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Albert Link, Au I.d.h DE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120080375METHOD AND DEVICE FOR MANUFACTURING FILTERED LIQUIDS - A method for producing filtered liquid, in particular sterile water, in a filtration device with at least one membrane unit during in each case a production cycle delimited by membrane backwash cycles of each membrane unit, in the production process at least one respective production liquid volume of a production cycle is temporarily stored before release for consumption until a verification of sterility has been obtained for the temporarily stored production liquid volume. In the device a membrane backwash system and a sterile-air test device are assigned to each membrane unit and at least one temporary store having a capacity corresponding at least to the production liquid volume arising during the production cycle is connected downstream.04-05-2012

Alfred Link, Pulheim DE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100330355CONDENSATION CROSSLINKING SILICONE FOAMS - A process for producing silicone foam, involves a reaction mixture in which hydrogen is released in a first reaction of compounds with at least one Si—H group in the presence of a basic catalyst. The reaction mixture is crosslinked in a second reaction in the presence of a metal catalyst.12-30-2010

Andreas Link, Muenchen DE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110187478Antenna Matching Circuit - An antenna matching circuit includes at least two signal paths are connected to one antenna connection. The signal paths are designed to transmit and/or receive RF signals. A matching circuit includes a discrete line for phase shifting integrated at the antenna end in at least one of the signal paths. In this case, at least one of the capacitances contained in the discrete line is in the form of a micro-acoustic resonator, whose resonance is shifted sufficiently far that it is outside the pass band of the respective signal paths.08-04-2011
20110210805Duplexer and Method for Increasing the Isolation Between Two Filters - A duplexer includes an antenna terminal, a transmission amplifier terminal and a reception amplifier terminal. The transmission amplifier terminal is coupled to the antenna terminal via a transmission filter. The reception amplifier terminal is coupled to a reception filter and the reception filter is coupled to the antenna terminal via a band-stop filter.09-01-2011
20110316649Reactance Filter Having a Steep Edge - A reactance filter includes a series branch that connects a signal input to a signal output. At least one parallel branch branches off from the series branch with respect to ground. A parallel resonator is arranged in each parallel branch. Two or more series resonators are connected in series in the series branch. A capacitor is connected in parallel with one of the series resonators in the series branch.12-29-2011
20120091862Electrode, Microacoustic Component and Production Method for an Electrode - A microacoustic component includes an active layer and an electrode. The electrode includes a first metal layer facing the active layer, a second metal layer facing away from the active layer, and a third layer arranged between the first metal layer and the second metal layer. The third layer serves as a diffusion barrier.04-19-2012
20120098624Bulk Acoustic Wave Filter of Ladder-Type Structure - A bulk acoustic wave filter of a ladder-type structure includes a series arm and at least a series arm resonator which is disposed in the series arm, such that the series arm is distributed in series arm sections between an input terminal and an output terminal. The bulk acoustic wave filter further includes a first parallel arm that includes a parallel arm resonator and an inductivity connected in series between the series arm and a reference terminal, and at least a second parallel arm that includes a parallel arm resonator. The first parallel arm and the at least one second parallel arm are connected in parallel between a common one of the series arm sections and the reference terminal.04-26-2012

Andreas Link, Munich DE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090002098Resonator Functioning with Acoustic Volume Waves - A resonator operating with bulk acoustic waves includes a resonator stack. The resonator stack includes a resonator area configured to allow propagation of an acoustic main mode and an acoustic secondary mode. The resonator stack also includes an acoustic mirror that includes a first partial mirror for locking in the acoustic main mode in the resonator area and a second partial mirror for locking in the secondary mode in a resonator space.01-01-2009

Andreas Link, Berlin DE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100294264ABSORBER FOR A THERMAL SOLAR COLLECTOR AND METHOD FOR THE PRODUCTION OF SUCH AN ABSORBER - An absorber (11-25-2010

