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Christian Brandau, Hannover DE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20150306916PNEUMATIC VEHICLE TIRE FOR USE IN WINTER DRIVING CONDITIONS - A pneumatic vehicle tire is for use in winter driving conditions and defines an axial direction (aR) and a circumferential direction (uR). The pneumatic vehicle tire includes a tread having a plurality of profile blocks. The profile blocks have sipes. The tread has two axially outwardly arranged shoulder regions and further has a central tread region arranged between the two shoulder regions. The profile blocks each have two profile block edges. The profile blocks each have a surface defining a plurality of grooves therein. The grooves are arranged in parallel and extend from one of the two profile block edges to the other one of the two profile block edges. The grooves are arranged approximately in the axial direction (aR) in the central tread region and approximately in the circumferential direction (uR) in the shoulder regions.10-29-2015

Eckard Brandau, Guetersloh DE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20160025694DEVICE FOR MEASURING THE THERMAL CONDUCTIVITY OF GAS COMPONENTS OF A GAS MIXTURE - A device for measuring thermal conductivity of gas components of a gas mixture in order to determine fractions of the gas components includes a plurality of thermal conductivity sensors, each thermal conductivity sensor being a component of a resistance bridge circuit and being connected to an evaluation unit associated with the device. Each thermal conductivity sensor has a heating element and an integrated temperature measuring element, which elements generate two measuring voltages (U01-28-2016

Keith Brandau, Scotts, MI US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20140202670STAMPED THERMAL EXPANSION RELIEF FEATURE FOR HEAT EXCHANGERS - A heat exchanger having at least one of side plates embodying a polygonal aperture through the planar base thereof, located at a predetermined position, and at least two corresponding shear-apertures located at the interface between the planar base and a first wall and a second wall of the side plate, each adjacent to the base aperture, providing at least one flexing location to accommodate thermal expansion of the heat exchanger during thermal cycling.07-24-2014

Mark R. Brandau, Johns Creek, GA US

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20150189419HEADSET HAVING A ROTATING AND EXTENSIBLE EAR BUD ASSEMBLY - A headset includes an ear hook assembly (07-02-2015

Nils Brandau, Braunschweig DE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20150180060HUMIDIFICATION DEVICE FOR HUMIDIFYING PROCESS GASES AND FUEL CELL ARRANGEMENT COMPRISING SAME - A humidification device for humidifying process gases, in particular for fuel cells, having a stack of repeating components, including a steam-permeable membrane, a first layer arrangement arranged on a first side of the membrane having a first flow layer for conducting a process gas to be humidified, a multiplicity of flow channels running parallel to the membrane, a second layer arrangement arranged on a second side of the membrane having a second flow layer for conducting a humidified gas including a multiplicity of flow channels running parallel to the membrane, and two protective films which adjoin the second flow layer on both sides and have a multiplicity of through-openings.06-25-2015

Ottmar Brandau, Wasaga Beach CA

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20160031148MOLDING SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING MODULAR INTERLOCKING ARTICLES - Described are a mold and molding process for manufacturing devices and containers that are scalable, modular, and lockable laterally and vertically with other like devices or containers. The mold is formed with a cup mold and top end mold sections specially designed to allow for molding and demolding a container with an undercut.02-04-2016

