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1.

NONWOVEN LAMINATE

      
Application Number 18481285
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-10-05
First Publication Date 2024-04-11
Owner Carl Freudenberg KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Venugopal, Arun Prasad
  • Weik, Angela
  • Jovanovic, Aleksander

Abstract

A nonwoven laminate, includes in order (A) to (F), a spunbond nonwoven layer (A) including fibres with polyethylene terephthalate (PET) and copolyester, and an optional spunbond nonwoven layer (B) including fibres, which include polyethylene terephthalate and copolyester, the nonwoven layer (B) having a higher copolyester content than nonwoven layer (A). A needled staple fibre nonwoven layer (C) includes monocomponent polyethylene terephthalate staple fibres (c1) and multicomponent staple fibres (c2), which include at least a polyethylene terephthalate component and a copolyester component. An optional spunbond nonwoven layer (D) includes fibres, with polyethylene terephthalate and copolyester, the nonwoven layer (D) having a higher copolyester content than nonwoven layer (E). A spunbond nonwoven layer (E) includes fibres with polyethylene terephthalate and copolyester. A nonwoven layer (F) includes monocomponent polyethylene terephthalate fibres and/or multicomponent fibres with at least a polyethylene terephthalate component and a copolyester component. All layers are melt-bonded to each other.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B32B 5/26 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by the presence of two or more layers which comprise fibres, filaments, granules, or powder, or are foamed or specifically porous one layer being a fibrous or filamentary layer another layer also being fibrous or filamentary
  • B32B 5/02 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by structural features of a layer comprising fibres or filaments
  • B32B 5/06 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by structural features of a layer comprising fibres or filaments characterised by a fibrous layer needled to another layer, e.g. of fibres, of paper
  • B32B 37/04 - Methods or apparatus for laminating, e.g. by curing or by ultrasonic bonding characterised by the partial melting of at least one layer

2.

CLEANING ELEMENT

      
Application Number 17768222
Status Pending
Filing Date 2020-10-06
First Publication Date 2024-04-11
Owner CARL FREUDENBERG KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Thyson, Diana
  • Van Loyen, Dietmar
  • Sanz, Eduard

Abstract

A cleaning element includes: a support body; and textile strings that are elongate. At least part of the textile strings includes a plurality of strands. A first strand and a second strand of the plurality of strands run longitudinally along the at least part of the textile strings, and a third strand of the plurality of strands runs transversely to the longitudinal extent of the at least part of the textile strings. The plurality of strands includes a fourth strand. The fourth strand runs longitudinally along the at least part of the textile strings. The fourth strand is disposed between the first strand and the second strand. The first, second, third, and fourth strands are fixed to one another by a support thread.

IPC Classes  ?

3.

CURABLE FLUOROELASTOMERS HAVING LOW SWELLING TENDENCY

      
Application Number 18389850
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-12-20
First Publication Date 2024-04-11
Owner Carl Freudenberg KG (Germany)
Inventor Lanziner, Arthur

Abstract

The invention relates to a curable fluoroelastomer composition having low swelling tendency, comprising: A) a curable fluoroelastomer; B) a curing system; and C) 0.1 wt.-% to 30 wt.-% of a nitrogen-containing polymer, selected from polyimide, polyimide, mixtures and/or copolymers thereof, each relative to the total weight of fluoroelastomer and nitrogen-containing polymer, the nitrogen-containing polymer being present in particulate form of an average particle size in the range of 0.15 to 70 μm and/or in fiber form having an average fiber diameter in the range of 0.15 to 70 μm.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C08L 27/16 - Homopolymers or copolymers of vinylidene fluoride
  • C08K 3/22 - Oxides; Hydroxides of metals
  • C08K 5/098 - Metal salts of carboxylic acids
  • C08K 5/14 - Peroxides
  • C08K 7/02 - Fibres or whiskers
  • C08L 27/18 - Homopolymers or copolymers of tetrafluoroethene
  • C08L 27/20 - Homopolymers or copolymers of hexafluoropropene
  • F16J 15/3284 - Sealings between relatively-moving surfaces with elastic sealings, e.g. O-rings characterised by their structure; Selection of materials

4.

Fringe mop

      
Application Number 29828259
Grant Number D1021310
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-02-25
First Publication Date 2024-04-02
Grant Date 2024-04-02
Owner CARL FREUDENBERG KG (Germany)
Inventor Sheng, Xiaoming

5.

Fringe mop

      
Application Number 29835678
Grant Number D1017938
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-04-21
First Publication Date 2024-03-12
Grant Date 2024-03-12
Owner CARL FREUDENBERG KG (Germany)
Inventor Beck, Jutta

6.

SEALING RING, SEALING ARRANGEMENT AND USE OF THE SEALING RING

      
Application Number 18260790
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-12-21
First Publication Date 2024-02-29
Owner Carl Freudenberg KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Lauer, Frank
  • Bluhm, Maik
  • Boggasch, Mark
  • Mitschkal, Christian
  • Kramer, Thomas
  • Kohl, Christian
  • Hille, Manuel

Abstract

A sealing ring, including at least one sealing element having a first permeation coefficient, and at least one permeation barrier of a thermoplastic material having a second permeation coefficient, wherein the at least one sealing element and the at least one permeation barrier form a unit, and wherein the first permeation coefficient is higher than the second permeation coefficient.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16J 15/3236 - Sealings between relatively-moving surfaces with elastic sealings, e.g. O-rings with at least one lip having two or more lips with at least one lip for each surface, e.g. U-cup packings
  • F16J 15/3284 - Sealings between relatively-moving surfaces with elastic sealings, e.g. O-rings characterised by their structure; Selection of materials

7.

FLAME-RETARDANT CROSSLINKED ALIPHATIC POLYKETONES

      
Application Number 18366011
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-08-07
First Publication Date 2024-02-29
Owner Carl Freudenberg KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Sutter, Marco
  • Hellbach, Bjoern
  • Truxius, Kira

Abstract

A molded article includes a polymer matrix of crosslinking an aliphatic polyketone with at least one diamine source as a crosslinking agent to form imine groups. The diamine source is selected from the group consisting of di(aminophenyl) compounds in which the two aminophenyl rings are linked to each other through an aliphatic group having a carbocyclic residue, diamine compounds, saturated alicyclic compounds having at least two primary amine groups, and oligo-/polymers containing these incorporated, and mixtures thereof. The molded article further includes at least one flame retardant.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B29C 48/00 - Extrusion moulding, i.e. expressing the moulding material through a die or nozzle which imparts the desired form; Apparatus therefor
  • B29C 48/40 - Means for plasticising or homogenising the moulding material or forcing it through the nozzle or die using screws surrounded by a cooperating barrel, e.g. single screw extruders using two or more parallel screws, e.g. twin screw extruders
  • C08K 5/18 - Amines; Quaternary ammonium compounds with aromatically bound amino groups
  • C08L 73/00 - Compositions of macromolecular compounds obtained by reactions forming a linkage containing oxygen or oxygen and carbon in the main chain, not provided for in groups ; Compositions of derivatives of such polymers

8.

FLAME-RETARDANT MOLDED ARTICLES FOR ELECTRICAL DEVICES

      
Application Number 17886503
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-08-12
First Publication Date 2024-02-22
Owner Carl Freudenberg KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Sutter, Marco
  • Hellbach, Bjoern
  • Truxius, Kira
  • Klingshirn, Christoph L.
  • Zuber, Richard
  • Kramer, Thomas
  • Szparagowski, Raymond Lee
  • Blake, Michael

Abstract

A device for storage, generation, transmission, distribution and/or other use of electrical energy, comprising a flame retardant molded article, comprising a polymer matrix containing a crosslinked aliphatic polyketone (PK) in combination with at least one flame retardant and to a method for improving the flame retardant properties of molded articles for electrical devices. In addition electric vehicles, battery energy storage systems, power tools and devices for power generation and to parts therof, comprising a flame retardant molded article, comprising a polymer matrix containing a crosslinked aliphatic polyketone (PK) in combination with at least one flame retardant.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C08K 5/18 - Amines; Quaternary ammonium compounds with aromatically bound amino groups
  • B33Y 40/10 - Pre-treatment
  • B29C 64/314 - Preparation
  • B29C 45/00 - Injection moulding, i.e. forcing the required volume of moulding material through a nozzle into a closed mould; Apparatus therefor
  • B29C 48/00 - Extrusion moulding, i.e. expressing the moulding material through a die or nozzle which imparts the desired form; Apparatus therefor
  • B29C 43/00 - Compression moulding, i.e. applying external pressure to flow the moulding material; Apparatus therefor

9.

CLEANING DEVICE AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A CLEANING DEVICE

      
Application Number 18257300
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-12-02
First Publication Date 2024-02-08
Owner Carl Freudenberg KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Maiier, Denys
  • Stenglein, Christian

Abstract

A cleaning appliance including a cleaning element, a liquid container, an electrically operated heater, and a controller for controlling the heater. The controller has an electronic circuit, and the electronic circuit is structured such that a thermal behavior of the heater is modeled therein. A temperature characteristic of the heater is represented by a voltage characteristic in the electronic circuit.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H05B 1/02 - Automatic switching arrangements specially adapted to heating apparatus
  • A47L 11/40 - Parts or details of machines not provided for in groups , or not restricted to one of these groups, e.g. handles, arrangements of switches, skirts, buffers or levers

10.

GAS DIFFUSION SYSTEM WITH HIGH PURITY

      
Application Number 18257314
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-12-13
First Publication Date 2024-02-08
Owner Carl Freudenberg KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Bock, Achim
  • Klein, Kristof
  • Rakousky, Christoph
  • Barsch, Hannes
  • Hirn, Klaus
  • Wagner, Klaus-Dietmar

Abstract

A method for producing a gas diffusion layer for a fuel cell, including providing a fiber composition which includes carbon fibers and/or precursors of carbon fibers and subjecting the fiber composition to a method for producing a fibrous web. The method further includes consolidating the fibrous web by exposure to aqueous fluid jets to form a nonwoven, water used by the aqueous fluid jets having a conductivity of at most 250 microsiemens/cm at 25° C. If the fiber composition includes precursors of carbon fibers, the nonwoven is subjected to pyrolysis at a temperature of at least 1000° C.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 8/0234 - Carbonaceous material
  • D04H 1/492 - Non-woven fabrics formed wholly or mainly of staple fibres or like relatively short fibres from fleeces or layers composed of fibres without existing or potential cohesive properties the fleeces or layers being consolidated by mechanical means, e.g. by rolling by needling or like operations to cause entanglement of fibres by fluid jet
  • D04H 1/4242 - Carbon fibres
  • D04H 1/49 - Non-woven fabrics formed wholly or mainly of staple fibres or like relatively short fibres from fleeces or layers composed of fibres without existing or potential cohesive properties the fleeces or layers being consolidated by mechanical means, e.g. by rolling by needling or like operations to cause entanglement of fibres in combination with at least one other method of consolidation entanglement by fluid jet in combination with another consolidation means
  • D06C 7/04 - Carbonising or oxidising
  • D06M 11/74 - Treating fibres, threads, yarns, fabrics or fibrous goods made from such materials, with inorganic substances or complexes thereof; Such treatment combined with mechanical treatment, e.g. mercerising with carbon or compounds thereof with graphitic acids or their salts
  • D06M 15/256 - Macromolecular compounds obtained by reactions only involving carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bonds of halogenated hydrocarbons containing fluorine
  • D04H 1/43 - Acrylonitrile series

11.