Bernhard Link, Schwubbruch DE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080263876Motor-driven saber saw with guide device - A motor-driven saber saw includes a guide device releasably connectable with the saw housing (10-30-2008

Bernhard Link, Schwabbruck DE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120073141Hand-held electric power tool with a suction adapter - A hand-held electric power tool (03-29-2012

Christoph Link, Worms DE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100210766FLAME RETARDANT THERMOPLASTIC MOLDING COMPOSITIONS - A flame retardant thermoplastic molding composition containing a thermoplastic copolymer A, a graft copolymer B, and a flame retardant component C, wherein the molding composition contains: 08-19-2010

Edmar Link, Karlsruhe DE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090230215APPARATUS FOR GENERATING AND SPRAYING AN AEROSOL - An apparatus for generating and spraying an aerosol which contains liquid particles in a gas stream and for pointedly supplying the aerosol to a lubricating location, comprises 09-17-2009

Fritz Link, Bergisch-Gladbach DE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100069623Method for preparing oligonucleotides - A solution phase synthesis method for preparing an oligonucleotide, wherein at least some of the reagents are solid supported. The method suitable for large-scale synthesis comprises coupling a protected compound with a nucleotide derivative having a protection group in the presence of a solid supported activator to give an elongated oligonucleotide with a P(III)-internucleotide bond; optionally processing the elongated oligonucleotide by capping by reaction with a solid supported capping agent and/or by oxidizing or sulfurizing by reaction of the oligonucleotide with a solid supported oxidizing or sulfurization reagent; and removing the protection group. The coupling may include reacting a 3′-protected compound of formula:03-18-2010
20110224424Method for preparing oligonucleotides - A solution phase synthesis method for preparing an oligonucleotide, wherein at least some of the reagents are solid supported. The method suitable for large- scale synthesis comprises coupling a protected compound with a nucleotide derivative having a protection group in the presence of a solid supported activator to give an elongated oligonucleotide with a P(III)-internucleotide bond; optionally processing the elongated oligonucleotide by capping by reaction with a solid supported capping agent and/or by oxidizing or sulfurizing by reaction of the oligonucleotide with a solid supported oxidizing or sulfurization reagent; and removing the protection group. The coupling may include reacting a 3′-protected compound of formula:09-15-2011

Patent applications by Fritz Link, Bergisch-Gladbach DE

Fritz Link, Bensberg DE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100081802Synthesis of Phosphitylated Compounds Using a Quaternary Heterocyclic Activator - A method for preparing a phosphitylated compound comprising the step of: -reacting hydroxyl containing compound with a phosphitylating agent in the presence of an activator having the formula (I) wherein R=alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, aralkyl, heteroalkyl, heteroaryl R04-01-2010
20100087635PURIFICATION OF OLIGONUCLEOTIDES - A method for purifying a protected oligonucleotide comprising the steps of: 04-08-2010
20110065909SYNTHESIS OF OLIGONUCLEOTIDES - A method for preparing an oligonucleotide comprising the steps of03-17-2011

Patent applications by Fritz Link, Bensberg DE

Gerhard Link, Knittlingen DE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090071946Laser processing machines - A laser processing machine is provided which has a machine frame and a laser generator fastened to the machine frame. The laser generator is movable relative to the machine frame.03-19-2009
20090120917Laser Processing Machines and Methods for Providing a Gas to the Beam Guide of a Laser Processing Machine - ABSTRACT A laser processing machine having a laser processing head that is open to a workpiece has a device for providing gas to the laser beam guide that introduces a first gas through a first gas inlet into the laser beam guide and introduces a second gas through a second gas inlet into the laser beam guide.05-14-2009

