III of the periodic table of elements, is disclosed, wherein a thick III-N layer is deposited above a foreign substrate. The epitaxial growth process preferably is carried out by HVPE. The substrate can also be a template comprising the foreign substrate and at least one thin III-N intermediate layer. The surface quality is improved by providing a slight intentional misorientation of the substrate, and/or a reduction of the N/III ratio and/or the reactor pressure towards the end of the epitaxial growth process. Substrates and semiconductor devices with such improved III-N layers are also disclosed.	01-27-2011
20110227198	SEMIPOLAR SEMICONDUCTOR CRYSTAL AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A method of manufacturing a semipolar semiconductor crystal comprising a group-III-nitride (III-N), the method comprising: providing a substrate comprising sapphire (Al	09-22-2011

Ferdinand Schweser, Hamburg DE

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110043205	REAL-TIME LOCAL AND GLOBAL SAR ESTIMATION FOR PATIENT SAFETY AND IMPROVED SCANNING PERFORMANCE - In a method and apparatus to enable increased RF duty cycle in high field MR scans, a specific energy absorption rate (SAR) calculation processor (	02-24-2011
20120013337	SAR HOTSPOT REDUCTION BY TEMPORAL AVERAGING IN PARALLEL TRANSMISSION MRI - A magnetic resonance sequence includes a repetitively applied radiofrequency B	01-19-2012

Ferdinand Schwinger, Graz AT

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090045637	Forward Structure of a Motor Vehicle - A forward structure of a motor vehicle, particularly of a passenger car, includes a bumper cross member and an energy absorption element, particularly a foam-type impact absorbing element, disposed in front of the bumper cross member in the driving direction. A plurality of recesses are shaped into the forward-side outer contour of the energy absorption element. To ensure optimal energy reduction while the mounting space is reduced, and thereby a best-possible protective function with respect to a leg impact, at least several of the recesses completely penetrate the energy absorption element along its entire depth, whereby a plurality of breakthroughs are arranged in the energy absorption element.	02-19-2009

Ferdinand Sereinig, Velden/worthersee AT

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090270883	EPILATING APPARATUS - The present invention is directed to an epilating apparatus (	10-29-2009

Ferdinand Stempfer, Aspersdorf AT

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100084381	PROCESS FOR THE PLASMA SPOT WELDING OF SURFACE-TREATED WORKPIECES AND PLASMA TORCH - A process for plasma spot welding of surface-treated workpieces using a plasma torch comprises supplying a plasma-generating gas to the plasma torch, connecting a first terminal (−) of a current source to an electrode of the plasma torch, connecting a second terminal (+) of the current source to a workpiece, building up at least one plasma arc from the electrode of the torch toward the workpiece by applying electric current (I(t)) from the current source to an anode-cathode path between the electrode and the workpiece. The electric current (I(t)) is kept in a preprocessing current range (I	04-08-2010

Ferdinand Tangl, Hart AT

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110143874	HYBRID DRIVE TRAIN FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE - The invention relates to a hybrid drive train (	06-16-2011

Ferdinand Van Der Bas, Schiedem NL

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110094732	Vibrating system and method for use in sand control and formation stimulation in oil and gas recovery operations - A system and method for stimulating a formation penetrated by a wellbore and vibrating a device for supporting a gravel pack in the wellbore, according to which the build up of scale on the device is sensed and a corresponding signal is output. A tool is lowered into the wellbore, and includes a driver for driving an acoustic transducer coupled to the device for vibrating the device and stimulating the formation.	04-28-2011

Ferdinand Van Heerd, Delfgauw NL

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100307401	VESSELS WITH ROLL DAMPING MECHANISM - The present invention relates to a monohull vessel with a heavy lift crane. The crane (	12-09-2010

Ferdinand Von Alvensleben, Bad Wuennenberg-Fuerstenberg DE

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090293264	Apparatus for Sealing Tube Plates of Batteries - The present invention relates to an apparatus for sealing tube plates of batteries, preferably lead-acid batteries, comprising a base body, on which projections are arranged, and when the apparatus is arranged in the intended manner, the projections engage at the end in the tubes of the tube plate.	12-03-2009

Ferdinand Zepeck, Kundl AT

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110165636	PROCESS FOR THE STEREOSELECTIVE ENZYMATIC HYDROLYSIS OF 5-METHYL-3-NITROMETHYL-HEXANOIC ACID ESTER - The present invention relates to processes for the preparation of 5-methyl-3-nitromethyl-hexanoic acid ester and its salts. Also disclosed are processes for the preparation of 5-methyl-3-nitromethyl-hexanoic acid salt and a process for the preparation of 3-(aminomethyl)-5-methylhexanoic acid. (S)-5-Methyl-3-nitromethyl-hexanoic acid or (R)-5-methyl-3-nitromethyl-hexanoic acid in enantioenriched form or enantiopure form as well as salts thereof, (S)-5-methyl-3-nitromethyl-hexanoic acid ester or (R)-5-methyl-3-nitromethyl-hexanoic acid ester in enantioenriched form or enantiopure form and a compound, namely Formula (XIII), in racemic form, enantioenriched form or enantiopure form are also disclosed.	07-07-2011