PRESSURE EQUALISING DEVICE AND HOUSING COMPRISING THE PRESSURE EQUALISING DEVICE

      
Application Number 18263893
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-01-18
First Publication Date 2024-02-01
Owner Carl Freudenberg KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Schaefer, Christopher
  • Stephan, Ingo
  • Filler, Markus

Abstract

A pressure equalising device for a housing, including an inside, an outside, and a lattice-like cage having a gas passage opening. The gas passage opening connects the inside and the outside in a differential pressure-dependent and flow-conducting manner. The gas passage opening is covered by a gas-permeable membrane which includes at least one nonwoven layer. The nonwoven layer includes fibers which are substantially completely sheathed by a sheath of an elastomer.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H05K 5/02 - Casings, cabinets or drawers for electric apparatus - Details
  • B01D 39/16 - Other self-supporting filtering material of organic material, e.g. synthetic fibres
  • B01D 46/54 - Particle separators, e.g. dust precipitators, using ultra-fine filter sheets or diaphragms
  • B32B 5/02 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by structural features of a layer comprising fibres or filaments
  • B32B 5/26 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by the presence of two or more layers which comprise fibres, filaments, granules, or powder, or are foamed or specifically porous one layer being a fibrous or filamentary layer another layer also being fibrous or filamentary
  • B32B 27/12 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin next to a fibrous or filamentary layer
  • B32B 27/32 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin comprising polyolefins

12.

FILTER HAVING MEDIA PACKS ARRANGED IN A V-SHAPE AND PROTECTIVE GRID

      
Application Number 18348375
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-07-07
First Publication Date 2024-01-18
Owner Carl Freudenberg KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Schumacher, Sascha
  • Weber, Patrick
  • Schroth, Thomas
  • Tapper, Renate
  • Fritz, Florian

Abstract

A cassette filter including a plurality of filter media packs, a frame for receiving the filter media packs, and protective grids. Two filter media packs in each case are arranged in a v-shape, and a gas flows through the filter media packs from a dirty gas side of the filter to a clean gas side of the filter in order to clean the gas. A respective protective grid of the protective grids is arranged on each filter media pack on the clean gas side. The protective grids have a grid structure with substantially closed curves of different sizes arranged centrically around at least one centre of the protective grid and with a plurality of connectors, which are oriented radially with respect to the centre of the protective grid and connect the closed curves to one another.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B01D 46/00 - Filters or filtering processes specially modified for separating dispersed particles from gases or vapours
  • B01D 46/121 - V-type arrangements
  • B01D 46/52 - Particle separators, e.g. dust precipitators, using filters embodying folded material
  • B01D 46/58 - Filters or filtering processes specially modified for separating dispersed particles from gases or vapours with multiple filtering elements, characterised by their mutual disposition connected in parallel

13.

FILTER WITH FILTER MEDIA PACKS ARRANGED IN A V-SHAPE AND FLOW-OPTIMIZED SHAPING

      
Application Number 18349994
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-07-11
First Publication Date 2024-01-18
Owner Carl Freudenberg KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Schumacher, Sascha
  • Weber, Patrick
  • Schroth, Thomas
  • Tapper, Renate

Abstract

A cassette filter including a plurality of filter media packs and a frame for receiving the filter media packs. In each case, two filter media packs are arranged in a v-shaped manner. The frame possesses an inflow-side head plate, an outflow-side foot plate and two side plates. The head plate and/or the foot plate and/or the side plates have a flow-optimized shaping.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B01D 46/121 - V-type arrangements
  • B01D 46/52 - Particle separators, e.g. dust precipitators, using filters embodying folded material
  • B01D 46/58 - Filters or filtering processes specially modified for separating dispersed particles from gases or vapours with multiple filtering elements, characterised by their mutual disposition connected in parallel

14.

FILTER HAVING FILTER MEDIA SETS WHICH ARE ARRANGED IN A V-SHAPED MANNER AND A FRAME

      
Application Number 18348371
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-07-07
First Publication Date 2024-01-18
Owner Carl Freudenberg KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Schumacher, Sascha
  • Weber, Patrick
  • Schroth, Thomas
  • Tapper, Renate

Abstract

A cartridge filter including a plurality of filter media sets, wherein two of the plurality of filter media sets are arranged in a V-shaped manner, and a frame for receiving the filter media sets. The frame is formed by four elements which are each configured in one piece: an inflow-side upper plate, an outflow-side base plate and two side plates.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B01D 46/00 - Filters or filtering processes specially modified for separating dispersed particles from gases or vapours
  • B01D 46/24 - Particle separators, e.g. dust precipitators, using rigid hollow filter bodies
  • B01D 46/52 - Particle separators, e.g. dust precipitators, using filters embodying folded material
  • B01D 46/121 - V-type arrangements
  • B01D 46/58 - Filters or filtering processes specially modified for separating dispersed particles from gases or vapours with multiple filtering elements, characterised by their mutual disposition connected in parallel

15.

GAS DIFFUSION LAYER FOR FUEL CELLS, HAVING IMPROVED BENDING PROPERTIES

      
Application Number 18042024
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-08-04
First Publication Date 2024-01-11
Owner CARL FREUDENBERG KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Bock, Achim
  • Klein, Kristof
  • Rakousky, Christoph
  • Barsch, Hannes

Abstract

A gas diffusion layer for a fuel cell, including a flat electrically conductive material and/or a sintered product of the flat electrically conductive material. The flat electrically conductive material includes at least one fiber material selected from the group consisting of carbon fiber nonwoven fabrics, carbon fiber woven fabrics, and a combination thereof. The at least one fiber material includes at least one fluorine-containing polymer and at least one polymer different from the at least one fluorine-containing polymer selected from the group consisting of polyaryletherketones, polyphenylene sulfides, polysulfones, polyethersulfones, partially aromatic (co)polyamides, polyimides, polyamide-imides, polyether-imides and combinations thereof. The at least one fluorine-containing polymer and the at least one polymer different from the at least one fluorine-containing polymer are applied to the at least one fiber material and/or incorporated therein.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 4/86 - Inert electrodes with catalytic activity, e.g. for fuel cells
  • H01M 4/88 - Processes of manufacture

16.

Floor mop

      
Application Number 29802802
Grant Number D1009394
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-08-09
First Publication Date 2023-12-26
Grant Date 2023-12-26
Owner CARL FREUDENBERG KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Lijmbach, Willem
  • Koenigsberger, Johanna
  • Fally, Paul
  • Hecker, Matthias

17.

MACHINE TOOL FOR THE SHAPING PRODUCTION OF AN ARTICLE AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING AN ARTICLE

      
Application Number 18250363
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-09-15
First Publication Date 2023-12-14
Owner Carl Freudenberg KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Avemann, Joerg
  • Depper, Steven
  • Kraus, Dominik
  • Wagner, Robert
  • Wolf, Bernd

Abstract

A machine tool for the shaping production of an article, including a tool receptacle, a tool feed, a stock of tools, and a controller, wherein the machine tool is configured to select one of the tools from the stock in dependence on the article to be produced and to fasten the article to the tool receptacle.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B23Q 3/155 - Arrangements for automatic insertion or removal of tools

18.

A DIRT INGRESS SEAL

      
Application Number 18249385
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-10-26
First Publication Date 2023-11-30
Owner CARL FREUDENBERG KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Venkateswaran, Perambur Krishnan
  • Sur, Sowmik

Abstract

The present disclosure is related to a dirt ingress seal (100) for shock absorbers and front forks. The dirt ingress seal comprising a first lip (102a) that isolates the internal space of the seal (100) from the atmosphere and external environment; first ribs (105a) formed on the inner side of the circumferential surface of the dirt ingress seal (100), the first ribs (105a) formed near the first lip (102a); a second lip (102b) provided on the inner circumferential portion near the central region of the dirt ingress seal (100); second ribs (105b) defining cavities; and cavities defined by the first ribs (105a). The cavities are configured to arrest and trap mud, dust, dirt, and particulate matter entering the sealed zone and preventing further ingress of abrasive particles into the seal zone. The seal (100) increases the sealing effectiveness and useful life of seals, shock absorber, and front forks.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16F 9/36 - Special sealings, including sealings or guides for piston-rods

19.

ROTATING TOP GRIP

      
Application Number 18307819
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-04-27
First Publication Date 2023-11-02
Owner Carl Freudenberg KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Juergens, Ralf
  • Fallenstein, Felix
  • Sand, Nikolai
  • Bieganski, Maik

Abstract

A handle for a cleaning device, including a knob which is rotatably arranged at one end of the handle, wherein the knob includes a first knob element and a second knob element. The first knob element is connected to the second knob element, and the second knob element has a recess in which the handle is rotatably arranged. The first knob element is equipped with a latch, by which the first knob element is rotatably locked to the handle. The second knob element has a locking element, and the locking element locks the latch of the first knob element relative to the handle when the first knob element and the second knob element are connected to one another.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B25G 1/10 - Handle constructions characterised by material or shape
  • A47L 13/254 - Plate frames
  • A47L 13/42 - Scrubbing; Scouring; Cleaning; Polishing - Details

20.

COMBINED CLEANING AND WRINGING SYSTEM FOR A MOPPING DEVICE

      
Application Number 18043736
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-08-18
First Publication Date 2023-10-26
Owner CARL FREUDENBERG KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Baumgart, Daniel
  • Dingert, Uwe
  • Kalt, Christian

Abstract

A combined cleaning and wringing system, including a mopping device including a cleaning textile to be cleaned and wrung, a cleaning station, and a wringing station. The cleaning station and the wringing station are spatially combined in a housing and the cleaning station includes a cleaning fluid tank filled with a cleaning fluid, a pump and at least one spray head. The cleaning fluid tank, the pump and the spray head are in fluid communication and the wringing station includes at least one scraper having at least one scraper lip, across which the cleaning textile can be passed. The cleaning station and the wringing station are functionally separate, in that the cleaning fluid tank is only associated with the cleaning station, the wringing station includes a wastewater tank only associated with the wringing station, and there is no fluid communication between the wastewater tank and the cleaning fluid tank.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A47L 13/58 - Wringers for scouring pads, mops, or the like, combined with buckets
  • A47L 13/256 - Plate frames for mops made of cloth
  • B08B 3/02 - Cleaning by the force of jets or sprays
  • F04B 9/02 - Piston machines or pumps characterised by the driving or driven means to or from their working members the means being mechanical

21.

Measuring cup

      
Application Number 29700192
Grant Number D1002394
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-07-31
First Publication Date 2023-10-24
Grant Date 2023-10-24
Owner Carl Freudenberg KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Metzel, Doug
  • Wehrli, Eric

22.

ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM

      
Application Number 18074535
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-12-05
First Publication Date 2023-10-19
Owner Carl Freudenberg KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Kritzer, Peter
  • Zuber, Richard
  • Leichner, Tim
  • Woll, Daniela
  • Striefler, Armin
  • Moehring, Dirk
  • Jedrowicz, Grazyna
  • Morgenstern, Stefan
  • Johe, Maik
  • Heinemann, Joachim

Abstract

An energy storage system includes: a housing in which a plurality of battery cells are arranged. The battery cells are separated from each other by a device disposed between the battery cells. The device includes at least two layers. A first layer of the at least two layers forms a compression layer and a second layer of the at least two layers forms an insulating layer.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 10/653 - Means for temperature control structurally associated with the cells characterised by electrically insulating or thermally conductive materials
  • H01M 50/209 - Racks, modules or packs for multiple batteries or multiple cells characterised by their shape adapted for prismatic or rectangular cells
  • H01M 50/293 - Mountings; Secondary casings or frames; Racks, modules or packs; Suspension devices; Shock absorbers; Transport or carrying devices; Holders characterised by spacing elements or positioning means within frames, racks or packs characterised by the material

23.

CLEANING DEVICE

      
Application Number 18041216
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-07-01
First Publication Date 2023-10-12
Owner Carl Freudenberg KG (Germany)
Inventor Brugora, Alessandro

Abstract

A cleaning device including a mop plate having a first main side and a second main side, wherein the first main side is assigned a cleaning cloth which can be fastened or is fastened to the mop plate in an exchangeable manner, wherein the mop plate is assigned a reservoir for taking up dirt particles, and wherein the cleaning cloth forms a delimiting wall of the reservoir.

IPC Classes  ?

24.