Hans Link, Sinzheim DE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100157285METHOD AND DEVICE FOR MONITORING A COMBUSTION PROCESS - A method for monitoring a combustion process in the infrared wavelength range includes using a laser, which transmits a laser light beam along a measurement path in a certain wavelength range, which is selected in such a way that a gas therein to be detected in the combustion process has an absorption line, and that the emission wavelength of the laser detects the absorption line of the gas to be detected upon the tuning in the selected wavelength range. The concentration of the gas is determined as a function of the absorbed energy of the laser light beam. The intensity of the laser light beam is detected and is analyzed in order to determine the existence of a flame in the combustion process, and/or the quality of the flame.06-24-2010
20120031167METHOD AND DEVICE FOR CONTROLLING OR MONITORING FIRING SYSTEMS AND FOR MONITORING BUILDINGS HAVING GAS BURNERS - A method for controlling or monitoring firing systems and for monitoring buildings having gas burners using spectroscopy, provides at least one wavelength-tunable monochromatic light source. An absorption spectrum of a measuring gas is received with at least one photodetector in an absorption path with spectral tuning of the light source, and the concentration of target gases carbon monoxide (CO) and methane (CH4) can be determined simultaneously during tuning of the light source. A device for carrying out the method includes a monochromatic laser diode, in particular a VCSEL, an absorption path in the exhaust gas region or a space endangered by leakage, a photodetector for receiving light passed through the absorption path, and an evaluation unit for determining the concentration of target gases based on the absorption spectrum covered during the laser or laser diode tuning. The method and device are applied in laser-optical gas sensors in gas firing systems.02-09-2012

Kersten Link, Grafenau DE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090308311Surface treatment system - A surface treatment system, particularly for painting, coating, drying and the associated preparation of metallic or nonmetallic objects, contains a circuit, in which a liquid is circulated. In order to sterilize the liquid, the invention provides that a device for mechanically/physically opening cell membranes is integrated in the circuit. The germs can be removed while not creating strains resistant to the sterilization.12-17-2009
20100291848Device for Separating Paint Overspray - A device for separating paint overspray from the air of painting cubicles that is laden with overspray has in a housing at least one separating element, the surface of which is electrically conductive and is connected to one terminal of a high-voltage source. The separating element is assigned an electrode arrangement, which is connected to the other terminal of the high-voltage source. The air of the cubicle is made to flow past the separating element and the electrode arrangement in such a way that the overspray particles are colonized and deposited on the surface of the separating element. The separating element is moved continuously or intermittently, wherein a wiping device wipes off the overspray that is on the surface of the separating element. This can then be carried away by a suitable transporting device for disposal or re-use.11-18-2010
20110203459Device for Separating Paint Overspray - A device for separating paint overspray from the cabin exhaust air of painting systems which is laden with overspray comprises at least one separating surface, on which the cabin exhaust air can be guided along and which is connected to a pole of a high voltage source. An electrode device arranged in the air stream is associated with the separating surface and connected to the other pole of the high voltage source. The separated paint overspray is transported away from the separating surface with a separating fluid, which flows over the separating surface from top to bottom. A discharge device having a channel open at the top is present, from which said fed separating fluid exits along the longitudinal extension of said discharge device when the level of the separating fluid in the channel exceeds an exit level, and reaches the separating surface such that the separating fluid flows downward on the separating surface as a substantially adhering layer.08-25-2011
20110219993Method For Operating A System For Producing Bioethanol - The invention relates to a method for operating a system for producing bioethanol, wherein organic waste products of the production process, particularly DGS and DDGS, are combusted and the useful heat is fed back into the system itself. The combustion process takes place in a fluidized bed oven. All areas in which the combustion process takes place have sufficient heat removed that the melting point of the ash of the waste product, particularly 70° C., is not exceeded at any point. In this manner, a fine-grained ash forms and largely mixes into the fluidized bed and is easily disposed of. The useful heat is obtained partially from the flue gas arising from the combustion, and partially from the heat extracted from the combustion process for maintaining the maximum temperature.09-15-2011

Patent applications by Kersten Link, Grafenau DE

Klaus Link, Wachtberg DE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100009986SUBSTITUTED HETEROARYL DERIVATIVES - The invention relates to substituted heteroaryl derivatives, to methods for the production thereof, to medicaments containing said compounds and to the use of substituted heteroaryl derivatives for producing medicaments.01-14-2010

