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Lauf, Germany

Ralph Schneider

This inventor holds 14 USPTO granted patents and 16 EPO patents. Top assignee: Eckart Gmbh. Active years: 2014-2023.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Ralph Schneider. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/ralph-schneider-wtymtnqa

Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile

USPTO Granted Patents = 14

% Patents Active = 92.9

 

Average Co-Inventor Count = 3.8

ph-index = 2

Forward Citations = 10(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Lauf a.d. Pegnitz, DE (2020)
  • Lauf, DE (2014 - 2022)
  • Hartenstein, DE (2023)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal14 out of 83 
 
Eckart Gmbh
 patents

Years Active: 2014-2023

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14 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 11594723 - ZnO nanoparticle coated exfoliated graphite composite, method of producing composite and use in Li-ion battery (2023-02-28),
2. 11299636 - Effect pigments based on artificially produced substrates with a narrow size distribution (2022-04-12),
3. 11230643 - Pearlescent pigments based on fine and thin substrates (2022-01-25),
4. 11202739 - Red-coloured decorative pigments with high chroma and high brilliancy, method for their production and use of same (2021-12-21),
5. 10947391 - Gold-coloured effect pigments having high chroma and high brilliancy, method for the production and use thereof (2021-03-16),
6. 10934436 - Effect pigments having high transparency, high chroma and high brilliancy, method for the production and use thereof (2021-03-02),
7. 10799432 - Effect pigments with high chroma and high brilliancy, method for the production and use thereof (2020-10-13),
8. 10759941 - Metal effect pigments with high chroma and high brilliancy, method for the production and use thereof (2020-09-01),
9. 10557037 - Coated pigments, method for the production and the use thereof, coating agent and article (2020-02-11),
10. 10391043 - Effect pigments with high chroma and high brilliancy, method for the production and use thereof (2019-08-27),
11. 9453131 - PVD-metallic effect pigments with diffractive structure and metal nanoparticles, process for preparing them and use thereof (2016-09-27),
12. 9175166 - Multi-layer metallic effect pigments, process for their preparation and use (2015-11-03),
13. 9127169 - Dark metal effect pigments produced by means of a physical vapour deposition (PVD) method (2015-09-08),
14. 8864899 - PVD metal effect pigment having gradient on nanoscale metal particles, method for the production thereof and use thereof (2014-10-21),

Title: Innovations by Ralph Schneider in Nanotechnology and Composite Materials

Introduction

Ralph Schneider is a prominent inventor based in Lauf, Germany, known for his significant contributions to the fields of nanotechnology and composite materials. With a total of 14 patents to his name, Schneider has developed innovative solutions that enhance the performance of materials used in various applications, particularly in the energy sector.

Latest Patents

Among his latest patents, Schneider has developed a ZnO nanoparticle coated exfoliated graphite composite, which is particularly useful in lithium-ion batteries. This invention involves a method of producing composites that include an exfoliated graphite support material with a degree of graphitization ranging from 50% to 93%, as determined by XRD Rietveld analysis. The production methods for these composites are diverse, including a synthetic method that involves dissolving a Zn(II) salt in a solvent, adding graphite and a base, and stirring the mixture under ultrasound. Other methods include pre-exfoliation and post-exfoliation techniques, each designed to optimize the properties of the resulting composites. Additionally, Schneider has worked on effect pigments based on artificially produced substrates, which feature a narrow size distribution and optically active coatings.

Career Highlights

Ralph Schneider's career is marked by his innovative approach to material science. His work at Eckart GmbH has allowed him to explore the intersection of nanotechnology and practical applications in various industries.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.
Data Sources: USPTO Patent Grant XML, Patent Center, EPO & CIPO • Normalized by IDiyas Innovation Graph. Methodology & provenance architecturePlease report any incorrect information to [email protected]
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