SUSTAINABLE NONWOVEN LAMINATE FOR STRUCTURAL PART APPLICATIONS

      
Application Number 18179401
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-03-07
First Publication Date 2023-09-14
Owner Carl Freudenberg KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Venugopal, Arun Prasad
  • Weber, Marvin
  • Weik, Angela

Abstract

A nonwoven laminate, including a nonwoven layer including multicomponent staple fibres and a needled nonwoven layer including monocomponent staple fibres and multicomponent staple fibers, wherein the layers are bonded to each other by melt-bonding, and not by needling. The multicomponent staple fibers include a polyester component and a copolyester component and the monocomponent staple fibers in the needled nonwoven layer are polyester fibers. All fibres of the nonwoven laminate are polyester and/or copolyester fibers, and the needled nonwoven layer has a basis weight of 500 to 2000 g/m2, determined according to DIN EN 29073-1:1992-08. The nonwoven laminate has a bending force of at least 6 N, determined according to ISO 178:2019 for 2 mm deflection.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B32B 37/06 - Methods or apparatus for laminating, e.g. by curing or by ultrasonic bonding characterised by the heating method
  • B32B 7/022 - Mechanical properties
  • B32B 7/09 - Interconnection of layers by mechanical means by stitching, needling or sewing
  • B32B 5/02 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by structural features of a layer comprising fibres or filaments
  • B32B 37/00 - Methods or apparatus for laminating, e.g. by curing or by ultrasonic bonding

25.

THERMALLY FUSIBLE SHEET MATERIAL WITH BIODEGRADABLE BONDING COMPOUND

      
Application Number 18183287
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-03-14
First Publication Date 2023-09-14
Owner Carl Freudenberg KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Kremser, Steffen
  • Davanzo, Mauro

Abstract

A thermally fusible sheet material, comprising a backing ply composed of a textile material and bearing a bonding compound structure, wherein the bonding compound structure comprises at least one polyalkylene succinate as hotmelt adhesive, and a process for making the same.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B32B 5/02 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by structural features of a layer comprising fibres or filaments
  • B32B 5/26 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by the presence of two or more layers which comprise fibres, filaments, granules, or powder, or are foamed or specifically porous one layer being a fibrous or filamentary layer another layer also being fibrous or filamentary
  • B32B 7/14 - Interconnection of layers using interposed adhesives or interposed materials with bonding properties applied in spaced arrangements, e.g. in stripes

26.

SEAL AND METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME

      
Application Number 18177786
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-03-03
First Publication Date 2023-09-07
Owner Carl Freudenberg KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Barillas, Gonzalo
  • Ilinseer, Albert
  • Fink, Andrej
  • Kuhnert, Jens
  • Struebing, Frank

Abstract

A seal, including a spiralized profile string of at least one thermoplastic elastomeric material, the spiralized profile string including a retaining portion and at least one sealing lip which are arranged opposite each other in a radial direction, winding turns axially adjacent to each other in an axial direction and contiguous with each other, and open ends.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16J 15/3208 - Sealings between relatively-moving surfaces with elastic sealings, e.g. O-rings with at least one lip provided with tension elements, e.g. elastic rings

27.

Broom

      
Application Number 29777369
Grant Number D0997481
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-04-06
First Publication Date 2023-08-29
Grant Date 2023-08-29
Owner CARL FREUDENBERG KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Vetro, Francesco
  • Wissmann, Guenter
  • Koenigsberger, Johanna
  • Haettich, Florian

28.

Broom

      
Application Number 29777555
Grant Number D0997482
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-04-07
First Publication Date 2023-08-29
Grant Date 2023-08-29
Owner CARL FREUDENBERG KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Vetro, Francesco
  • Wissmann, Guenter
  • Koenigsberger, Johanna
  • Haettich, Florian

29.

CLEANING ELEMENT

      
Application Number 18006878
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-07-02
First Publication Date 2023-08-03
Owner CARL FREUDENBERG KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Thyson, Diana
  • Chmel, Vaclav
  • Duri, Lukas
  • Ambardekaar, Sandeep

Abstract

A cleaning element including a support body to which fringes of elongated configuration are fixed, wherein the fringes enclose a central region of the support body, wherein the central region is assigned a receiver into which a holder is inserted, and wherein the holder is assigned a flat cleaning body.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A47L 13/255 - Plate frames for mops of textile fringes or the like

30.

CLEANING DEVICE FOR CLEANING A MECHANICAL CLEANING ASSEMBLY OF A CLEANING APPARATUS, AND CLEANING SYSTEM

      
Application Number 17927754
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-05-10
First Publication Date 2023-07-27
Owner CARL FREUDENBERG KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Lijmbach, Willem
  • Henn, Christian
  • Stenglein, Christian

Abstract

A cleaning system includes: a cleaning appliance comprising a base member, which is provided with a mechanical cleaning arrangement, and a fluid tank; and a cleaning apparatus for cleaning the mechanical cleaning arrangement of the cleaning appliance, the cleaning apparatus including: a container having a recess for receiving the base member; and a nozzle arrangement associated with the recess. The nozzle arrangement is connected to an inlet in a flow-conducting manner. The fluid tank has an outlet which, to clean the cleaning arrangement, is connectable to the inlet of the cleaning apparatus.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B08B 3/02 - Cleaning by the force of jets or sprays
  • B08B 1/00 - Cleaning by methods involving the use of tools, brushes, or analogous members
  • A47L 11/30 - Floor-scrubbing machines characterised by means for taking-up dirty liquid by suction
  • A47L 11/40 - Parts or details of machines not provided for in groups , or not restricted to one of these groups, e.g. handles, arrangements of switches, skirts, buffers or levers

31.

ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM

      
Application Number 18009339
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-06-08
First Publication Date 2023-07-27
Owner CARL FREUDENBERG KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Kritzer, Peter
  • Hellweg, Fabian
  • Moeller, Sascha
  • Leichner, Tim

Abstract

An energy storage system, including a housing in which a plurality of battery cells are arranged. The plurality of battery cells are spaced with respect to each other by a device arranged between every two respective adjacent battery cells of the plurality of battery cells, so that a space is created therein. At least one emergency cooling channel is associated with the space.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 50/202 - Casings or frames around the primary casing of a single cell or a single battery
  • H01M 10/613 - Cooling or keeping cold
  • H01M 10/6556 - Solid parts with flow channel passages or pipes for heat exchange

32.

CLEANING APPLIANCE

      
Application Number 17926138
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-05-10
First Publication Date 2023-06-15
Owner Carl Freudenberg KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Weis, Norbert
  • Heiland, Marc
  • Lijmbach, Willem

Abstract

A cleaning appliance includes: a main body with a bottom side, the main body being assigned on the bottom side, which faces toward a floor to be cleaned, at least one cleaning body, the at least one cleaning body being mounted on the main body so as to be rotatable about an axis of rotation, the axis of rotation of the cleaning body being oriented perpendicularly to the bottom side. The at least one cleaning body is mounted in the main body such that, during cleaning, the axis of rotation is movable relative to the bottom side along a movement path which is oriented perpendicularly to the axis of rotation.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A47L 11/282 - Floor-scrubbing machines, motor-driven having rotary tools
  • A47L 11/40 - Parts or details of machines not provided for in groups , or not restricted to one of these groups, e.g. handles, arrangements of switches, skirts, buffers or levers

33.

V-trim broom

      
Application Number 29728541
Grant Number D0986523
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-03-19
First Publication Date 2023-05-16
Grant Date 2023-05-16
Owner Carl Freudenberg KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Metzel, Doug
  • Ancheta, Robert

34.

CLEANING DEVICE FOR WET CLEANING

      
Application Number 17909449
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-03-01
First Publication Date 2023-05-04
Owner CARL FREUDENBERG KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Heiland, Marc
  • Stenglein, Christian

Abstract

A cleaning device includes: a housing; a drive device for automatically moving the cleaning device in a movement direction; and a wet-cleaning module accommodated in the housing, the wet-cleaning module including a moveable cleaning element for the wet cleaning of surfaces to be cleaned. The cleaning element is belt-shaped. In an embodiment, the wet-cleaning module has three positions for the belt-shaped cleaning element: a cleaning position, in which the cleaning element is configured to contact a surface to be cleaned with a cleaning surface; a parking position, in which the cleaning element is at a distance from the surface to be cleaned; and a regeneration position located between the cleaning position and the parking position, or a regeneration position located in the parking position in which the cleaning element is regeneratable. The wet-cleaning module has a transport mechanism for moving the cleaning element into its cleaning, parking, and regeneration positions.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A47L 11/40 - Parts or details of machines not provided for in groups , or not restricted to one of these groups, e.g. handles, arrangements of switches, skirts, buffers or levers
  • A47L 11/282 - Floor-scrubbing machines, motor-driven having rotary tools

35.

METHOD FOR IDENTIFYING THE SUBSTRATE

      
Application Number 17908246
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-03-18
First Publication Date 2023-04-20
Owner Carl Freudenberg KG (Germany)
Inventor Maiier, Denys

Abstract

A method for identifying a substrate on which an apparatus is moveable includes: providing the apparatus, the apparatus including a main body, a drive unit, a control unit and a sensor assembly; forming a vibration system from the apparatus and the substrate, the vibration system generating vibrations, the vibrations generating a vibration pattern characteristic of a particular substrate, the vibration pattern varying as a function of a nature of the substrate; detecting the vibration pattern by the sensor assembly and forwarding the vibration pattern to the control unit; evaluating the vibration pattern in the control unit; and determining the nature of the substrate in the control unit based on the vibration pattern.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A47L 9/28 - Installation of the electric equipment, e.g. adaptation or attachment to the suction cleaner; Controlling suction cleaners by electric means

36.

FILTER ELEMENT AND FILTER ASSEMBLY, COMPRISING AN ENCODING ELEMENT

      
Application Number 18045837
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-10-12
First Publication Date 2023-04-20
Owner Carl Freudenberg KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Sieh, Maik
  • Bastan, Guengoer
  • Schumacher, Sascha

Abstract

A filter element includes: a filter frame; a bellows of a filter medium accommodated in the filter frame; and a seal externally circumferential on the filter frame. At least one filter-side mechanical encoding element in integrated in the seal. The at least one filter-side encoding element is a recess in the seal, the recess being a groove, a notch, or a trough. The seal has a reduced height in a region of the filter-side encoding element. The seal is a radial seal.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B01D 46/00 - Filters or filtering processes specially modified for separating dispersed particles from gases or vapours
  • B60H 3/06 - Filtering

37.

Electrically conductive paste

      
Application Number 17907976
Grant Number 11776707
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-03-04
First Publication Date 2023-04-13
Grant Date 2023-10-03
Owner CARL FREUDENBERG KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Schmidt, Stanislaus
  • Schmied, Benno
  • Schmalzel, Ivan
  • Sutter, Marco

Abstract

An electrically conductive paste includes: an elastic binder; and a conductive filler. The conductive filler includes: at least one spherical conductive filler, at least one plate-like conductive filler, and at least one rod-like conductive filler. In an embodiment, the spherical filler has a mean particle diameter, measured in accordance with ISO 21501-2:2019-11 of at most 200 μm.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01B 1/20 - Conductive material dispersed in non-conductive organic material
  • C08K 13/00 - Use of mixtures of ingredients not covered by any single one of main groups , each of these compounds being essential
  • C08J 3/215 - Compounding polymers with additives, e.g. colouring in the presence of a liquid phase the polymer being premixed with a liquid phase at least one additive being also premixed with a liquid phase
  • C08K 13/04 - Ingredients characterised by their shape and organic or inorganic ingredients
  • C08K 3/04 - Carbon
  • C08K 7/18 - Solid spheres inorganic

38.