Leonhard Link, Kirchseeon DE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100117788DIAGNOSIS FOR MIXED SIGNAL DEVICE FOR USE IN A DISTRIBUTED SYSTEM - A mixed signal device for use in a distributed system of independent and interoperating devices, comprising at least one analog module, characterised in that the mixed signal device further comprises a diagnosis controller coupled to the at least one analog module, said diagnosis controller being operable to determine an operational status of the mixed signal device.05-13-2010
20110125945COMMUNICATIONS MODULE APPARATUS, INTEGRATED CIRCUIT AND METHOD OF COMMUNICATING DATA - A communications module apparatus for an automotive network comprises an input for receiving data to be transmitted. The apparatus also comprises a first output for coupling to a first bus line and a second output for coupling to a second bus line. An alternating voltage signal transmission circuit for transmitting at least part of the received data is also provided. The alternating voltage signal transmission circuit is coupled to the first output and the second output.05-26-2011

Marco Link, Duisburg DE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100307162Heat shield element arrangement and method for installing a heat shield element - A heat shield element arrangement including a heat shield element for a heat shield arranged on a supporting structure is provided. On each of the two opposing sides running parallel to the installation grooves the heat shield element includes a continuous screw head opening which penetrates the cold side and the hot side of the heat shield element substantially vertically and through which the screw head of the respective screw is arranged to be accessible to the supporting structure, and a spring element may be arranged under the respective screw, which spring element may be extended along the hot side of the heat shield element and the parallel installation groove of the supporting structure. An outer end of the spring element is embodied as a clamping retaining hook which is provided for the purpose of engaging in the laterally recessed retaining groove of the heat shield element.12-09-2010
20110280712Passage wall section for an annular flow passage of an axial turbomachine with radial gap adjustment - A passage wall section of an annular flow passage of an axial turbomachine is provided. A guide ring has a first toothing arrangement which is in contact with a second toothing arrangement arranged on a sidewall of a circumferential groove which accommodates the guide ring, wherein for axial displacement of the displaceable guide ring, the guide ring is rotatable in a circumferential direction.11-17-2011

Martin Link, Merdingen DE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100019931Method for Commissioning and/or Operating a Communication System - A method for start-up and/or operation of a communication system composed of at least one multivariable sensor, at least one converter unit and at least one receiving unit, which are connected with one another via a two-wire line. A primary measured value in the form of an analog signal and extra measured values in the form of an encoded digital signal modulated on the analog signal are provided from the multivariable sensor via the two-wire line, wherein only analog signals are received by the receiving unit. The extra measured values are scaled in the multivariable sensor into formatted values by means of a conversion algorithm, wherein at least the formatted values are requested and received by the converter unit, and wherein corresponding analog signals of the extra measured values are produced from the formatted values in the converter unit by a fixedly predetermined, unconfigurable, reconversion algorithm. The analog signals of the extra measured values are transmitted via respective separate electrical current lines to the receiving unit.01-28-2010

Martin Link, Gauting DE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120014526Method for Generating a Downward-Compatible Sound Format - A method of generating an audio output signal according to a downward compatible sound format, the method including: generating a sum signal by combining a first input channel signal with a second input channel signal; and dynamically correcting the sum signal using samples of the first and second input channel signals from overlapping time windows.01-19-2012

Mathias Link, Munchen DE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080247264Apparatus and Method For Moving a Liquid by Means of a Piezoelectric Transducer - An apparatus having a device for moving a liquid comprises a piezoacoustic resonator element (10-09-2008
20090079442Piezo-Acoustic Thin Film Resonator Having a Crystalline Zinc Oxide Layer - A capacitor structure includes a lower electrode layer disposed on a substrate, an upper electrode layer and a crystalline zinc oxide-containing dielectric layer interposed between the electrode layers. The amorphous dielectric intermediate layer is interposed between the lower electrode layer and the crystalline zinc oxide-containing dielectric layer. A method for producing the aforementioned capacitor structure is also disclosed. The amorphous dielectric layer is adapted to produce during deposition of the zinc oxide an electrical field which is tipped in relation to the normal to the surface of the substrate surface or the lower electrode layer. The zinc oxide monocrystals grow at an angle, thereby providing a crystalline dielectric layer that can be induced to shear vibrations.03-26-2009