Ronald J. Brandau, Homer Glen, IL US

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20110081192Cone to Boom Interconnection - A cone to boom interconnection, the cone provided with an annular mating groove of the cone dimensioned to receive a distal end of the boom. At least one retention groove and at least one gasket groove provided in the sidewall(s) of the mating groove. Alternatively, the gasket groove may be provided in a distal end of the boom. A gasket seated in the at least one gasket groove, sealing between the sidewall of the mating groove and the boom. A glue between the boom and the annular mating groove. The glue adhered to the boom as an annular retention lip within the at least one retention groove, whereby the cone is mechanically retained upon the boom.04-07-2011
20120007792Monolithic Microwave Antenna Feed and Method of Manufacture - A microwave antenna feed arrangement provided with a unitary body with a feed bore between a launch end and a back end of the body. A plurality of coaxial annular grooves are located on the launch end of the body. An OMT bore in the body extends from a side of the body to the feed bore. The body may be further configured with an end cap to close the back end of the feed bore or a feed elbow for dual polarization operation. The body may be manufactured for example, by machining or metal injection molding.01-12-2012
20130057444CONTROLLED ILLUMINATION DIELECTRIC CONE RADIATOR FOR REFLECTOR ANTENNA - A dielectric cone radiator sub-reflector assembly for a reflector antenna with a waveguide supported sub-reflector is provided as a unitary dielectric block with a sub-reflector at a distal end. A waveguide transition portion of the dielectric block is dimensioned for coupling to an end of the waveguide. A dielectric radiator portion is provided between the waveguide transition portion and a sub-reflector support portion. An outer diameter of the dielectric radiator portion is provided with a plurality of radial inward grooves and a minimum diameter of the dielectric radiator portion is greater than ⅗ of a sub-reflector diameter of the sub-reflector support surface.03-07-2013
20130057445LOW SIDELOBE REFLECTOR ANTENNA - A front feed reflector antenna with a dish reflector has a reflector focal length to reflector diameter ratio of less than 0.25. A wave guide is coupled to a proximal end of the dish reflector, projecting into the dish reflector along a longitudinal axis. A dielectric block is coupled to a distal end of the waveguide and a sub-reflector is coupled to a distal end of the dielectric block. A shield is coupled to the periphery of the dish reflector. The sub-reflector diameter is dimensioned to be 2.5 wavelengths or more of a desired operating frequency.03-07-2013
20130271348DIELECTRIC LENS CONE RADIATOR SUB-REFLECTOR ASSEMBLY - A dielectric cone radiator sub-reflector assembly for a reflector antenna with a waveguide supported sub-reflector is provided as a unitary dielectric block with a sub-reflector at a distal end. A waveguide transition portion of the dielectric block is dimensioned for insertion coupling into an end of the waveguide. A dielectric radiator portion is provided between the waveguide transition portion and a sub-reflector support portion. An outer diameter of the dielectric radiator portion is provided with a plurality of radially inward grooves extending radially inward to a diameter less than an inner diameter of the end of the waveguide and a lens bore extends from a proximal end of the dielectric block towards the distal end of the dielectric block at least to the sub-reflector support portion. The unitary dielectric block may be manufactured as a single contiguous monolithic portion of dielectric material via injection molding.10-17-2013
20130300621LOW SIDELOBE REFLECTOR ANTENNA WITH SHIELD - A front feed reflector antenna with a dish reflector has a wave guide is coupled to a proximal end of the dish reflector, projecting into the dish reflector along a longitudinal axis. A dielectric block may be coupled to a distal end of the waveguide and a sub-reflector coupled to a distal end of the dielectric block. A shield is coupled to the periphery of the dish reflector. A subtended angle between the longitudinal axis and a line between the focal point and a distal periphery of the shield is 11-14-2013
20150042527Sub-Reflector Assembly With Extended Dielectric Radiator - In one embodiment, a sub-reflector assembly for a reflector antenna has (i) a waveguide transition at a waveguide end of the sub-reflector assembly and configured to fit within a waveguide, (ii) a dielectric radiator connected to the waveguide transition and extending both laterally and back towards the waveguide end of the sub-reflector assembly, and (iii) a sub-reflector connected to the dielectric radiator. By configuring the dielectric radiator to extend both laterally and back towards the dielectric end of the assembly, radiated energy from the waveguide is directed such that the sub-reflector assembly can be used with shallow reflector dishes (e.g., F/D ratio greater than 0.25) and still achieve sufficiently high directivity.02-12-2015

Patent applications by Ronald J. Brandau, Homer Glen, IL US

Ronald J. Brandau, Lockport, IL US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120086518Selectable Coupling Level Waveguide Coupler - A waveguide coupler is provided with a trough portion with a first trough and a second trough. A coupling slot between the inner sidewalls of the first and second troughs communicates between the first trough and the second trough. A cover closes the first trough and the second trough to form first and second waveguides. The cover includes a protrusion surface with protrusions extending into the first trough and the second trough. The protrusions form a stepped ridge with a plurality of steps in height, if desired, lateral position. The steps are provided with a maximum inward extension and a minimum lateral distance from the coupling slot at a center step proximate a center of the coupling slot. The coupler is selectable between a high coupling level and a low coupling level by exchanging the cover applied to the trough portion between a flat surface and the protrusion surface.04-12-2012

Rüdiger Brandau, Alheim DE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20130026862Rotor - A rotor for an electric motor, that includes a main body on which a support surface is formed, to which a permanent magnet element is attached. The main body is partially surrounded by a joining sleeve having chamber walls. The chamber walls together with the support surfaces form a chamber in which the permanent magnet element is arranged. The joining sleeve fixes the position of the permanent magnet element in a radial direction on the main body and a locking element is molded onto the main body. The locking element closes the chamber fixing the position of the permanent magnet element in the axial direction on the main body.01-31-2013
20130263439METHOD FOR PRODUCING A STATOR - A description is given of a method for producing a stator for an electrical machine as an internal rotor, in particular an electric motor. This method involves providing a multiplicity of separate pole teeth, which are wound. The ends of the winding wire of the pole teeth are connected to one another to create a flexible annular pole tooth assembly, and the flexible assembly is inserted into an injection mould and centered. The assembly located in the mould is encapsulated or sealed in a moulding compound. In this way, a dimensionally stable stator with particularly good insulating properties can be produced.10-10-2013