CLEANING ARTICLE

      
Application Number 18062974
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-12-07
First Publication Date 2023-04-06
Owner Carl Freudenberg KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Winterling, Friedel
  • Weis, Norbert
  • Dickel, Stephen
  • Challman, Robert G
  • Boroyevich, Sabine
  • Ancheta, Robert
  • Metzel, Doug
  • Martin, Eric

Abstract

A cleaning article includes: a first panel having: a first fiber layer; and a first substrate attached to the first fiber layer by a first connection type; and a second panel having: a second fiber layer; and a second substrate attached to the second fiber layer by the first connection type. The first connection type includes a first connection line in parallel with a second connection line, the first and second connection lines together straddling a center line of a respective panel that extends in an axial direction. The first panel is attached to the second panel by a plurality of spot connections so as to create a pocket between the first panel and the second panel.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A47L 13/38 - Other dusting implements
  • B32B 7/05 - Interconnection of layers the layers not being connected over the whole surface, e.g. discontinuous connection or patterned connection

39.

CLEANING DEVICE AND CLEANING ROBOT

      
Application Number 17799281
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-01-20
First Publication Date 2023-03-16
Owner CARL FREUDENBERG KG (Germany)
Inventor Heiland, Marc

Abstract

A cleaning device for performing cleaning work on a floor to be cleaned includes: at least one cleaning element by which a cleaning movement for cleaning the floor is performable; a drive device for driving at least the cleaning movement of the at least one cleaning element; and an actuating device by which the cleaning movement of the at least one cleaning element is actuatable. The cleaning movement includes a sweeping and/or wiping movement.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A47L 11/24 - Floor-sweeping machines, motor-driven

40.

CLEANING DEVICE

      
Application Number 17795885
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-01-14
First Publication Date 2023-03-09
Owner CARL FREUDENGER KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Heiland, Marc
  • Brugora, Alessandro
  • Schulze, Yves
  • Hofmeister, Helmut

Abstract

A cleaning device includes: a main body having a roller apparatus and a suction apparatus, the roller apparatus defining a line of movement of the cleaning device, the suction apparatus opening out into a suction opening which is arranged on a side of the main body facing a floor to be cleaned, the suction opening being bordered by a first wall and a second wall, the first wall and the second wall running transversely to a line of movement. A lip with an elastic design, which when the cleaning device is used as intended lies on the floor to be cleaned, is assigned to the suction opening. When the cleaning device is moving in a first direction of movement along the line of movement, the lip rests against the first wall.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A47L 11/40 - Parts or details of machines not provided for in groups , or not restricted to one of these groups, e.g. handles, arrangements of switches, skirts, buffers or levers
  • A47L 11/30 - Floor-scrubbing machines characterised by means for taking-up dirty liquid by suction

41.

Dynamic shaft seal

      
Application Number 17630519
Grant Number 11885416
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-07-23
First Publication Date 2023-03-09
Grant Date 2024-01-30
Owner CARL FREUDENBERG KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Menzel, Jasmin
  • Traber, Boris
  • Adler, Matthias
  • Fleischmann, Eva
  • Portela Cubillo, Christine

Abstract

The invention relates to a dynamic shaft seal which comprises (a) elastomer material and (b) graphene without a chemically modified surface in an amount of from 0.1 to 2 phr, in relation to 100 parts by weight of the elastomer material, as the sole constituent of the dynamic shaft seal made of elemental carbon.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16J 15/3284 - Sealings between relatively-moving surfaces with elastic sealings, e.g. O-rings characterised by their structure; Selection of materials
  • C08K 3/04 - Carbon

42.

FILTER MODULE FOR THE SEPARATION OF OVERSPRAY

      
Application Number 17893199
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-08-23
First Publication Date 2023-03-02
Owner Carl Freudenberg KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Schumacher, Sascha
  • Schneider, Silvan
  • Becker, Juergen
  • Ewald, Christian
  • Westenburger, Christian

Abstract

A filter module, including a plurality of filter elements for separating overspray from an air flow, the filter module including a reusable and cleanable frame configured as a support structure for components for collecting overspray, and a plurality of components inserted into the frame for collecting overspray, wherein the components for collecting overspray are at least filter elements and linings in the frame, which are configured as disposable, single-use products the filter elements form at least a first filter stage, and all the surfaces of the frame which are exposed to the air flow upstream of the first filter stage are provided with the linings such that the surfaces of the frame are protected against overspray.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B01D 46/00 - Filters or filtering processes specially modified for separating dispersed particles from gases or vapours
  • B01D 46/58 - Filters or filtering processes specially modified for separating dispersed particles from gases or vapours with multiple filtering elements, characterised by their mutual disposition connected in parallel
  • B01D 46/62 - Filters or filtering processes specially modified for separating dispersed particles from gases or vapours with multiple filtering elements, characterised by their mutual disposition connected in series
  • B01D 39/16 - Other self-supporting filtering material of organic material, e.g. synthetic fibres
  • B01D 46/42 - Auxiliary equipment or operation thereof

43.

FUEL-CELL GAS DIFFUSION ASSEMBLY, MEMBRANE-ELECTRODE ASSEMBLY, AND ARRANGEMENT

      
Application Number 17879817
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-08-03
First Publication Date 2023-02-09
Owner Carl Freudenberg KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Emig, Juergen
  • Kemmerich, Jan
  • Quick, Christian

Abstract

A gas diffusion assembly for a fuel cell includes: a sheetlike gas diffusion layer disposed on a carrier substrate, a sealing arrangement being disposed on at least one main side of the carrier substrate, and a connecting portion of the sealing arrangement being assigned to a surrounding edge of the gas diffusion layer, the connecting portion forming a sealing bead. The connecting portion fastens the gas diffusion layer with material bonding on the carrier substrate.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 8/0273 - Sealing or supporting means around electrodes, matrices or membranes with sealing or supporting means in the form of a frame
  • H01M 8/1004 - Fuel cells with solid electrolytes characterised by membrane-electrode assemblies [MEA]
  • H01M 8/0286 - Processes for forming seals

44.

Multidirectional dusting tool

      
Application Number 17478700
Grant Number 11564549
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-09-17
First Publication Date 2023-01-31
Grant Date 2023-01-31
Owner Carl Freudenberg KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Ancheta, Robert
  • Metzel, Doug
  • Martin, Eric
  • Challman, Robert G.

Abstract

A dusting tool having a flexible skeletal element including a base, from which four elongated arms extend. The elongated arms have a base end and a distal end. The base ends extend from the base and being spaced apart from one another at the base. The arms being flexible and resilient. A plurality of cross-members extend between the elongated arms, a plurality of living hinges being disposed between the plurality of cross-members and the elongated arms. A force applied to at least one of the elongated arms is transmitted to the other of the elongated arm by the plurality of cross-members and the plurality of living hinges.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A47L 13/16 - Cloths; Pads; Sponges
  • A47L 13/38 - Other dusting implements
  • A47L 13/42 - Scrubbing; Scouring; Cleaning; Polishing - Details
  • A47L 13/44 - Securing scouring-cloths to the brush or like body of the implement

45.

FLAME-RETARDANT POLYMER COMPOSITION

      
Application Number 17779134
Status Pending
Filing Date 2020-11-12
First Publication Date 2023-01-26
Owner Carl Freudenberg KG (Germany)
Inventor Lanziner, Arthur

Abstract

A flame-retardant polymer composition comprises at least one elastomeric polymer that includes at least one monomer incorporated by polymerization. The at least one monomer comprises at least one of C2-C30 alkylenes. The flame-retardant polymer composition further comprises polyarylene sulfide. The polyarylene sulfide is present in a particle form and/or in a fiber form.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C08L 23/16 - Ethene-propene or ethene-propene-diene copolymers
  • C08J 3/24 - Crosslinking, e.g. vulcanising, of macromolecules
  • C08L 81/04 - Polysulfides
  • C08J 3/00 - Processes of treating or compounding macromolecular substances

46.

CLEANING IMPLEMENT, MOP-HEAD COVER AND CLEANING SYSTEM

      
Application Number 17786546
Status Pending
Filing Date 2020-12-02
First Publication Date 2023-01-19
Owner CARL FREUDENBERG KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Hecker, Matthias
  • Plate, Torsten
  • Wissmann, Guenter
  • Juergens, Ralf
  • Barber, Steve
  • Eisenhut, Andreas
  • Juergens, Martina

Abstract

A cleaning implement includes: a handle; and a mop-head plate with a central element which is connected in an articulated manner to the handle, and with a first pivot wing and a second pivot wing, the first pivot wing and the second pivot wing being attached in an articulated manner to the central element, the first pivot wing and the second pivot wing being pivotable between a mopping position, in which the first pivot wing bears against a first main side of the central element and the second pivot wing bears against a second main side of the central element, and a receiving position in which the first pivot wing and the second pivot wing hang down from the central element. The central element includes locking means configured to lock the first pivot wing and the second pivot wing in the mopping position.

IPC Classes  ?

47.

Mop

      
Application Number 29770951
Grant Number D0974687
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-02-18
First Publication Date 2023-01-03
Grant Date 2023-01-03
Owner Carl Freudenberg KG (Germany)
Inventor Metzel, Doug

48.

Flexible laminate for shielding electromagnetic radiation

      
Application Number 17778009
Grant Number 11792966
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-11-09
First Publication Date 2022-12-29
Grant Date 2023-10-17
Owner CARL FREUDENBERG KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Schneider, Ulrich
  • Senne, Sarah
  • Zaplatilek, Michael

Abstract

A flexible laminate for shielding against electromagnetic radiation includes: a) at least one metal foil; and b) a sheet-like substrate made of a fiber material, film material, or foam material. The laminate includes a plurality of objects formed by incisions into a base area of the laminate. Each object of the plurality of objects is made of two or more incisions having a common initial point. The two or more incisions, or each of two adjacent incisions of the two or more decisions, define an angle of 45° to 160°.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H05K 9/00 - Screening of apparatus or components against electric or magnetic fields
  • H01Q 17/00 - Devices for absorbing waves radiated from an antenna; Combinations of such devices with active antenna elements or systems

49.

ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM

      
Application Number 17634252
Status Pending
Filing Date 2020-07-23
First Publication Date 2022-12-29
Owner CARL FREUDENBERG KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Kritzer, Peter
  • Boggasch, Mark
  • Woll, Daniela
  • Kramer, Thomas
  • Heislitz, Tanja
  • Striefler, Armin
  • Hellbach, Bjoern
  • Leichner, Tim

Abstract

A energy storage system includes at least one storage cell. The storage cell is provided at least in sections with a casing. The casing consists of plastic and is provided with a material for increasing a thermal conductivity. The material is configured such that a thermal runaway in the event of a fault is reduced.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 10/653 - Means for temperature control structurally associated with the cells characterised by electrically insulating or thermally conductive materials
  • H01M 50/229 - Composite material consisting of a mixture of organic and inorganic materials
  • H01M 50/213 - Racks, modules or packs for multiple batteries or multiple cells characterised by their shape adapted for cells having curved cross-section, e.g. round or elliptic
  • H01M 10/613 - Cooling or keeping cold
  • H01M 10/643 - Cylindrical cells

50.

Cleaning robot and cleaning system

      
Application Number 17778867
Grant Number 11690493
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-07-23
First Publication Date 2022-12-29
Grant Date 2023-07-04
Owner CARL FREUDENBERG KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Weis, Norbert
  • Heiland, Marc
  • Stenglein, Christian

Abstract

A cleaning robot including: a main body; a drive device; and a cleaning device equipped for wet-cleaning floors to be cleaned, wherein: the main body, on the side facing the floor to be cleaned, is assigned a receptacle unit, a first mop pad configured for wet-cleaning is fastened to the receptacle unit, and the cleaning robot is configured to autonomously exchange the first mop pad fastened to the receptacle unit for a second mop pad.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A47L 11/40 - Parts or details of machines not provided for in groups , or not restricted to one of these groups, e.g. handles, arrangements of switches, skirts, buffers or levers
  • A47L 11/10 - Floor surfacing or polishing machines motor-driven
  • A47L 11/28 - Floor-scrubbing machines, motor-driven

51.

THREE-DIMENSIONAL CLEANING TEXTILE AND METHOD FOR THE PRODUCTION THEREOF

      
Application Number 17772518
Status Pending
Filing Date 2020-10-19
First Publication Date 2022-12-22
Owner Carl Freudenberg KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Juergens, Martina
  • Bargon, Petra

Abstract

A three-dimensional cleaning textile includes: a textile cleaning base having a front face and a rear face; and at least one pile comprising at least one pile yarn that is permanently connected to the cleaning base and is raised and projects over the front face. In an embodiment, the cleaning base includes a fabric.