Matthias Link, Bayreuth DE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080196731Processing of Tobacco Materials Containing a High Proportion of Tobacco Fines - The invention relates to a method of processing tobacco fines, whereby the tobacco preparation for producing smoking articles from an initial material to be processed, which contains tobacco fines and tobacco material, is subjected to an increased mechanical pressure in order to bind the tobacco fines permanently to the tobacco material, and no extra or external binding agents are added the material to be processed in order to bind the tobacco fines to the tobacco material. It further relates to smoking articles containing smoking material produced on the basis of one of the methods proposed by the invention.08-21-2008
20110088705Defibration of Tobacco Material - The invention relates to a method of producing cut tobacco material, whereby a tobacco initial material is heated and placed under pressure and once heated and placed under pressure, the material is fed through a shearing gap and expanded and defibrated. It further relates to a device for producing cut tobacco material with a pressure chamber, which has a tobacco material inlet at the low-pressure end and a tobacco material outlet at the pressure end and a conveyor system for conveying the tobacco material from the inlet to the outlet, and the tobacco material outlet has a gap through which the material passes and expands, and the gap has walls which can be moved towards one another. It further relates to a smoking article containing such a cut, defibrated tobacco material product and the use of a plug screw feeder-extruder with a shearing gap outlet for defibrating tobacco material.04-21-2011

Patent applications by Matthias Link, Bayreuth DE

Michael Link, Ostfildern DE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120118254HANDHELD WORK APPARATUS HAVING A CONTROL UNIT FOR AN ELECTRIC HEATING ELEMENT - A portable work apparatus has a combustion engine for driving a work tool. An air/fuel mixture is supplied to the engine via a carburetor which is provided with an electrical heating element for heating to a given temperature. The heating element is connected to a switch via which electrical energy, which is provided by a generator driven by the engine, is supplied. When a given temperature is exceeded, the switch interrupts the energy supply. To achieve an exact temperature control, the ohmic resistance value of the heating element is stored in a memory in dependence on the temperature. The current flowing through the heating element and the voltage drop at the heating element are measured and the instantaneous resistance of the heating element is calculated therefrom. This calculated value is compared to the value stored in the memory to open or close the switch in dependence on the comparison.05-17-2012

Norbert Link, Karlsruhe DE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100026786METHOD AND DEVICE FOR MONITORING A SPATIAL VOLUME AS WELL AS CALIBRATION METHOD - It is customary to produce a three-dimensional image using a camera pair in order to ensure that people are isolated in a lock for separating people and to check that no more than one person at a time passes through the lock for separating people. It is an object of the invention to improve known systems and to accelerate them. To this end, a plurality of camera pairs are used according to the invention, which monitor a spatial volume which is to be monitored from several spatial directions at the same time. To this end, each camera pair monitors the space, determines a height profile and supplements shadowed points in the height profile with data of other camera pairs. Monitoring of a spatial volume, for example a passage lock.02-04-2010

Rainer Link, Monchengladbach DE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090107589Method and Production Line for Manufacturing Metal Strips Made of Copper or Copper Alloys - Disclosed are a method and a production line for manufacturing metal strips made of copper or copper alloys by means of casting and rolling. In order to lower the investment cost and operating expenses therefor, the melt (04-30-2009
20110214834METHOD AND PRODUCTION LINE FOR MANUFACTURING METAL STRIPS MADE OF COPPER OR COPPER ALLOYS - A production line for manufacturing metal strips made of copper or copper alloys by means of casting and rolling. In order to lower the investment cost and operating expenses therefore, the melt is cast into a copper strip in a vertical and/or horizontal continuous strip casting process, and the hot copper strip is cleaned by milling the top and bottom face thereof, is subjected to a cold rolling process, and is prepared for shipping, or is subjected to an inspection and then prepared for shipping after being annealed, pickled, washed, dried, and optionally temper rolled.09-08-2011