Rüdiger Brandau, Alheim DE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20130026862Rotor - A rotor for an electric motor, that includes a main body on which a support surface is formed, to which a permanent magnet element is attached. The main body is partially surrounded by a joining sleeve having chamber walls. The chamber walls together with the support surfaces form a chamber in which the permanent magnet element is arranged. The joining sleeve fixes the position of the permanent magnet element in a radial direction on the main body and a locking element is molded onto the main body. The locking element closes the chamber fixing the position of the permanent magnet element in the axial direction on the main body.01-31-2013
20130263439METHOD FOR PRODUCING A STATOR - A description is given of a method for producing a stator for an electrical machine as an internal rotor, in particular an electric motor. This method involves providing a multiplicity of separate pole teeth, which are wound. The ends of the winding wire of the pole teeth are connected to one another to create a flexible annular pole tooth assembly, and the flexible assembly is inserted into an injection mould and centered. The assembly located in the mould is encapsulated or sealed in a moulding compound. In this way, a dimensionally stable stator with particularly good insulating properties can be produced.10-10-2013

Sven Brandau, Strasbourg FR

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110190441NITRILE RUBBERS - Through the use of an improved iron-based redox system it is possible to prepare special new, optionally hydrogenated, nitrile rubbers which feature a more uniform monomer distribution and a lower fraction of long-chain branches and hence are distinguished by enhanced flow properties at the same time as very good properties on processing.08-04-2011
20120283351NITRILE RUBBERS AND PRODUCTION THEREOF IN ORGANIC SOLVENTS - A new process is provided for preparing nitrile rubbers by free-radical polymerization in an organic solvent and in the presence of specific modifier substances. This polymerization may be followed by hydrogenation to give likewise new hydrogenated nitrile rubbers, the hydrogenation advantageously taking place likewise in organic solvent. The optionally hydrogenated nitrile rubbers obtained are notable for having fragments of the employed modifier substances in the main polymer chain and/or as end groups. They can he prepared with a wide diversity of molecular weights and polydispersity indices, especially with very low polydispersity indices.11-08-2012
20130237667CROSS-LINKING AGENTS CONTAINING ISOCYANATE GROUPS FOR NITRILE RUBBERS - By the use of special cross-linkers that contain at least two isocyanate groups, hydroxyl group-containing optionally hydrogenated nitrile rubber polymers can be successfully cross-linked. Preferred cross-linkers contain allophanate, biuret, uretdione, uretonimine, bridged carbamate, carbodiimide, isocyanurate, iminooxadiazinedione or oxadiazinetrione structural elements.09-12-2013
20140114025VULCANIZABLE COMPOSITIONS BASED ON NITRILE RUBBERS CONTAINING EPOXY GROUPS - There are provided novel vulcanizable compositions based on optionally fully or partly hydrogenated nitrile rubbers containing epoxy groups, and specific crosslinkers, which no longer require use of conventional crosslinkers, more particularly sulphur. The vulcanizates producible therefrom possess very good compression sets at room temperature, 100° C. and 150° C., and additionally exhibit high tensile strength combined with good elongation at break.04-24-2014
20140114026COMPOSITIONS THAT CAN BE VULCANIZED AND THAT ARE BASED ON NITRILE RUBBERS CONTAINING EPOXY GROUPS - There are provided novel vulcanizable compositions based on optionally fully or partly hydrogenated nitrile rubbers containing epoxy groups, and specific crosslinkers, which no longer require use of conventional crosslinkers, more particularly sulphur. The vulcanizates producible therefrom possess very good compression sets at room temperature, 100° C. and 150° C., and additionally exhibit high tensile stress combined with good elongation at break.04-24-2014
20140235744PROCESS FOR PRODUCING NITRILE RUBBERS IN ORGANIC SOLVENTS - A novel and improved process is provided for producing nitrile rubbers through free-radical polymerization in specific solvent mixtures. The resultant nitrile rubbers can then be subjected to hydrogenation. The process features excellent time-conversion curves.08-21-2014
20140256886VULCANISABLE COMPOSITIONS BASED ON EPOXY GROUP-CONTAINING NITRILE RUBBERS - There are provided novel vulcanizable compositions based on optionally fully or partly hydrogenated nitrile rubbers containing epoxy groups, specific acidic crosslinkers and crosslinking accelerators, as a result of which the use of conventional crosslinkers, such as sulphur in particular, is no longer required. The vulcanizates producible therefrom possess very good compression sets at room temperature, 100° C. and 150° C., and additionally exhibit high tensile strength combined with good elongation at break.09-11-2014
20140329982METHOD FOR PRODUCING PURIFIED NITRILE RUBBERS - A new process is provided for producing a purified nitrile rubber by subjecting the nitrile rubber, which contains specific impurities, to a defined ultrafiltration. Success is thereby achieved in substantially reducing the amount of the specific impurities in the nitrile rubber.11-06-2014
20140357801Nitrile rubbers coupled via bisdihydropyrazole groups, production thereof and use thereof - A nitrile rubber coupled via bisdihydropyrazole groups is produced by reacting a nitrile rubber which is based on conjugated dienes, α,β-unsaturated nitriles and optionally further copolymerizable monomers as monomers, may have been hydrogenated and has covalently bonded tetrazole groups with a bifunctional ene compound in which the ene groups can each be reacted with the tetrazole groups to give dihydropyrazole groups.12-04-2014
20140378618VULCANISABLE COMPOSITIONS BASED ON EPOXY GROUP-CONTAINING NITRILE RUBBERS - There are provided novel vulcanizable compositions based on optionally fully or partly hydrogenated nitrile rubbers containing epoxy groups, specific basic crosslinkers and crosslinking accelerators, as a result of which the use of conventional crosslinkers, such as sulphur in particular, is no longer required. The vulcanizates producible therefrom possess very good compression sets at room temperature, 100° C. and 150° C., and additionally exhibit high tensile stress combined with good elongation at break.12-25-2014
20150105515NITRILE RUBBERS HAVING LOW EMISSION VALUES - An improved polymerization process using a specific molecular weight regulator makes it possible to produce new nitrile rubbers featuring particularly low emission values and giving vulcanizates which have an advantageous profile of properties and which are of outstanding quality, in particular in odour-sensitive applications.04-16-2015
20150203675COMPOSITIONS THAT CAN BE VULCANIZED AND THAT ARE BASED ON ETHYLENE/VINYL ACETATE COPOLYMERS CONTAINING EPOXY GROUPS - The invention relates to vulcanizable compositions comprising 07-23-2015