IPC Classes  ?

52.

SEAL ASSEMBLY AND SEAL ELEMENT

      
Application Number 17777628
Status Pending
Filing Date 2020-10-19
First Publication Date 2022-12-22
Owner Carl Freudenberg KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Lauer, Frank
  • Nahrwold, Olaf
  • Traber, Boris
  • Kramer, Thomas
  • Sindlinger, Stefan
  • Kreiselmaier, Rainer
  • Naumann, Christoph
  • Hohmann, Guido

Abstract

A sealing assembly includes: a first machine element and a second machine element, which delimit a gap; and a sealing element arranged in the gap, the sealing element sealingly laying against the second machine element under an elastic bias, the sealing element having a first section and a second section, the first section coming into contact with a medium to be sealed off. The sealing element includes at least one sensor, the at least one sensor detecting a contact pressure exerted by the sealing element. The at least one sensor is associated with the second section.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16J 15/3296 - Arrangements for monitoring the condition or operation of elastic sealings; Arrangements for control of elastic sealings, e.g. of their geometry or stiffness

53.

WHEEL AND WHEEL-GUIDED DOMESTIC APPLIANCE

      
Application Number 17774866
Status Pending
Filing Date 2020-10-16
First Publication Date 2022-12-15
Owner Carl Freudenberg KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Lijmbach, Willem
  • Henn, Christian
  • Stenglein, Christian

Abstract

A wheel includes: a hub; and a running wheel body, which includes a tread on an outer periphery thereof. The tread includes segments. The segments are essentially planar. First segments of the segments are inclined toward one end face of the running wheel body and second segments of the segments are inclined toward an other end face of the running wheel body.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A47L 11/40 - Parts or details of machines not provided for in groups , or not restricted to one of these groups, e.g. handles, arrangements of switches, skirts, buffers or levers
  • B60C 7/10 - Non-inflatable or solid tyres characterised by means for increasing resiliency
  • B60C 11/03 - Tread patterns

54.

GAS DIFFUSION LAYER FOR FUEL CELLS

      
Application Number 17776235
Status Pending
Filing Date 2020-11-05
First Publication Date 2022-12-08
Owner CARL FREUDENBERG KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Bock, Achim
  • Klein, Kristof
  • Rakousky, Christoph
  • Barsch, Hannes

Abstract

A gas diffusion layer for a fuel cell includes: a) a flat, electrically conductive fiber material; and b) a microporous layer on one surface of the fiber material. The gas diffusion layer has, with respect to a base area thereof (in an xy plane), at least one property gradient relating to at least one chemical and/or physical property.

IPC Classes  ?

55.

ARRANGEMENT FOR PRODUCING AN ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE CONNECTION BETWEEN A FIRST MACHINE ELEMENT AND A SECOND MACHINE ELEMENT

      
Application Number 17537537
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-11-30
First Publication Date 2022-12-01
Owner Carl Freudenberg KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Bantz, Marlene
  • Neuberger, Soeren
  • Colineau, Francois
  • Hintenlang, Guenter
  • Kutschera, Gerhard
  • Hofmann, Jens
  • Herweck, Tim

Abstract

An arrangement for producing an electrically conductive connection between a first machine element and a second machine element, comprising an electrically conductive disk which is secured to a supporting body, wherein the disk is provided with a bore for receiving a second machine element, wherein slots are introduced into the disk starting from the peripheral edge of the bore.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 13/52 - Dustproof, splashproof, drip-proof, waterproof, or flameproof cases
  • F16J 15/3268 - Mounting of sealing rings
  • F16J 15/3284 - Sealings between relatively-moving surfaces with elastic sealings, e.g. O-rings characterised by their structure; Selection of materials

56.

ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE NONWOVEN, GROUNDING RING, COMPRISING SUCH A NONWOVEN AND ARRANGEMENT THEREWITH

      
Application Number 17752887
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-05-25
First Publication Date 2022-12-01
Owner Carl Freudenberg KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Bantz, Marlene
  • Hofmann, Jens
  • Neuberger, Soeren
  • Morgenstern, Stefan
  • Colineau, Francois
  • Hintenlang, Guenter

Abstract

An electrically conductive nonwoven includes: a raw nonwoven having a first electrical conductivity; and electrically conductive particles having a second electrical conductivity. The second electrical conductivity is higher than the first electrical conductivity. In an embodiment, the particles have a proportion by weight of from 30% to 60%. In an embodiment, the particles have a size of from 3 μm to 8 μm.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02K 11/40 - Structural association with grounding devices
  • H01R 4/66 - Connections with the terrestrial mass, e.g. earth plate, earth pin

57.

METHOD OF PRODUCING A COMPONENT SHIELDED FROM ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION

      
Application Number 17623267
Status Pending
Filing Date 2020-06-29
First Publication Date 2022-11-17
Owner CARL FREUDENBERG KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Schroiff, Volker
  • Sutter, Marco
  • Hauer, Matthias
  • Grune, Eduard

Abstract

A method produces a substrate shielded from electromagnetic radiation. The method includes i) providing a first polymer material (a) or a precursor thereof containing at least one conductive filler and at least a second polymer material (b) or precursor thereof; ii) obtaining a substrate by subjecting the first polymer material (a) or the precursor thereof and the second polymer material (b) or the precursor thereof to shaping with material bonding of the first polymer material (a) and the second polymer material (b), and polymerizing, if present, the precursors; and iii) at least partially surrounding an electronic component with the substrate obtained in step ii). A polymer component of the first polymer material (a) includes a thermoplastic elastomer or at least one thermoplastic elastomer, selected from the group consisting of, e.g., thermoplastic polyamide elastomers, thermoplastic copolyester elastomers, thermoplastic olefin-based elastomers, thermoplastic styrene block copolymers, polyether block amides, and mixtures thereof.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B29C 45/16 - Making multilayered or multicoloured articles
  • C08F 297/04 - Macromolecular compounds obtained by successively polymerising different monomer systems using a catalyst of the ionic or coordination type without deactivating the intermediate polymer using a catalyst of the anionic type polymerising vinyl aromatic monomers and conjugated dienes
  • C08K 13/04 - Ingredients characterised by their shape and organic or inorganic ingredients
  • C08L 53/02 - Compositions of block copolymers containing at least one sequence of a polymer obtained by reactions only involving carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bonds; Compositions of derivatives of such polymers of vinyl aromatic monomers and conjugated dienes
  • C09D 153/02 - Vinyl aromatic monomers and conjugated dienes
  • C09D 5/24 - Electrically-conducting paints
  • C09D 7/40 - Additives
  • C09D 7/61 - Additives non-macromolecular inorganic
  • H05K 9/00 - Screening of apparatus or components against electric or magnetic fields
  • B29C 45/00 - Injection moulding, i.e. forcing the required volume of moulding material through a nozzle into a closed mould; Apparatus therefor

58.

USE OF A COMPOSITE MATERIAL FOR ABSORBING AND DISTRIBUTING LIQUIDS IN ACTIVELY AND/OR PASSIVELY COOLED CURRENT-CARRYING SYSTEMS

      
Application Number 17767060
Status Pending
Filing Date 2020-10-08
First Publication Date 2022-11-17
Owner Carl Freudenberg KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Schneider, Ulrich
  • Senne, Sarah
  • Kritzer, Peter

Abstract

The invention relates to the use of a composite material, comprising a backing layer and a liquid-absorbing layer fixed on the backing layer, the liquid-absorbing layer containing fixed superabsorbent particles, there being, on the side of the liquid-absorbing layer facing away from the backing layer, a liquid-distributing layer which is in liquid-conducting contact with the liquid-absorbing layer and absorbs and distributes, in the plane of the composite material, a liquid to be absorbed, for absorbing and distributing liquids in actively- and/or passively-cooled current-carrying systems—in particular, in actively- and/or passively-cooled energy storage systems.

IPC Classes  ?

59.

Mop head

      
Application Number 29723942
Grant Number D0970138
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-02-12
First Publication Date 2022-11-15
Grant Date 2022-11-15
Owner CARL FREUDENBERG KG (Germany)
Inventor Thyson, Diana

60.

Beveled Broom and Step-On Dustpan Cleaning System

      
Application Number 17866005
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-07-15
First Publication Date 2022-11-03
Owner Carl Freudenberg KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Metzel, Doug
  • Ancheta, Robert

Abstract

A beveled broom and step-on dustpan cleaning system including a step-on dustpan having a step-on portion configured to allow a user to collect debris in a receptacle of the dustpan when a force is applied on the step-on portion. The dustpan includes a lip portion which is configured to seal against a floor surface upon a user stepping on the step-on portion to collect debris. A beveled broom having a broom head configured with a beveled or chamfered shape at a functional angle to provide an effective and efficient contact surface to a floor surface to collect debris during use.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A46B 9/02 - Position or arrangement of bristles in relation to surface of the brush body, e.g. inclined, in rows, in groups
  • A47L 13/52 - Dust pans; Crumb trays

61.

Wheel cleaning apparatus and method

      
Application Number 17373242
Grant Number 11465596
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-07-12
First Publication Date 2022-10-11
Grant Date 2022-10-11
Owner Carl Freudenberg KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Cecala, Fred
  • Gubenko, Leo
  • Plate, Torsten
  • Hattich, Florian

Abstract

A system and method for cleaning a cart wheel includes an elongated body having a central channel having an entry end and an exit end. A shuttle slidably engages the elongated body and is engageable by a wheel entering the central channel from the entry end such that the wheel pushes the shuttle along the central channel and disengages the shuttle adjacent the exit end, wherein a sliding engagement between the wheel and the shuttle cleans the wheel.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60S 1/68 - Other vehicle fittings for cleaning for cleaning vehicle exterior for freeing wheels or tyres from foreign matter, e.g. wheel scrapers
  • B08B 1/02 - Cleaning travelling work, e.g. a web or articles on a conveyor
  • B08B 1/00 - Cleaning by methods involving the use of tools, brushes, or analogous members
  • B60S 3/04 - Vehicle cleaning apparatus not integral with vehicles for exteriors of land vehicles

62.

Mop head

      
Application Number 29723938
Grant Number D0965935
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-02-12
First Publication Date 2022-10-04
Grant Date 2022-10-04
Owner CARL FREUDENBERG KG (Germany)
Inventor Thyson, Diana

63.

FLAT GASKET

      
Application Number 17697090
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-03-17
First Publication Date 2022-09-22
Owner CARL FREUDENBERG KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Olivreau, Stéphane
  • Rouchette, Claire
  • Di Meo, Hervé

Abstract

A flat gasket, comprising a support body, wherein the support body has at least two segments which are fixed to one another in a positive-locking manner, wherein the segments each have two main sides, wherein a sealing contour is arranged on at least one main side of each segment.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16J 15/08 - Sealings between relatively-stationary surfaces with solid packing compressed between sealing surfaces with exclusively metal packing

64.

BUSBAR AND ARRANGEMENT COMPRISING SUCH A BUSBAR

      
Application Number 17679130
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-02-24
First Publication Date 2022-09-01
Owner Carl Freudenberg KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Ratfisch, Rouven
  • Heldmann, Ralf
  • Ziegler, Guenter
  • Clemens, Markus
  • Mall, Juergen

Abstract

Busbar comprising a supporting body (1) made of a tough-hard material, and at least one electrical conductor (2.1, 2.2, 2.3, . . . ), wherein the conductor (2.1, 2.2, 2.3, . . . ) is connected to the supporting body (1). The supporting body (1) comprises a seal (3) that is made of a rubber-elastic material, which encloses the conductor (2.1, 2.2, 2.3, . . . ) on the outer circumferential side with an annular sealing region (4) in a sealing manner.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02G 5/06 - Totally-enclosed installations, e.g. in metal casings
  • H02G 5/00 - Installations of bus-bars

65.

ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM

      
Application Number 17634566
Status Pending
Filing Date 2020-07-23
First Publication Date 2022-08-25
Owner Carl Freudenberg KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Kritzer, Peter
  • Boggasch, Mark
  • Woll, Daniela
  • Kramer, Thomas
  • Heislitz, Tanja
  • Striefler, Armin
  • Hellbach, Bjoern
  • Leichner, Tim

Abstract

An energy storage system includes at least one storage cell. The at least one storage cell is provided, at least in sections, with a casing. The casing consists of plastic, and the casing is provided with a material for increasing a thermal conductivity.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 50/229 - Composite material consisting of a mixture of organic and inorganic materials
  • H01M 50/213 - Racks, modules or packs for multiple batteries or multiple cells characterised by their shape adapted for cells having curved cross-section, e.g. round or elliptic
  • H01M 50/233 - Mountings; Secondary casings or frames; Racks, modules or packs; Suspension devices; Shock absorbers; Transport or carrying devices; Holders characterised by physical properties of casings or racks, e.g. dimensions
  • H01M 10/613 - Cooling or keeping cold

66.

USE OF A COMPOSITE MATERIAL AS PACKAGING MATERIAL

      
Application Number 17591610
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-02-03
First Publication Date 2022-08-18
Owner Carl Freudenberg KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Spoerl, Johanna
  • Venugopal, Arun Prasad
  • Wagner, Klaus-Dietmar
  • Hollingsworth, Anthony
  • Rau, Michaela
  • Kolew, Alexander
  • Kimura, Naotaka

Abstract

A packaging includes a composite material. The composite material includes a barrier layer and a backing layer. The backing layer includes a spunbonded nonwoven, arranged on at least one side of the barrier layer and bonded to the barrier layer by heat and pressure. The barrier layer includes a nonwoven containing 1 to 70 wt % melt-blown fibers and 30 to 99 wt % staple fibers, relative to a total weight of the nonwoven in each case.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B65D 65/40 - Applications of laminates for particular packaging purposes
  • B32B 5/26 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by the presence of two or more layers which comprise fibres, filaments, granules, or powder, or are foamed or specifically porous one layer being a fibrous or filamentary layer another layer also being fibrous or filamentary
  • B32B 5/02 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by structural features of a layer comprising fibres or filaments
  • B65B 5/04 - Packaging single articles
  • B65B 55/02 - Sterilising, e.g. of complete packages

67.

CLEANING APPARATUS FOR CLEANING A ROTATABLE BRUSH ROLLER OF A CLEANING APPLIANCE, AND CLEANING SYSTEM

      
Application Number 17611196
Status Pending
Filing Date 2020-05-12
First Publication Date 2022-08-11
Owner CARL FREUDENBERG KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Brugora, Alessandro
  • Dickel, Stephen

Abstract

A cleaning apparatus for cleaning a rotatable brush roller of a cleaning appliance is provided. The cleaning apparatus includes a container having a depression for accommodating a main body of the cleaning appliance that is equipped with the rotatable brush roller and a water reservoir fluidly connected with the depression. A cleaning liquid with which the water reservoir has been filled flows automatically into the depression. When the cleaning appliance is disposed in the cleaning apparatus, the water reservoir is associated with an edge of the cleaning appliance that is spaced apart from the brush roller, and the brush roller at least partially abuts a bottom of the depression. A cleaning system is also provided that includes the cleaning apparatus and the cleaning appliance.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A47L 9/00 - DOMESTIC WASHING OR CLEANING; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL - Details or accessories of suction cleaners, e.g. mechanical means for controlling the suction or for effecting pulsating action; Storing devices specially adapted to suction cleaners or parts thereof; Carrying-vehicles specially adapted for suction cleaners
  • A47L 11/40 - Parts or details of machines not provided for in groups , or not restricted to one of these groups, e.g. handles, arrangements of switches, skirts, buffers or levers
  • A47L 9/04 - Nozzles with driven brushes or agitators

68.

METHOD AND DEVICE FOR OPERATING A VENTILATION SYSTEM FOR AIR IN AN INDOOR SPACE

      
Application Number 17584415
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-01-26
First Publication Date 2022-08-04
Owner Carl Freudenberg KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Haefner, Uwe
  • Blauth, Sascha
  • Sieh, Maik

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for operating a ventilation system for indoor air in an indoor space, in particular a motor vehicle. The method comprises the steps of: providing a fresh air portion of supplied fresh air and a recirculated air volume flow according to a predetermined or selected operating strategy; determining settings for a recirculated air actuator for adjusting a fresh air portion, in particular a recirculated air flap or a recirculated air valve, and a fan power of a fan for adjusting a mixed air volume flow (QM) of supplied recirculated and fresh air; increasing the fresh air portion and/or the mixed air volume flow (QM) as a function of a pathogen filtration efficiency of a cabin filter and a predetermined contamination prevention volume flow as a pathogenic indoor concentration limit value (CP) for a maximum concentration of pathogenic aerosols.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F24F 11/65 - Electronic processing for selecting an operating mode
  • B60H 1/24 - Devices purely for ventilating or where the heating or cooling is irrelevant
  • F24F 7/003 - Ventilation in combination with air cleaning
  • F24F 8/10 - Treatment, e.g. purification, of air supplied to human living or working spaces otherwise than by heating, cooling, humidifying or drying by separation, e.g. by filtering
  • F24F 7/06 - Ventilation with ducting systems with forced air circulation, e.g. by fan
  • F24F 11/526 - Indication arrangements, e.g. displays giving audible indications
  • F24F 13/10 - Air-flow control members, e.g. louvres, grilles, flaps or guide plates movable, e.g. dampers

69.

GROUNDING RING AND ARRANGEMENT COMPRISING SUCH A GROUNDING RING

      
Application Number 17590830
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-02-02
First Publication Date 2022-08-04
Owner Carl Freudenberg KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Bantz, Marlene
  • Colineau, Francois
  • Guder, Frank
  • Hintenlang, Guenter
  • Neuberger, Soeren
  • Kutschera, Gerhard
  • Hofmann, Jens

Abstract

A grounding ring, including a substantially circular-ring-shaped hub and at least two sliding contacts, which are arranged on the outside of the hub in the radial direction, extend in the circumferential direction and, in the manufactured state of the grounding ring, are arranged adjacent to one another at a distance from one another in the circumferential direction and delimit a circumferential gap with their sides facing one another in the circumferential direction, and wherein the circumferential gap is substantially bridged during the intended use of the grounding ring by the mutually facing and mutually non-overlapping sides.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02K 11/40 - Structural association with grounding devices
  • H02K 7/00 - Arrangements for handling mechanical energy structurally associated with dynamo-electric machines, e.g. structural association with mechanical driving motors or auxiliary dynamo-electric machines
  • H02K 5/22 - Auxiliary parts of casings not covered by groups , e.g. shaped to form connection boxes or terminal boxes

70.

DERMAL PATCH

      
Application Number 17616210
Status Pending
Filing Date 2020-05-19
First Publication Date 2022-08-04
Owner CARL FREUDENBERG KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Lang, Birthe
  • Hofbauer, Thomas
  • Schlesselmann, Bernd
  • Pehr, Marc

Abstract

A dermal dressing is provided that comprises a foam layer and an adhesive layer applied directly thereon. A textile fabric is arranged on a side of the foam layer facing away from the adhesive layer, and the textile fabric comprises a vertically-lapped nonwoven. A method for producing the dermal dressing of the first aspect is also provided. The method comprises: providing the foam layer; applying the adhesive layer to the foam layer; applying the textile fabric to a side of the foam layer facing away from the adhesive layer; and bonding the foam layer and the textile fabric. The dermal dressing has optimal properties for its use in preventing pressure ulcers.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61F 13/02 - Adhesive plasters or dressings
  • D04H 1/425 - Cellulose series
  • D04H 1/4291 - Olefin series
  • D04H 1/4334 - Polyamides
  • D04H 1/435 - Polyesters
  • D04H 1/4382 - Stretched reticular film fibres; Composite fibres; Mixed fibres; Ultrafine fibres; Fibres for artificial leather
  • D04H 1/4391 - Non-woven fabrics formed wholly or mainly of staple fibres or like relatively short fibres from fleeces or layers composed of fibres without existing or potential cohesive properties characterised by the use of certain kinds of fibres insofar as this use has no preponderant influence on the consolidation of the fleece characterised by the shape of the fibres
  • D04H 1/544 - Olefin series
  • D04H 1/549 - Polyamides
  • D04H 1/55 - Polyesters

71.

Rinse bucket for floor mop

      
Application Number 17143631
Grant Number 11832775
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-01-07
First Publication Date 2022-07-07
Grant Date 2023-12-05
Owner Carl Freudenberg KG (Germany)
Inventor Metzel, Doug

Abstract

A bucket assembly for use with a mop includes inner and outer bucket assemblies including first and second reservoirs, respectively. The inner bucket assembly includes a rinse bucket, fluid connection and closure element between the rinse bucket and the first reservoir. The first reservoir is optionally otherwise sealed when the at least one closure element is in the open position. The inner bucket is disposed at least partially within the second reservoir. A drainage channel fluidly connected to the second reservoir is formed by at least one of the inner bucket assembly and/or the outer bucket assembly.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A47L 13/59 - Wringers for scouring pads, mops, or the like, combined with buckets with movable squeezing members

72.

WOUND CLEANING PRODUCT

      
Application Number 17630938
Status Pending
Filing Date 2020-07-10
First Publication Date 2022-06-30
Owner CARL FREUDENBERG KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Pehr, Marc
  • Lang, Birthe
  • Schlesselmann, Bernd

Abstract

A wound cleaning product is described as used for sterile debridement of wounds. The wound cleaning product comprises a composite material having a foam layer and a fiber layer arranged on a surface of the foam layer. The fiber layer is at least partially thermally solidified, and the foam layer and the fiber layer are connected to one another by needling such that fibers of the fiber layer have penetrated into the foam layer and form capillary channels that extend from the fiber layer into the foam layer.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B32B 5/24 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by the presence of two or more layers which comprise fibres, filaments, granules, or powder, or are foamed or specifically porous one layer being a fibrous or filamentary layer
  • B32B 5/06 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by structural features of a layer comprising fibres or filaments characterised by a fibrous layer needled to another layer, e.g. of fibres, of paper
  • B32B 5/18 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by features of a layer containing foamed or specifically porous material
  • D04H 1/498 - Non-woven fabrics formed wholly or mainly of staple fibres or like relatively short fibres from fleeces or layers composed of fibres without existing or potential cohesive properties the fleeces or layers being consolidated by mechanical means, e.g. by rolling by needling or like operations to cause entanglement of fibres entanglement of layered webs

73.

FOLDABLE FILTER ARRANGEMENT CONSISTING OF A PLURALITY OF INDIVIDUAL FILTER ELEMENTS

      
Application Number 17546078
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-12-09
First Publication Date 2022-06-09
Owner Carl Freudenberg KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Beisel, Tobias
  • Oelsner, Alexander
  • Krambs, Christoph
  • Zimmermann, Peter
  • Karasu, Emre
  • Capuani, Peter

Abstract

The invention relates to a filter arrangement for cleaning an air stream having at least three filter elements, wherein each filter element has a bellows made of pleated filter medium, wherein the filter elements are arranged in series and any two adjacent filter elements are connected to one another by means of a connecting tab. According to the invention, a fold run-out of all end folds of all bellows is oriented in a particular direction, the connecting tabs are of two different embodiments and the different embodiments of the connecting tabs are arranged alternatingly when viewed in a longitudinal direction of the filter arrangement. Not only is a simple installation of the filter elements in a filter holder thus facilitated but also a defined seating of the filter elements in the filter holder is ensured.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B01D 46/12 - Particle separators, e.g. dust precipitators, using filter plates, sheets or pads having plane surfaces in multiple arrangements
  • B01D 46/42 - Auxiliary equipment or operation thereof
  • B01D 46/00 - Filters or filtering processes specially modified for separating dispersed particles from gases or vapours
  • B01D 46/24 - Particle separators, e.g. dust precipitators, using rigid hollow filter bodies
  • B01D 46/40 - Particle separators, e.g. dust precipitators, using edge filters, i.e. using contiguous impervious surfaces
  • B01D 46/62 - Filters or filtering processes specially modified for separating dispersed particles from gases or vapours with multiple filtering elements, characterised by their mutual disposition connected in series

74.