Rainer Link, Ludwigshafen DE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090170743Article - An article comprises a rack of solid sticks (07-02-2009
20100179087Compressed Detergent Composition - Methods, apparatus for the manufacture of an elongate compressed detergent composition, using apparatus comprising at least one pressing means (07-15-2010
20100197547Emanator Blister - An emanator blister, has a membrane comprising PET/PBT. The blister contains a liquid detersive active.08-05-2010
20110189061Detergent Delivery Device - The invention is an improvement to a multi-dosing detergent delivery device, the device being of a type comprising a housing (08-04-2011
20110265828Article - An article comprises a rack of solid sticks (11-03-2011

Patent applications by Rainer Link, Ludwigshafen DE

Ralf Link, Bietigheim-Bissingen DE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090162176Stacker crane and method for operating a stacker crane - The invention relates to a stacker crane (06-25-2009

Robert Link, Munich DE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120113205METHOD TO REDUCE THE CURLING OF A PRINTING SUBSTRATE IN A PRINTER, AND DEVICE TO PRINT TO A PRINTING SUBSTRATE - In a method or device to reduce curling of a printing substrate in a printer, at least one print region of the printing substrate is printed with ink. A moisture level of the printing substrate is increased in at least one unprinted partial region of the printing substrate that is arranged on a same side of the printing substrate as the print region.05-10-2012

Robert Link, Poing DE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100226703APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR REMOVING TONER DEPOSITS FROM THE SURFACE OF A CLEANING ELEMENT - In a method to remove toner deposits on a surface of a cleaning element, electrically charged toner particles are transferred from a carrier surface to an intermediate carrier. On the cleaning element, untransferred, electrically charged toner particles as residual toner from the carrier surface are received. Electrically charged toner particles on the cleaning element are directed past an electrode arrangement arranged at a distance from the surface of the cleaning element. An alternating electrical field is generated which acts on the toner particles to loosen them. The toner particles remaining on the surface of the cleaning element are brought into contact with a mixture of carrier particles and toner particles during further transport along a transport direction of the cleaning element.09-09-2010

Siegfried Link, Euskirchen DE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110130732Apparatus And Method For Transferring Particulate Material - An apparatus for transferring, at high speed and in a very effective and accurate manner, particulate material from a feeder into reservoirs of a moving endless surface, e.g. a drum, by use of a pressure means, e.g. a specific three-dimensional plate, for applying pressure onto said particulate material present between said plate and said moving endless surface, and then transferring the particulate material with said moving endless surface with reservoirs to a substrate; the apparatus and method being particularly useful for the production of absorbent structures for absorbent articles.06-02-2011