Patent applications by Sven Brandau, Strasbourg FR

Sven Brandau, Dormagen DE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100029857VULCANIZABLE POLYMER COMPOSITIONS - A novel vulcanizable polymer composition is provided which is characterized by a specific combination of a polyamine crosslinking agent and a particular crosslinking accelerator. Furtheron polymer vulcanizates on the basis of such polymer compositions as well as method for preparing such polymer vulcanizate is provided, in particular in the form of mouldings or shaped parts.02-04-2010
20100179277VULCANIZABLE POLYMER COMPOSITIONS - A novel vulcanizable polymer composition is provided which is characterized by a specific combination of a polyamine crosslinking agent, a particular crosslinking accelerator and an alkali metal salt. Further on polymer vulcanizates on the basis of such polymer compositions as well as a method for preparing such polymer vulcanizates is provided, in particular in the form of mouldings or shaped parts.07-15-2010

Thomas Adam Brandau, Grundy Center, IA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20130240770LOAD RELIEVING STEM CONNECTORS - Example apparatus including load relieving stem connectors are disclosed. An example apparatus includes a connector housing including an internal cavity therein, a load relieving body disposed in the internal cavity, and a shaft coupled to the load relieving body. In the example apparatus, the shaft is to rotate the load relieving body between a first position and a second position.09-19-2013

Thorsten Brandau, Karlstein DE

Wolfgang Brandau, Bochum DE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080241258TREATMENT OF DISEASES WITH NANOPARTICLES HAVING A SIZE-DEPENDENT CYTOTOXICITY - The present invention relates to the use of at least one gold nanocluster compound in the manufacture of a pharmaceutical composition or medicament for the prophylactic and/or therapeutic (curative) treatment of a disease, especially a tumor and/or cancer disease. The gold nanocluster compound having a defined particle size, especially a defined size of the core of said gold nanocluster compound, the size ranging from 0.5 nm to 10 nm, the outer limits of this range being included. Especially, the gold nanocluster compounds used possess size-dependent cytotoxic properties, stimulating or inducing cellular death when treating and/or contacting respective cells, especially tumor and/or cancer cells, with the gold nanocluster compounds either via apoptosis or via necrosis, depending on the respective gold cluster size or core size.10-02-2008
20110300532CONTROL OF THE TOXICITY OF GOLD NANOPARTICLES - The present invention relates to gold nanocluster compounds, especially gold nanoparticles, having a reduced toxicity, especially cytotoxicity, which are preferably appropriate for use in medical diagnostics such as medical imaging (e.g. X-ray, CT etc.), said gold nanocluster compounds comprising a core of at least one gold atom and at least one ligand bound to said core, wherein the reduction of toxicity, especially cytotoxicity, of said gold nanocluster compound is controlled and/or adjusted via its ligand structure and/or its ligand chemistry.12-08-2011
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