EMBOSSED NON-WOVEN FOR VEHICLE INTERIOR

      
Application Number 17352390
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-06-21
First Publication Date 2022-06-09
Owner Carl Freudenberg KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Venugopal, Arun Prasad
  • Urbanc, Dasa
  • Jurjevcic, Andreja
  • Weik, Angela

Abstract

An embossed non-woven for the vehicle interior, includes: polyethylene terephthalate framework staple fibers; and polyethylene terephthalate binding staple fibers. A proportion of polyethylene terephthalate binding staple fibers is 5 to 50 wt. % based on a total weight of the non-woven. The polyethylene terephthalate binding staple fibers includes core/shell staple fibers. A shell of the core/shell staple fibers has low-melting co-polyethylene terephthalate having a melting point measured in accordance with DIN ISO 11357-3 (2013) in a range of 80° C. to 230° C.

IPC Classes  ?

  • D04H 1/541 - Composite fibres e.g. sheath-core, sea-island or side-by-side; Mixed fibres
  • D04H 1/55 - Polyesters

75.

Floor mop

      
Application Number 29736211
Grant Number D0954373
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-05-28
First Publication Date 2022-06-07
Grant Date 2022-06-07
Owner Carl Freudenberg KG (Germany)
Inventor Metzel, Doug

76.

Sealing ring and use thereof

      
Application Number 17534467
Grant Number 11796061
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-11-24
First Publication Date 2022-05-26
Grant Date 2023-10-24
Owner CARL FREUDENBERG KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Mueller-Niehuus, Kristian
  • Koch, Andreas
  • Shimizu, Akio

Abstract

A sealing ring is provided for use, e.g., in boring machines or wind turbines, among other intended uses. The sealing ring includes an axial leg and a sealing leg with a sealing lip. The sealing leg is connected to a first end face of the axial leg by means of a joint. The sealing ring further includes a tensioning element for stabilizing the sealing leg in the radial direction. The tensioning element is annular and formed by a spring connected to the sealing leg.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16J 15/3204 - Sealings between relatively-moving surfaces with elastic sealings, e.g. O-rings with at least one lip

77.

SHEET PRODUCT DISPENSER AND PACKAGING UNIT THEREFOR

      
Application Number 17598307
Status Pending
Filing Date 2020-03-13
First Publication Date 2022-05-26
Owner CARL FREUDENBERG KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Oeguen, Handan
  • Fallenstein, Felix
  • Eisenhut, Andreas
  • Dariz, Benno
  • Camerer, Sebastian

Abstract

A sheet product dispenser is provided that includes a housing and a packaging unit arranged in the housing. The packaging unit includes a roll of sheet products and a liquid-tight bag in which the roll is arranged. The liquid-tight bag includes a removal opening for removal of the sheet products, the removal opening being delimited by a dimensionally stable coupling ring made of a tough material. The dimensionally stable coupling ring is connected to an annular feeder encompassing a feeder opening, and the housing and the annular feeder are non-destructively and releasably connected to one another.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A47K 10/38 - Dispensers for paper towels or toilet-paper dispensing from a web, e.g. with mechanical dispensing means the web being rolled-up

78.

FILTER MEDIUM FOR DEACTIVATING PATHOGENS AND/OR ALLERGENS

      
Application Number 17530518
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-11-19
First Publication Date 2022-05-19
Owner Carl Freudenberg KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Stahl, Ulrich
  • Haefner, Uwe
  • Schacht, Heiko

Abstract

The present invention relates to a filter medium, a filter arrangement for the filtration of gas-particle systems comprising such a filter medium, a method for depleting pathogens and/or allergens from the air and other gases by means of such a filter medium, and the use of the filter medium for depleting pathogens and/or allergens from the air and other gases. The filter medium includes at least one acid-functionalized layer comprising at least one carrier material and at least one fruit acid having a pks1 value of 0 to 7. The at least one acid-functionalized layer is free of added C8 to C18 fatty acids and their esters and amides thereof. The at least one acid-functionalized layer contains the at least one fruit acid in an amount of 2 wt. % to 30 wt. %, based on the total weight of the at least one acid-functionalized layer.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B01D 39/08 - Filter cloth, i.e. woven, knitted or interlaced material
  • B01D 46/54 - Particle separators, e.g. dust precipitators, using ultra-fine filter sheets or diaphragms

79.

Mop

      
Application Number 29760674
Grant Number D0952278
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-12-03
First Publication Date 2022-05-17
Grant Date 2022-05-17
Owner CARL FREUDENBERG KG (Germany)
Inventor Brugora, Alessandro

80.

Mop

      
Application Number 29760676
Grant Number D0951570
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-12-03
First Publication Date 2022-05-10
Grant Date 2022-05-10
Owner CARL FREUDENBERG KG (Germany)
Inventor Brugora, Alessandro

81.

Surface cleaning pad

      
Application Number 29604668
Grant Number D0949498
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-05-19
First Publication Date 2022-04-19
Grant Date 2022-04-19
Owner CARL FREUDENBERG KG (Germany)
Inventor Thyson, Diana

82.

Cassette filter having a filter element with special folding

      
Application Number 17409812
Grant Number 11745124
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-08-24
First Publication Date 2022-03-03
Grant Date 2023-09-05
Owner CARL FREUDENBERG KG (Germany)
Inventor Tapper, Renate

Abstract

A cassette filter for cleaning a fluid includes: a frame; and a plurality of filter elements having a filter medium provided with a folding. The plurality of filter elements are accommodated in a frame such that at least two adjoining filter elements of the plurality of filter elements are arranged at an acute angle to one another and form a V-shaped arrangement. Each of the plurality of filter elements has folded edges which are formed by fold peaks and fold valleys and extend perpendicularly to legs of the acute angle. Each filter element of the plurality of filter elements is provided with foldings such that a height of the respective filter element is smaller at all edge regions than a height in a central region of the respective filter element, and smaller folding surfaces than the central region result at the edge regions.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B01D 29/21 - Supported filter elements arranged for inward flow filtration with corrugated, folded or wound sheets

83.

Brush roll

      
Application Number 29715674
Grant Number D0944532
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-12-04
First Publication Date 2022-03-01
Grant Date 2022-03-01
Owner CARL FREUDENBERG KG (Germany)
Inventor Brugora, Alessandro

84.

Brush roll

      
Application Number 29715678
Grant Number D0944533
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-12-04
First Publication Date 2022-03-01
Grant Date 2022-03-01
Owner CARL FREUDENBERG KG (Germany)
Inventor Brugora, Alessandro

85.

Seal assembly and method for monitoring a seal assembly

      
Application Number 17309971
Grant Number 11703127
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-01-09
First Publication Date 2022-02-24
Grant Date 2023-07-18
Owner CARL FREUDENBERG KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Nahrwold, Olaf
  • Sindlinger, Stefan
  • Traber, Boris
  • Claus, Tanja
  • Kramer, Thomas
  • Lauer, Frank
  • Kreiselmaier, Rainer
  • Hohmann, Guido
  • Naumann, Christoph

Abstract

A seal assembly includes: a seal element; a part to be sealed; and a measuring arrangement for monitoring an aging of the seal element. The seal element is held on the part so as to provide a contact stress between the seal element and the part. The seal element has a contact face with which the seal element bears against the part. At least one measuring component of the measuring arrangement is integrated in each case into the seal element and into the part. The contact face of the seal element has a surface geometry with depressions.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16J 15/3296 - Arrangements for monitoring the condition or operation of elastic sealings; Arrangements for control of elastic sealings, e.g. of their geometry or stiffness
  • F16J 15/34 - Sealings between relatively-moving surfaces with slip-ring pressed against a more or less radial face on one member

86.

SEALING ARRANGEMENT, SEALING SLEEVE AND USE THEREOF

      
Application Number 17312014
Status Pending
Filing Date 2019-12-02
First Publication Date 2022-02-24
Owner CARL FREUDENBERG KG (Germany)
Inventor Gattringer, Rudolf

Abstract

A sealing arrangement includes: a first pipe and a second pipe, which are arranged substantially adjacent to each other in a flow direction and together form a line, the first pipe having a first end and the second pipe has a second end, the first end enclosing the second end at a radial spacing; and a sealing sleeve comprising a sealing material, the sealing sleeve being sealingly arranged under radial elastic preloading in a gap formed by the spacing and sealingly contacting an inner circumference of the first pipe and an outer circumference of the second pipe.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16L 33/18 - Arrangements for connecting hoses to rigid members; Rigid hose-connectors, i.e. single members engaging both hoses characterised by the use of additional sealing means
  • F16J 15/10 - Sealings between relatively-stationary surfaces with solid packing compressed between sealing surfaces with non-metallic packing
  • F16L 33/00 - Arrangements for connecting hoses to rigid members; Rigid hose-connectors, i.e. single members engaging both hoses
  • F16L 33/28 - Arrangements for connecting hoses to rigid members; Rigid hose-connectors, i.e. single members engaging both hoses for hoses with one end terminating in a radial flange or collar
  • F16L 21/03 - Joints with sleeve or socket with elastic sealing rings between pipe and sleeve or between pipe and socket, e.g. with rolling or other prefabricated profiled rings placed in the socket before connection

87.

SEPARATOR FOR ELECTROCHEMICAL ENERGY ACCUMULATORS AND CONVERTERS

      
Application Number 17312953
Status Pending
Filing Date 2019-12-06
First Publication Date 2022-02-24
Owner CARL FREUDENBERG KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Roth, Michael
  • Smith, Iain
  • Waschinski, Christian
  • Villing-Falusi, Sandra
  • Sutter, Marco

Abstract

A separator for at least one of electrochemical energy accumulators or converters includes: a porous substrate with a comb polymer, the comb polymer containing a polymer main chain along several lateral chains that are covalently bonded to the polymer main chain. At least one of the lateral chains has at least one Lewis-acid or Lewis-base functionality.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C08F 290/06 - Polymers provided for in subclass
  • H01M 50/42 - Acrylic resins
  • H01M 50/44 - Fibrous material
  • H01M 8/0239 - Organic resins; Organic polymers
  • C25B 13/08 - Diaphragms; Spacing elements characterised by the material based on organic materials
  • H01M 50/489 - Separators, membranes, diaphragms or spacing elements inside the cells, characterised by their physical properties, e.g. swelling degree, hydrophilicity or shut down properties
  • H01M 50/403 - Manufacturing processes of separators, membranes or diaphragms
  • H01G 11/52 - Separators
  • H01G 11/84 - Processes for the manufacture of hybrid or EDL capacitors, or components thereof

88.

MEMBRANE FOR THE SELECTIVE TRANSPORT OF SUBSTANCES

      
Application Number 17312400
Status Pending
Filing Date 2019-12-06
First Publication Date 2022-02-24
Owner Carl Freudenberg KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Smith, Iain
  • Roth, Michael
  • Waschinski, Christian
  • Villing-Falusi, Sandra

Abstract

A membrane for selective transport of substances includes: a porous substrate with a comb polymer. The comb polymer contains a polymer main chain and several lateral chains covalently bonded to the polymer main chain. At least one of the several lateral chains has at least one Lewis-acid and/or Lewis-base functionality.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 8/1053 - Polymer electrolyte composites, mixtures or blends consisting of layers of polymers with at least one layer being ionically conductive
  • H01M 8/1004 - Fuel cells with solid electrolytes characterised by membrane-electrode assemblies [MEA]
  • H01M 8/1023 - Polymeric electrolyte materials characterised by the chemical structure of the main chain of the ion-conducting polymer having only carbon, e.g. polyarylenes, polystyrenes or polybutadiene-styrenes
  • H01M 8/1025 - Polymeric electrolyte materials characterised by the chemical structure of the main chain of the ion-conducting polymer having only carbon and oxygen, e.g. polyethers, sulfonated polyetheretherketones [S-PEEK], sulfonated polysaccharides, sulfonated celluloses or sulfonated polyesters
  • H01M 8/04119 - Arrangements for control of reactant parameters, e.g. pressure or concentration of gaseous reactants with simultaneous supply or evacuation of electrolyte; Humidifying or dehumidifying

89.