Siegfried Link, Schleiden DE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100228210Thin And Dry Diaper - An absorbent article, preferably a disposable absorbent article such as a diaper, is disclosed having an absorbent core which imparts increased wearing comfort to the article and makes it thin and dry. The absorbent core useful for an absorbent article comprises a substrate layer, a discontinuous layer of absorbent material, and a layer of thermoplastic material. A second surface of the discontinuous layer of absorbent material is in at least partial contact with a first surface of the substrate layer. Portions of a second surface of the layer of thermoplastic material are in direct contact with the first surface of the substrate layer and portions of said second surface of the layer of thermoplastic material are in direct contact with a first surface of the discontinuous layer of absorbent material. A process for providing a storage layer for an absorbent core useful in an absorbent article is further disclosed.09-09-2010
20100228211COMFORTABLE DIAPER - An absorbent article, preferably a disposable absorbent article such as a diaper, is disclosed that provides an improved immobilization of absorbent polymer material when the article is fully or partially urine loaded. This absorbent core is useful for providing an absorbent article of increased wearing comfort. Specifically disclosed is an absorbent core useful for an absorbent article comprising a substrate layer and absorbent material, the absorbent material comprising an absorbent polymer material, the absorbent material optionally comprising absorbent fibrous material, the absorbent fibrous material not representing more than 20% of the weight of absorbent polymer material, wherein the absorbent material is immobilized when wet such that the absorbent core achieves a wet immobilization of more than 50%, preferably of more09-09-2010
20110017398Indirect Printing of AGM - The present invention relates to a method of applying absorbent gelling material (AGM) granules by indirect printing onto an carrier layer for use in an absorbent article, particularly diaper for babies or adults, training pants, pull-up diapers (diaper pants), sanitary napkins, panty liners or the like. These articles typically comprise the carrier layer with the AGM particles together with further layers, making up the complete article.01-27-2011
20110042844METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR FORMING A BATT OF PARTICULATE MATERIAL FOR USE AS A COMPONENT IN AN ABSORBENT CORE ASSEMBLY - A method and apparatus for forming a batt of particulate material which may be used in an absorbent article. The apparatus may include a vacuum zone, an air impermeable fence zone adjacent to the vacuum zone, and an air permeable fence zone adjacent to the vacuum zone. The air permeable fence zone may comprise an ambient air entry conduit in communication with an ambient air exit port. The method may include providing a laydown drum and a first web of material, positioning the first web of material substantially adjacent to the laydown drum, generating a vacuum through the laydown drum, depositing particulate matter onto the first web of material, and rotating the laydown drum.02-24-2011
20110203715Method and Apparatus for Forming A Batt of Particulate Material for Use as A Component in an Absorbent Core Assembly - A method and apparatus for forming a batt of particulate material which may be used in an absorbent article. The apparatus may include a vacuum zone, an air impermeable fence zone adjacent to the vacuum zone, and an air permeable fence zone adjacent to the vacuum zone. The air permeable fence zone may comprise an ambient air entry conduit in communication with an ambient air exit port. The method may include providing a laydown drum and a first web of material, positioning the first web of material substantially adjacent to the laydown drum, generating a vacuum through the laydown drum, depositing particulate matter onto the first web of material, and rotating the laydown drum.08-25-2011
20110295222Comfortable Diaper - An absorbent article, preferably a disposable absorbent article such as a diaper, is disclosed that provides an improved immobilization of absorbent polymer material when the article is fully or partially urine loaded. This absorbent core is useful for providing an absorbent article of increased wearing comfort. Specifically disclosed is an absorbent core useful for an absorbent article comprising a substrate layer and absorbent material, the absorbent material comprising an absorbent polymer material, the absorbent material optionally comprising absorbent fibrous material, the absorbent fibrous material not representing more than 20% of the weight of absorbent polymer material, wherein the absorbent material is immobilized when wet such that the absorbent core achieves a wet immobilization of more than 50%, preferably of more than 60%, 70%, 80% or 90% according to the Wet Immobilization Test described herein.12-01-2011
20120024470APPARATUS AND PROCESS FOR TRANSFERRING SUBSTRATE MATERIAL AND PARTICULATE MATERIAL - An apparatus for transferring, at high speed and in a very effective and accurate and cost effective manner, particulate material from a first moving endless surface with reservoir(s) to a second moving endless surface carrying a substrate material, such as a nonwoven web material, and transferring said combination of substrate material with particulate material to a further apparatus unit; said second moving endless surface is adjacent and in communication with a first and a second vacuum chamber, with different vacuum pressures and/or different size. Also a process is provided, using the described apparatus.02-02-2012