ELECTROCHEMICAL ENERGY STORAGE CELL

      
Application Number 17297496
Status Pending
Filing Date 2019-11-14
First Publication Date 2022-02-03
Owner Carl Freudenberg KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Kritzer, Peter
  • Nussko, Marina
  • Osen, Ernst
  • Striefler, Armin
  • Hofmann, Jens

Abstract

An electrochemical energy storage cell includes: a housing; and at least one cell coil accommodated in the housing. The housing is closed at at least one end face by a cover. The cover forms a part of the housing. At least one insulation element is arranged between the at least one cell coil and the housing. The at least one insulation element is made of an electrically insulating and thermally conductive material.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 10/654 - Means for temperature control structurally associated with the cells located inside the innermost case of the cells, e.g. mandrels, electrodes or electrolytes
  • H01M 10/0587 - Construction or manufacture of accumulators having only wound construction elements, i.e. wound positive electrodes, wound negative electrodes and wound separators
  • H01M 50/486 - Organic material
  • H01M 10/653 - Means for temperature control structurally associated with the cells characterised by electrically insulating or thermally conductive materials
  • H01M 10/659 - Means for temperature control structurally associated with the cells by heat storage or buffering, e.g. heat capacity or liquid-solid phase changes or transition
  • H01M 10/0525 - Rocking-chair batteries, i.e. batteries with lithium insertion or intercalation in both electrodes; Lithium-ion batteries
  • H01M 50/474 - Spacing elements inside cells other than separators, membranes or diaphragms; Manufacturing processes thereof characterised by their position inside the cells
  • H01M 50/586 - Means for preventing undesired use or discharge for preventing incorrect connections inside or outside the batteries inside the batteries, e.g. incorrect connections of electrodes
  • H01M 50/593 - Spacers; Insulating plates
  • H01M 10/647 - Prismatic or flat cells, e.g. pouch cells
  • H01M 50/103 - Primary casings, jackets or wrappings of a single cell or a single battery characterised by their shape or physical structure prismatic or rectangular

90.

Use of an absorber material for absorbing and / or distributing liquids in an actively and / or passively cooled current-carrying system

      
Application Number 17381255
Grant Number 11857947
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-07-21
First Publication Date 2022-01-27
Grant Date 2024-01-02
Owner CARL FREUDENBERG KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Schneider, Ulrich
  • Weber, Markus
  • Senne, Sarah

Abstract

A method includes: providing an absorber material including: a casing; and superabsorbent particles arranged therein, and using the absorber material to absorb and/or distribute liquids in an actively and/or passively cooled current-carrying system including an actively and/or passively cooled power storage system. The casing has at least two plies arranged in a planar fashion on one another. Regions of the at least two plies are connected to one another by at least one seam such that the casing is segmented in a form of pockets separated from one another. At least some of the pockets have the superabsorbent particles.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B01J 20/28 - Solid sorbent compositions or filter aid compositions; Sorbents for chromatography; Processes for preparing, regenerating or reactivating thereof characterised by their form or physical properties
  • H01M 10/613 - Cooling or keeping cold
  • H01M 10/6567 - Liquids
  • B01J 20/26 - Synthetic macromolecular compounds
  • F25B 17/02 - Sorption machines, plants or systems, operating intermittently, e.g. absorption or adsorption type the absorbent or adsorbent being a liquid, e.g. brine

91.

ELECTROCHEMICAL ENERGY STORAGE CELL

      
Application Number 17297084
Status Pending
Filing Date 2019-11-26
First Publication Date 2022-01-27
Owner CARL FREUDENBERG KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Kritzer, Peter
  • Nussko, Marina
  • Hofmann, Jens
  • Osen, Ernst
  • Schroiff, Volker
  • Ansaldi, Ugo
  • Jöst, Claus
  • Hillesheim, Thorsten

Abstract

An electrochemical energy storage cell comprising a cell winding received in a casing, wherein the casing is closed at least on one end face by a cover, wherein the cover has a fixing portion for fixing the cover on the casing and a pole portion for contacting a conductor of the cell winding, wherein the fixing portion and the pole portion are connected to one another via a compensating element, wherein the compensating element is formed to be elastic and electrically insulating.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 50/188 - Sealing members characterised by the disposition of the sealing members the sealing members being arranged between the lid and terminal
  • H01M 50/148 - Lids or covers characterised by their shape
  • H01M 50/152 - Lids or covers characterised by their shape for cells having curved cross-section, e.g. round or elliptic
  • H01M 50/169 - Lids or covers characterised by the methods of assembling casings with lids by welding, brazing or soldering
  • H01M 50/193 - Organic material
  • H01M 50/195 - Composite material consisting of a mixture of organic and inorganic materials

92.

ANTIVIRAL FILTER MEDIUM

      
Application Number 17367436
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-07-05
First Publication Date 2022-01-13
Owner Carl Freudenberg KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Haefner, Uwe
  • Schacht, Heiko
  • Uenen, Ilker
  • Blauth, Sascha

Abstract

A method includes: using a planar substrate having at least one acid-functionalized layer including at least one first acid having a pks1 value of 0 to 7 and at least one different second acid or derivative thereof selected from a group consisting of C8 to C18 fatty acids, esters, amides, and mixtures thereof, as a filter medium for depleting viruses from air and other gases.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B01D 46/00 - Filters or filtering processes specially modified for separating dispersed particles from gases or vapours
  • A61L 9/16 - Disinfection, sterilisation or deodorisation of air using physical phenomena
  • B01D 39/00 - Filtering material for liquid or gaseous fluids

93.

POLYKETONE COMPOUND

      
Application Number 17283960
Status Pending
Filing Date 2019-10-02
First Publication Date 2021-12-23
Owner Carl Freudenberg KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Hellbach, Bjoern
  • Sutter, Marco
  • Fietz, Roland
  • Schauber, Thomas

Abstract

An aliphatic polyketone compound including 85.0 to 99.5 wt % aliphatic polyketone and 0.5 to 15.0 wt % ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene. An aliphatic polyketone compound described where the ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene is 2.0 to 8.0 wt %. An aliphatic polyketone compound where the ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene has a molecular weight greater than 1.0 million g/mol.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C08G 67/02 - Copolymers of carbon monoxide and aliphatic unsaturated compounds
  • C08L 23/06 - Polyethene

94.

Step-on dustpan

      
Application Number 29728539
Grant Number D0939172
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-03-19
First Publication Date 2021-12-21
Grant Date 2021-12-21
Owner Carl Freudenberg KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Ancheta, Robert
  • Metzel, Doug

95.

Floor cleaner

      
Application Number 29682012
Grant Number D0938117
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-03-01
First Publication Date 2021-12-07
Grant Date 2021-12-07
Owner CARL FREUDENBERG KG (Germany)
Inventor Dingert, Uwe

96.

FACE MASK WITH FILTER MEDIUM FROM MULTICOMPONENT FILAMENTS

      
Application Number 17322924
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-05-18
First Publication Date 2021-11-25
Owner Carl Freudenberg KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Khedimi, Achraf
  • Goedicke, Birgit
  • Kerhault, Jean-Francois

Abstract

A face mask for protection against infectious agents includes: a filter medium from spun nonwoven, which has multicomponent filaments, which are split at least partially into elementary filaments. In an embodiment, the filter medium includes at least two layers of spun nonwoven. In an embodiment, each layer of spun nonwoven has a basis weight of 10 to 100 g/m2.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B01D 39/16 - Other self-supporting filtering material of organic material, e.g. synthetic fibres
  • B32B 5/02 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by structural features of a layer comprising fibres or filaments
  • B32B 5/26 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by the presence of two or more layers which comprise fibres, filaments, granules, or powder, or are foamed or specifically porous one layer being a fibrous or filamentary layer another layer also being fibrous or filamentary
  • D04H 1/4382 - Stretched reticular film fibres; Composite fibres; Mixed fibres; Ultrafine fibres; Fibres for artificial leather
  • D04H 1/492 - Non-woven fabrics formed wholly or mainly of staple fibres or like relatively short fibres from fleeces or layers composed of fibres without existing or potential cohesive properties the fleeces or layers being consolidated by mechanical means, e.g. by rolling by needling or like operations to cause entanglement of fibres by fluid jet
  • D04H 1/724 - Non-woven fabrics formed wholly or mainly of staple fibres or like relatively short fibres characterised by the method of forming fleeces or layers, e.g. reorientation of fibres the fibres being randomly arranged forming webs during fibre formation, e.g. flash-spinning
  • A62B 23/02 - Filters for breathing-protection purposes for respirators

97.

SEALING RING AND SEAL ASSEMBLY COMPRISING THE SEALING RING

      
Application Number 17317915
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-05-12
First Publication Date 2021-11-18
Owner Carl Freudenberg KG (Germany)
Inventor Voehringer, Marc-Christian

Abstract

A sealing ring includes: an elastomeric sealing material which, when viewed in cross section, is substantially T-shaped; a support element extending in an axial direction; and a sealing lip extending in a radial direction. The sealing lip is elastically yielding and has a base which is formed as transitioning into the support element.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16J 15/3204 - Sealings between relatively-moving surfaces with elastic sealings, e.g. O-rings with at least one lip
  • F16J 15/3284 - Sealings between relatively-moving surfaces with elastic sealings, e.g. O-rings characterised by their structure; Selection of materials

98.

Floor cleaner

      
Application Number 29715676
Grant Number D0933318
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-12-04
First Publication Date 2021-10-12
Grant Date 2021-10-12
Owner CARL FREUDENBERG KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Meissner, Jan
  • Wissmann, Guenter

99.

Thermoformable decorative material

      
Application Number 17216711
Grant Number 11453202
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-03-30
First Publication Date 2021-09-30
Grant Date 2022-09-27
Owner CARL FREUDENBERG KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Spoerl, Johanna
  • Li, Feng
  • Venugopal, Arun Prasad
  • Wagner, Klaus-Dietmar
  • Weik, Angela

Abstract

A thermoformable decorative material for an automotive interior includes: a decorative layer including a textile substrate; a digitally printed design disposed on at least one side of the textile substrate and having dispersion ink and/or pigment ink; and an overlay adhesive coating applied to the digitally printed design. The overlay adhesive coating has an adhesive that includes polyurethane and/or polyacrylate.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B32B 7/12 - Interconnection of layers using interposed adhesives or interposed materials with bonding properties
  • B32B 5/02 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by structural features of a layer comprising fibres or filaments
  • B32B 27/32 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin comprising polyolefins

100.

Beveled broom and step-on dustpan cleaning system

      
Application Number 16900415
Grant Number 11425990
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-06-12
First Publication Date 2021-09-23
Grant Date 2022-08-30
Owner Carl Freudenberg KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Metzel, Doug
  • Ancheta, Robert

Abstract

A beveled broom and step-on dustpan cleaning system including a step-on dustpan having a step-on portion configured to allow a user to collect debris in a receptacle of the dustpan when a force is applied on the step-on portion. The dustpan includes a lip portion which is configured to seal against a floor surface upon a user stepping on the step-on portion to collect debris. A beveled broom having a broom head configured with a beveled or chamfered shape at a functional angle to provide an effective and efficient contact surface to a floor surface to collect debris during use.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A47L 13/52 - Dust pans; Crumb trays
  • A46B 9/02 - Position or arrangement of bristles in relation to surface of the brush body, e.g. inclined, in rows, in groups
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