Patent applications by Siegfried Link, Schleiden DE

Stefan Link, Bensheim-Schwanheim DE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110108190METHOD FOR PRODUCING A TAPE PRODUCT HAVING DIAGNOSTIC AIDS - A method for producing an analysis tape for fluid samples, in particular body fluids, is proposed. The method comprises providing a laminate tape having a laminate carrier tape and at least one diagnostic functional layer, and cutting the laminate tape in such a way that a diagnostic auxiliary label arises; transferring the diagnostic auxiliary label to a vacuum roller; and transferring the diagnostic auxiliary label to a carrier tape. In general, at least one vacuum roller is used for the transfer of the diagnostic auxiliary label to the carrier tape. The cutting of the diagnostic functional layer is effected in such a way that a free end of the diagnostic functional layer is lifted off from the laminate carrier tape by guiding the laminate carrier tape around a cutting edge with a small radius, wherein the diagnostic functional layer is cut at a predetermined distance from the lifted off free end by means of a cutting device.05-12-2011

Thomas Link, Penzberg DE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110117087METHOD FOR THE PRODUCTION OF A GLYCOSYLATED IMMUNOGLOBULIN - Herein is reported a method for the production of an immunoglobulin comprising the following steps: a) providing a eukaryotic cell comprising a nucleic acid encoding the immunoglobulin, b) cultivating the eukaryotic cell in a cultivation medium wherein the amount of glucose available in the cultivation medium per time unit is kept constant and limited to less than 80% of the amount that could maximally be utilized by the cells in the cultivation medium per time unit, and c) recovering the immunoglobulin from the culture.05-19-2011

Torsten Link, Norden DE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110052379METHOD FOR MONITORING A MIXTURE OF AT LEAST TWO COMPONENTS - Provided is a method and apparatus for monitoring a mixture of at least two components. Also provided is a rotor blade of a wind power installation, a gondola casing of a wind power installation and a wind power installation itself. To provide a method in which the composition of the mixture can be easily monitored without damaging the workpiece produced therefrom, a dye is added to each component, wherein added to each component is its own color which is different from that of the other components, and the mixture of those components is monitored colorimetrically. A gondola casing and/or a rotor blade is manufactured by using such a method to determine amounts of components to include in a material of which the gondola casing or rotor blade is to be made.03-03-2011
20120093659ROTOR BLADE, ROTOR BLADE ELEMENT AND PRODUCTION PROCESS - A rotor blade or rotor blade element for a wind power installation is provided having a surface film and a hardenable resin, wherein the surface film has been reacted with the resin to form an integral portion of the rotor blade or rotor blade element. Production and repair processes for the rotor blade or the rotor blade element are also provided.04-19-2012

Walter Link, Rutesheim DE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090134961Apparatus for Monitoring the State of a Protective Device of a Machine - The invention relates to an apparatus (05-28-2009

Werner Link, Messstetten DE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080258530CHAIR - A chair, in particular an office chair, has: a chair column, a seat holder secured to said chair column, and a backrest, wherein an adjusting mechanism is provided with which the backrest can be inclined relative to the vertical, wherein the adjusting mechanism includes an upward-arching curved guide, which is rigidly joined to the seat holder and on which a holder element that supports the backrest is movable along an upward-arching curved path for adjusting an inclination of the backrest, wherein the seat holder is inclined to a horizontal via an adjusting device secured to the chair column, and wherein the adjusting device includes a supporting arm, secured to the chair column, on which arm the seat holder is mounted pivotably via a joint with a horizontal pivot axis.10-23-2008
20090200851HEAD AND/OR NECK SUPPORT - A head and/or neck support for a chair, in particular for an office chair, includes a device for adjusting the swivel and height, with which the support may be moved relative to a back rest of the chair, a first receptacle for a head and/or neck cushion, and a second receptacle for fastening the support to the back rest, the support being rotatably held at one end on the second receptacle via two first swivel arms and on the other end, the first swivel arms being connected in a rotatable and swivelable manner to two second swivel arms which hold the first receptacle at the end which is opposite the swivel arms which are hingedly connected to one another.08-13-2009

Patent applications by Werner Link, Messstetten DE